ASTM E1359-17

Standard Guide for Auditing and Evaluating Capabilities of Nondestructive Testing Agencies

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The use of this survey form will provide the auditor with a guide for evaluating an agency.  
3.1.1 The description of the agency's facility and its organization will aid the auditor in determining if the agency has adequate capacity and capability to fulfill the contractual requirement.  
3.1.2 A review of the agency's policies and/or practices will aid the auditor in determining if the agency has adequate controls on its system.  
3.1.3 A review of the agency's records will aid the auditor in determining if the facility complies with its own written policies or practices, or both.  
3.2 The recommendations set forth in this guide are minimums and should be supplemented by the user, as necessary, to meet the specific requirements of the contract.  
3.3 The use of this survey form provides the auditor with a permanent record and includes a corrective action request.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide establishes areas for review and provides a survey form that can be used in auditing and determining the competence of a nondestructive testing agency.  
1.1.1 Criteria from Practices E543, E1212, and ASNT SNT-TC-1A, ANSI/ASNT CP-189, and NAS-410, were used in the preparation of this guide.  
1.2 Areas for review should include, but are not limited to, the following: description of the agency, its facilities and organization; documentation of policies or practices, or both, including a) contract review, b) equipment calibration, and c) personnel qualifications.  
1.3 The use of SI or inch-pound units, or combinations thereof, will be the responsibility of the technical committee whose standards are referred to in this standard.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2017
• ICS: 03.120.20 - Product and company certification. Conformity assessment
• ICS: 19.100 - Non-destructive testing
• Technical Committee: E07 - Nondestructive Testing
• Drafting Committee: E07.09 - Nondestructive Testing Agencies

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1359-12 - Standard Guide for Evaluating Capabilities of Nondestructive Testing Agencies
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Refers: ASTM E1212-17 - Standard Practice for Establishing Quality Management Systems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2017
• Refers: ASTM E543-13 - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2013
• Refers: ASTM E1212-12 - Standard Practice for Quality Management Systems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Refers: ASTM E543-09 - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Refers: ASTM E1212-09 - Standard Practice for Quality Management Systems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Refers: ASTM E543-08a - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Refers: ASTM E1212-04(2008) - Standard Practice for Quality Management Systems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Refers: ASTM E543-08 - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• Effective Date: 15-Feb-2008
• Refers: ASTM E543-06 - Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2006
• Refers: ASTM E1212-04 - Standard Practice for Quality Management Systems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2004
• Refers: ASTM E543-04 - Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2004
• Refers: ASTM E543-99 - Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2002
• Refers: ASTM E543-02 - Standard Practice for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2002
• Refers: ASTM E1212-99 - Standard Practice for Quality Control Systems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999

Overview

ASTM E1359-17: Standard Guide for Auditing and Evaluating Capabilities of Nondestructive Testing Agencies is an internationally recognized standard developed by ASTM to define minimum requirements and provide a comprehensive survey form for the evaluation, auditing, and ongoing oversight of agencies performing nondestructive testing (NDT). The primary objective of this guide is to ensure that NDT agencies meet their contractual and quality assurance obligations by establishing clear audit criteria covering organizational structure, facility adequacy, policy documentation, equipment calibration, and personnel qualifications.

This guide is vital for auditors, quality managers, and organizations that rely on third-party NDT agencies for materials testing across industries like aerospace, construction, and manufacturing. Its use helps confirm the competence and reliability of agencies providing critical testing services without compromising structural integrity or safety.

Key Topics

ASTM E1359-17 addresses several key areas pertinent to the evaluation and audit of NDT agencies:

• Organizational Description and Facility Assessment: Guidelines for auditors to review and document an agency’s facility, personnel structure, and capacity to handle contract requirements.
• Policy and Practice Compliance: Examination of written policies and actual operational practices to ensure effective quality control measures are implemented and maintained.
• Record Review and Document Control: Criteria for reviewing agency records to confirm adherence to documented policies, such as contract reviews and NDT activities affecting quality.
• Equipment Maintenance and Calibration: Audit of equipment calibration procedures, traceability to NIST standards, and management of calibration records to ensure precision in testing.
• Personnel Qualifications and Certification: Assessment of staff certification practices, training programs, examination protocols, vision testing, and ongoing recertification aligned with industry benchmarks, such as ASNT SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-189.
• Corrective Action Traceability: Procedures for documenting audit findings, issuing corrective action requests, and establishing a permanent record for compliance tracking.

