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Submission Requirements for Boiler & Pressure Vessel Design Submission Requirements for Boiler & Pressure Vessel Design

Registration (New Designs)Registration (New Designs)

In part, the following amplifies the requirements in the Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels In part, the following amplifies the requirements in the Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation. Regulation.

Registration submissions shall include: Registration submissions shall include: the design drawings in duplicate (folded); the design drawings in duplicate (folded); one set of calculations; one set of calculations; proof of registration in another Canadian jurisdiction (if applicable); proof of registration in another Canadian jurisdiction (if applicable); a completed Design Registration Application form for each design a completed Design Registration Application form for each design

(AB-31). (AB-31). The drawings, specifications and other information must be submitted to Design Survey in duplicate and shall show: The drawings, specifications and other information must be submitted to Design Survey in duplicate and shall show: a.the design pressure(s) and temperature(s) including the MDMT (if applicable);b.details of the arrangement and dimensions a.the design pressure(s) and temperature(s) including the MDMT (if applicable);b.details of the arrangement and dimensions

of all component parts (including the specified minimum thickness after forming for formed heads);c.the ASME material of all component parts (including the specified minimum thickness after forming for formed heads);c.the ASME material specification numbers for all materials, including grades, types etc.;d.weld joint details including weld sizes;e.the extent of specification numbers for all materials, including grades, types etc.;d.weld joint details including weld sizes;e.the extent of Code-required and other non-destructive examination;f.the welding procedure number(s);g.applicable Code edition and Code-required and other non-destructive examination;f.the welding procedure number(s);g.applicable Code edition and Addenda;h.heat treatment (holding temperature and holding time), if applicable;i.Addenda;h.heat treatment (holding temperature and holding time), if applicable;i.impact testing (if applicable); j.hydrostatic (if applicable); j.hydrostatic or pneumatic testing pressure;k.flange ratings;l.identification of any Code Cases intended to be applied to the design;m.a or pneumatic testing pressure;k.flange ratings;l.identification of any Code Cases intended to be applied to the design;m.a report of any physical tests conducted for the purpose of establishing the working pressure of the boiler or pressure vessel or report of any physical tests conducted for the purpose of establishing the working pressure of the boiler or pressure vessel or any part thereof; and,n.such other information as the Design Surveyor may require to ascertain that the design is suitable for any part thereof; and,n.such other information as the Design Surveyor may require to ascertain that the design is suitable for registration.In short, the drawings must be complete enough that, without having to assume anything, one could use the registration.In short, the drawings must be complete enough that, without having to assume anything, one could use the submitted drawings, specifications and calculations to build the exact same item and have it meet the Code. submitted drawings, specifications and calculations to build the exact same item and have it meet the Code.

NOTESNOTES The drawings, specifications etc., must bear the signature of the owner of the design, or the person who will be the The drawings, specifications etc., must bear the signature of the owner of the design, or the person who will be the

manufacturer of the boiler or pressure vessel. manufacturer of the boiler or pressure vessel. It is not necessary that drawings be stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer unless the Code or the Design Surveyor It is not necessary that drawings be stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer unless the Code or the Design Surveyor

requires such stamping. requires such stamping. If any revisions of the drawings are provided after the first submission, they will be assessed for evidence of proper design If any revisions of the drawings are provided after the first submission, they will be assessed for evidence of proper design

control. Manual changes to CAD drawings will generally be cause for rejection of the submission. control. Manual changes to CAD drawings will generally be cause for rejection of the submission. Any number of units may be made to one registered design, unless the Code or regulations change to invalidate the Any number of units may be made to one registered design, unless the Code or regulations change to invalidate the

registered design or unless the registration limits the number of units that may be built to the design. Design registration is registered design or unless the registration limits the number of units that may be built to the design. Design registration is denoted by the Canadian Registration Number (CRN) or other registration number assigned to the design. denoted by the Canadian Registration Number (CRN) or other registration number assigned to the design.

The fees depend on the size of the boiler, pressure vessel or heat exchanger, the complexity of the design and the time the The fees depend on the size of the boiler, pressure vessel or heat exchanger, the complexity of the design and the time the Design Surveyor must spend in ascertaining that the design is suitable for registration. The chargeout rate is Cdn $90/hour. Design Surveyor must spend in ascertaining that the design is suitable for registration. The chargeout rate is Cdn $90/hour. Charges for design registration will be invoiced once the designs are accepted. Fees will be charged for designs that are Charges for design registration will be invoiced once the designs are accepted. Fees will be charged for designs that are rejected. rejected.

The Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations are available via our website link to the The Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations are available via our website link to the "Government of Alberta, Queen's Printer". "Government of Alberta, Queen's Printer".

Basic Principles and Responsibilities for the Review and Registration of a Basic Principles and Responsibilities for the Review and Registration of a

DesignDesign Basic Principle:Basic Principle: Before a pressure vessel can be built right, it must be designed right. Before a pressure vessel can be built right, it must be designed right. Responsibilities for Design:Responsibilities for Design: Safety Codes Act:Safety Codes Act: A person who creates, alters, has care and control of or owns a design or offers a design for use by others shall ensure that the design complies with this Act." A person who creates, alters, has care and control of or owns a design or offers a design for use by others shall ensure that the design complies with this Act."

(Section 6, Design Duties) (Section 6, Design Duties) CSA B51 Code:CSA B51 Code: The manufacturer maintains "responsibility for the design or construction of a boiler, pressure vessel, fitting, fired heater pressure coil, or piping." (Clause The manufacturer maintains "responsibility for the design or construction of a boiler, pressure vessel, fitting, fired heater pressure coil, or piping." (Clause

4.1.6) 4.1.6) ASME Code:ASME Code: "The user or his designated agent shall establish the design requirements." (Para. U-2(a))"The user or his designated agent shall establish the design requirements." (Para. U-2(a)) The Manufacturer "... has the responsibility of complying with all of the applicable requirements ..." (Para. U-2(b))The Manufacturer "... has the responsibility of complying with all of the applicable requirements ..." (Para. U-2(b)) Example of Another Code (BS 5500):Example of Another Code (BS 5500): "The manufacturer shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all design calculations and for compliance with all applicable requirements of "The manufacturer shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all design calculations and for compliance with all applicable requirements of

this standard for the whole vessel". (Clause 1.4.2) this standard for the whole vessel". (Clause 1.4.2) Design Review and Registration:Design Review and Registration: Safety Codes Act:Safety Codes Act: Section 40(1) states that "An Administrator may register the design of any thing, process or activity that is required by this Act to be registered if the Section 40(1) states that "An Administrator may register the design of any thing, process or activity that is required by this Act to be registered if the

submitted design meets the requirements of this Act and the Administrator is of the opinion that the design is safe", andsubmitted design meets the requirements of this Act and the Administrator is of the opinion that the design is safe", and Section 40(2) states "If this Act requires that the design ... be registered, no person shall construct or manufacture the thing ... unless the design is Section 40(2) states "If this Act requires that the design ... be registered, no person shall construct or manufacture the thing ... unless the design is

registered".registered". Section 4 of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation and Parts 2 and 3 of the Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Section 4 of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation and Parts 2 and 3 of the Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels

Regulations establish the requirements that a person must not: Regulations establish the requirements that a person must not:

– Construct or manufacture for use in Alberta, or Construct or manufacture for use in Alberta, or – Import for use in Alberta Import for use in Alberta

any pressure equipment unless the design of that pressure equipment is registered. any pressure equipment unless the design of that pressure equipment is registered. CSA B51 Code:CSA B51 Code: "Drawings, specifications and calculations of designs for all boilers, pressure vessels, fittings ... shall be submitted to the regulatory authority" for acceptance "Drawings, specifications and calculations of designs for all boilers, pressure vessels, fittings ... shall be submitted to the regulatory authority" for acceptance

and registration. (Clause 4.1.1) and registration. (Clause 4.1.1) ASME Code:ASME Code: The Authorized Inspector "shall make such other inspections as in his judgement are necessary to permit him to certify that the vessel has been designed and The Authorized Inspector "shall make such other inspections as in his judgement are necessary to permit him to certify that the vessel has been designed and

constructed in accordance with the requirements" of the Code and "The Inspector has the duty of verifying that the applicable calculations have been made". constructed in accordance with the requirements" of the Code and "The Inspector has the duty of verifying that the applicable calculations have been made". (Para. U-2(e)) (Para. U-2(e))

