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:NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL COMPANY

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GENERAL

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Tenns and definitions

1.3

Referenced docunlents

1.4

Inspection policies

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INSPECTION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General requirements for VENDOR shop inspection and

testing
2.2

Definition of inspection levels

2.3 Inspection visit frequency

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2.4

Allocation of inspection levels to equipment and materials

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3.

WORK SCOPE OF TPA

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MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION

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4.1

Application

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4.2

Terms and defmitions

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4.3

Certification types

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4.4

Documentation

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4.5 Material test, type test

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4.6

Certification matrix

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INSPECTION COORDINATION PROCEDURE

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5.1

General

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5.2

Inspection notice and work flow

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5.3

Non-Conformance

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5.4 Release for shipment

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5.5 Documentation

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APPENDIX 2. Form of Certificate of Conformity

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APPENDIX 3 . Form of Inspection Application

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APPENDIX 4. Fornl of Inspection Release Certificate

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APPENDIX 5. Form of FindingNon-conformance Report

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APPENDIX 6 . Flow Chart of Coordination for Shop

Inspection and Certification

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APPENDLX 7. Flow Chart of NCR Disposilion and Closing

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1. GENERAL

This document describes minimum quaIity requirements for materids and equipment to be supplid by VENDOR
and inspection coordinatior~procedure among related parties such as COMPANY, CONTRACTOR, VENDOR or
TPA, etc.
1.2 Terms and Definitions

1.2.2

CONTRACTOR : Purchaser, CONSORTIUM or any of Consortium members. [IDRO:OIECIIOEC)

1.2.3

VENDOR :Supplier. A company appointed to supply materials or equipment in accordance with the terms and
conditions of a Purchase Order.

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MSPECTOR : Inspector dispztched by CONTRACTOWCOMPANY or inspector of third party inspection

agency designated by CONTRACTOR.

1-2.5

Inspection and Test Plan (ITP): A document which identifies the main quality control activities {inspectiox,
examination or test, etc.) to be performed during fabrication and manufacturing of equipment and materials.
Each activity js designated with key codes as stated in followings;
a ) Hold Point (H): A designated point during ur fullowing a specific activity at which inspection or
examination shall not proceed unless the designated parties have witnessed the inspection andlor test.
b) Witness Point (W): A designated point during or following an imporiant activfty at which inspection or
examination is required in accordance with thz relative procedure. Work may procccd through the
designated witness point if VENDOR has officially informed that INSPECTOR is not present due to
previ~uslyestablished activity,
c) Spot Witness Point (SW): A designated point during or following ad activity at which spot inspection or
spot examination is required in accordance with the relative procedure. Work may proceed through the
designated witness point if VENDOR has offtciaIly informed that JNSPECTOR is not present due to
previous1y established activity.
d) Review Point (R): It is processed through r e v i e w i ~ ~ally
g rcsults of inspection or test as a method of
ensuring that tine inspection or rest is performed in xcordance with any approved drawing, procedure,
specifications or acceptance criteria.

1.2.6

TPA : Third Party Authority approved by COMPANY and CONTRACTOR for carrying out inspection and
certification.

1.2.7

Vendor Quality Ducument. (VQD) : A document set which VENDOR shall prepare and submit to
CONTRACTOR for review and issue of Release Certificate before shipment

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being installed/constnrcteJ or to be installedfconstructed at site resulting from the works and services by
CONTRACTOR..

1.3 Referenced Documents

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1.4 Inspection Policies

1 -4.1

his representative iu-ld/ur COMPANY MSPECTOH, shall assign a TPA to

perform designated inspection activities. Compensation of TPA's services shall be borne by CONTRACTOR.
However, in case that a scheduled shop or field test would faif and it must be repeated after the remedy of the
failed material or equipment, the additional TFA's and COMTANY/CONTRACTOR INSPECTOR services
and charges shall be borne by VENDOR'S care and cost. (traveling and accommodation expenses plus
working time of TPA and INSPECTOR)

1.4.2

VENDOR shall bear any additional costs due to delays that may occur, attributable to the VENDOR, e. g., not
ready to perform the test on the proposed date.

Such inspection shall not release the VENDOR from performing its awn inspection and qua;ity control
programs. VENDOR shall incorporate all inspection certif cates andlor compliance certificates in VENDOR'S
final documentation.

1.4.4

Shop inspection andfor document review shall be carried out at both the manufacturing plant and, where
necessary, at the material supplier shop.

rONTRACTOR, in addition

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2.1 General Reauirement~for VENDOR Shop lnspcction and Testing

2.1.1

Qualiiy Assurance Plan

VENDOR shall submit his QA plan describing h s quality system and its application to the s c o p of supply
complying with the details of inspection level described herein.
This plan shall be in accordance with IS0 900119002 standards and the applicable project specifications.
This quality plan shall cover the following topics but not limited to:
1) Organization

VENDOR shall provide a description of their QA organization, qualifications its resources. and how it is
incorporated into his management structure, together with the procedures used to review its effectiveness.
2) Production schedule
VENDOR shall provide a production schedule indicating the key points where quality related manufacturing
processes, i~isptctionsand tests would occur.
3) Hold points.
VENDOR shall provide a plan identifying proposed hold points in the production process for witness or
approval of particular activities by COMPANWCONTRACTOR or his appointed agents, and the method of
advising CONTRACTOR of the timing of relevant inspections and tests.
4) Procedure
VENDOR shall provide details of processes and standards by which it is proposed to control:
- Quality related manufacturing processes, inspections and tests, including sanlpling techniques,
- Quality control plan for Sub-VENDOR products,
- Methods of qualification of wmk, inspection and test procedures,
- Qudity and identification of incoming maierial and equipment.
- Calibration and maintenance of inspection and test equipment,
- Packing and shipping of finished products,
Preparation and supply of specified documentation

2.1.2

Inspection Documents to be submitted by VENDOR for CONTRACTOR ApprovaV COMPAh'Y Review

See "Vendor Documents Requirement" in reIevant Material Requisition (MR).

