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QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANUAL

FOR

THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR & ALTERATION OF WELDED PRESSURE PIPING

AND MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY OF PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS

IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ASME B31.3 PROCESS PIPING

AND

THE ALBERTA SAFETY CODES ACT AND REGULATIONS

BY

UNITED PACIFIC PROJECTS LTD.

AT

LOT 1A, PLAN 8610956

(SW ¼ 16-31-01-W5M)

MOUNTIAN VIEW COUNTY, ALBERTA

AND AT

FIELD SITES IN ALBERTA

CONTROLLED FROM

THE ABOVE LOCATION

MANUAL NUMBER: 3 __

EDITION & REVISION NO.: EDITION 1 REV.0 __

ASSIGNED TO: CONTROLLED MASTER COPY - QCM

ISSUE DATE: AUGUST 9, 2017

EDITION 1 REV. 0 UNITED PACIFIC PROJECTS LTD. SECTION 1

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BLANK PAGE

INSERT COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION PERMIT


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PAGE OF SECTION REVISION DATE

SECTION 1 TITLE PAGE ................................................. 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................ 1 0 09-08-17

REVISION SUMMARY .................................................... 2 0 09-08-17

SECTION 3 SCOPE ......................................................... 1-3 1 31-10-17

SECTION 4 STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY &

RESPONSIBILITY ............................................. 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 5 ORGANIZATION CHART & MANAGEMENT’S

RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................... 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 6 DEFINITIONS ............................................... 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 7 CONTRACT REVIEW .................................. 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 8 DOCUMENT & DATA CONTROL ................. 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 9 MATERIAL CONTROL ................................. 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 10 CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE PIPING 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 11 EXAMINATION PROGRAM ........................ 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 12 CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE

ACTION ...................................................... 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 13 NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION ........ 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 14 POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT ............. 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 15 MEASURING DEVICES ............................. 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 16 PRESSURE TESTS ................................... 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 17 COMPETENCY & TRAINING ..................... 1 0 09-08-17

SECTION 18 INTERNAL AUDITS .................................... 1 0 09-08-17


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REVISION SUMMARY

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NO. DATE SECTION PAGE CHANGE

QUALITY

CONTROL

MANAGER

ABSA SAFETY

CODES

OFFICER

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1 OCTOBER 31, 2017 3 ALL

ADDITION REFERENCE TO USE OF INFORMATIVE SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS. EXTRA PAGE ADDED TO ACCOMMODATE ADDED INFORMATION

SECTION 3

SCOPE


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3.1 This section defines the intended scope of work to be performed under this Quality Management

System by United Pacific Projects Ltd. in the construction, repair, and alteration of welded and

mechanical assembled ASME Pressure Piping to Code Section ASME B31.3 Process Piping at

Lot 1A, Plan 8610956 (S.W. ¼-16-31-01-W5M) Mountain View County AB. and at field sites in

Alberta controlled from Lot 1A, Plan 8610956 (S.W. ¼-16-31-01-W5M) Mountain View County AB.

3.2 A Quality Control Inspector will be designated to perform QC functions at each site. The Quality

Control Manager is responsible for the maintenance of the quality program and the effective

implementation of the Quality Management System at all locations.

3.3 It is the intent of United Pacific Projects Ltd. to apply the latest contractually specified revision of

referenced Standards & Codes as of the dates they become mandatory. All pressure process

piping shall conform to the requirements of CSA B51, and ASME B31.3, as applicable, the

requirements of this Quality Management System, and the Alberta Safety Codes Act, statutes of

Alberta, Chapter S-1 as it applies for pressure equipment and the following adopted regulations

under the Alberta Safety Codes Act.

3.3.1 Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (PESR)

3.3.2 Pressure Equipment Exemption Order (PEEO)

3.3.3 Pressure Welders Regulation

3.3.4 Administrative Items Regulation

3.4 Welded pressure piping of all sizes, thicknesses and material shall be constructed, repaired or

altered provided welding procedures are qualified and registered with ABSA.

3.5 Mechanically assembled (non-welded) pressure piping which is constructed, repaired or altered

under this Quality Management System shall conform to the scope, and all requirements of ASME

B31.3, as applicable, and the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations. Threaded piping which

is constructed, repaired or altered under this Quality Management System shall be limited to the

sizes, thicknesses, materials, fluid services and design pressures and temperatures specified by

ASME B31.3, as applicable



3.6 Partial Exemptions

3.6.1 No Certificate of Authorization Permit is required for pressure piping meeting all of the

following criteria;

3.6.1.1 that does not exceed DN 50, (NPS 2),

3.6.1.2 that has a maximum allowable working pressure not exceeding

1035 kilopascals (150psi),

3.6.1.3 that has a design temperature between minus 46 degrees Celsius

(-51F) and 186 degrees Celsius, (366F),

3.6.1.4 that contains air, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, steam, hot water, or water and

glycol.

3.6.1.5 that contains steam or hot water that is not in boiler external piping and,

3.6.1.6 that is constructed to the applicable ASME Code, is exempt from all the other

requirements of the Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation, except Section 35

and therefore, this Quality Management System manual is not a requirement for

construction, repair, or alteration of the pressure piping.

3.6.2 The Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation does not apply to the following:

3.6.2.1 a pressure piping system that is fully vented or operating with one or more

pressure relief devices with set pressure not exceeding 103 kilopascals (15psi)

and sized so that the operating pressure cannot exceed 103 kilopascals (15psi),

3.6.2.2 does not have a differential pressure on the pressure boundary exceeding 103

kilopascals; and therefore this Quality Management System manual is not a

requirement for construction, repair, or alteration of the pressure piping.

3.6.2.3 The Quality Supplemental Forms Addenda Section of this program. Reference to

CSA Z662 pipeline construction.

3.6.2.3.1 Quality Supplemental Forms (QSF) are to be utilized only at the

discretion of United Pacific Projects on a project by project basis, or at

the request of the Owner prior to the finalization of the contract between

United Pacific Projects and the Owner.

3.6.2.3.2 The Quality Supplemental Forms are to be considered “informative” to

the Quality procedures and Forms as registered in this QMS by the

Regulating Authority, and thus are not to be considered as a

requirement of United Pacific’s QMS program.

3.6.2.3.3 The Quality Supplemental Forms are only to provide further Quality

Assurance for an Owner of a pressure piping asset on a project by

project and/or Owner by Owner basis. Rev.1



3.6.3 This Quality Systems Manual does not cover hot tapping activities on pressure piping. Prior

to installing a fitting by welding for attaching a valve and machine for hot tapping and/or

performing the hot tap machining operation United Pacific Projects Ltd. shall revise this

manual to meet the AB-513 Pressure Equipment Repair and Alteration Requirement

document as it pertains to hot tapping.

3.6.4 Construction, repair and Alteration of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Pressure Fittings are

not within the scope of this program, therefore United Pacific Projects Ltd. shall not

participate in these activities.

SECTION 4

STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY & RESPONSIBILITY


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4.1 This Quality Management System Manual describes the organization and systems, which

will be employed by United Pacific Projects Ltd. to ensure that pressure piping

construction, repair, alteration and mechanical assembly meets all requirements of this

Quality Manual, ASME Pressure Piping Code Section B31.3 Process Piping, as applicable,

CSA B51, Customer Specifications, and the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations,

and the ABSA AB-518 Construction requirements document. Additionally, repairs and

alterations to pressure piping must meet the AB-513 Repair and Alteration requirements

document. This documented Quality Management System accurately describes the

pressure piping construction processes implemented by United Pacific Projects Ltd.