The standard references other essential industry documents, integrating their criteria into the audit process for a robust and thorough evaluation.

Applications

ASTM E1359-17 is widely used in settings where objective, standardized evaluation of NDT agencies is required to verify compliance and safeguard project quality. Key applications include:

• Auditing NDT Agencies: Offers a structured approach for internal or external auditors to assess NDT agency competence against standardized metrics.
• Contractual Prequalification: Supports organizations in verifying the capabilities of prospective NDT providers before procurement or project engagement.
• Quality Assurance Activities: Assists manufacturers and asset owners in maintaining and monitoring compliance with quality assurance mandates throughout the lifecycle of products and structures.
• Regulatory and Safety Programs: Used by regulatory bodies and industry groups for licensing, accreditation, and ensuring adherence to safety-critical standards in sectors such as aerospace, nuclear, transportation, and civil infrastructure.

Related Standards

Several important standards are referenced or aligned with ASTM E1359-17, enhancing its credibility and relevance in the field of nondestructive testing:

• ASTM E543: Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing.
• ASTM E1212: Practice for Establishing Quality Management Systems for NDT Agencies.
• ASNT SNT-TC-1A: Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing.
• ANSI/ASNT CP-189: Standard for Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel.
• NAS-410: Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel (aerospace sector).

By adhering to ASTM E1359-17, organizations ensure effective auditing to promote quality, reliability, and safety in all nondestructive testing activities. This fosters confidence for all stakeholders in the integrity of critical structural and material evaluations.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E1359 − 17
Standard Guide for
Auditing and Evaluating Capabilities of Nondestructive
Testing Agencies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1359; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2.2 ASNT/ANSI Documents:
ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A Personnel
1.1 This guide establishes areas for review and provides a
Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
survey form that can be used in auditing and determining the
ANSI/ASNT CP-189 ASNT Standard for Qualification and
competence of a nondestructive testing agency.
Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
1.1.1 Criteria from Practices E543, E1212, and ASNT
IRRSP Industrial Radiographer and Radiation Safety Pro-
SNT-TC-1A, ANSI/ASNT CP-189, and NAS-410, were used
gram
in the preparation of this guide.
2.3 AIA Standard:
1.2 Areas for review should include, but are not limited to,
NAS-410 NAS Certification and Qualification of Nonde-
the following: description of the agency, its facilities and
structive Test Personnel
organization; documentation of policies or practices, or both,
including a) contract review, b) equipment calibration, and c)
3. Significance and Use
personnel qualifications.
3.1 Theuseofthissurveyformwillprovidetheauditorwith
1.3 The use of SI or inch-pound units, or combinations
a guide for evaluating an agency.
thereof, will be the responsibility of the technical committee
3.1.1 The description of the agency’s facility and its orga-
whose standards are referred to in this standard.
nization will aid the auditor in determining if the agency has
adequate capacity and capability to fulfill the contractual
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
requirement.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.1.2 Areview of the agency’s policies and/or practices will
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
aid the auditor in determining if the agency has adequate
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
controls on its system.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.3 A review of the agency’s records will aid the auditor
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
in determining if the facility complies with its own written
2. Referenced Documents
policies or practices, or both.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2 The recommendations set forth in this guide are mini-
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive
mums and should be supplemented by the user, as necessary, to
Testing
meet the specific requirements of the contract.
E1212 Practice for Establishing Quality Management Sys-
3.3 The use of this survey form provides the auditor with a
tems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies
permanent record and includes a corrective action request.
4. Keywords
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestruc-
tiveTesting and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.09 on Nondestruc-
4.1 agency; equipment; facilities; personnel; quality assur-
tive Testing Agencies.
ance; survey
Current edition approved June 1, 2017. Published June 2017. Originally
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E1359 - 12. DOI:
10.1520/E1359-17.
2 3
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available fromAerospace IndustriesAssociation ofAmerica, Inc. (AIA), 1000
the ASTM website. WilsonBlvd.,Suite1700,Arlington,VA22209-3928,http://www.aia-aerospace.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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E1359 − 17
