scope:

The 2003 edition of ASME QAI-1 incorporates the 1995 edition of QAI-1, including QAI-1a-1996 and QAI-1b-1999.

This Standard is arranged into the Parts listed below.

QAI-1-2003

These requirements were developed and are maintained by the ASME Committee on Qualifications for Authorized Inspection which was first formed on March 29, 1973, as a special committee under the Policy Board, Codes and Standards and which now reports to the ASME Board on Conformity Assessment. The Committee operates under procedures accredited by the American National Standards Institute.

When required by context in this Section, the singular shall be interpreted as the plural, and vice-versa; and the feminine, masculine, or neuter gender shall be treated as such other gender as appropriate.

Requests for interpretations or suggestions for improvement of this Standard should be addressed to the Secretary of the Committee on Qualifications for Authorized Inspection, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, MS-21A, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.