ARAMCO :: Understanding Quality Codes & Standard References

ARAMCO
Quality Codes & Standard References

ISO 9001 : 2000
Quality Management System.
SATIP – Saudi Aramco Typical
Inspection Plan.
SAIP – Saudi Aramco Inspection
Procedure.
SAEP – Saudi Aramco Engineering
Procedure.
SAES – Saudi Aramco Engineering
Standard.
SAIR – Saudi Aramco Inspection
Requirements.
SAIC – Saudi Aramco Inspection
Check list.
Saudi Aramco Standard Contractor
Schedule “Q” (Project Quality Requirements).

WHAT IS INSPECTION & TEST PLAN (ITP)?

Is all about document based on detailed manufacturing, fabrication and construction
program that identifies each process description, sets out related sequence of
activities to be inspected, examined and tested with relevant approved
procedures for particular materials, components and assembly. It includes
identification of required documents, acceptance criteria, which is
responsible, the inspection surveillance and the type and level of inspection
including hold, witness and review points of the contractor, sub-contractor and
Saudi Aramco.

INSPECTION & TEST
PLAN should include the following information:

- Process descriptions.
- Quality Control Requirements.
- Notification Requirements for
  Supplier Inspection (min. 10 day calendar days).
- Responsibilities for Inspection /
  Test.
- Acceptance Criteria.
- Verifying Document.
- Inspection Points (Hold, Witness,
  Review and Surveillance).

What
are Inspection Action Points?

What is Hold Point (H)?

An
inspection point, defined in an appropriate document, beyond which an Activity
must not proceed without the approval of the designated organization or authority.

What is Witness (W) Point?

An
inspection point, defined in an appropriate document, beyond which an Activity
can proceed after notifying the designated organization or
authority. Contractor’s QC Inspector has the full responsibility for
performing detailed Inspection during the work activity.

What is Review Point (R)?

Defined
in an appropriate document is the point in which a work activity
cannot Proceed without first ensuring the review and approval of
applicable documents Or personnel qualification by a designated organization or
authority

What is Surveillance (S) ?

QA/QC
organization to monitor work in progress without notice from construction
organization.

Definitions
of Inspection Levels as per (SAER–1972)

– Level
0 – Documentation Requirements only No vendor Inspection required.

– Level
1 – Only Final Inspection is required prior to shipping.
– Level 2 – Includes as minimum, pre-inspection meeting, one or more
Un-specified “in progress” surveillance visits, all witness, hold points,
final inspection and release for shipment
– Level 3 – Same as level 2 except that “in progress” surveillance shall
be on a regular basis ( daily, weekly or bi-weekly )
– Level 4 – Resident inspector continually monitoring the work

What is Non-Conformance?

An
Activity does not conform with an International Code/Standard.

What is NCR?

It
stands for Non Conformity Report and A record reporting the variation from
the specified requirements.

What is CAR?

It
stands for Corrective Action Report, It is a record reporting the action
take to eliminate the effect & causes of an existing Non Conformity defect
or other undesirable situation in order to prevent recurrence.

What is DR?

It
stands for Deviation Report, A report of the concession granted by client or
owner to certain deviation from project specification.