2.1.3

Tracta biIity Levels

UnIess otherwise specified in equipment data sheets and/or relevant Project Specifications, a\\ certificates shall
be complied with Section 4. of this procedure.

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NDT Qualification
Unless otherwise specified in Project Specifications, all personnel performing NDT functions must be

adequately qualif ed. Only individuals qualified for NDT Level I

individuals qualified for NDT Level I I

and working under the NDT Level II or

may perform nondcstructivt testing. Certification of Level I

and

Level I I individuals shall be performed by a Level Ill who has been certified by ASNT or Equivalent
Bodies. NDT individual's qualifications shall form a part of all mani~facturingquality plans and therefore be
approved by CONTRACTOR before manufacturing. The actual certificates shall be reviewed at the
manufacturer shop by INSPECTOR.
Note: The manufacturer must bear in mind that the above is also applicable to all submanufacturer.
2.1.5

Pre-Inspection Meeting VIM)

In case that PIM is required in Inspection Basis, VENDOR shall request CONTRACTOR to attend PIM at
VENDOR'S shop 21 working days in advance. After receiving PIM attendance request from VENDOK
CONTRACTOR wiII give a notice to related partits including COMPANY, TPA, etc.
VENDOR shall prepare the following documents for the PIM, but not limited to the followings;
- Inspection and test plan referred to APPENDJX 1.
Production/tnspection schedule
- Standard forms for inspection reporting such as hydrostatic test, NDT results, performance test, etc.
- Inspection documents listed in "Vendor Documents Requirement" in relevant Material Requisition.
- Submission procedure of certification
- Raw material source plan and Sub-VENDOR list
- Others
Witness points by CONTRACTOR, COMPANY and/or TPA for materials and equipment of Inspection Lcvel
I or H might be finalized in PIM prior to commencement of fabrication.

2.1.6

VENDOR Obligation
After the complete test sequence has been performed, final acceptance of shop tests will be made under
COMPANY, CONTRACTOR andor TPA presence. But the acceptance shall not constitute a waiver of
VENDOR obligation to provide complete manufacturing items, which meet all specified operating conditions.

2.1.7

Modifications or Repairs
If equipment has to be modified or repaired in order to pass final inspection and test, VENDOR shall compile a
complete dossier coritaining accurate and detailed records of all design changes, alterations, modifications,
adaptations and reasons for them, together with minutes of all relevant meeting and wtes of al! relevant
discussions and shall promptly make such dossier available m CONTRACTOR.

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Inspector's reports shall be issued within five ( 5 ) working days following the end of inspection by
COKTRACTOR or TPA, with copy to COMPANY.
Such reports shall indicate in particuls :
- P.O. number,
- MateriaI inspected
Nature of inspection and test performed
Quantity accepted
- Quantity rejected with reasons
- All information about progress, qualjty, quantity, aspect
- List of rsferenced documents such as specifications, drawings, procedures, international codes;standards,
etc.

2.1.9

Certification

The equipment shall be provided with relevant certificate(s), which certifies compliance of maleriallequipment
with specified code, standard andlor specification.
Accordingly, VENDOR shalI provide certificates submission procedure for appro~d,and the procedure will be
finalized during pre-inspyction meeting.
2.1.10 Quallty Audit

CONTRACTOR QA and COMPANY QA reserve the right to audit VEhDOR quality system. VENDOR shall
prepare and submit all information and documents requested.
2.2 Definition of Inspection Levels
2.2.1

LEVEL I (Highest)
1nspec:ion Level I is defined as a full stage inspection carried out progressively from commencement of
manufacturing to final acceptance. This does not normally nlean full-time witnessed in-line inspection during
product manufacturing: however, this may be required on occasions whcre work prograirl denrar~dsregular
afiendance. This shall include;
- Review/Witness of source materi d's chemical and physical properties including metall urgicai
enhancement and traceability to approvzd certification Icuel .
Verify the use of qualified welders and qualified welding procedure.
Monitor manufacturzr's assembly, fabrication and erection and all prescribed rests.
- Check nn materials, material traceability, dimensions arid linisIies.
Scrutinize manufacturer's quality assuracdquality control system.
- RsviewlAuditlWitness of non-destructive examinations including alloy verification if required. Ensuring
that personnel are qualified to perfonu tllese examinations.

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Witness all pressure, mechanical, full string and performme tests followed b~ inspection of
disassembled equipment, if applicable.
Review/Witness all major tests required by approved QNQC VENDOR documents, including on and off
load tests of mzchinery or type tests of electrical equipment as required.
Final visual and dimensional inspection of equipment.
Review of final data book package in accordance with zpproved index.
Verify packing and marking idenrifications.
Issue uf Final Release Certificatejs).

LEVEL 11
Inspection Lwel 11 is defined as specific stage inspection of equipment and final inspection of equipment prior
to shipment. Stages of inspection shall be agreed upon during a pre-inspection meeting to be held with the
VENDORS after purchase award and shall include:
Scrutinize material t e ~certificates
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Check at random of materials, dimensions, and finishes
Monitor specific tests and stage inspections
- Auditicg of the VENDnRS' quality control program.
- Witnessing final pressure and workshop performanct trsting inclrrding o n and o f fload tests as apglicable
and simulation of automatisms, followed by inspection of disassembled equipment if required.
- Final visual and dimensional ir~spectjon
- Review data book package in accordance with approved index.
- Verification of packing and marking.

2.2.3

LEVEL 111
Inspection Ievel 111 is defined as final condition or as built exarnination(s) and test(s).
Inspection may be on one or more pieces of equipment or on a randarn batch selection and shall include:
- Review all qualify control records for conformnncc.
- Witness final pressure and workshop perfom~ancetesting including running tests, following by
inspection of disassembled equipment, if required
- Final visual, dimcnsio~raland painling inspection.
- Review data book package in accordance with approved index.
- Verify packing and marking identification.
- Issut: oC Final Release Certificate(s).