4.2 The Management of United Pacific Projects Ltd. will uphold the safety requirement of the

Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations and resolve any issues regarding quality.

4.3 The Management of United Pacific Projects Ltd. is committed to the development and

implementation of a successful quality systems program for pressure piping construction

and to continually improve its effectiveness.

4.4 The Quality Control Manager is hereby appointed to administer the program described in

this manual. The QCM has direct access to and the support of top management, and has

sufficient and well-defined responsibility, authority and the organizational freedom to

identify quality management system problems and to initiate, recommend and provide

solutions to any quality management system problems.

4.5 This Quality Management System has the full support of senior management who will

ensure that adequate resources, including adequate competent personnel and the

necessary equipment and facilities are provided in order to effectively implement the

quality program.


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4.6 Any person assigned a responsibility within this manual may delegate the performance of

the activity to another competent qualified person, however the responsibility remains with

the individual assigned.

4.7 Any quality management system problems, which cannot be resolved through designated

channels, as described in this manual shall be brought to my attention for resolution

without compromising the Code of Construction, the Alberta Safety Codes Act and

Regulations or this Quality Management System.

Dustin Wilkes, President

August 9, 2017


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SECTION 5

ORGANIZATION CHART

&

MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES


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UNITED PACIFIC PROJECTS LTD.

5.1 As the company is small, each of the personnel may perform more than one function and

have several responsibilities. Managers may delegate part of their functions.

5.2 The Management shall ensure that responsibilities and authorities are defined and

communicated within United Pacific Projects Ltd.

5.3 ORGANIZATION CHART

- - - - - - - - - - lines of communication ___________ lines of authority

President

Quality Control

Manager (QCM) Superintendent Purchasing

Agent

Sales

Quality Control Inspector Subcontract NDE Subcontract PWHT

Subcontracted Engineering (Designer)

Welders Construction Personnel Testing Personnel




5.4 The Management of United Pacific Projects Ltd. is committed to the development and

implementation of a successful pressure piping construction, repair and alteration

program and to the continued improvement of its effectiveness.

5.5 To ensure its continued suitability and effectiveness, The Management of United Pacific

Projects Ltd. will review the piping Quality Management System yearly.

5.6 The Management of United Pacific Projects Ltd. shall determine and provide adequate

resources, including competent personnel and the necessary equipment and facilities to

implement the pressure piping construction, repair and alteration activities.

5.7 The Management of United Pacific Projects Ltd. has the responsibility for meeting the

requirements of the Code, Design Specifications, the Alberta Safety Codes Act and

Regulations, and the Owner/Client including performing all required examinations and

preparation of suitable required records.

5.8 The ABSA Safety Codes Officer periodically audits the United Pacific Projects Ltd.

Quality Management System to confirm compliance to the Code of Construction and to

the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations. The ABSA Safety Codes Officer is not

responsible for performing regular inspections on ASME B31.3 Process Piping.

5.9 The ABSA Safety Codes Officer and his supervisor will be granted access to all facilities

involved in the construction, repair and alteration of pressure piping and to all pertinent

documentation.

5.10 The Owner’s Inspector is responsible for verifying the completion of Pressure Piping

Construction and Test Data reports and that all required examinations and tests have

been completed. This does not relieve United Pacific Projects Ltd. from the

responsibility of ensuring that construction is completed in compliance with the Code,

Safety Codes Act and Regulations, the AB-518 document and Owner’s specifications.




5.11 As the company is small, each of the personnel may perform more than one function

and have several responsibilities. Managers may delegate part of their functions.

5.11.1 PRESIDENT

- Shall support and be responsible for the Quality Management System.

- Shall communicate the direction and values of the organization.

- Shall make resources available to ensure the integrity of the Quality

Management System.

5.11.2 QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

- Shall implement, manage and control the Quality Management System

program and assure compliance with Code and Jurisdictional requirements.

- Shall have the authority and organizational freedom to identify quality control

problems and to initiate, recommend and provide solutions to those

problems.

- Shall have direct access to the highest level of management at which

decisions are made.

- Shall provide specific functions as detailed in this Quality Management

System Manual.

- Shall verify correction of non-conforming work and shall control further

processing, delivery or application of non-conforming work until a disposition

has been obtained.

- Shall be the liaison with the Jurisdictional Authority.

- Shall report to the President.

5.11.3 QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR


System Manual.

- Shall communicate with the ABSA Safety Code Officer and with the Owner’s

Representative.

- Shall be responsible for the receiving inspection and storage of materials.

- Shall identify and record non-conformities and participate in their resolution.

- Shall report to the Quality Control Manager.




5.11.4 SUPERINTENDENT


System Manual.

- Shall be responsible for coordination and overall quality of field construction,

repair and alteration.

- Shall develop a fabrication plan and review it with personnel.


- Shall evaluate employees and contract personnel and work with the QCM to

determine training requirements.


5.11.5 SUBCONTRACTED ENGINEER

- Shall provide design and engineering services to United Pacific Projects Ltd.

when the Owner/Client does not provide design and/or engineering services.


5.11.6 PURCHASING AGENT


System Manual.

- Shall be responsible for purchase of materials and consumables as detailed

on the Approved for Construction Drawings and as detailed in the registered

Welding Procedures



SECTION 6

DEFINITIONS


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6.1 ABSA - The Pressure Equipment Safety Authority

ABSA is the regulatory authority delegated by the Province of Alberta to provide pressure

equipment safety services under the Alberta Safety Codes Act and acts as the sole

Jurisdiction/Regulatory Authority as defined in CSA B51 code and ASME Code.

6.2 ABSA Safety Codes Officer (SCO)

A person appointed as a Safety Codes Officer by the Technical Administrator of ABSA to

administer the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Adopted Regulations (Pressure Equipment

Discipline).

6.3 AI

Authorized Inspector (employed be an A.I.A. such as ABSA)

6.4 AIA

Authorized Inspection Agency

6.5 AQP, Alberta Quality Program

A quality program that covers a defined scope such as piping fabrication.

6.6 Alberta Safety Codes Act

The Alberta Safety Codes Act, statutes of Alberta, Chapter S-1 as it applies for pressure

equipment and the following adopted regulations under the Alberta Safety Codes Act.

6.6.1 Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation (PESR)

6.6.2 Pressure Equipment Exemption Order (PEEO)

6.6.3 Pressure Welders Regulation

6.6.4 Administrative Items Regulation

6.7 Alteration

Any change in any item on the original Manufacturer's Data Report, which affects the

pressure containing capacity of a piping system. Non-physical changes such as an

increase in the design pressure (internal or external) or design temperature of a piping

system shall be considered an alteration. A reduction in minimum design temperature of a

pressure retaining item shall also be considered an alteration.

6.8 ASME

American Society of Mechanical Engineers



6.9 ASTM International

ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials

(ASTM), is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of international

voluntary consensus standards.

6.10 AWS

American Welding Society

6.11 Boiler External Piping

Piping as defined in ASME B31.1 paragraph 100.1.2(A) which is subjected to mandatory

inspection by the Authorized Inspector as defined in PG-90 of ASME Section I.