Example of Another Code (BS 5500):Example of Another Code (BS 5500): "The Inspecting Authority shall be responsible for verifying that all parts of the vessel have been designed in accordance with the requirements of this "The Inspecting Authority shall be responsible for verifying that all parts of the vessel have been designed in accordance with the requirements of this

standard" (Clause 1.4.3) standard" (Clause 1.4.3) In Summary:In Summary: The manufacturer or person constructing or bringing into Alberta a boiler, pressure vessel, pressure piping system or fitting The manufacturer or person constructing or bringing into Alberta a boiler, pressure vessel, pressure piping system or fitting mustmust submit designs, including submit designs, including

drawings, calculations and specifications, for review and registration.drawings, calculations and specifications, for review and registration. Design Survey engineers conduct an independent survey of the design to verify that it meets the requirements of the Act for registration.Design Survey engineers conduct an independent survey of the design to verify that it meets the requirements of the Act for registration. A Canadian Registration Number or Pressure Piping number is issued if the design is satisfactory.A Canadian Registration Number or Pressure Piping number is issued if the design is satisfactory.

Canadian Registration Number Canadian Registration Number A Canadian Registration Number (CRN) for a boiler or pressure vessel is A Canadian Registration Number (CRN) for a boiler or pressure vessel is

defined by defined by CSA B51 Clause 4.3CSA B51 Clause 4.3 as: as: consisting of a letter, four digits, and a decimal point followed by up to ten consisting of a letter, four digits, and a decimal point followed by up to ten

digits and/or two lettersdigits and/or two letters the first letter and four digits are part of a sequential numbering system used the first letter and four digits are part of a sequential numbering system used

by the issuing province or territoryby the issuing province or territory the first digit or letter to the right of the decimal point indicates the province the first digit or letter to the right of the decimal point indicates the province

that issued the particular numberthat issued the particular number the following identifications are used in accordance with the code: the following identifications are used in accordance with the code: 1 - British Columbia7 - New Brunswick2 - Alberta8 - Nova Scotia3 - 1 - British Columbia7 - New Brunswick2 - Alberta8 - Nova Scotia3 -

Saskatchewan9 - Prince Edward Island4 - Manitoba0 (zero) - Saskatchewan9 - Prince Edward Island4 - Manitoba0 (zero) - Newfoundland5 - OntarioT - Northwest Territories6 - QuebecY - Newfoundland5 - OntarioT - Northwest Territories6 - QuebecY - Yukon TerritoryYukon Territory  N - NunavutN - Nunavut

the letter the letter CC may follow the designation of first registration if a design is may follow the designation of first registration if a design is registered in all jurisdictions.  No jurisdiction issues the letter C; it is a registered in all jurisdictions.  No jurisdiction issues the letter C; it is a convenience for stamping once the manufacturer has received all the convenience for stamping once the manufacturer has received all the registrations.registrations.

to be eligible for use in Alberta, the CRN must have the digit 2 somewhere to be eligible for use in Alberta, the CRN must have the digit 2 somewhere after the decimal point. after the decimal point.

For example, the following could be valid CRNs: For example, the following could be valid CRNs: B1079.23B1079.23 and and M2138.5CM2138.5C

Pressure Piping Registration Pressure Piping Registration Defined in the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation (Alberta Regulation 293/1994) section 1 (1)(c), pressure piping Defined in the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation (Alberta Regulation 293/1994) section 1 (1)(c), pressure piping

system means "system means "pipe, tubes, conduits, fittings, gaskets, bolting and other components that make up a system the sole pipe, tubes, conduits, fittings, gaskets, bolting and other components that make up a system the sole purpose of which is the conveyance of an expansible fluid under pressure and the control of the flow of an expansible purpose of which is the conveyance of an expansible fluid under pressure and the control of the flow of an expansible fluid under pressure between 2 or more points.fluid under pressure between 2 or more points." "

Note that a pressure piping system is all the pressure piping being installed on a project. Separate fluid systems, such as Note that a pressure piping system is all the pressure piping being installed on a project. Separate fluid systems, such as instrument air or process gas, are not treated as individual pressure piping systems. instrument air or process gas, are not treated as individual pressure piping systems.