2.2.4

LEVEL IV (Lowest)

Inspection Level IV is def ned as the review and acceptancdendorsernent of manufacturer attestation,
including any data book requirements to apprnval index.
2.3 Inspection Visit Frequency
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specific stages of equipment fabrication, assembly, testing, painting and packing. Such specific inspection
stages are to be determined for each category of equipment in accordance with the finalized/approved
inspection and test plan which identifies all inspection, NUT witnessing, and witness testing points applicable
to all phases of fabrication, assembly and testing.
In addition to specific inspection visits, CONTRACTOR shall also conduct regular inspection visits in
accordance with the frequencies indicated hereafter which are to be understood as minimum frequencies to be
applied to each component of each eqiripment item.
Such frequencies are intended to cover inspection visits by professional inspectors only. CONTRACTOR shall
not combine inspection and expedidng functions, nor have them performed by the same individual.

2.3.2

Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Boilers

Level I : regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once every month
Level IL : regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once every six weeks.

2.3.3

Major Machinery Equipment

Level I : regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once every other week
Level 11 :regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once eveq month
Lcvel 111: regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once every six weeks.

2.3.4

Packages
Level I : regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once every month
Level It : regular inspection visits shall be ctlnducted at least once every six weeks.

23.5

ElectricaYInstrumentation Equipment
Level I : regular inspection visits shall be conducted at least once every month
Level I1 : regular inspection visits sllall be conducted at least clnce every six w e k s
Level 111: inspectior, visits a!. specific stages only.

2.3.6

Piping

[,eve{ r : regular inspection visits s h d l bc co~iductedat least or,ce every six weeks.
Level 1IAIl : inspection visits at specific stages only.
General NOR: Specific Level 1 items shell require full time attendance by CONTRACTOR'S resident representative(s), as
identified in Clause 2.4. Part time !fuIl time attendance by COMPANY will occur at COMPANY'S discretion-

2.4 Allocation Or Inspection Levels To Equipment &

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DESCRIPTION

Itss than 80 bar.g to 30 bar.

less than 30 bar.g (except vacuum) and
less than 340C to 0 OC
less than 30 b ~ . and
g above 340C
less than 30 bar.g and below 0C
undcrvacuum

1.2 Reactor VeseIs, Driers, Columns

1.3 Impact tested carbon and low alloy
sieclh. high Ni steel and austenitic
srainless steels, Inconel lined
1.4 All services in low and cryogznir:
design temperatures
1.5 Non-ferrous Alloy Vessels
1.6 Cladded Vessels
1.7 Lined Vessels, rubber or epoxy coaling
1.8 Slug-Catchers
ATOMOSPHERIC PRESSURE
STORAGE TANKS
2.1 Field fabricated carbon steel:
2Smm or greater
- less than 25mm
- impact tested carbon and low alloy
steel, h i ~ Ni
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alloys
2.2 Shop fabrica~ed
carbon steel 35mm and g r e a t ~ r
less than 35mm
fiberglass, lined, rubber or epoxy coated
alloy steels and non-ferrous ~iloyr:
BOILERS, FUFWACES, BURNERS
3.1 Boilers, furnaces, burners, fired heaters
3.2 Flares and R u r n e r ~
3.3 Waste heat recovery bailers
3.4 Deaerators and steam drums

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0S5500 and A S h E Vlll, Div.2
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And temperature ccnditions.

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4.1 Shell and Tube for service:
- 40 har.g or greater

- 1250mm bundle dia, or greater

- less than 40 bar.g or 1250mm bundle dia.
- low temperature (less than 0C)
- alloy or non-ferrous, or cladded
- SOUR service
- Cold BOX

4.2 Air coolers

- headers, tube-bundles, fins
- fans, motors, plenums, etc.
4.3 Double pipe, plate frame, spiral
4.4 Plate fidcore)
exchangers
4.5 Cryogenic Exchangers
4.6 Cold Box
ROTATTNG EQUIPMENT
5.1 Gas turbine driven and power
generators:
5.2 Electrically driven gas compressors

5.3 Pumps:

- low and cryogenic temperatures

- fire water, sea water

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5.5 Air compressors

5.6 MiscelIaneous
- Boiler blower / Fans
- Blowers, metering pumps, mixers
- Manufacturer's standard items
5.7 Diewl Engine Units
PIPW G AND PIF~GMAGZRIALS
6.1 Piping:
- impact tested carbon and Iow alloy steel.
austenitic stainless steel and Inconel
62511ncoIoy 825
- othet piping
6.1Pipe flanges. fitting and valves:
impact ksted carbon steel and low alloy
steel. zustenitic shinIess steel and lnconel
6251Incoloy 825
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cryogenic temperatures
- other services
6.4 Metal bellows expansion joints

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- cryogenic temperatures
- other services

6.5 BimetaIlic transition joints

6.6 Welding consumablelelectrodes
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7.2 First and Secondary Category steel
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8.2 Effluent treatment units
8.3 Chlorination package units
8.4 Desalination units
8.5 Nitrogen generation

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9.1 DelugelsprinkerlCO2/fixed skids

9.4 H .drank, and piping system

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10.3 Transformers:
22Kv and higher or 300 kVA and

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- 150kW and above rating

- Less than 150kW rating

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10.5 Un-interruptible power supplies

- Power rated voltage I kV and above

- Iess than

!kV rating

10.7 Control Rela). panels

1 0 T ~ i ~ h t fittings,
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lighting and small panel, etc.
tb.9 Batteries, chargers and distribution

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10. I3 Cable traydcable ladders
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PA Systems
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- lntercommunicalion system
Radio systems, CCTV
- others

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12.2 Control panels

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11.10 Flow meters, indicators (non-electrical)
12.11 DCS/Supervisory computers

12.12 Gas chromatograph, sample conditioning

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12.1 3 Cables-fikr optic :able
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2.5 Inspection Monitoring Sclr edule

Contraclor shall prepme an Inspecliol7 Mojtitoring Schedule indicuting each equipment ond !noterial relating ?he
TPA assignment as,fol Lol-iss:
- PO reference
- M~terialand/or equiprnenr description
- Vendov namP
- Manufacturing plant location
- Inspecllo~~
forecast based on Vendorfuk-icotion scheduIe
Illspection monitoring schedzile shall be permanently updated and wit11 indication of inspection done and/or in
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3.1 CONTRACTOR will appoint the services of TPA (Third Party Authorities) from the list set out in clause 3.5 of
this Section to perform inspection and certification functions.

