Question

Repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels done in another jurisdiction in Canada that are to be brought into Alberta must be done under a quality control program acceptable to the jurisdiction, where the item is being repaired or altered, in accordance with?

Option 1: ASME Code requirements
Option 2: ISO 9001 standards
Option 3: ABSA guidelines
Option 4: Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) standards

Answer 1

Repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels for use in Alberta must comply with the ASME Code requirements, as they are the internationally recognized standards for safety and performance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Repairs and alterations to boilers and pressure vessels performed in another jurisdiction in Canada that are meant to be imported into Alberta must adhere to the quality control program acceptable to the jurisdiction where the repair or alteration is being carried out. This includes compliance with Option 1: ASME Code requirements. The ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) sets the internationally recognized codes and standards for the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels. These codes ensure that such equipment is safe for operation and meets the necessary performance criteria before being put into service.