Survey Number __________
Survey Date ____________
SURVEY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING AGENCY FACILITIES
(Part A)
I. AGENCY’S LEGAL NAME AND ADDRESS:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ ZIP ________________________________
TELEPHONE ( )_________________________
II. PERSONNEL CONTACTED:
NAME: __________________________________ TITLE: ____________________________
_________________________________________ ___________________________________
_________________________________________ ___________________________________
III. TYPE OF SERVICE/EXAMINATION PERFORMED:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
IV. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES:
IN-HOUSE: Square Feet of NDT Work Area: _______________________________
Total No. of Employees: ______________________________________
No. of Each Level of Certified NDT Personnel at:
Level I ________ Level II ________ Level III ________ IRRSP or State Radiographer ________
Description of NDT Equipment (attach list if extensive):
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
FIELD WORK: Description of NDT Equipment (attach list if extensive):
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
No. of Each Level of Certified NDT Personnel at:
Level I ________ Level II ________ Level III ________ IRRSP or State Radiographer ________
NDT Subcontractors Utilized:
1) Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Zip _________________
Type of Service: ___________________________________________________________________________
2) Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Zip _________________
Type of Service: ___________________________________________________________________________
3) Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Zip _________________
Type of Service: ___________________________________________________________________________
4) Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Zip _________________
Type of Service: ___________________________________________________________________________
V. SURVEYED FOR APPROVAL:
Examination Method Recommended Not Recommended Date
1) Liquid Penetrant ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
2) Magnetic Particle ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
3) Radiographic ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
4) Ultrasonic ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
5) Eddy Current ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
6) Leak Testing ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
7) Acoustic Emission ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
8) Other ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
Comments (Such as System Certificate Approvals)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
V. REASON FOR SURVEY:
1) Initial Survey _______ Follow Up Survey ___________ Reapproval Survey ____________
2) Surveyor’s Signature ________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________
3) Corrective Action Verified ___________________________________________________________ Date ___________________
Surveyor
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SURVEY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE AGENCY SYSTEM
(Part B)
QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
Yes No N/A
1) Does the Agency have a QA/QC Manual? ______ ______ ______
If yes, latest revision date: ________________
2) Is there a separate QA/QC Department? ______ ______ ______
If yes, list name and title of the Department Head:
Name ________________________________________________________
Title _________________________________________________________
3) Is there an NDT organization chart available? ______ ______ ______
Obtain or sketch on back of previous page. List the name and titles of the individual(s) responsible.
Name ________________________________________________________
Title _________________________________________________________
4) Are contract requirements reviewed to assure NDT specification compliance? ______ ______ ______
If yes, list name and title of the responsible individual:
Name ________________________________________________________
Title _________________________________________________________
5) Are NDT specification (contract) requirements passed on to NDT Level I and II personnel by written
procedures and/ or instructions approved by an NDT Level III? ______ ______ ______
If not, how are requirements passed on to the NDT Level I and II personnel?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
6) Are records maintained of NDT activities affecting quality? ______ ______ ______
If yes, how long? _______________________________________________
7) Is the identity of the product being examined maintained throughout all operations? ______ ______ ______
If no, how is identity controlled?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
8) Is there a procedure for controlling and segregating nonconforming NDT equipment and materials? ______ ______ ______
Procedure No. _________________________________________________
How? ________________________________________________________
9) Does the Agency have internal audits for compliance with its QA/QC manual? ______ ______ ______
a) Who performs and/or reviews the audits? _________________________
b) What are the frequency of the audits? ____________________________
c) Is there a corrective action or prevention program in place? ______ ______ ______
10) Are the NDT facilities, instructions, and specifications adequate to perform the type of work to be