When is registration of a pressure piping design required? When is registration of a pressure piping design required? 1.Design registration is required when the owner of the design, or the fabricator, or the contractor, or the plant owner 1.Design registration is required when the owner of the design, or the fabricator, or the contractor, or the plant owner

intends to construct in Alberta for use in Alberta a pressure piping system to contain an expansible fluid at a pressure in intends to construct in Alberta for use in Alberta a pressure piping system to contain an expansible fluid at a pressure in excess of 103 kPa and when that pressure piping system has an aggregate internal capacity of more than 0.5 cubic excess of 103 kPa and when that pressure piping system has an aggregate internal capacity of more than 0.5 cubic metre; 2.Design registration is required when the owner of the design, or the fabricator, or the contractor, or the plant metre; 2.Design registration is required when the owner of the design, or the fabricator, or the contractor, or the plant owner proposes to add or modify over 0.5 cubic metre of piping as described above to the existing plant. 3.Design owner proposes to add or modify over 0.5 cubic metre of piping as described above to the existing plant. 3.Design registration is required for all pressure piping fabricated outside Alberta, regardless of its volume. registration is required for all pressure piping fabricated outside Alberta, regardless of its volume.

Note:Note: For a new pressure piping system, or an addition or modification not exceeding 0.5 cubic metre, the contractor still has For a new pressure piping system, or an addition or modification not exceeding 0.5 cubic metre, the contractor still has

to complete a Construction Data Report for Piping Systems, Form AB-83. The owner/user must retain the completed to complete a Construction Data Report for Piping Systems, Form AB-83. The owner/user must retain the completed form in his file for at least 5 years. Upon completion of a pressure piping project, the contractor shall complete a form in his file for at least 5 years. Upon completion of a pressure piping project, the contractor shall complete a Completion of Construction Declaration, Form AB-81, and submit the signed form to ABSA. Completion of Construction Declaration, Form AB-81, and submit the signed form to ABSA.

Note: There may be some variation to this last requirement for Owner/User companies. Note: There may be some variation to this last requirement for Owner/User companies.

Skid units, even with piping volumes less than 0.5 cubic metre in themselves, when they are a part of a pressure piping Skid units, even with piping volumes less than 0.5 cubic metre in themselves, when they are a part of a pressure piping installation exceeding a total volume of 0.5 cubic metre, shall be registered. installation exceeding a total volume of 0.5 cubic metre, shall be registered.

CNG refuelling station piping shall be registered regardless of its volume. CNG refuelling station piping shall be registered regardless of its volume.

Guidelines for Registration of Pressure PipingGuidelines for Registration of Pressure Piping

The following guidelines are intended to explain some of the requirements of the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations for the registration of pressure piping. They are not a substitute for the The following guidelines are intended to explain some of the requirements of the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Regulations for the registration of pressure piping. They are not a substitute for the governing documents. The reader is advised to refer to the Act and Regulations for other applicable requirements. governing documents. The reader is advised to refer to the Act and Regulations for other applicable requirements.

In accordance with section 7(2) of the Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations, the following drawings, specifications and other information respecting a In accordance with section 7(2) of the Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations, the following drawings, specifications and other information respecting a pressure piping system shall be submitted to the Administrator in duplicate, together with a copy of the Design Registration Application, Form AB-31: pressure piping system shall be submitted to the Administrator in duplicate, together with a copy of the Design Registration Application, Form AB-31:

