Section 505.2900  Authorized Inspection Agencies

a)         Authorized Inspection Agencies that are insuring a non-ISI boiler or pressure vessel shall immediately notify the Department when such insurance is canceled, not renewed, suspended or otherwise made ineffective because of unsafe conditions.

b)         Organizations seeking to provide inspection services to the requirements of the National Board Inspection Code or the ASME Code, except for Section III and Section XI, shall be subject to the requirements of Section 505.190 of this Part.

c)         The request for recognition submitted in Section 505.190(a) of this Part shall also contain documentation demonstrating that the organization meets the ASME Code or the National Board Inspection Code requirements for Authorized Inspection Agencies, if any, for the scope of inspection activities.

d)         Organizations that are providing inspection services at nuclear facilities may be reviewed by the Department. Such reviews shall be for the purpose of verifying that the organization is in compliance with applicable ASME Code Sections or National Board Inspection Code, as applicable, including qualification and duty requirements for Authorized Inspection Agencies contained therein.

e)         An organization that is recognized by the Department under Section 505.190(b) of this Part as an Authorized Inspection Agency may be reviewed by the Department either prior or subsequent to recognition.  Such reviews shall be for the purpose of verifying that the organization is in compliance with applicable ASME Code Sections or National Board Inspection Code, as applicable, including qualification and duty requirements for Authorized Inspection Agencies contained therein.

f)          The Department shall give 15 days written notice before any reviews are performed under this Section.  Reviews shall be performed at the locations where control of Authorized Inspectors occurs or at the organization's home office.

(Source:  Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 13089, effective October 6, 1999)