3.2 For the above services, CONTRACTOR shall provide full knowledge of the PROJECT contract requirements,
specification, shop drawings and purchase order requirements plus applicable codes to TPA.

3.3 AS one of CONTRACTOR'S representative, TPA will perform the followings according to CONTRACTOR
formal request, but not be limited to:
1) Quality Monitoring
2) Visual Inspection
3) Test witnessing at shop of fabrication or manufacturing
4) Reviewing vendor documents and procedures
5) Verification of all Quality Control(QC) and Quality Assurance(QA) activities performed by the VENDOR to
ensure compliance with purchasing specifications
3.4 The scope of the Certification TPA shall as a minimum accommodate;

3.4.1

Engineering Documents Approval :

CONTRACTOR shall obtain all necessary design approval for the prefabrimtion if any and construction
engineering of any heavy lifting or site movements design and procedures.

3.4.2

CONTRACTOR ITEMS Reviews

CONTRACTOR subject to review includes all material and equipment for which material certificates are
required by relevant regulations.
The review by the TPA will have to be performed, and certificate issued accordingly, before the marerials or
equip~nentare relsased from VENDOR'S Works.

3.4.3

Fabrication work Approval

CONTRACTOR shall obtain TPA's approvals for fabrication of the PLANT including:
Review of dossier for heavy lifting and site movements
- WPS, WPQT welders qualification
- Heat treatment procedures and equipment
- NDT equipment, procedures and specifications, NDT operators
- Hydrostatic test equipment
- NDT reports, hydrostatic test reports and so an
Witnessing of PSV calibration at site
Witnessing of load tests and functional tests of permanent lifting appliances on site
- Witnessing of all tests on site relating lo boilem up to the popping tzst
- Witnessing of condensate tank gauging
Witnessing any site acceptance test of rotating equipment.
Witnessing destructive test
Witnessing corrosion test for slug catcher
- Certifying code compliance for pressure vessels, e.g. ; FORM X in case of PD 5500 Code.
- Fire dampers : Fire test report to be signed by TPA.

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Throughout the period of TPA's involven~entin the work, the TPA will issue to CONTRACTOR and
COMPANY monthly report which describe:
- Progress
- Outstanding matters
Problems arising from above
Close-out Report
The certification TPA shall issue to CONTRACTOR the close-out report with similar content to that of the
CONTRACTOR'S Close-out report, but covering only Certification TPA's Scope of Work

3.4.5

3.5 Approved Certification TPA by CONTRACTOWCOMPANY

1) LLOYD REGlSTER
2) BUREAU VERITAS PARIS
3) DET NORSKE VERITA S

41 GERMANISHER LLOYDS
5 ) SOCIETE GENERATE DE SURVEILLANCE (SGS)

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4.1 Applicatian
This Section applies to the documentary certification requirement for materials and equipment and lays down the
minimum acceptable standards for the format, nature and content of the certification supplied. In case of
discrepancy and for omission andlor lack of information between this Section and the norm EN 10204 and Project
Specification, Project Specificat ions will prevail.
4.2 Terms And Abbreviations
1) Certified Copy

A copy of the original certificate which has been verified against ihe original by either the Originator, the
Certification Authority, an inspector appointed by CONTRACTOR, or an independent inspector acceptable
to COMPANY acting on behalf of the VENDOR, and which bears their original red stamp and signature.

2) Independent lifting appliance examiner

A competent person authorized to conduct examination and testing of lifting appliances and gear acceptable
to the Certification Authority.
3) Material

Raw, manufactured or processed material.

4) Material Test Certificate

A document whjch provides and attests to the results of tests on the material actually supplied, readily
identifiable to, and recording the conformih: of the material with the requirements of the code, standard or
specifications given in the purchase order.

5 ) Original Certificate

The actual certificate which is issued by the source manufacturer of material and which bears the original
stamps, signatures or endorsements of all relevant parties.
6) Special Category Steel

All structural components of an offshore installation, the failure of which would seriously endanger the
safety of the installation, and as per the SPECIFICATIONS.
7) Purchase Order

An order placed on a VENDOR or Contractor to manufacture materials or equipment in accordance with

applicable statutory regulations, codes, standards and the project specifications.
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Original place of manufacture of the material.

9 ) Vendor

A company appointed to suppiy materials or equipment in accordance with the terms and conditions of a
Purchase Order.
4.3 Certification Type
Material certification shall be provided for all purchased items in accordance with the specific requirements of
the purchase order. A matrix of certification Type against various materials and equipment is provided in
clause 4.6, and certification Types quoted therein are defined betow.
NOTE : Alt materials testing certificates shall be issued by VENDOR'S QNQC personnel who are not involved in the
production process in manufacturing or processing works.
4.3.1

TYPE A - EN 10 204 "3.1C"

Certificates confirming that the materials supplied conform to the delivery conditions of the Purchase Order
and attested to by the Authority, COMPANY authorized Representative or Certification TPA.

4.3.2

TYPE B - EN 10 204 "3.1 B"

Certificates confirming that the materials supplied conform to the delivery conditions of the Purchase Order
andor in accordance with the oficial regulation and attested to by the VENDOR'S authorized Representative.

4.3.3

TYPE C - EN 10 204 "2.2" and "2.3"

Reports provided by the VENDOR in accordance with the requirement of the order andlor official regulation
andlor corresponding technical rules.

