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INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING
AN ASME CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZATION
FOR REINFORCED THERMOSET PLASTIC
CORROSION RESISTANT VESSELS
The Standard for Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Corrosion Resistant Equipment, ASME RTP-1, requires that the organization
fabricating RTP-1 items shall obtain a valid Certificate authorizing the use of the ASME Certification Mark.
In order to obtain the Certificate of Authorization, the Applicant must comply with the Quality Assurance requirements given in
RTP-1. ASME, by using Survey Teams, reviews the Applicant's Quality Control Manual and its implementation. Any findings
noted during the survey are discussed between the Applicant and the Team, and a report is submitted to ASME which either
authorizes issuance of the Certificate or requests additional actions by the Applicant. ASME will audit Quality Control Programs
on a random programmed basis over the three year life of the Certificate. The audits are unannounced.
The Survey Team consists of two ASME Consultants experienced in the field of quality assurance.
Quality Control Programs vary in complexity, detail and structure as do an Applicant's size, scope and volume of work. Because
of the many variables, it is impossible to project the length of time required for the Survey Team's visit. The cost could range
from $35,000 to $85,000 for Domestic or $45,000 to $95,000 for International. Please bear in mind that the fee ranges quoted
are based on typical average surveys and that your survey could require more or less time. These estimates are not firm
quotations. If your facility requires an extended survey, because of its complexity, the ranges could be exceeded. The Survey
Team will make every effort to conclude their visit in a minimum length of time. In addition, the Certificate Holder will be billed for
any announced audit, which is required by the Subcommittee, or to change the scope on the present Certificate, if a scope
change is requested. Therefore, the Applicant should include, in the scope request, all items for which there may be a need,
over the three year life of the Certificate.
The "Guide for ASME RTP Survey Teams for Surveys of Applicants " provides a checklist of the elements of a Quality Control
System. The Applicant is required to indicate the corresponding cross references to the provisions in the Quality Control Manual
which address these elements. The completed Guide must be provided by the Applicant to the ASME Survey Team.
If the recommendation of the Survey Team is to issue the Certificate, the Applicant will be invoiced for the total cost of the
Survey and the programmed audits, which may be paid in three installments. The first installment will be 50% of the cost less
the deposit. In addition, the first installment will include a $2,820 three year Certificate fee, and a Certification Mark fee on initial
issuance. Both metal and rubber Marks are available. The cost is $280 per Stamp. Prices are subject to change without notice.
The initial installment will be due upon receipt of billing. The second and third installments will be 25% each and will be payable
upon receipt of yearly billings. If either the second or third installments are not paid within the billing period, ASME will take
action to withdraw the Certificate.
If the recommendation of the Survey Team is that a resurvey is required, or if a survey is aborted, the Applicant will be invoiced
for the fees and expenses of the ASME Consultants and administrative charges only, and not for the programmed audits.
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ASME requires an advance deposit of $9,000 for Domestic and $14,000 for International prior to establishment of survey
dates. This will be applied to the cost of the Survey as indicated above. If the Applicant withdraws their application after the
remittance is received by ASME, there is an administrative fee of $500, which will be deducted from the original remittance.
Please submit the application through CA Connect. Please return the completed Accreditation/Certification Agreement and
fees to:
ASME
Accreditation/Certification Processing Dept.
22 Law Drive
P.O. Box 2900
Fairfield, NJ 07007-2900
In addition, it is requested that the Accreditation/Certification Agreement be emailed to [email protected].
Cancellation of survey dates is subject to monetary penalty, deducted from the advance deposit on the following schedule:
$2,000 for cancellation after acceptance of the survey dates.
$3,000 for cancellation within 2 months of the survey dates.
$5,500 for cancellation within 1 month of the survey dates.
In addition to the above, the Applicant will be charged for any committed travel and miscellaneous associated with the
scheduled survey.
ASME will make every effort to conduct an evaluation of an Applicant's program at the earliest possible date after receipt of
the application forms and deposit. However, it should be expected that a lead time of at least six months is usual because of
scheduled surveys of other companies. ASME can accept no liability for any consequences to the Applicant, which may be
the result of the survey or subsequent ASME actions. A renewal survey will be scheduled approximately eight to twelve
weeks prior to the current expiration date to assure continuity of the Certificate.