6.12 CAP

Certificate of Authorization Permit issued by ABSA

6.13 CRN

Canadian Registration Number

6.14 C.G.S.B.

Canadian General Standards Board

6.15 CSA

Canadian Standards Association

6.16 Code

6.16.1 Applicable Codes are latest edition and errata of the ASME Boiler and

Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Codes:

Section V - Non-Destructive Examination

Section IX – Welding and Brazing Qualifications

ASME B31.3 - Process Piping

6.16.2 Latest edition of the Canadian Standards Association CSA B51-Boiler, Pressure

Vessel and Pressure Piping Code.

6.17 Contractor (United Pacific Projects Ltd.)

A person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a

service or do a job



6.18 DN Dimensionless designator used in the SI (metric system) to describe pipe size

6.19 Designer

The party responsible for specifying the code of construction including edition, material

specifications, design pressure, maximum and minimum design temperatures, ASME

B31.3 fluid service category, and dimensions required to meet the design requirements. 6.20 Errata

Errata to codes and standards may be posted on the ASME Web site under the Committee

Pages to provide correction to incorrectly published items, or to correct typographical or

grammatical errors in codes and standards. Such errata shall be used on the date posted.

The Committee Pages can be found at http://cstools.asme.org/. There is an option

available to automatically receive an e-mail notification where errata are posted to a

particular code or standard. This option can be found on the appropriate Committee Page

after selection “Errata” in the “Publication Information” section.

6.21 Expansible Fluid

A vapor of gaseous fluid, or a liquid under pressure and at a temperature at which the

liquid changes to a gas or vapor when the pressure is reduced to atmospheric pressure or

when the temperature is increased to ambient temperature

6.22 ITP: Inspection and Test Plan

Also known as a piping compliance plan, this is a document used to capture specific

inspection and test points throughout a project to ensure compliance to referenced codes

standards and specifications.

6.23 Job File

A file, which contains all records and documents, which are essential in ensuring the

quality of a product. This file shall be assigned the number of each job. This number shall

be a means of identifying each Job File.

6.24 Lot Size

A designated lot is that quantity of piping to be considered in applying the requirements for

NDE examination. The quantity or extent of a designated lot should be established by

agreement between the contracting parties before the start of work. More than one kind of

designated lot may be established for different kinds of piping work.

http://cstools.asme.org/



6.25 Non-conformance

Any condition which renders an item unacceptable or indeterminate for use because it

does not comply with the Code, the Alberta Safety Codes Act, the Owner’s specification,

design specifications or this Quality Management System Manual. Examples of non-

conformance include physical defects, test failures, improper documentation, loss of

material identification, and deviations from drawings, specifications or procedures.

6.26 NDE

Non-Destructive Examination with the following acronyms for test methods:

• MT - Magnetic Particle Test (Examination)

• PT - Liquid Penetrant Test (Examination)

• RT - Radiographic Test (Examination)

• UT - Ultrasonic Test (Examination)

• VT – Visual Test (Examination)

6.27 Owner

The Owner of the pressure equipment or the Owner’s Representative for the purpose of

contract administration and design.

6.28 Owner’s Inspector

Inspector designated by the Owner to verify that all required examinations and testing has

been completed. This Inspector cannot be an employee of United Pacific Projects Ltd. for

the inspections of piping systems. They shall satisfy themselves that they conform to all

applicable Owners’ Specifications, Code rules and design requirements. Refer to ASME

B31.3 Chapter 1, paragraph 300 and ASME B31.3 Chapter VI, paragraph 340 for

requirements.

6.29 P. & I.D.

Process and Instrument Drawing

6.30 Performance Qualification

The demonstration of a Welder's or Welding Operators' skill and ability to produce welds in

accordance with the welding procedure specification.

6.31 PRD

Pressure Relief Device



6.32 Pressure Piping Systems under Safety Code Act Jurisdiction

Pipe, tubes, conduits, fittings, gaskets, bolting and other components which make up a

system, the sole purpose of which is to convey and control the flow of expansible fluid

between two points at a pressure above 103 kPa (15 psi.). Transmission pipelines as

defined in the Pipeline Act are not under Safety Codes Act Jurisdiction.

6.33 Procedure Qualification Record (PQR)

A document which records the qualification test details and test results which qualifies the

Welding Procedures Specifications and establishes the limits of the WPS.

6.34 PWHT

Post Weld Heat Treatment.

6.35 Quality Control Manager (QCM)

An employee of United Pacific Projects Ltd. designated by the President having the

responsibility and authority to establish and maintain a Quality Management System and

organizational freedom to recognize Quality Management System problems and to provide

solutions to those problems.

6.36 Quality Control Inspector (QCI)

An employee of United Pacific Projects Ltd. or contractor designated by the Quality Control

Manager to perform the quality management system duties as defined in this manual. The

Quality Control Inspector reports directly to the Quality Control Manager on any quality

control related function.

6.37 QMS

Quality Management System - All documented, planned and systematic actions needed to

ensure that the Act is complied with.

6.38 Registered Design

Drawings, specifications and information required by the Pressure Equipment Safety

Regulation, which have been reviewed and accepted for registration by ABSA.

6.39 Repair

The work necessary to restore a pressure piping system to a safe and satisfactory

operating condition provided there is no deviation from the original design.



6.40 S.F.A. (Specification Filler Analyses)

An acronym used in ASME Code Section II Part C for grouping Welding Filler Materials.

6.41 SNT-TC-1A (latest Code accepted edition)

Recommended Practice for Non-Destructive Testing Personnel Qualification and

Certification published by American Society for Non-Destructive Testing.

6.42 Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

A written procedure prepared to provide direction to the welder for making sound

production welds. The document describes in detail all of the variables which are

essential, supplementary essential and non-essential to the welding process(es) used

according to the ASME Code, Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications".

SECTION 7

CONTRACT REVIEW


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PURPOSE

7.1 To ensure that all written and verbal contracts are defined, understood, agreed upon and

documented prior to the start of work and that United Pacific Projects Ltd. will be able to

meet all contract requirements before accepting the order.

GENERAL

7.2 United Pacific Projects Ltd. has established documented procedures for contract review

and the coordination of contract review activities. This section describes the system to

ensure that contract requirements are defined, understood, agreed upon and documented

prior to the start of work, and to make certain that United Pacific Projects Ltd. will be able

to meet all contract requirements before accepting the order.

RESPONSIBILITIES

7.3 The Quality Control Manager is responsible for ensuring that the requirements defined in

this section are followed. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for coordinating

contract review activities to ensure compliance.

KEY ACTIVITIES

7.4 The QCM will ensure that:

7.4.1 The scope of work is defined, including the applicable ASME Code of

Construction including edition, year and for ASME B31.3 the Fluid Service

Category.

7.4.2 Any differences between the tender and the actual contract are resolved.

7.4.3 The process for amendment of the contract is defined and includes transfer of

information to concerned functions.

7.4.4 The lines of communication between the Owner and United Pacific Projects Ltd.

are defined.

7.4.5 The Owner has approved the drawings for construction, repair or alteration.

7.4.6 The Material Lists include ASTM/ASME Material Specification Numbers, as

applicable, and grades, schedule, classes and sizes.

7.4.7 The Welding Procedures (Owner’s or United Pacific Projects Ltd.) are specified

and qualified for the job. If the Owner’s Welding Procedures are to be used, it

shall be on a per job basis and requires written permission from the Owner. The

ABSA Safety Codes Officer shall be informed as to the necessity of using the

Owner’s welding procedures.