EY Ilr 204 "2.3"

Specific Test Report issued on thc basis of specific inspection and testing carried out on the products
actually supplied mentioning the test results in accordance with the order andor official regulation and
corresponding technical rules.
EN 10 204 "2.2"
Tests Reports issued on basis of non specific inspection and testing carried out on the products made from
the same material and by the same manufacturing method as the product supplied and mentioning the tesr
results.
4.3.4

TYPE D - EN 10 204 'b2.1"

Certificates of Compliance issued by the VENDOR on the basis of non specific inspection and testing when
tests results are not quoted but which testifies that the product supplied complies with the agreements made
when the order was placed.

4.3.5

TYPE E - Type Approval

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4.4 Docurnenta tion

4-41

General
A material certificate shall be provided for each discrete piece or item of material or equipment. Where a
number or pieces have identical batch number, heatJcast number, test number, and were manufactured at the
same process and for the same purchase order item, then they maybe recorded on a single certificate.
Material certificates shall be the original documents except as subsequently defined.
For TYPE A and TYPE B applications, the material certificate supplied shall be the original document or a

verified copy.
For materials where mechanical properties may have changed as result of subsequent processing, the
certificates issued by the VENDOR shall be in accordance with TYPE B and shall contain source chemical
analysis and manufacturer's check analysis. Any transcription of the source material chemical analysis on to
the VENDOR's certificate shall be accompanied by the original or a verified copy thereof.
'Stockists' certificates and 'typical' certificates are unacceptable.
Certificates and letters of conformity shall be signed by an authorized representative of the Vender's Quality
Department.
4.4.2

Document Quality
I) All certificates shall be typed or printed. Handwritten certificates are unacceptable.
2) All certificates shall be stated in English language. If impossible, a notarized translation shall be provided.

3) All certificates shall be free from additiclns. deletions and corrections. The use of correction fluid is
unacceptable
4) All certificates shall be of a clear, well contrasted and legible quality suitable for photocopying,
microfilming or electronic imaging with reference to the following standards:
BS : 5536 Preparation of Technical Drawings and Diagrams for Microfilming
BS : 5444 Recommendations for the Preparation of Copy for Microfilming
BS : 42 10 Specification for 35mm Microfilming of Technical Drawings
5 ) Each cert ificatr shall contaitl the following content as a minimum;

- CONTRACTOR'S purchase order number

- Purchase order item number
- Tag number (as applicable)
- VENDOR's name and address
- Signature of authority
- VENDOR's verification signature

And additionally, following content also ~equired,where appropriate;

- Applicable manufacturing code, standard or specification
- Quality of material supplied against the order
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- Materiallequipment description

- Certificate nu~nber
- Relevant test data
- Heat and batch number
- VENDOR's serial number
- Certification Authority endorsement
4.5 Material Test, Tvpe Test( Proof Test & Type Approval Certificates)

4.5.1

General Requirements

I ) In addition to the certification listed in clause 4.5.2, all equipment and materials reIeased from VENDORS
shall be accompanied by a copy (or copies) of;
a. CONTRACTOR'S Inspection Release Certificate.
b. The Certification Authority inspection Release Certificate, where appropriate.
c. The letter or certificate of conformity from the VENDOR [Type D certificate) stating compliance with
the applicable Order requirements.
d. Material test certificates for all items to be welded on site.
e. Outstanding Work Lists and QC punch listed items to be curnpIeted on site by the VENDOR arldl or
fabrication CONTRACTOR.
f. Handling procedure, if required.
g. Packing, unpacking, storage and preservation procedure, i P required.
h. Lubrication schedule (as appropriate).
i. Approved Vendor deviation requests.
2) Full details of the certification requirements of the Order are to be given in each Requisition.
4.5.2

Specific Requirement

1) General
a. Unless otherwise specified, or required by code or regulation, type test and type approval certificates
shall be issued by an accredited independent test laboratory or authority acceptable to COMPANY and
the Certification Authority. It shaIl be the VENDOR's responsibility to determine the acceptability or
othenvise to the Certification Authority of the test laboratory or authority proposed.
b. Type test & type approvd certificates shall be issued directly to the equipment Manufacturer by an
accredited authority acceptable to COMPANY and the Certification Authority.
c. Type test and type approvd certificates, together with any associated manufacturing licenses, shall be in
date at the time of dispatch of the materiaYequipment to CONTRACTOR.
d. The list of material test, type test, type approval and proof test requirements which follow is not
exhaustive. It shall be the VENDOR's responsibility to be aware of the requirements of the codes,
standards and SPECIFlCATIONS which apply to the order, and to implement them accordingly. Where
doubt exists, CONTRACTOR shall seek guidance from COMPANY.

2) Special Category Steel

Special Category Steel shall be TYPE A endorsed by the Certification Authority.

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3) Struaural Steel
Structural steel plate, section, tubular and castings for main members of pipe rack and structure shall be
provided with TYPE B material test certification.
4) Electrical Appliances and Fittings

Certificates concerning suitability of appliances, enclosures, etc., for use in hazardous areas shall be
issued by a nationaIIy approved certifying body or nationally accredited laboratory acceptable to
COMPANY and the Certification Authority.
These certificates shall state the service, temperature class, gas group and zone classification for which
the item is approved.
Drawings approved by the relevant certification body shall be made available for reviewlverification at
the VENDORS works.

5) Passive Fire Protection

All passive fire protection systems, fire-rated archi?ecturaI items and fire dampers which form pan of a
fire boundary shall be of a type which is fire-tested and certified in accordance with the requirements of
the relevant specifications.
For dl fire-rated architectural items, including doors, windows, ceilings, bulkheads, partition, roller
shutters, insulation, coating systems, pipingkablelducting penetration systems, etc., together with HVAC
fire dampers. either of the following shall be provided:
a. A Certification Authority approval certificate for prototype fire tests carried out on the itern(s) under
the witness of the Certification Authority.
or
b. A fire Certificate and supporting fire test report for tests on the item(s) conducted by an independent,
nationally accredited fire-test laboratory whose certification is acceptable to the Certification
Authority.
All such certification shall provide:
a. A clear statement of the class of division for which the item is suitable.
b. Adequate reference to the original test specifications and drawings upon which the prototype test
was performed.
c. A statement of the validity period of the certificate.
6 ) Fire Fighting Equip~nent(FFE)

Fire-fighting equipment shall be of a type, which is currently approved by COMPANY

7) Pipe Fittings - General

As per Project specifications.

