The manufacturer/fabricator is responsible for the quality of all their Manufactured and & Fabricated products, which includes not only goods workmanship, but also compliance with all codes, standards and specifications contained in the contractual agreements. This is regardless of whether the manufacturer has made the components and equipment himself or subcontracted it.
The inspector is responsible for performing the quality surveillance activities at the Supplier/Vendor facilities in accordance with the applicable ITP.
The inspector should ensure that:
- Manufacturer & Fabricator has a documented method describing how to perform the work.
- Supplier/vendor personnel have proof of training and qualifications
- Supplier/vendor personnel performing the work have immediate access to the relevant procedures. For example, welders have access to the WPS or welding instruction. NDE personnel have access to the approved NDE procedures.
- The acceptance criteria comply with the project specification or the applicable codes and standards.
- The results are documented
- Rework and repair is approved by the purchaser and verified by the Inspector.