7.4.8 The degree and type of NDE including lot sizes for random radiography and

responsibility for these requirements is assigned before the start of construction

activities.

7.4.9 The requirements for pre heat, inter pass temp., post weld heat treatment, etc.

and responsibility for these requirements is assigned.

7.4.10 The requirements for pressure testing and the responsibility for these

requirements are assigned.

7.4.11 The responsibilities for quality control functions are defined (Owner’s or United

Pacific Projects Ltd.).

7.4.12 The responsibility for material supply is defined.

7.4.13 The responsibility for the supply of the piping design and specifications is defined.

7.4.14 The responsibility for piping construction drawing is defined.

7.4.15 The responsibility for registering the drawings of pressure piping systems

exceeding a total capacity of 500 liters with ABSA has been assigned.

7.4.16 The requirement for a turnover package and contents thereof defined.

7.4.17 The responsibilities for certifying the construction using AB-83 or AB-83 Partial or

AB-83F as applicable.

7.4.18 The responsibility for certifying the installation and readiness for operations using

an AB-81 form for new pressure piping and repairs and alterations to existing

piping systems when the piping volume exceeds 500 liters capacity has been

assigned.

7.4.19 United Pacific Projects Ltd. has the capability to meet all contract/order

requirements.

7.4.20 The construction requirements and documentation of this activity is detailed in

QP-1, Review of Requests, Tenders & Contracts.

7.5 The Quality Control Manager shall make the Owner aware that under the Alberta safety

Codes Act, the Owner must have an ABSA authorized Quality Management System for

any scope of work, if the Owner assumes responsibility for Quality Management system

functions such as material receiving inspection, material traceability, welder supervision

and welder records, control of NDE on site, witnessing pressure tests, and preparing

Quality Management System records.



7.6 If the Owner does not have an ABSA authorized Quality Management System for any of

the functions listed in 7.5, the QCM shall make the Owner’s Representative aware that all

requirements of this program must be met. The Owner’s Representative should also be

made aware that he is responsible for Registering the Design with ABSA when the volume

of any new piping system to be installed exceeds 500 liters.

7.7 Where the Owner has an ABSA Authorized Quality Management System, the Quality

Control Manager shall obtain written verification defining responsibility for above activities

from the Owner’s Representative.

Applicable Documents, Quality Procedures & Forms

• QP-1, Review of Requests, Tenders and Contracts

• QF-1, Contract Review

SECTION 8

DOCUMENT & DATA CONTROL


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PURPOSE

8.1 To ensure the control of Quality System documents of both internal and external origin

which affect the quality of our product.

GENERAL

8.2 This section provides the controls required for the development, identification, distribution,

storage, revision, protection, retrieval, retention time, and the disposal of records.

Controlled documents of both internal and external origin are:

- Quality System Manual, Quality System Procedures, Quality System Forms

- Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations, ASME Codes and Standards

- Contracts

- Customer Specifications

- Job Files

- Piping Design Calculations when completed by United Pacific Projects Ltd.

- Piping Registration Documentation

- Piping Construction Drawings

- Piping Specification Documents

- Material Purchase Documents

- Material Receiving Verification Documents

- Material Test Reports (when required by contract documents)

- Canadian Registration Number (CRN) documentation for fittings

- Piping Compliance Plans or Inspection and Test Plans

- Pressure Piping Examination Guide

- Welding Procedure Specifications and Welding Procedure Qualification Records

- Welder Performance Qualification Records

- Non-Destructive Testing Reports

- Radiography Test Reports and Radiographic Film

- Post Weld Heat Treatment documentation

- Pressure Test Reports

- Physical Test Reports (CVN’s Tensile Tests, etc.)

- Equipment Calibration Records

- Training Records

- Audit Reports

- Management Review Report of the Quality Management System

- Non-conformance Reports, Corrective Action and Preventive Action records

- System Performance Feedback Records



- Quality System forms

- Turn-over Package Contents

- Any other piping fabrication quality documents deemed necessary by the pressure

piping fabrication contractor

RESPONSIBILITIES

8.3 The Quality Control Manager is responsible for ensuring that the requirements defined in

this section are followed. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for coordinating

Document & Data Control activities to ensure compliance.

KEY ACTIVITIES

8.4 The QCM will ensure that:

8.4.1 The Quality Systems Manual, the Quality System Procedures, and Quality

System Forms are developed, revised, approved, distributed and maintained in

accordance with QP-2, Quality System Manual Control.

8.4.2 A current version of the Quality Systems Manual is provided to and accepted by

ABSA.

8.4.3 Revisions made to the quality system documents that may affect conformance to

the requirements of AB-518 Pressure Piping Construction Requirement are

accepted by the QCM and by ABSA prior to their implementation. Changes to

quality forms to fulfill specific job requirements or have further implications on day

to day operations may be implemented for the specific job by the QCI after

consultation with and approval by the QCM.

8.4.4 The identification, storage, revision, protection, retrieval, retention time and

disposal of records are in accordance with QP-3, Record Control.

8.4.5 The revision or amendments to documents are covered by the appropriate

authorization, and processed in a manner, which will ensure timely availability at

the appropriate location. See QP-4, Revision Control.

8.4.6 All changes to documents are managed appropriately including notification to the

affected parties. See QP-4, Revision Control.

8.4.7 The current issues of appropriate documentation are available at all relevant

locations and to all relevant persons. See QP-3, Record Control and QP-4,

Revision Control.

8.4.8 Superseded documents are removed from use throughout the organization or are

appropriately identified as superseded documents. See QP-4, Revision Control.



8.4.9 The current revision status is identified. See QP-3, Record Control.

8.4.10 Documents will remain legible, readily identifiable, and retrievable. See QP-3,

Record Control.

8.4.11 Documents of external origin are identified and their distribution controlled. See

QP-3, Record Control.

PIPING DESIGN

8.4.12 Design drawings, calculations and specifications, etc. are to be prepared by the

Owner or by a subcontracted engineering firm experienced in ASME pressure

piping design. United Pacific Projects Ltd. may prepare spool drawings when the

Owner does not supply these. The United Pacific Projects Ltd. QCM shall be

responsible for implementation and control of this system. Their duties shall

include:

8.4.12.1 Reviewing the piping design specifications and drawings to ensure the

piping system can be constructed, repaired or altered in compliance

with the Code. The design specifications and drawings shall include

the following information:

8.4.12.1.1 Material specification, grade, dimensions and schedule,

type and rating.

8.4.12.1.2 Design pressure and maximum/minimum design

temperature of system.

8.4.12.1.3 The Code of Construction including edition year, and for

ASME B31.3 Process Piping, the fluid service category.

8.4.12.1.4 The type and extent of non-destructive examination

required.

8.4.12.1.5 Preheat and Post Weld Heat treatment requirements

(temperature and holding time, etc.), if applicable.

8.4.12.1.6 Test pressure and test medium.

8.4.12.1.7 Construction, repair or alteration details, supports etc.

8.4.12.1.8 Welding Procedure Specification joint details and

dimensions.

8.4.12.1.9 Additional requirements.



8.4.13 The Quality Control Manager shall be responsible for verifying that the design

drawings and specifications have been submitted in duplicate to the ABSA-

Design Survey Department accompanied with the General Engineering

Requirements of Design and Field Construction of Pressure Piping Systems form

(AB-96) and the Design Registration Application (AB-31) for systems that exceed

500 liters in aggregate capacity. If the design documents are to be submitted by

the Owner, the QCM shall request written verification from the Owner (i.e. copy of

AB-96 form).

