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National Board Inspectors
Requirements and Duties
Presented by Kimberly Miller
Manager of Training
Bogota, Colombia
June 2015
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The National Board Commission
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• ASME (new construction) and NB (post construction)
• ASME accredits manufacturers and AIAs (QAI-1)
• NB accredits repair organizations and AIAs
• NB commissions inspectors for both ASME and NB
• ASME relies on NB to train, qualify, and provide
credentials with third party verification
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The National Board Commission
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• There are two types of National Board Commissions:
– Inservice – New Construction
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Each Commission has its own requirements fortraining and experience which need to be met before
being eligible to receive the credential.
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Rules for Commissioned Inspectors
RCI-1, Rules for Commissioned
Inspectors (NB-263)
This document describes the
requirements to become
qualified as a National Board
Commissioned Inspector and
describes the specific duties
for the Inspector and Inspector
Supervisor.
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Rules for Commissioned Inspectors
RCI-1, Rules for Commissioned
Inspectors (NB-263)
This document is divided into seven parts
covering:
• NB Commissions and Endorsements
• Examinations
• Inservice Inspector and Inservice
Inspector Supervisor Duties
• Authorized Inspector and Authorized
Inspector Supervisor Duties
• Inspector Diary
• Code of Ethics
• Complaints and Due Process
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Rules for Commissioned Inspectors
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RCI-1 is an important document for theInspector and the Supervisor.
• Defines education, training, and experiencerequirements to obtain New Constructionor Inservice Commissions andEndorsements
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Identifies duties and responsibilities ofInspectors and Supervisors for newconstruction, inservice, repair, andalteration inspection
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Inspector Qualifications
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Qualification for an NB Commission requires the following:
• Completion of the NB Inservice or New Constuction
classroom course (Inspector path)
• Passing the final examination given at the completion of
the course
• A minimum of 5 credits associated with education,
technical curriculum, technical training, and experienceas defined in RCI-1
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Inspector Knowledge Base
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As described in RCI-1, Rules for Commissioned Inspectors (NB-263), specific
duties are required for the Inspector in the areas of:
– inspections
– examinations and inspections
– welding
– testing
– heat treatment and nondestructive examination
– record verification
– certification and stamping
– monitoring
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The Training Courses
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There are TWO paths for a National Board Inspector: Inservice and New Construction
Both courses are ten days in length – nine days of training with a 85 question technically based exam on the final day
National Board Inservice Commission Course
This training is based upon the duties listed in RCI-1 as well as in the Body of Knowledge developed specifically for the
Inservice Inspector. The first week of the course covers terminology, boiler and boiler system operations, all three Parts
of the National Board Inspection Code, and ends with NDE which includes a demonstration in our inspection room. The
second week delves into the ASME Code Books*, specifically Sections I, B31.1, IV, V, VIII Div. 1, and IX.
*Remember, Original Code of Construction is always referenced with a repair/alteration which is why we teach ASME
Sections in the inservice course.
National Board New Construction Commission and Authorized Inspector Course
This training is based upon the duties listed in RCI-1, QAI-1, and the Body of Knowledge developed specifically for the
New Construction Inspector. The main focus of this course is in the ASME Codes Books with classroom lectures being
reinforced with hands-on workshops throughout the nine days of training.
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The Application Process
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The National Board Commission Application
Once all the requirements are met the online application for a National Board Commission may be completed
and submitted for review and approval.
It is important to remember the application for a Commission is made through an individual’s employer and
not the individual himself. This is due to the employment requirement for holding a NB Commission(Authorized Inspection Agency, Owner-User, Non-Member Enforcement Agency when accepted by a NB
Member Jurisdiction).
If the individual is not employed with one of these employer types, then they may not receive the NB
Commission.
However, any individual meeting the requirements may make application for the National Board PressureEquipment Inspector (PEI). There is an Inservice and New Construction version of the PEI credential.
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The PEI Program
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The PEI Program allows individuals performing the same type of inservice or new construction inspection work
to hold a National Board credential, demonstrating they have met the high level of education, technical
training, and qualifications.
Detailed information the National Board Pressure Equipment Inspector
program is on our website at www.nationalboard.org.
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Beyond the Commission
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There are also several Endorsements available to be Inspectors,depending upon their field.
The Inservice Commission may also receive an “O” Endorsement when
working for an accredited Owner-User organization.
Available for the New Construction Commission is the Supervisor “B”Endorsement and the Repairs AR Endorsement.
There is also a series of endorsements (N, I, C, and NS) for thoseworking in the nuclear field.
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The AR Endorsement
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• Must already possess a New Construction Commission
• Must complete the National Board Inspection Code Part 3 Repairsand Alterations online training course and passing the related 50
question examination.
• Then the Inspector may apply to receive the AR Endorsement.
Then may the New Construction Commissioned Inspector perform
inspections on repairs and alterations, such as in the scenario reviewedearlier.
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Continuing Education
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All Inspectors holding active National Board Commissions andEndorsements are required to complete a continuing educationprogram through the National Board every two years.
This training is only provided online to allow flexibility to theInspector in completing from anywhere in the world, 24 hours aday/7 days a week.
This ensures all Inspectors receive the exact same training on aconsistent basis and in the same delivery format.
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What does it mean for Inspectors to be
National Board Commissioned?
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• Meet requirements specified in National Board RCI-1 for education, training,experience, examination, and employment
• Commitment to learning and gaining experience, including pursuing continuingeducation
• Perform duties and responsibilities to best of ability, with independence, objectivity,and integrity
• Set high standard of professionalism to promote public perception of National BoardCommissioned Inspectors
• A National Board Commission allows an individual to perform new constructioninspections, inservice inspections, and inspections associated with authorization, in-process and acceptance of repairs and alterations defined in the NBIC.
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Why is it important for Inspectors to be
educated, trained, and qualified?
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• Education – Education about boiler components and operation provides a
knowledge base necessary to perform quality inspections. Continuing education
keeps inspectors up-to-date with developing boiler technology, materials,
regulations, and methods.
• Training – Training about inspection methods and requirements provides practical
knowledge about inspection to perform quality inspections.
• Qualification – Qualification requirements ensure that all Inspectors have
appropriate education, training, and experience to perform quality inspections.
– Qualification of Inspectors means that quality and conformity to codes is verified, certified,
and conformity assessment is maintained to the highest standards of ASME and the National
Board.
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For more information on
the National Board visit…
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