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New Construction Program

The primary quality objective of the New Construction program is to ensure that the construction, modification or repair of pressure equipment conforms to the requirements of the Safety Codes Act and regulations and adopted codes and standards.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has accredited ABSA as an Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA). ABSA's Authorized Inspectors (AI) are responsible for providing Code inspection services in full compliance with the AIA quality system and also responsible for monitoring the performance of the implementation of the quality systems of certificate of authorization holders who are performing Code work in their respective areas.

The scope of the new construction program includes:

• Providing third-party Authorized Inspector services for ASME and Alberta Certificate of Authorization holders that are constructing, modifying or repairing pressure equipment at shop and field sites in accordance with the Safety Codes Act and regulations.
• Conducting initial certification, renewal and interim audits of Quality Management Systems for organizations that have applied for Alberta certification or ASME certification.  ABSA participates with ASME in joint reviews of Alberta applicants for ASME certification. 

Safety Codes Act Flow Chart

This flow chart (AB-508) will help a person to determine if a pressurized item is subject to the Safety Codes Act and what requirements apply.

Impact Testing

The following document is a review of ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Subsection C, Part UCS, Impact Testing Requirements prepared in Adobe Portable Document Format. It is best to use Adobe Acrobat Reader 5's bookmark feature to view the document.

Impact Testing Enigma as presented by Mr. L. Bolt during the Manufacturers' Training Workshops on September 28 & 30, 1999

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