For piping systems less than or equal to 500 liters aggregate capacity, the

submission of Design Documents to ABSA’s Design Survey department is not

mandatory. However, all pressure piping systems must comply with the

requirements of the Code and Safety Codes Acts and Regulations. A registered

professional engineer shall stamp design drawings for pressure piping systems

exceeding 500 liters in aggregate capacity.

See QP-1, Review of Requests, Tenders and Contracts

8.4.14 If the Owner has not prepared design specifications, and the piping system meets

the following criteria:

8.4.14.1 New piping systems having an aggregate volume equal to or less than

500 liters capacity.

8.4.14.2 Repairs or alterations to existing piping systems with an aggregate

volume equal to or less than 500 liters capacity.

8.4.15 The Quality Control Manager shall ensure that the design and construction

drawings are prepared in accordance with QP-5, Alternative Design for Pressure

Piping < 500 Liters Capacity.

8.4.16 Requirements for Mechanically Assembled Piping

8.4.16.1 Threaded piping shall be designed and constructed within the specific

service limitations of ASME Pressure Piping Code B31.3, as

applicable. Repairs and alterations of threaded piping will be

completed in accordance with the Alberta Safety Codes Act and

Regulations and, insofar as possible, in accordance with the above

Codes of Construction. The Quality Control Manager shall ensure that

threaded piping design, construction, repair or alteration is completed

in accordance with QP-6, Threaded Piping.



8.4.17 The QCM is responsible for the control of all piping class material lists and

drawings including those prepared by the owner. The QCM shall ensure that the

review, approval, proposal for changes and release of all piping class material lists

and drawings is in accordance with QP-3, Record Control.

8.4.18 The QCM is responsible for the review, approval and issuance for construction,

repair or alteration any spool drawings prepared by the owner or United Pacific

Projects Ltd., prepared from the Owner’s design specifications and drawings. The

manufacturers spool drawings shall reference the owner’s documentation, see

QP-3, Record Control.

8.4.19 The QCM is responsible to ensure the Owner’s and Designer’s approval is

obtained for any revisions and submit the final “As Built” drawing to the Owner

along with all pertinent records. See QP-3, Record Control.

8.4.20 The QCM is responsible to ensure that a Job File is initiated and that all design

specifications, Owner’s Material Lists, Purchase Order numbers etc. are kept in

this file, each identified with the job number. See QP-3, Record Control.

8.4.21 Handling of Drawings, Specifications and Documents at Site.

The QCI shall:

8.4.21.1 Maintain Job File(s) at site containing Drawings, Specifications,

Welding Procedures, Purchase Orders, Material Lists and applicable

Quality Control Forms and Documents. Issue drawings and

specifications to site personnel. Collect and mark “VOID” or destroy

all superseded documents.

8.4.22 Forward the Job File to the QCM when the job is completed. See QP-3, Record

Control.


• QP-1, Review of Requests, Tenders and Contracts

• QP-3, Record Control

• QP-4, Revision Control

• QP-5, Alternative Design for Pressure Piping < 500 Liters Capacity

• QP-6, Threaded Piping

• QP-21, Competency & Training

• QF-1, Contract Review

• QF-15, Pressure Piping Specification Sheet

SECTION 9

MATERIAL CONTROL


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PURPOSE

9.1 To ensure that material purchasing, receiving, identification and traceability meet the

requirements of ASME B31.3, as applicable, Owner specifications and the Alberta Safety

Codes Act and Regulations.

GENERAL

9.2 This section describes the system for ordering, receiving, identifying and maintaining

traceability of all Code material.

Note: All the material receiving, identification, storage and traceability requirements defined

in this section also apply to Owner supplied material. When the Owner supplies material it

shall be checked by QCI upon receipt against the Owner’s Material List.

KEY ACTIVITIES

9.3 PURCHASING

9.3.1 The Purchasing Agent is responsible for ordering all material.

9.3.2 The procedure for ensuring that the materials purchased meet the requirements

of the engineering design, the requirement of the Owner, CSA B51, ASME B31.3

and the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations is detailed in QP-7, Material

Purchasing, Receiving, Identification, Storage and Traceability.

9.3.3 The Owner and designer must approve material substitution in writing. If material

substitutions are approved, revised drawings and specifications shall be prepared

and issued in accordance with Section 8 of this Manual.

9.3.4 Ensure that fittings ordered are registered with ABSA and have a valid CRN for

installation in Alberta.

9.3.5 The process for controlling purchase documents is described in QP-3 and QP-7.

9.4 RECEIVING

9.4.1 The Quality Control Inspector shall be responsible for the receiving and storage of

material.

9.4.2 The procedure for ensuring that the materials received conform to the correct

specifications and quantity and are not damaged is detailed in QP-7, Materials

Purchasing, Receiving, Identification, Storage and Traceability.

9.4.3 The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for segregating and identifying non-

conforming material for disposition in accordance to Section 12 of this manual.


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9.5 MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

9.5.1 The Quality Control Manager is responsible for establishing the procedure for

identification of pipes, fittings, bolting, welding consumables, and other materials

used for piping fabrication when in storage and during construction activities.

9.5.2 The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for the implementation of the

procedure for identification of pipes, fittings, bolting, welding consumables, and

other materials used for piping fabrication when in storage and during

construction activities.

9.5.3 The procedure for ensuring that the material is identified and traceable is detailed

in QP-7 Material Purchasing, Receiving, Identification, Storage and Traceability.


• QP-7, Material Purchasing, Receiving, Identification, Storage and Traceability

• QF-4, Purchase Order

• QF-5, Color Code

SECTION 10

CONSTRUCTION OF PRESSURE PIPING


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PURPOSE

10.1 To ensure that piping construction, repair and alteration meets the requirements of The

Code of Construction, the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations, the engineered

design, and the AB-518 document.

GENERAL

10.2 This section describes the system to verify that all pressure piping construction, repairs

and alterations meets ASME B31.3 Process Piping requirements, as applicable, the

Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations, and the engineered design.

KEY ACTIVITIES

10.3 The Superintendent is responsible for planning construction, repair or alteration, and the

construction schedule. The Superintendent shall:

10.3.1 Develop a construction plan suitable for the complexity of the project.

10.3.2 Communicate with the Owner’s Inspector, and the appropriate United Pacific

Projects Ltd. personnel to ensure that construction, inspection and examination

activities are coordinated.

10.4 The Quality Control Manager is responsible for ensuring the following activities are in

accordance with this Quality Management System. The QCM shall:

10.4.1 Ensure a Job File is initiated and maintained.

10.4.2 Initiate a Piping Compliance Plan (QF-7) specifying the piping examinations

required and present this to the Owner’s Inspector prior to the start of

construction for review and the assignment of inspection hold points. Under the

Code, inspection applies to functions performed by the Owner’s Inspector and

examination to functions done by United Pacific Projects Ltd.

10.4.2.1 A hold point is a mandatory verification point which work cannot

proceed without approval of the Authorized Inspector, QCM, QCI or

Owner’s Inspector specifying the hold. Approval to proceed beyond the

hold point is indicated by signature and date by the designate on the

Piping Compliance Plan.

