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The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation

F215 Scope of Accreditation Selection List: Nondestructive Testing Laboratories

Document Revised: September 22, 2010 Page 1 of 2

To apply for A2LA accreditation under the Nondestructive field of testing, each applicant is required to identify the test type/test technology and associated test method(s) for which accreditation is sought on table-A below. In addition, please identify the types of products, materials, and/or structures that your laboratory tests on table-B below. This will ensure that an assessors technical expertise is correctly matched to the testing that your laboratory performs and enables A2LA staff to generate the desired draft Scope of Accreditation. Refer to the example proposed scope of accreditation (0000.01) on the next page for reference when entering the required information in tables A and B. Submission via electronic means is preferred. Note: Most ASTM standards listed above can be found in Volume 03.03 on Nondestructive Testing. Table-A (Example) Test Type/Technology: Radiography testing * (X-Ray and Gamma) Penetrant Examination* Magnetic Particle Examination * Test Method: ASTM E94, E1032 AWS D1.1, 1.2, 1.5 ASTM E709, E1444; ASME Section V Art. 7, Section VIII, B31.1

* This laboratory meets A2LA R104 General Requirements: Accreditation of Field Testing and Field Calibration Laboratories for these tests. Please attach sheet(s) for additional tests Table-B (Example) Types of products, materials, and/or structures that the laboratory tests: Aircraft components, Automotive components, Coatings/Platings, Fasteners, Metals and Alloys, Pipes, Hoses, Valves and Fittings, Pressure Vessels

PROPOSED SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2005


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The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation

F215 Scope of Accreditation Selection List: Nondestructive Testing Laboratories


EXAMPLE DRAFT SCOPE LABORATORY 12345 Main Street List the test type/technology Frederick, MD 21704 and associated standard test John Doe Phone: 555 555 5555
method(s) that the laboratory is seeking accreditation for.

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NONDESTRUCTIVE

Identify the product(s) and/or materials on which you perform testing.

Valid To: May 31, 2007

Certificate Number: 0000.01

In recognition of the successful completion of the A2LA evaluation process, accreditation is granted to this laboratory to perform the following test on automotive components, coatings/platings, fasteners, metals and alloys: Tests: Radiography Testing * (X-Ray and Gamma) Penetrant Examination* Magnetic Particle Examination * Ultrasonic Contact Method* Test Methods: ASTM E94, E1032; ASME Section V Art. 2, Section VIII, Section IX, B31.1, B31.3, B31.4 ASTM E165, E1208, E1209, E1210, E1219, E1220, E1417; ASME Section V Art. 6, Section VIII, B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B16.34; AWS D1.1 ASTM E709, E1444; ASME Section V Art. 7, Section VIII, B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B16.34; AWS D1.1, 1.2, 1.5; API 1104, 6A; AWWA C-206 ASTM E114, E164; ASME Section V Art. 4 and 5, Section VIII, B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B16.34; AWS D1.1, 1.2, 1.5; API 1104, 6A; AAR Spec. M-1002 ASTM E1001; Utex Scientific Instruments Operations Manual ASME Section V Art. 9, Section VIII, Section IX B31.1, B31.3 ASME Section VIII, Section IX, B31.1, B31.3; AWS D1.1, 1.2, 1.5 ASME Section VIII, Section IX, B31.1, B31.3; AWS D1.1, 1.2, 1.5

Immersion Method Visual* Welder Qualifications * NDT Methods Welding Procedure Qualifications *

* This laboratory meets A2LA R104 General Requirements: Accreditation of Field Testing Laboratories for these tests.

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