performed? ______ ______ ______
If no, list reason(s) on the corrective action report.
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SURVEY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING AGENCY EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION
(Part C)
Yes No N/A
1) Are adequate procedures in effect to control the maintenance, calibration, and use of NDT equipment including ______ ______ ______
applicable tools, gages, and instrumentation?
If yes, list applicable procedures: ____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2) Are applicable calibrations traceable to NIST? ______ ______ ______
Verify records.
3) Is NDT equipment (tools, gages, and instruments) identified to reflect:
Date last calibrated? ______ ______ ______
Date of next calibration? ______ ______ ______
Identity or Serial Number? ______ ______ ______
4) Do the calibration procedures specify frequency-intervals? ______ ______ ______
5) Are calibrations performed in-house? ______ ______ ______
6) Are calibrations performed by an outside service? ______ ______ ______
If yes, list name and address:
Name __________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
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Designation: E1359 − 12 E1359 − 17
Standard Guide for
Auditing and Evaluating Capabilities of Nondestructive
Testing Agencies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1359; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*Scope
1.1 This guide establishes areas for review and provides a survey form that can be used in auditing and determining the
competence of a nondestructive testing agency.
1.1.1 Criteria from Practices E543, E1212, and ASNT SNT-TC-1A, ANSI/ASNT CP-189, and NAS-410, were used in the
preparation of this guide.
1.2 Areas for review should include, but are not limited to, the following: description of the agency, its facilities and
organization; documentation of policies or practices, or both, including a) contract review, b) equipment calibration, and c)
personnel qualifications.
1.3 The use of SI or inch-pound units, or combinations thereof, will be the responsibility of the technical committee whose
standards are referred to in this standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
E1212 Practice for Establishing Quality Management Systems for Nondestructive Testing Agencies
2.2 ASNT/ANSI Documents:
ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
ANSI/ASNT CP-189 ASNT Standard for Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
IRRSP Industrial Radiographer and Radiation Safety Program
2.3 AIA Standard:
NAS-410 NAS Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The use of this survey form will provide the auditor with a guide for evaluating an agency.
3.1.1 The description of the agency’s facility and its organization will aid the auditor in determining if the agency has adequate
capacity and capability to fulfill the contractual requirement.
3.1.2 A review of the agency’s policies and/or practices will aid the auditor in determining if the agency has adequate controls
on its system.
3.1.3 A review of the agency’s records will aid the auditor in determining if the facility complies with its own written policies
or practices, or both.
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.09 on Nondestructive
Testing Agencies.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012June 1, 2017. Published November 2012June 2017. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 20092012 as
E1359 - 09.E1359 - 12. DOI: 10.1520/E1359-12.10.1520/E1359-17.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), P.O. Box 28518, 1711 Arlingate Ln., Columbus, OH 43228-0518, http://www.asnt.org.
Available from Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc. (AIA), 1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1700, Arlington, VA 22209-3928, http://www.aia-aerospace.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
E1359 − 17
3.2 The recommendations set forth in this guide are minimums and should be supplemented by the user, as necessary, to meet
the specific requirements of the contract.
3.3 The use of this survey form provides the auditor with a permanent record and includes a corrective action request.
4. Keywords
4.1 agency; equipment; facilities; personnel; quality assurance; survey
E1359 − 17
Survey Number __________
Survey Date ____________
SURVEY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING AGENCY FACILITIES
(Part A)
I. AGENCY’S LEGAL NAME AND ADDRESS:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ ZIP ________________________________
TELEPHONE ( )_________________________
II. PERSONNEL CONTACTED:
NAME: __________________________________ TITLE: ____________________________
_________________________________________ ___________________________________
_________________________________________ ___________________________________
III. TYPE OF SERVICE/EXAMINATION PERFORMED:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
IV. DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES:
IN-HOUSE: Square Feet of NDT Work Area: _______________________________
Total No. of Employees: ______________________________________
No. of Each Level of Certified NDT Personnel at:
Level I ________ Level II ________ Level III ________ IRRSP or State Radiographer ________
Description of NDT Equipment (attach list if extensive):
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
FIELD WORK: Description of NDT Equipment (attach list if extensive):
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