10.4.2.2 A witness point is an identified point where the designate requesting

the witness is notified in advance that construction or testing will be

ready for witness at a specified time. The designate may or may not

take the opportunity to witness. However, the project may proceed.



10.4.2.3 A verification point is the review of objective evidence by the designate

to confirm the test or process has been completed in accordance with

the specified requirements.

10.4.2.4 An examination point is where the designate requests physical access

to visually examine, measure or otherwise inspect the product.

10.4.2.5 An acceptance point is the examination of documentation, procedures,

specifications or ABSA forms and accepting the same by signature

and date.

10.4.3 Initial, date and stamp “Issued for Construction” drawings and ensure that

up-to-date drawings are available for construction.

10.4.4 Ensure that when the Owner supplies no design or spool drawings, that spool

drawings prepared by United Pacific Projects Ltd., are reviewed and documented

as approved by the Owner’s Representative prior to construction. This is to

ensure that the Owner’s requirements for design, material, fabrication, NDE,

PWHT, hydro test and other specified requirements are met.

10.4.5 Ensure that the Welding Procedure Specifications specified for the job are

suitable, qualified and registered with ABSA. The United Pacific Projects Ltd.

WPS’s shall be submitted to the Owner for approval prior to the start of

fabrication. Where the Owner’s WPS’s are specified, the QCM shall obtain written

authorization to use the WPS’s from the Owner. The ABSA Safety Codes Officer

shall be informed as to the necessity of using the Owner’s welding procedures.

10.4.6 Ensure the process for defining the extent of NDE, identification of spools, supply

of NDE instructions to the NDE Company, review of radiographs and reports and

acceptance is defined, understood, and documentation maintained.

10.4.7 Ensure the completed job is certified using the AB-83 Form, Pressure Piping

Construction and Test Data Report, a copy is supplied to the Owner and records

maintained. When the Construction Data Report does not cover the scope of a

repair or alteration, for example, welded repairs for cracks, pits, etc. a supplement

will be added to the AB-83 and a suitable notation made in the remarks section.

10.4.8 Ensuring when pressure piping partially meets requirements of the Safety Codes

Act and Regulations and the B31.3 code, as applicable, a partial AB-83 Form is

completed and provided to the primary contractor and that records are

maintained.



10.4.9 When specified by the contract and the pressure piping system was originally

registered with ABSA, the ABSA form, Completion of Construction Declaration

(AB-81), shall be completed upon installation and prior to operation. This form,

when completed and if piping system exceeds 500 Liters, shall be submitted to

ABSA Design Survey.

10.5 The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring the following activities are in

accordance with this Quality Management System. The QCI shall:

10.5.1 Check materials for conformance to the engineered design prior to fabrication

and issue conforming materials for construction.

10.5.2 Monitor and document welding and other fabrication activities.

10.5.3 Ensure that copies of the registered welding procedures are available to the

welders and are understood and implemented effectively.

10.5.4 Ensure welders are qualified for the job and welder qualification records are

maintained.

10.5.5 Ensure that inspection and examination stages are identified, carried out in

accordance with the acceptance standards, documented, verified and records

maintained.

10.5.6 Ensure that PWHT is completed in accordance with requirements of the

engineered design and ASME B31.3, as applicable, verified and records

maintained.

10.5.7 Ensure that pressure testing is accomplished in accordance with requirements of

the engineered design, ASME B31.3, as applicable, and records maintained.

10.6 Mechanically Assembled Piping

The QCM shall ensure that the United Pacific Projects Ltd. Threaded Piping Procedure is

referenced on the construction, repair or alteration drawing and that the referenced

Threaded Piping Procedure specifies:

10.6.1 Fluid service or range of fluid services that the procedure is applicable to,

applicable pipe materials, pipe sizes and minimum wall thicknesses to be used,

10.6.2 Pipe thread assembly dimensional requirements,

10.6.3 Drill sizes for pipe taps, and

10.6.4 Type of pipe joint sealant to be used




• QP-6, Threaded Piping

• QP-8, Welding

• QP-9, Bolt-Up

• QF-6, Welder Log

• QF-6A, Welder Continuity Log

• QF-7, Piping Compliance Plan

ABSA Forms

• Completion of Construction Declaration, AB - 81

• Pressure Piping Construction and Test Data Report, AB - 83

• Pressure Piping Construction and Test Data Report Manufactured Outside Alberta, AB-83F

SECTION 11

EXAMINATION PROGRAM


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PURPOSE

11.1 To make certain that pressure piping conforms to the specified requirements at each stage

of construction.

GENERAL

11.2 This section describes the system to ensure qualified personnel complete all examinations

specified by ASME B31.3, as applicable, the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations,

and the engineered design and documentation is maintained.

11.3 Under the Code, inspection applies to functions performed by the Owner’s Inspector and

examination to functions completed by United Pacific Projects Ltd. It is the Owner’s

responsibility to provide an Inspector who shall inspect the piping to verify that all

examination requirements have been completed in accordance with the Code and the

Owner’s design specifications. Inspection by the Owner does not relieve United Pacific

Projects Ltd. from the responsibility of performing all examinations required by the Code,

Owner’s specifications and this Quality Management System.

KEY ACTIVITIES

11.4 The Quality Control Manager is responsible for examination personnel and the examination

program. The QCM shall:

11.4.1 Ensure that each individual assigned to perform examinations is competent and

fully understands all applicable requirements referred to in this Quality

Management System Manual.

11.4.2 Ensure the type of examination is specified for various stages of construction and

is conducted.

11.4.3 The Quality Management System Manual, Quality Procedures and Quality Forms,

applicable to the job, are available and understood by the personnel responsible

for the examination activities.

11.4.4 Ensure the materials received from the Owner(s) and supplier(s) are examined to

assure conformance with the requirements of the engineering design.

11.4.5 Ensure that partial piping systems and documents received from manufacturers

within Alberta are accompanied by Partial AB-83 forms, the documentation is

reviewed, and the partial piping systems are examined prior to release.



11.4.6 Ensure that completed piping systems and documents received from

manufacturers within Alberta are accompanied by AB-83 forms, the documents

are reviewed, and the completed piping systems are examined prior to release.

11.4.7 Ensure that piping systems and documents received from manufacturers outside

of Alberta are accompanied by AB-83F forms, the documents are reviewed, and

the piping systems are examined prior to release.

11.4.8 Ensure that final examination is completed in accordance with documented

procedures to complete the evidence of conformance of the finished product to

specified requirements.

11.4.9 Ensure that examinations records, which provide evidence that the product has

been examined, are maintained.

11.5 QCI’s Duties

The QCI is responsible for the Site Examination Program. The QCI shall:

11.5.1 Communicate with the Quality Control Manager, the superintendent and the

Owner’s Inspector to ensure that the quality control requirements are understood

and completed.

11.5.2 Maintain the quality records in the Job File.

11.5.3 Prior to starting fabrication, notify the Owner’s Inspector of the job and confirm

inspection hold points.

11.5.4 Communicate with the Owner’s Inspector to arrange for inspection and sign off,

when inspection hold points are reached.

11.5.5 Verify materials, including those supplied by the Owner, meet the requirements of

the engineered design and release conforming materials for construction.

11.5.6 Review the welding procedure specifications and welding control procedures with

the welders to ensure the welders understand the requirements.

11.5.7 Verify the NDE Company and personnel qualifications and that NDE is completed

and documented in accordance to Quality Procedure requirements.