8) Flexible Pipes and Hoses
Each discrete category hose shall be of a type acceptable to COMPANY and shall have a type test
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certificate which demonstrates that the hose and method of a~achmentof the end connections have
together been type tested to the requirements given in Figure 1.
and Certification Requirements for Flexible Hoses

DUTY

PRODUCT
nater,
chemicals,
cumpre~sed air and gases
and hydraulic fluids

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CODE
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BURST
PRESSURE

4 x Working

Pressure

Individual hoses shall be provided with hydrostatic pressure test certificates.

Type tests shall be performed either in the presence of the Certification Authority themselves, or by an
independent, accredited test laboratory whose certification is acceptable to the Certification Authority.
The type test certification presented shall be applicable to the bore, pressure rating and materials of
construction of the actual hose(s) supplied. Where such certification covers a range of hose size, pressure
ratings and materials. the limits of this range shall be agreed with the Cefiification Authority and shall
also be in accordance with the applicable code(s) specified.

9) Fire Safe Valves

All valves which have parts which can degrade or deform in the event of fire (and especially those having
elastomeric seat or seal materials), and which are to be installed in hydrocarbon or fire water service
(including hydrant valves), shall have relevant fire type test certification acceptable to COMPANY.
Fire tests shall be carried out in presence of a recognized independent Authority. or by an independent,
accredited fire test laboratory whose certification is acceptable to the Certification Authority. It shall be
the VENDOR'S responsibility to determine the acceptability or otherwise to the Certification Authority of
the test laboratory or authority proposed.
Fire test certification for valves shall be in accordance with the requirements of API 6FA, API 607,
BS:6755 or other relevant codes as agreed with the CONTRACTOR and COMPANY.
The fire test certification presented shall be applicable to the bore, pressure rating and materials of
construction of the actual valve supplied. Where such certification covers a range of valve size, pressure
classes and bod?. materials, the limits of this range shall be in accordance with the applicable codes
specified.
All individual valves shall be provided with test certificates as required in Project Specification
10) Pressure Relief Devices

All pressure relief devices, including safety valves (PSV's), bursting discs artd relief valves shall be of a
type which has been satisfactory type testes to establish their discharge capabilities at their maximum
rated design pressures and temperatures. Such type test certification shall be in accordance with an
accepted code or standard, and performed either in the presence of the certification Authority themselves,
or by an independent, accredited test laboratory whose certification is acceptable to the Certification
Authority.
1 1) Pressure Vessels
Pressure vessels shall be provided with a certificate of code compliance in respect of design and
construction, e.g.; PD 5500 Form X in case of use of PD 5500 CODE, together with a Certification
Authority certificate which certifies that the vessels is suitable for use.

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12) Lifting Appliances

General : All lifting gear and appliances shall be manufactured, tested and certified in accordance with
the requirements of the Certifying Authority's Code for Lifting Appliances, or an alternative code or
codes acceptable to COMPANY and the Certification Authority. AII fixed lifting appliances shall be
provided with individuaI proof load test cehficates and appropriate deflection reports.
Loose gear : All loose lifting gear, including hooks, blocks, slings, swivels, rings, chains, etc., shali
have individual proof load test certificates. Wire ropes and chains shall have individual proof test and
material certificates in accordance with the relevant code.
Winches and tugs : Winches and tugs shall be supplied with a type approval certificate for each discrete
type or arrangement.
Man-riding winches and tugs : Man-riding winches and tugs shall be supplied with a type approval
certificate conforming that the arrangement is of a type approved for man-riding.
Pad eyes and lifting Iugs : All fixed lifting points forming part of equipment and package skids,
together with any loose lifting gear designed for routine handing of equipment during normal platform
operation , shall be subject to a trial lift prior to delivery. The satisfactory execution of the trial lih shall
be detailed in a report. A11 loose lifting gear shall be proof load tested and certi Bed accordingiy.

13) Level gauges

Level gauges and sight glasses to be used for measuring hazardous or combustible liquids except LPG
products shall be either have a certificate of type approval issued by the Certification Authority, or shall
be of a type which is acceptable to the Certification Authority in the proposed application and service.

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The matrixes of material, type test, type approval and proof test requirements which follows are not exhaustive. It
shall be the VENDOR'S responsibility to be aware of the requirements of the codes, standards. procedures and
Specifications, which apply to the Purchase Order, and to implement them accordingly.
Full details of the certification requirements of the Purchaser Order are to be given in each Requisition.
AII materials and equipment shall be certified in accordance with the requirements of the codss, standards,
specifications and procedures referenced in the Requisition and the Purchase Order.
In addition to the certification listed in the matrix which follows, all equipment and materials released from
VENDOR shall be accompanied by a copy or copies of;
a. CONTRACTOR'S Inspection Release Certificate (IRC).
b. The Certification Authority Inspection Release Certificate, where appropriate
C . The letter of certificate of conformity from the VENDOR (Type D certificate) stating compliance with the
appliance order requirements.
d. Materids test certificates for all items to be welded on work site.
e. Outstanding 'U'ork List and QC punch-listed items to be on work site by the VENDOR and CONTRACTOR.
f. Handling procedure, if required.
g. Packing, unpacking, storage and preservation procedure, if required.
h. Lubricatio~ischedule (as appropriate).
i. Approved Vendor deviation requests
j. Spare parts I Documentation

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RIlhlAEUCS AND ADDITIONAL

V E N T S
Material cefiificate TYPE A
Material certificate TYPE B
Material certificates TYPE I3 for
component materials as defined
elsewhere in this table, TYPE D for
compliance with order, TYPE E as

