Authorized Inspection Agency Accreditation
Accredited Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIAs) are responsible for performing inspections of ASME pressure equipment during the manufacturing process.
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An Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) is an organization that meets the criteria of the ASME QAI-1 standard, "Qualifications for Authorized Inspection". An organization must meet the qualification requirements and perform the duties specified in QAI-1, Chapter 2. To perform authorized inspections under an ASME standard, an Authorized Inspection Agency is accredited by the Society pursuant to the provisions set forth in QAI-1, Chapter 3. The Certificate of Accreditation will specify the ASME standard(s) for which authorized inspections will be provided by the AIA.
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