1.General Engineering Requirements For Design & Construction of Pressure Piping Systems, Form AB-96; General information required on this form shall include, but is not limited to, the following: 1.General Engineering Requirements For Design & Construction of Pressure Piping Systems, Form AB-96; General information required on this form shall include, but is not limited to, the following: a.the name of the plant ownerb.the name of the Engineer or Contractor, whichever one completes the formc.the type and location of the pressure plantd.tentative construction start and completion a.the name of the plant ownerb.the name of the Engineer or Contractor, whichever one completes the formc.the type and location of the pressure plantd.tentative construction start and completion datese.construction Code information (i.e. ANSI B31.1, B31.3, B31.5 or other Code) including the applicable Edition and Addendaf.statements that all fittings used are suitable for the specific design datese.construction Code information (i.e. ANSI B31.1, B31.3, B31.5 or other Code) including the applicable Edition and Addendaf.statements that all fittings used are suitable for the specific design service conditions and are registered with ABSAg.the type and extent of non-destructive examinationh.a statement regarding the submission of test procedures (see item 5 below)i.the welding service conditions and are registered with ABSAg.the type and extent of non-destructive examinationh.a statement regarding the submission of test procedures (see item 5 below)i.the welding procedure registration number, WP number of the company performing the weldingj.the quality control program registration number of the contractork.signature for the Engineering Designer or procedure registration number, WP number of the company performing the weldingj.the quality control program registration number of the contractork.signature for the Engineering Designer or Contractor, whichever one completes the form2.Flow or line diagrams (P & I Ds) showing the general arrangement of all boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping systems and fittings; General Contractor, whichever one completes the form2.Flow or line diagrams (P & I Ds) showing the general arrangement of all boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping systems and fittings; General information required on these drawings shall include, but is not limited to, the following: a.line identifications that can be correlated with item 3 belowb.the design pressures of the boilers, and information required on these drawings shall include, but is not limited to, the following: a.line identifications that can be correlated with item 3 belowb.the design pressures of the boilers, and pressure vesselsc.locations of pressure relief devices and their set pressure (see also item 6 below)3.Pipe line identification lists showing the maximum pressures and temperatures for each line; pressure vesselsc.locations of pressure relief devices and their set pressure (see also item 6 below)3.Pipe line identification lists showing the maximum pressures and temperatures for each line; General information required on the lists shall include, but is not limited to, the following: a.line identification with size and scheduleb.pipe material specification and corrosion allowance (if any). Or, General information required on the lists shall include, but is not limited to, the following: a.line identification with size and scheduleb.pipe material specification and corrosion allowance (if any). Or, indicate the line classification that can be correlated with item 4 belowc.service fluid information (e. g. air, steam, or specific fluid), the design pressure, design temperature (maximum and minimum indicate the line classification that can be correlated with item 4 belowc.service fluid information (e. g. air, steam, or specific fluid), the design pressure, design temperature (maximum and minimum as required by the code of construction), the test pressure and the type of test4.Piping specifications showing material specifications, size, schedule and primary service rating of all pressure piping as required by the code of construction), the test pressure and the type of test4.Piping specifications showing material specifications, size, schedule and primary service rating of all pressure piping and fittings. These are typically company standard line classifications; 5.The pressure pipe test procedure outlining the type (hydrostatic, pneumatic etc.), method, test medium, test pressure, test and fittings. These are typically company standard line classifications; 5.The pressure pipe test procedure outlining the type (hydrostatic, pneumatic etc.), method, test medium, test pressure, test temperature, duration and safety precautions; 6.A list of pressure relief devices, including their set pressures. Where these are included on the P& IDs, a separate listing is not required; 7.The temperature, duration and safety precautions; 6.A list of pressure relief devices, including their set pressures. Where these are included on the P& IDs, a separate listing is not required; 7.The drawings, specifications and information referred above must bear the seal of a registered professional engineer and the signature of the owner of the design, or the person who will be the drawings, specifications and information referred above must bear the seal of a registered professional engineer and the signature of the owner of the design, or the person who will be the manufacturer of the pressure piping system. manufacturer of the pressure piping system. Pressure Piping manufacturers from outside Alberta Pressure Piping manufacturers from outside Alberta

For pressure piping manufacturers from outside Alberta, in addition to the above submission requirements, the piping must generally be inspected by a National Board Commissioned Inspector who For pressure piping manufacturers from outside Alberta, in addition to the above submission requirements, the piping must generally be inspected by a National Board Commissioned Inspector who has an A endorsement to his or her Commission, as if the piping were B31.1 boiler external piping. has an A endorsement to his or her Commission, as if the piping were B31.1 boiler external piping.

Upon completion of the work, the manufacturer is required to: Upon completion of the work, the manufacturer is required to: 1.complete a Construction Data Report for Piping Systems, form AB-83F, which 1.complete a Construction Data Report for Piping Systems, form AB-83F, which must be signed bymust be signed by: : an Authorized Inspector (with National Board Commission and A endorsement) if fabricated outside Canada, an Authorized Inspector (with National Board Commission and A endorsement) if fabricated outside Canada, OROR a Provincial Inspector (with National Board Commission and A endorsement) if fabricated in Canada but outside Alberta. a Provincial Inspector (with National Board Commission and A endorsement) if fabricated in Canada but outside Alberta. 2.attach a copy of the Authorized Inspectors National Board Commission card (both sides) 2.attach a copy of the Authorized Inspectors National Board Commission card (both sides) Note:Note: Manufacturers shall have a quality assurance program that has been verified by an acceptable third- Manufacturers shall have a quality assurance program that has been verified by an acceptable third-

party agency for the scope of work performed. The quality assurance program may be an ASME Code stamp (U, S, PP) or an ISO-9000 series program registered with an accredited registrar. party agency for the scope of work performed. The quality assurance program may be an ASME Code stamp (U, S, PP) or an ISO-9000 series program registered with an accredited registrar. General Information: General Information: Drawings must be folded. Reproducibles, e.g. mylars, sepias or original drawings should not be sent. Drawings must be folded. Reproducibles, e.g. mylars, sepias or original drawings should not be sent.

