ASTM E543-21
(Specification)Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the minimum requirements for agencies performing nondestructive testing. It can also be used as a basis to evaluate testing or inspection agencies, or both that are intended for use in qualifying or accrediting, or both of testing or inspection agencies that are either public or private. A nondestructive testing agency's capabilities shall include, but not limited to, one or more of the following methods: magnetic particle, penetrant, radiographic/fluoroscopic, ultrasonic, eddy current, and leak testing. Minimum requirements include: a written Procedures Manual for the type of work for which the agency is contracted; process control or operation procedures that shall contain the information necessary to control the various activities necessary for materials examination; personnel qualification which include procedures for training, certification, and recertification; equipment maintenance and calibration which shall contain inventory listings; equipment operation and technique file; and records and documentation that shall be maintained in a central file and in other accessible files as necessary and shall be available for authority examination.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for agencies performing nondestructive testing (NDT).
1.2 When using this specification to assess the capability of, or to accredit NDT agencies, Guide E1359, Specification E329, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or ISO 17020 may be used as a basis for the survey. It can be supplemented as necessary with more detail in order to meet the auditor's specific needs.
1.3 This specification can be used as a basis to evaluate testing or inspection agencies, or both, and is intended for use for the qualifying or accrediting, or both, of testing or inspection agencies, public or private.
1.4 Units—The use of SI or inch-pound units, or combination thereof, will be the responsibility of the technical committee whose standards are referred to in this standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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.
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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:E543 −21
Standard Specification for
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Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E543; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination Using Industrial
Radiographic Film
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for
E114 Practice for Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Straight-Beam
agencies performing nondestructive testing (NDT).
Contact Testing
1.2 When using this specification to assess the capability of,
E125 Reference Photographs for Magnetic Particle Indica-
ortoaccreditNDTagencies,GuideE1359,SpecificationE329,
tions on Ferrous Castings
ISO9001,ISO17025,orISO17020maybeusedasabasisfor
E127 Practice for Fabrication and Control of Flat Bottomed
the survey. It can be supplemented as necessary with more
Hole Ultrasonic Standard Reference Blocks
detail in order to meet the auditor’s specific needs.
E164 Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments
E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing for General
1.3 This specification can be used as a basis to evaluate
testing or inspection agencies, or both, and is intended for use Industry
E213 Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Metal Pipe and
for the qualifying or accrediting, or both, of testing or
inspection agencies, public or private. Tubing
E215 PracticeforStandardizingEquipmentandElectromag-
1.4 Units—The use of SI or inch-pound units, or combina-
netic Examination of Seamless Aluminum-Alloy Tube
tion thereof, will be the responsibility of the technical commit-
E243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examina-
tee whose standards are referred to in this standard.
tion of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
E273 Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of the Weld Zone of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Welded Pipe and Tubing
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
E309 Practice for Eddy Current Examination of Steel Tubu-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
lar Products Using Magnetic Saturation
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
E317 Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Testing Instruments and Systems
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
without the Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
E329 Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
E376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Magnetic-Field or Eddy Current (Electromagnetic) Test-
ing Methods
2. Referenced Documents
E426 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examina-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
tion of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Titanium,
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
Austenitic Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys
Materials
E427 Practice forTesting for Leaks Using the Halogen Leak
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Detector Alkali-Ion Diode (Withdrawn 2013)
E431 Guide to Interpretation of Radiographs of Semicon-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on
ductors and Related Devices
Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.09 on
E432 Guide for Selection of a Leak Testing Method
Nondestructive Testing Agencies.
E433 Reference Photographs for Liquid Penetrant Inspec-
Current edition approved July 1, 2021. Published August 2021. Originally
tion
approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E543 – 15. DOI:
10.1520/E0543-21.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E543 − 15 E543 − 21
Standard Specification for
1
Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E543; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
This specification has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers minimum requirements for agencies performing nondestructive testing (NDT).
1.2 When using this specification to assess the capability of, or to accredit NDT agencies, Guide E1359 shall, Specification E329,
ISO 9001, ISO 17025, or ISO 17020 may be used as a basis for the survey. It can be supplemented as necessary with more detail
in order to meet the auditor’s specific needs.
1.3 This specification can be used as a basis to evaluate testing or inspection agencies, or both, and is intended for use for the
qualifying or accrediting, or both, of testing or inspection agencies, public or private.
1.4 Units—The use of SI or inch-pound units, or combination thereof, will be the responsibility of the technical committee whose
standards are referred to in this standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination Using Industrial Radiographic Film
E114 Practice for Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Straight-Beam Contact Testing
E125 Reference Photographs for Magnetic Particle Indications on Ferrous Castings
E127 Practice for Fabrication and Control of Flat Bottomed Hole Ultrasonic Standard Reference Blocks
E164 Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments
E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing for General Industry
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This specification 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 Feb. 15, 2015July 1, 2021. Published March 2015August 2021. Originally approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 20132015 as
E543 - 13.E543 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/E0543-15.10.1520/E0543-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*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
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E543 − 21
E213 Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Metal Pipe and Tubing
E215 Practice for Standardizing Equipment and Electromagnetic Examination of Seamless Aluminum-Alloy Tube
E243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
E273 Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of the Weld Zone of Welded Pipe and Tubing
E309 Practice for Eddy Current Examination of Steel Tubular Products Using Magnetic Saturation
E317 Practice for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Ultrasonic Pulse-Echo Testing Instruments and Systems without the
Use of Electronic Measurement Instruments
E329 Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
E376 Practice for Measuring Coating Thickness by Magnetic-Field or Eddy Current (Electromagnetic) Testing Methods
E426 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examination of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Titanium, Austenitic
Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys
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E427 Practice for Testing for Le
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