MATERIAL CERTIFICATION

ecial Category Steel

Structural steel

B, D

b
md
Equipment

Electrical B, D, E

1 Cable

Electric cable
Passive Fire Protection Insulation
and Coatings
Fire-rated Architectural items, e.g.
doors,
windows,
bulkheads,
penelrations and transits
Fire Dampers
Instruments-tagged and bulk
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C, D, E

test certificates for individual

len~ths,Ty e test certificate
Fire test certificate, fire test report

C, D. E

Fire test certificate,

C,D,E
B,C,D,E

1 3,C, D?E
I

Lift saving Appliances

BASEEFA or equivalent Type lest

Electrical Appliances and Fiaings

+(

T e approval certificate
I
Material sst certificate
as appropriate, certificate to SOLAS I

T I ~ I

certificates TYPE B and

C as appropriate for individual
fittings, hydrrrtest certificates where

Fire Fighting Equipment

appropriate
Piping-General
Pipe fittings-General
i

B, D
B, D,E

I
Structural Steel Castings for A

I Type

primary duty
I

Flexible Hoses and Pipes in and ] B, D, E

other
hydrocarbon
service
applications

1I
1I

test certificate for burstlproof

tests.
Material TYPE A
endorsed by the Certification
Authority
or
an
accredited
independent inspectorate as agreed by

CO~.IPANY Material test certificate

TYPE B

for

end fittings, hydro-test on individual I

hoses, Type
approval
and f k test
..
..

cenificatex

I
Flexible Hoses and Pipes in General
Applications

B. D. E

Material test certificate TYPE B

I end fittings,
- hydro-test on individual I
I hoses, Type approval certificates
I Material test certificate for body and ,
7

AIB, D,E

k e s ; Fire-safe Type

B genetall),
I bonnet
for exotic
h)dro-test on body and seat, fire
TYPE
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Valves; ESD vaI\:es and SSIV's

Valves, Tagged and Bulk

A, C: D,E

' AiB.C,D,E

Materiai test certificate for body and

bonnet TYPE A and trim TYPE C,
hydro-test on body and seat,
Certification Aulhority Type test or
approval certificate
Material test certificate for body and
bonnet TYPE B generally, TYPE A
Tor exotic materials and trim TYPE
( C , h!ydro-test on body and seal
I Material test certificate for body and
bonnet TYPE A generally. TYPE A
for exotic materials and trim TYPE
C, hydro-test on body and seat,
calibration certificate
I Material test ceriificare TYPE C,
Type test certificate, batch test
I certificate
I Certification Authority certificates fur
code eomplivlce

Pressure Relief Devices; PSV's and

Relief Valves ControI Valves

I A, C, D
I

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Pressure Relief Devices; Bursting 1 C, D, E
Discs
1
Pressure Vessels

I% D, E

Lifting appliances of lot SwL and

Am, C, D, E

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components in the load path 1'1'PE A

or B, slew rings, TYPE A. and for
other components, TYPE B or C as
I appropriate,
proof
load
and
calibration test certificates. Type
-.
approval certificate
I Material lest certificates, proof and
Type test certificates
I Material test cenificates, proof test
certificates, Type approval1Type test
certif ciites
test certificates, Type test
certificate, trial lifting reporl
I Mattrial test certificate, Q p e
I approvalflype test certificate

Loose Gear
Man-riding Winches and Tugs

Pad-eyes and lifting lugs on

Equipment
Level Gauges and Sight Glasses

I B, D,E
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5.1 General

5.1.1

If there is any conflict between the related specifications, code and standard, VENDOR shall immediately
consult with CONTRACTOR in written form for clarification.

5.1.2

CONTRACTOR will employ TPA approved by COMPANY and inspection agency is able to perform the shop
inspection on behalf of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall make available to equipment TPR all needed
informalion and allow full access to the work.

5 . 1

VENDOR shall be responsible for providing required quality document during procurement activities based
on clause 5.5 during the purchasing. These documents shall be reviewedapproved by CONTRACTOR or
COMPANY.

5.1.4

VENDOR shall grant CON~CTOR'slCOMPANY'sinspector free of access to VENDOR'slSubVendor's

shop or plant at reasonable time to verify progress and to witness inspection & test activities of related
equipment/materials.

5.1.5

VENDOR shall be responsible for inspectionhest uf the equipment and materials including parts supplied by
sub-vendors, and for submittal of vendor document package of sub-vendor items.

5.1.6

VENDOR shall ensure that materiallpart used by sub-vendor are purchased only from acceptable sources
according to his QNQC manual and purchase specification. Quality documents of sub-vendor items shall be
reviewed by designated inspector of COMPANY/CONTRACTOR during visiting VENDOR'S shop for
inspection & test witness.
VENDOR shall offer not only inspection & test measuring tool but also assistant manpower and facility to
decrease inspection time.

5.1.7

5.1.8

All inspection

5.1.9

During visiting VENDOR'S shop for illspection & test activities, designated inspectors of COMPANY and

$ test measuring tools shall be calibrated with vdid calibration certificate and recorded on
control log by VENDOR.

CONTRACTOR can carry out spot audits jointly with VENDORS inspector to assure that all work of
VENDOR shall be performed in accordance with VENDOR QA/QC manual.
5 . I .I 0 The language used in all document, data and forms for inspectionltest shall be English, if not specified

specially.
5.1.1 1 Inspection or non-inspection by CONTRALTOR shall not relieve the VENDOR of its obligation for quality

control activities and guarantee for workmanship or performance of equipment.

5.1.12 When TPA have an inspection schedule on overtime or holiday, TPA shall submit inspection schedule for
approval prior to any inspection performing.
5.2 Inspection Notice And Work Flow
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According to approved shop inspection & test p!an (ITP), VENDOR shall notify the beginning date of the
related inspectiodtest activities-to CONTRACTOR at due time below table. For the Type 1, after getting
COMPANY'S intention, CONTRACTOR will relay it to VENDOR immediately.
NO&

time

onc(2l) days in advance

Fourteen ( 14 1 davs in advan&

5.2.2

CONTRACTOR has a right to adjust the proposed inspection date(~)from VENDOR considering various
factors or situations.