11.5.8 Verify that PWHT is conducted and documented to Quality Procedure

requirements.

11.5.9 Perform all the examinations required under the Code.



11.5.10 Initial and date, the applicable Quality Forms, to indicate the completion of

examinations in accordance with Quality Procedure requirements.

11.5.11 Examine all piping systems received from outside companies to verify acceptable

quality. Notify the Owner’s Inspector if the quality is not acceptable.

11.5.12 Identify and document non-conformities and participate in their resolution.

11.5.13 Conduct a final examination of each system after completion and prior to test

against design specifications and drawings and document acceptance in

accordance with QP-10 requirements.

11.5.14 Verify that the “as built” drawings have been revised to incorporate all changes

and that the Owner has approved the changes.

11.5.15 Forward the Job File, drawings, quality records and radiographs to the QCM.

11.6 Pressure Vessels Installed at Site

The QCI will ensure that:

11.6.1 Each pressure vessel is installed in accordance with job specifications and Safety

Codes Act and Regulations.

11.6.2 The ABSA Safety Codes Officer is notified to enable them to inspect the

installation of each pressure vessel prior to start up.


• QP-10, Final Examination

• QP-11, Visual Examination

• QP-12, Hydrostatic Testing

• QP-13, Pneumatic Testing


• QF-7, Piping Compliance Plan

• QF-8, Pressure Piping Examination Guide

• QF-9, Pressure Test Report

SECTION 12

CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION


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PURPOSE

12.1 This section describes the process for investigating and eliminating causes of non-

conforming products or practices and is meant to prevent them from recurring at any point

in the piping construction program.

GENERAL

12.2 Corrective Action occurs as a result of a reported problem and is considered a reactive

approach. Corrective Action should be taken to eliminate the cause of the existing problem

and thus prevent it from recurring. Corrective Action should not be considered as a

disciplinary action or a means in itself, but rather, as a part of a problem solving process

that analyzes issues with the intent of improvement.

Preventive Action is the response to information or knowledge that indicates that a

potential problem might occur. Using the information will allow United Pacific Projects Ltd.

to prevent the problem from occurring in the first place.

KEY ACTIVITIES

12.3 The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the Corrective & Preventive Action

Program. The QCM shall:

12.3.1 Ensure that documented procedures for corrective & preventive action are in

place.

12.3.2 Ensure that the corrective & preventive action procedures identifies the Quality

Forms to be used and includes the steps to identify the non-conformity,

immediate action to dispose of the non-conformity, root cause analysis to

determine the action in order to prevent it from recurring and verify the

effectiveness of the corrective action taken.

12.3.3 Ensure that training is provided for the implementation of the corrective and

preventive action program.

12.3.4 Review the Corrective & Preventive Action reports and logs on a yearly basis,

evaluate, establish trends and initiate improvement measures.

12.3.5 Control the Corrective & Preventive Action documents.

12.3.6 Ensure that the records are available to management for review.


• QP-23, Corrective & Preventive Action

• QF-16, Complaint, Non-conformance, Preventive Action Report

• QF-17, Corrective & Preventive Action Log

SECTION 13

NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATIONS


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PURPOSE

13.1 This section describes the system of ensuring that non-destructive examinations are

completed in compliance with the engineered design, ASME Section V, the referencing

Code of Construction (including ASME B31.3 service category requirements when

applicable) and are implemented by qualified personnel.

GENERAL

13.2 NDE such as RT, UT, MT, and process verification hardness testing may be required by

ASME B31 codes. The process for controlling NDE activities, defining responsibilities and

qualifications of personnel, verification and certification of reports, and radiographs are

described in this section.

13.3 This applies to radiographic, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle examination.

KEY ACTIVITIES

13.4 The QCM shall be responsible for non-destructive examination activities. The QCM shall

ensure that:

13.4.1 Any NDE is performed by a qualified subcontracted service.

13.4.2 Procedures used for performing non-destructive examinations are documented

and meet the requirements of the current Regulations, ASME Section V and the

applicable ASME B31 Code of Construction, including fluid service category

requirements for ASME B31.3 Process Piping.

13.4.3 NDE examination subcontractors are appointed in writing using QF-10,

Appointment of NDE Subcontractors and a copy of this certifying statement is

forwarded to the QCI.

13.4.4 NDE required for pressure piping fabrication is determined from code

requirements. The NDE requirement will be relayed to the shop/field in the

documents issued for construction.

13.4.5 A lot size for random radiography is established in agreement with the owner and

that NDE is performed to meet the specified NDE of each lot.

13.4.6 Written instructions are provided to the technicians performing the NDE.

13.4.7 The process for identifying the welding joints requiring NDE is documented.

13.4.8 The requested NDE is performed and the results verified.

13.4.9 Radiographic film and reports are reviewed and accepted by United Pacific

Projects Ltd.

13.4.10 NDE documents are kept on file for a specified period of time, see QP-3.


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13.5 The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for NDE activities on site. The QCI shall:

13.5.1 Confirm the QCM has documented the appointment of the subcontracted NDE

Company.

13.5.2 Verify the NDE technician qualifications are current and applicable to the NDE

being performed and that interpretations are made by an SNT-TC-1A Level II or

Level III technician.

13.5.3 Identify and document joints to be non-destructively examined on the spool

drawings and provide instructions to the NDE technicians using QF-11, NDE

Instruction Sheet to ensure the NDE performed meets the specified NDE for each

lot.

13.5.4 Verify NDE results, review and accept radiographic film and NDE reports.

13.5.5 Document completed NDE on spool drawings.

13.5.6 Maintain NDE reports in the Job File.

13.5.7 Maintain radiographic film at the job site until its long-term storage and or disposal

is determined.

13.6 Hardness Testing

13.6.1 Where hardness verification is required by the Code of Construction or by the

engineering design, a qualified subcontractor to written procedures will conduct

hardness testing.

13.6.2 The QCI shall:

13.6.2.1 Verify the hardness testing is being conducted in accordance to written

procedures.

13.6.2.2 Ensure hardness test results are recorded and traceable to the welds

tested.


• QP-14, Radiographic Examination

• QP-15, Ultrasonic Examination

• QP-16, Magnetic Particle Examination

• QP-17, Liquid Penetrant Examination

• QP-18, Hardness Testing

• QF-10, Appointment of NDE Subcontractor

• QF-11, NDE Instruction Sheet

SECTION 14

POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT


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PURPOSE

14.1 This section describes the system to ensure that all post weld heat treatment is performed

in accordance with the Code and job specifications.

GENERAL

14.2 Post Weld Heat Treatment may be required by ASME B31 codes or by the engineered

design. The process for controlling heat-treating activities, defining responsibilities and

verification of PWHT are described in this section.

KEY ACTIVITIES

14.3 The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of

PWHT procedures. The QCM shall:

14.3.1 Develop and maintain written procedures for PWHT.

14.3.2 Verify whether the PWHT requirements are defined in the engineering

design/drawings or otherwise made available by the Owner.

14.4 The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for controlling PWHT activities on site. The

QCI shall:

14.4.1 Ensure that PWHT activities are executed in accordance with the requirements of

the engineering design.

14.4.2 Ensure that the piping spools designated for PWHT are identified.

14.4.3 Ensure that the PWHT instructions for the piping are prepared and supplied to the

heat treatment contractor.

14.4.4 Ensure that upon completion of PWHT, the piping is inspected and the

documentation is verified.