No. of Each Level of Certified NDT Personnel at:
Level I ________ Level II ________ Level III ________ IRRSP or State Radiographer ________
NDT Subcontractors Utilized:
1) Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Zip _________________
Type of Service: ___________________________________________________________________________
2) Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Zip _________________
Type of Service: ___________________________________________________________________________
3) Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Zip _________________
Type of Service: ___________________________________________________________________________
4) Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Zip _________________
Type of Service: ___________________________________________________________________________
V. SURVEYED FOR APPROVAL:
Examination Method Recommended Not Recommended Date
1) Liquid Penetrant ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
2) Magnetic Particle ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
3) Radiographic ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
4) Ultrasonic ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
5) Eddy Current ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
6) Leak Testing ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
7) Acoustic Emission ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
8) Other ______________________ _______________________ _______________________
Comments (Such as System Certificate Approvals)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
V. REASON FOR SURVEY:
1) Initial Survey _______ Follow Up Survey ___________ Reapproval Survey ____________
2) Surveyor’s Signature ________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________
3) Corrective Action Verified ___________________________________________________________ Date ___________________
Surveyor
E1359 − 17
SURVEY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE AGENCY SYSTEM
(Part B)
QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
Yes No N/A
1) Does the Agency have a QA/QC Manual? ______ ______ ______
If yes, latest revision date: ________________
2) Is there a separate QA/QC Department? ______ ______ ______
If yes, list name and title of the Department Head:
Name ________________________________________________________
Title _________________________________________________________
3) Is there an NDT organization chart available? ______ ______ ______
Obtain or sketch on back of previous page. List the name and titles of the individual(s) responsible.
Name ________________________________________________________
Title _________________________________________________________
4) Are contract requirements reviewed to assure NDT specification compliance? ______ ______ ______
If yes, list name and title of the responsible individual:
Name ________________________________________________________
Title _________________________________________________________
5) Are NDT specification (contract) requirements passed on to NDT Level I and II personnel by written
procedures and/ or instructions approved by an NDT Level III? ______ ______ ______
If not, how are requirements passed on to the NDT Level I and II personnel?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
6) Are records maintained of NDT activities affecting quality? ______ ______ ______
If yes, how long? _______________________________________________
7) Is the identity of the product being examined maintained throughout all operations? ______ ______ ______
If no, how is identity controlled?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
8) Is there a procedure for controlling and segregating nonconforming NDT equipment and materials? ______ ______ ______
Procedure No. _________________________________________________
How? ________________________________________________________
9) Does the Agency have internal audits for compliance with its QA/QC manual? ______ ______ ______
a) Who performs and/or reviews the audits? _________________________
b) What are the frequency of the audits? ____________________________
c) Is there a corrective action or prevention program in place? ______ ______ ______
10) Are the NDT facilities, instructions, and specifications adequate to perform the type of work to be
performed? ______ ______ ______
If no, list reason(s) on the corrective action report.
E1359 − 17
SURVEY OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING AGENCY EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION
(Part C)
Yes No N/A
1) Are adequate procedures in effect to control the maintenance, calibration, and use of NDT equipment including ______ ______ ______
applicable tools, gages, and instrumentation?
If yes, list applicable procedures: ____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2) Are applicable calibrations traceable to NIST? ______ ______ ______
Verify records.
3) Is NDT equipment (tools, gages, and instruments) identified to reflect:
Date last calibrated? ______ ______ ______
Date of next calibration? ______ ______ ______
Identity or Serial Number? ______ ______ ______
4) Do the calibration procedures specify frequency-intervals? ______ ______ ______
5) Are calibrations performed in-house? ______ ______ ______
6) Are calibrations performed by an outside service? ______ ______ ______
If yes, list name and address:
Name __________________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
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