AB-513, Repair Alteration Requirements - ABSA

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the pressure equipment safety authority NBIC, API, and PCC codes and standards and similar publications are not adopted directly as regulations in Alberta. Their application is established through reference in this document and other ABSA policy documents. The Safety Codes Act, regulations and AB-513 requirements shall govern in the event that there is a conflict between these requirements and any industry code and standard. It should also be noted that NB and API standards state that their use is not permitted in conflict with any prevailing jurisdictional requirements. Particular attention is drawn to the ASME PCC-2 Standard Repair of Pressure Equipment and Piping. This standard has been issued by the ASME Post Construction Committee and provides technical information, procedures, and recommendations for repair methods that were determined to be recognized and generally accepted good engineering practice. PCC-2 contains a caution that also applies for other engineering practices: "users of the articles in this document are cautioned that these articles have been developed generically and are recommended for general application. They may not be necessarily suitable for all applications. Precautionary considerations are provided but should not be considered all inclusive. Sound engineering practices and judgment should be used to determine the applicability of a specific method or part of a method to a specific application. Each repair should be subject to an appropriate review by qualified personnel and this review should consider subsequent deterioration of the repaired component". ABSA policy documents were developed through close cooperation with owners and other stakeholders; their input has been invaluable in compiling this document. In particular, we would like to acknowledge the input from the following user groups that represent the industry sectors in Alberta: Alberta Refinery & Petrochemical Inspection Association (ARPIA) Upstream Chief Inspectors Association (UCIA) Contract Chief Inspectors Association (CCIA) Generation Utilities Advisory Committee (GUAC) Integrity Management Association Pulp Producers (IMAPP) ABSA policy documents are living documents that are reviewed periodically to ensure that they are aligned with current industry practices. We would welcome any suggestions you have to improve this document. Please provide your comments to: Mike Poehlmann, Manager of Inspections poehlmann@absa.ca Issued 2012-12-13 AB-513 Edition 2, Rev 1 Page 4 of 26
2.0 DEFINITIONS the pressure equipment safety authority For the purpose of AB-513, the following definitions apply. Relevant definitions from the Alberta Safety Codes Act and Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation are also included in this section. ABSA refers to the pressure equipment safety authority authorized by the Alberta government for the administration and delivery of all safety programs related to pressure equipment under the Safety Codes Act. ABSA Inspector is an ABSA Safety Codes Officer (SCO) who holds the required safety codes officer designation and designated powers under the Safety Codes Act and is competent to inspect the item of pressure equipment. Act means the Alberta Safety Codes Act and the regulations made under this Act that apply to pressure equipment. Administrator shall mean the Administrator in the pressure equipment discipline appointed under the Act. Alteration means any change to an item of pressure equipment as described in the original Manufacturer s Data Report that requires a change of design calculations or otherwise affects the pressure-containing capability of the item of pressure equipment. Non-physical changes such as a change in the maximum allowable working pressure (internal or external) or design temperature of a pressure retaining item is an alteration. A reduction in minimum design metal temperature is also an alteration. Boilers and pressure vessels - For ease of reading this document, the term boilers and pressure vessels shall also include fired-heater pressure coils, indirect fired heater coils and thermal fluid heaters. Competent, in relation to a person, is defined as possessing the appropriate qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to perform the work safely in accordance with AB-513. Damage mechanism is any type of deterioration encountered that can result in flaws or defects that can affect the integrity of pressure equipment; for example, corrosion, cracking, erosion, dents, and other mechanical, physical, or chemical impacts. Equipment records include design information, data reports, inspection plans and integrity assessment, repair, and alteration records. Issued 2012-12-13 AB-513 Edition 2, Rev 1 Page 5 of 26
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