IAPMO UES EC 020
Full Name
IAPMO UES EC 020 – Evaluation Criteria for Structural Steel Approved Fabricator Inspection Programs
Scope
IAPMO EC 020 outlines the evaluation criteria for structural steel approved fabricator inspection programs. This standard, developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Uniform Evaluation Service (UES), focuses on ensuring the quality and compliance of structural steel fabrication processes.
The scope of EC 020 includes:
- Purpose: to describe the minimum requirements for IAPMO UES approval of a fabricator’s structural steel fabricator inspection program.
- Reference standards: the evaluation criteria are based on and comply with several reference standards, including the International Building Code, ANSI/AWS D1.1, AISC 201, CSA W47.1, and IAS AC172.
- Inspection program requirements: the standard details the requirements for the fabricator’s inspection program, including personnel qualifications, documentation, quality control procedures, and corrective actions.
- Evaluation process: it outlines the process by which IAPMO UES evaluates a fabricator’s inspection program, including document review, on-site audits, and ongoing surveillance.
By adhering to IAPMO EC 020, structural steel fabricators can demonstrate their commitment to quality and compliance with industry standards. This can help them gain approval from IAPMO UES and increase their credibility in the market.
Keywords
structural steel fabricator inspection program; quality management system (QMS); welding procedure specification (WPS); procedure qualification record (PQR); welder performance qualification (WPQ); non-destructive testing (NDT); visual testing (VT); magnetic particle testing (MT); liquid penetrant testing (PT); ultrasonic testing (UT); radiographic testing (RT); certified welding inspector (CWI); IAPMO UES; evaluation criteria