5.2.3

VENDOR shall never proceed with inspection & test activities designated by COMPANYICONTRACTOR
without advance notice or a written waiver from CONTRACTOR.

5.2.4

CONTRACTOR'S inspector will visit VENDOR'S shop at scheduled inspection date!time, witness inspection
& test activities and review all related inspectionltest results performed already by VENDOR according to
shop inspection 8: test plan in conjunction with inspection reyirements. If all inspectiordtest results are
satisfactory, then designated inspctor will leave his narnelsignature on each inspectionltest record for witness
evideoce.

5.2.5

Witness of any inspectiodtest activities shall not be construed as acceptance of any said componentlpart of the
equipment.

5.2.6

VENDOR shall provide designated inspector with approved drawing, procedure and other related data to
assist COMPANY 'slCONTRACTOR's inspectiors .

5.2.7

A pre-inspection meeting will be held between COMPANY, CONTRACTOR, TPA and VENDOR for critical
.item. if requtsted by any party.

5.2.8

The inspection &: test report shall be prepared by VENDOR and co-signed by designated inspector after
witness of icspection & test activities.

5.2.9

Verbal inspection notice is not acceptable and written inspection notice shall be sent to CONTRACTOR by
mail or fax. using APPENDIX 3.

5 -2.10 CONTRACTOR'S inspector will prepare the inspection & surveillance report and submit to CONTRACTOR

for follow-up/monitoring, when necessary.

5.3 Non-Conformance
5.3.1

When non-conforming items are found a! VENDOR'S shop during manufacturing andor inspection, they shall
be reported to CONTRACTOR immediately for appraisal and disposition using APPENDIX 5.

5.3.2

All non-confomances with relevant proposal for resolution shall be submitted item by item to COMPANY for
appraisal .

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5.3.3

All repair work of non-conformance shall be inspected or reviewed by designated inspector according to
resolvable method approved by CONTRACTOR and COMPANY.

5.3.4

No items shall be shipped while non-confommce(s) remained ouatanding except COMPANY approval to
clear at site under CONTRACTOR'S and VENDOR'S responsibility.

5.3.5

Depending on the nature of non-conformance, and upon Contractor's decision andor Company proposal to
clear the nonconformance, a quality audit may be performed at Vendor or sub-vendor to verify compliance of
the QA program and ro establish reasons for the nonconfoma~ce.Nonconforming items that cannot closed
immediately will be place z punch-list to ensure that the item(s) are not forgotten."

5.4 ReIease For Shipment

5.4.1

CONTRACTOR will noti@ VENDOR of shipping release through lnspection Release Certificare (Refer to
APPENDIX 4.) after final/packing inspection and review of Vendor QuaTity Documents with "Certificate of
Conformity"(Refer to APPENDIX 2.) prepared by VENDOR.

5.4.2

VENDOR shall not ship any items of equipment without receiving written notice for shipping release.

5.4.3 %%en VENDOR is permitted ro ship on condition to perform the following work at work site, VENDOR shall
bear all cost and expense incurred by such work;
a. Additional and/or modification work.
b. Repair andlor inspection.
5.4.4 If COMPANY or his representative signs off on Inspection Release Certificate during shop inspection,
VENDOR may ship the related equipment/material and shall subtnit Vendor Quality Documents with
"Certificate of Conformity" to CONTRACTOR after shipping
5.4.5

No item shall be shipped until TPA has accepted the response from VENDOR or CONTRACTOR, when
required.

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Incomplete, inaccurate or illegible documents will be the cause of rejection for related items until such time as
satisfactory rectification has been effected.
5.5.1

Submittal of qua1ity documents with "certificate of conformity." VEXDOR shall prepare quality document
with "certificate of con for mi^" and submit t o CONTRACTOR through normal channel.

5.5.2

TWO (2) copies of Vendor Quality Documents shall be available for review by CONTRACTOR

for issue of

Inspection Release Certificate.

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Contents of Vendor Quality Documents.

Quality documents shall include the following documents and records as a vendor document, but not be
limited to. (See also "Vendor Documents Requirement" in the relevant Material Requisition)
a) Certificate of Conformity (Kefer to "APPENDIX 2.)
b) Material certificate.
c) VisuallDimension check report
d) Nondestructive examination record
e) Pressure test certificate
f) Mechanical runninglperformance test records (with curve)
g) FAT report
h) Functional test report
i) Heat treatment records
j) Painting inspection report
k) Other test records/certificatcs, if applicable.

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CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
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MATERIAL REQUISITION NO.
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We undersigned, hereby certify that

with the followings:

The goods have been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with the requirements of the purchase order and
specifications.
All dimensions in approved drawing have been strictly followed in manufacturing the goods.
The goads have been manufactured in accordance with the international practices and technical standards.
Therc are no known hidden flaws or defects in the plant and equipment due to faulty materials and 1 or workmanship.

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1. This applicztion shall be submitted -2 WEEKS prim to the inspection due date.

2. All the required VENDOR documents shall be approved or approved 3s noted a minimum, and shall be described
in this application. No inspection shall be app!ied without approval of iJendor documents.
3. All required drawings, procedures, specificatiorls and NCR, inspection records shall be prepared to PURCHASER'S
inspector before starting inspection.

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IRC NO. :

INSPECTION RELEASE CERTIFICATE (IRC)

WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE UNDERMENTIONED COMMODITY HAS SATiSFACTORlLY PASSED THE
TEST & INSPECTION AS NOTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACTURAL SPECIFICATION.
HOWEVER THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT RELIEVE VENDOR FROM THE GUARAKTEES AND
CIBLIGATIOYS SET FORTH IN THE PURCHASE ORDER AND ATTACHMENTS.
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3 : Major NCR(Needed Coord~nationwllh Des~gri.Pro~ect)

2 : M~narN C q Fabriuuoq Schedule Irnpaa(within2 days)

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