The Design Registration Application, Form AB-31, must include a return address, the name of the contact person, and his or her telephone and fax numbers. E-mail addresses are also very helpful. The Design Registration Application, Form AB-31, must include a return address, the name of the contact person, and his or her telephone and fax numbers. E-mail addresses are also very helpful. Note that for pressure piping submissions, Section A of the Application would show the name of the company that owns the plant and any pertinent contacts, while Section B would show the name Note that for pressure piping submissions, Section A of the Application would show the name of the company that owns the plant and any pertinent contacts, while Section B would show the name and contact information of the company submitting the design. Sometimes these could be the same. and contact information of the company submitting the design. Sometimes these could be the same.

Fittings Registration Fittings Registration Any person who intends to manufacture a fitting Any person who intends to manufacture a fitting

for use in Alberta in connection with any boiler, for use in Alberta in connection with any boiler, pressure vessel or pressure piping system shall pressure vessel or pressure piping system shall apply for registration of the fitting. apply for registration of the fitting.

For the purposes of the Act and regulations, For the purposes of the Act and regulations, fitting means a valve, gauge, regulating and fitting means a valve, gauge, regulating and controlling device, flange, pipe fitting or any other controlling device, flange, pipe fitting or any other appurtenance that is attached to or forms part of appurtenance that is attached to or forms part of a boiler, pressure vessel or pressure piping a boiler, pressure vessel or pressure piping system in a power plant, heating plant or system in a power plant, heating plant or pressure plant. pressure plant.

Submission Requirements for Registration of Fittings in Alberta  Submission Requirements for Registration of Fittings in Alberta 

Any person who intends to manufacture a fitting for use in Alberta in Any person who intends to manufacture a fitting for use in Alberta in connection with any boiler, pressure vessel or pressure piping system shall connection with any boiler, pressure vessel or pressure piping system shall apply for registration of the fitting. apply for registration of the fitting. For the purposes of the Act and For the purposes of the Act and regulations, 'fitting' means a valve, gauge, regulating and regulations, 'fitting' means a valve, gauge, regulating and controlling device, flange, pipe fitting or any other appurtenance controlling device, flange, pipe fitting or any other appurtenance that is attached to or forms part of a boiler, pressure vessel or that is attached to or forms part of a boiler, pressure vessel or pressure piping system in a power plant, heating plant or pressure pressure piping system in a power plant, heating plant or pressure plant.plant. Registration submissions shall include: Registration submissions shall include:

a completed Design Registration Application AB-31 for each design; a completed Design Registration Application AB-31 for each design; two original* completed Statutory Declaration Form AB-41 witnessed by a two original* completed Statutory Declaration Form AB-41 witnessed by a

Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public. [* with original signatures]; Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public. [* with original signatures]; the design details (drawings, brochures, catalogues etc., as appropriate) in the design details (drawings, brochures, catalogues etc., as appropriate) in

duplicate; duplicate; proof of registration in another Canadian jurisdiction (if applicable); proof of registration in another Canadian jurisdiction (if applicable); For guidance in completing the Statutory Declaration Form AB-41, For guidance in completing the Statutory Declaration Form AB-41,

please refers to AB-41a (Guide for Completing Form AB-41).please refers to AB-41a (Guide for Completing Form AB-41). Note: Note: Errors or omissions in completing the Statutory Declaration will likely Errors or omissions in completing the Statutory Declaration will likely extend the time necessary to complete the registration process. extend the time necessary to complete the registration process.

Welding / Brazing Procedure Welding / Brazing Procedure Registration Registration

Regulatory Requirements Regulatory Requirements The Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations, The Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations,

Section 13(1)(b) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B51 Boiler, Pressure Section 13(1)(b) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code, Clause 4.4.1, require all welding procedures that Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code, Clause 4.4.1, require all welding procedures that may be used for the welding of pressure equipment that is under the Safety Codes may be used for the welding of pressure equipment that is under the Safety Codes Act and Regulations to be registered with ABSA. Act and Regulations to be registered with ABSA.

