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Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance, as defined in ASME Section III, NCA-9000, is the planned and systematic pattern of actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that all items designed and constructed are in accordance with the rules of ASME Section III.

A quality assurance manual, documents the steps that a company takes to meet the requirements of these Codes and Standards which are called up in the Power Reactor Operating License of a nuclear power plant. Implementation of a Quality Assurance (QA) manual that is in accordance with ASME BPV Code Section III (or CSA N285.0 in Canada) is required for all pressure retaining components manufactured domestically or internationally, for the installation and operation in a Canadian nuclear power plant. Recognized regulatory bodies, such as TSSA or ASME, conducts a survey (audit) of a manufacturer's QA program prior to awarding them a nuclear certification.

Expertise

ANRIC has proven expertise in assisting companies implement Nuclear Quality Assurance (QA) Programs, and obtains nuclear certification from Canadian regulatory authorities.

ANRIC's services include writing, editing and production of QA manuals and procedures as well as auditing. Consultation and training of personnel are also provided as required. [hyperlinks] ANRIC provides specific professional development courses related to QA such as NCA-4000, Z299, ISO-9001, N286 Series, as well as courses in Lead Auditor training and examination. A description of these courses can be found on the training page.

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