14.4.5 Maintain PWHT documentation in the Job File.


• QP-19, Post Weld Heat Treatment

• QF-12, Post Weld Heat Treatment Instructions

SECTION 15

CONTROL OF MONITORING

&

MEASURING DEVICES


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PURPOSE

15.1 To make certain that inspection, measuring and test equipment are capable of consistently

providing specified measurement accuracy and to assure that proper decisions can be

made for control and acceptance of piping systems.

GENERAL

15.2 This section describes the control and calibration of gauges and tools used to monitor and

measure pressure piping to ensure compliance with the engineering design, ASME B31.3,

and the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations.

KEY ACTIVITIES

15.3 The Quality Control Manager is responsible to ensure that written procedures are

implemented for the control and calibration of monitoring and measuring devices. The

QCM shall ensure that:

15.3.1 A process is developed for determining which measurements are required to be

taken during construction, examination and testing of pressure piping and for

selecting the appropriate equipment capable of providing the necessary accuracy

and precision.

15.3.2 Inspection, measuring and test equipment, identified by the QCM as requiring

traceability and calibration, is identified, calibrated and adjusted at prescribed

intervals, and that the equipment is verified to be in good condition prior to use.

15.3.3 The equipment is calibrated against equipment traceable to nationally or

internationally recognized standards.

15.3.4 The process employed for calibration and for keeping details of equipment,

unique identification, location, frequency of calibrations and checks, calibration

method, acceptance criteria and action to be taken when the results are

unsatisfactory, is defined.

15.3.5 The calibration records are maintained and that copies of the latest calibration

records accompany the equipment to the field.

15.3.6 Calibration records are maintained in the Job File.


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15.3.7 The handling, preservation and storage of equipment is such that the accuracy

and fitness for purpose could be assured.

15.3.8 A method for safeguarding the equipment from unauthorized adjustments is

defined.

15.4 The QCI shall be responsible for the use of monitoring and measuring devices. The QCI

duties shall include:

15.4.1 Verifying that equipment calibration is current and is not visibly damaged prior to

testing.

15.4.2 Ensuring that the range of pressure test gauges is between 1.5 and 4 times the

test pressure.

15.4.3 Ensuring that when digital gauges are used for pressure testing, that the gauge

has been calibrated at points suitable for the test pressure.

15.4.4 Returning all equipment to the storage area after the test.

15.4.5 Identifying any equipment that requires recalibration or repair.

15.5 Code items inspected/tested with monitoring and measuring test equipment found to be

out of calibration or in need of repair, shall be re-inspected and re-tested.


• QP-20, Measuring & Monitoring Devices

• QF-13, Record of Calibration

SECTION 16

PRESSURE TESTS


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PURPOSE

16.1 To ensure that pressure testing is performed safely upon the completion of all construction

activities.

GENERAL

16.2 Pressure testing is a critical activity that must be performed safely. All personnel involved

in pressure testing shall have documented evidence that they have received specific

instruction on pressure testing safely in accordance with the United Pacific Projects Ltd.

safe work procedures.

16.3 If it is not possible to perform a Hydro-test, a pneumatic, hydro-pneumatic or an alternate

leak test as provided for in ASME B31.3 Code Sections, as applicable, may be performed,

provided prior acceptance is obtained from ABSA and the Owner. Pneumatic tests are

required to meet ABSA AB-522 Standard Pneumatic Test Requirements and QP-13

Pneumatic Testing for procedure.

KEY ACTIVITIES

16.4 The Superintendent is responsible to ensure that the personnel responsible for pressure

testing are trained to prevent failures during the test

16.5 The Superintendent is responsible to ensure the pressure test area is secure and safe for

all personnel.

16.6 The Quality Control Manager is responsible for implementing written procedures for

pressure testing safely in accordance with the requirements of the engineering design, the

Code of Construction, and Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations. The QCM shall

ensure:

16.6.1 A documented procedure is in place and is understood by the personnel

responsible for conducting the pressure tests.

16.6.2 Over pressure is prevented during the pressure test.

16.6.3 The procedure is effective and meets the requirements of the engineering design

and ASME B31.3, as applicable.


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16.7 The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring pressure testing procedures are

followed on site: The QCI shall ensure:

16.7.1 The pressure test procedure is complied with.

16.7.2 The pressure gauges used are calibrated and of proper range.

16.7.3 That qualified personnel carry out the required examinations.

16.7.4 Pressure test records are maintained in the Job File.

16.8 The QCI is responsible for examining the piping system under test, and after the

completion of testing, and documenting the results.


• QP-12, Hydrostatic Testing

• QP-13, Pneumatic Testing


SECTION 17

COMPETENCY & TRAINING


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PURPOSE

17.1 To make certain that the personnel constructing piping are competent on the basis of

appropriate education, training, skills and experience.

GENERAL

17.2 United Pacific Projects Ltd. shall establish and maintain a documented plan for the training

of personnel responsible for the construction of pressure piping. This training plan shall

include identifying training needs, providing training, making assessments to assure

competency and maintaining records.

KEY ACTIVITIES

17.3 The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of the

competency and training program. The QCM shall:

17.3.1 Develop a training plan, identifying job functions for which training may be

needed, competency requirements for each job function, identification of

individualized training needs, external training sources that may be used,

provision of training, evaluation to assure achievement of competency and

effectiveness, and records keeping.

17.3.2 List all job functions deemed critical to product quality and establish training

requirements for each function. Assess training needs for each employee on an

annual basis.

17.3.3 Provide training based upon the training needs established above.

17.3.4 Evaluate the training program on an annual basis to ensure that the training

provided has produced the desired results.

17.3.5 Maintain records of the training procedures used, plans developed, training needs

identified, training provided, and evaluations conducted.

17.4 The Quality Control Manager in cooperation with the Superintendent is responsible for

identifying training needs of personnel and any required retraining.

17.5 People responsible for the following functions have been specifically identified as

individuals that may require training:

17.5.1 Quality Control Manager, Designers, Superintendents, Quality Control Inspectors,

Purchasers, Material Receivers, Pressure Testing Personnel.


• QP-21, Competency and Training

• QF-14, Evaluation & Training Record

SECTION 18

INTERNAL AUDITS


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PURPOSE

18.1 To make certain that quality activities meet requirements at each stage of construction to

the piping, to demonstrate effectiveness of the Quality Management System, and to

identify actions for continual improvement.

GENERAL

18.2 United Pacific Projects Ltd. will prepare a plan and procedures, which assign

responsibilities for the development, maintenance and management of the internal audit

processes, and for communicating the audit results to senior management. Internal audits

are mandatory when United Pacific Projects Ltd. employs five or more people.

KEY ACTIVITIES

18.3 The Quality Control Manager has the responsibility to implement and administer the

internal audit process and procedures. The QCM shall:

18.3.1 Develop internal audit processes and procedures.

18.3.2 Prepare a schedule for conducting the internal audits.

18.3.3 Carry out the internal audits.

18.3.4 Communicate the results of the internal audit to the appropriate personnel and to

management.

18.3.5 Ensure that timely action is taken as a result to the audit findings.

18.3.6 Assure that follow-up action to verify the success of the corrective or preventive

action taken is identified.

18.3.7 Document the audit results and define maintenance of records.

18.3.8 Conduct an annual review of the audit system and report the results to the

President.


• QP-22, Internal Audits

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