CSA B51 Clause 4.4.1 requires all brazing procedures that may be used for the CSA B51 Clause 4.4.1 requires all brazing procedures that may be used for the brazing of pressure equipment that is under the Safety Codes Act and Regulations to brazing of pressure equipment that is under the Safety Codes Act and Regulations to be registered with ABSA. be registered with ABSA.

Welding or brazing procedures shall be in compliance with ASME Section IX per Welding or brazing procedures shall be in compliance with ASME Section IX per Sections 13(1)(a) and 5(1)(d) of the Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers Sections 13(1)(a) and 5(1)(d) of the Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations. and Pressure Vessels Regulations.

Submission Requirements Submission Requirements A registration submission shall include: A registration submission shall include:

A) Design Registration Application, Form AB-31 A) Design Registration Application, Form AB-31 B) Welding or Brazing Procedure ( 2 copies) which includes: B) Welding or Brazing Procedure ( 2 copies) which includes:

Welding / Brazing Procedure Specification (WPS / BPS) Welding / Brazing Procedure Specification (WPS / BPS) Supporting Procedure Qualification Record(s) (PQR) Supporting Procedure Qualification Record(s) (PQR) Laboratory Report(s) (if applicable, i.e. if the testing was done by an outside Laboratory Report(s) (if applicable, i.e. if the testing was done by an outside

laboratory) laboratory)

Other RegistrationsOther Registrations

To ensure pressure equipment safety, besides boiler, pressure vessel, pressure piping and fitting designs, and welding and brazing procedure specifications, ABSA also registers the To ensure pressure equipment safety, besides boiler, pressure vessel, pressure piping and fitting designs, and welding and brazing procedure specifications, ABSA also registers the following procedures: following procedures:

Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels

– Boilers and Pressure Vessels Repair/Alteration Report form AB-40, is not specifically required for the registration of repair Boilers and Pressure Vessels Repair/Alteration Report form AB-40, is not specifically required for the registration of repair procedures, but it will be required for the acceptance of the repair itself. procedures, but it will be required for the acceptance of the repair itself.

– Some minor repairs or so-called routine repairs do not require a submission to Design Survey provided that they are Some minor repairs or so-called routine repairs do not require a submission to Design Survey provided that they are acceptable to the ABSA Safety Codes Officer. acceptable to the ABSA Safety Codes Officer.

– All repair procedures for ASME Section VIII Div. 2 or Div. 3 vessels must be submitted for acceptance. All repair procedures for ASME Section VIII Div. 2 or Div. 3 vessels must be submitted for acceptance.

Alterations to boilers and pressure vessels Alterations to boilers and pressure vessels

– All alteration procedures must be submitted to Design Survey for acceptance. All alteration procedures must be submitted to Design Survey for acceptance.

– A Boilers and Pressure Vessels Repair/Alteration Report form AB-40 shall be completed at the completion of the alteration. A Boilers and Pressure Vessels Repair/Alteration Report form AB-40 shall be completed at the completion of the alteration.

Piping pressure testing procedures other than normal hydrostatic testing Piping pressure testing procedures other than normal hydrostatic testing

– Since the Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations mandate that all piping must be Since the Design, Construction and Installation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations mandate that all piping must be hydrostatically tested, unless a specific alternative has been accepted by a Safety Codes Officer, all other methods of testing, hydrostatically tested, unless a specific alternative has been accepted by a Safety Codes Officer, all other methods of testing, including in-process examination in lieu of pressure testing, must be submitted to Design Survey for acceptance. including in-process examination in lieu of pressure testing, must be submitted to Design Survey for acceptance.

– Submitted procedures must be job-specific and contain actual test pressures, not formulae such as: "test pressure is to be Submitted procedures must be job-specific and contain actual test pressures, not formulae such as: "test pressure is to be 1.1x design pressure". 1.1x design pressure".

Proof test procedures Proof test procedures

– Proof test procedures to establish the MAWP of a vessel or component, whether submitted as a part of an overall design or Proof test procedures to establish the MAWP of a vessel or component, whether submitted as a part of an overall design or separately for a specific component of a larger design, are subject to acceptance. separately for a specific component of a larger design, are subject to acceptance.

– Proof test procedures must be detailed, and the method chosen must be appropriate to the materials of construction and the Proof test procedures must be detailed, and the method chosen must be appropriate to the materials of construction and the type of component involved. type of component involved.

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