Subscription to ASME RTP-1 is required for certification to assure that accredited organizations have the latest applicable
rules. The rules published in the Standard are subject to revision periodically and become mandatory six months after the
date of publication. Additionally, interpretations of the rules are published in supplements to the Standard. These addenda
and supplements are provided to subscribers, as part of their basic subscription, to assure their awareness of the latest rules,
revisions and interpretations. Reproduced documents from any source are not accepted for ASME certification, as they
provide no assurance of completeness or that the user will be made aware of revisions and interpretations of the applicable
Standard.
If you have any questions, please contact the ASME Conformity Assessment Department via email [email protected].
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ASME
Application for
Accreditation/Certification
Company:
____________________________________________________________
(Company name as it will appear on the Certificate)
Division:
____________________________________________________________
(Division, department, etc., if it is to appear on the Certificate)
This application is for the following location:
Address:
____________________________________________________________
(Give full address)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
City
State
Country
Postal code
__ Plant
__ New
If renewal, complete the following:
__ Field Site
__ Renewal
Current Certificate Number(s):
___________________________________________
Expiration date:
___________________________________________
Check the Certificate(s) being applied for:
*N
Nuclear
*N3
*NA Nuclear Assembly
Transportation/Storage
RTP
Containers
Reinforced Thermoset
Plastic Vessels
*NPT Nuclear Partials
NO
Nuclear Owner
QEI
Qualification of Elevator
*NV Nuclear Safety Valves
MO
Material Organization,
*NS Nuclear Supports
AIA
Authorized Inspection
BPE
Agency
NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Assurance
Inspectors
BioProcessing Equipment
Stamps – ASME is switching to a Single Certification Mark. If you are renewing an existing certificate you will be asked to
return your Code Symbol Stamp by no later than January 1, 2015. For detailed information about the switch to Single
Certification Mark please review the FAQ’s on New ASME Mark on our website www.asme.org.
Please indicate below the number of stamps of each size you would like to receive. If you currently hold stamps you may
request an equal number of new certification stamps at no charge. Stamps exceeding the number you currently hold will be
subject of the standard stamp fee, as will all stamps accompanying new certificate issuances
Number of Stamps Requested: ½” _______ ¾” _________
* Important: If marked with an * you must complete the following:
The Authorized Inspection Agency performing our Code inspection is ___________________________________________________
----- Application must be signed on page 2 -----
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Company Abbreviation: Please indicate if the company chooses to use an abbreviation on the nameplate or in the
stamping.
__ Yes
__ No
If yes, the abbreviation will consist of ______________________________________
Note: A Certificate Holder may use either the company’s full name or the above abbreviation on the nameplate or in the
stamping. The Certificate Holder must list the company’s full name as listed on the ASME Certificate on the ASME
Manufacturer’s Data Report.
Accreditation/Certification Agreement
The organization listed on the front of this Application for Accreditation/Certification (the “Applicant”) performs or
subcontracts the design, fabrication, production, testing, assembly, construction and/or installation of items, or
provides a service to the aforementioned activities, at the address given, and makes this application to The
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) for the appropriate Certificate of Accreditation, Certificate of
Acceptance, or Certificate of Authorization permitting use of the associated Certification Mark. The Applicant:
(1)
Agrees to use the Certificate and/or Stamp in accordance with the applicable ASME Code or Standard
and supplemental conformity assessment requirements governing this application.
(2)
Agrees to return the stamp and/or Certificate anytime ASME may so request, at the time the Applicant
discontinues the work covered, or at the time of expiration, if not renewed.
(3)
Accepts the conduct of announced or unannounced audits as required by the appropriate ASME
accreditation/certification body. Access to the inspection site to conduct audits, reviews or surveys,
including travel to and from the site, is the responsibility of the Applicant. If access is blocked or impeded,
ASME is not responsible for the Applicant failing to receive, or continue to have accreditation/certification.
(4)
Agrees to indemnify and hold harmless ASME and its agents from and against any costs (including legal
fees and expenses) and any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages (including loss of profits
or business opportunity) arising out of any claim or cause of action in any way related to this Agreement
or the subject matter hereof, including but not limited to claims based on contract, tort (including
negligence), strict liability or breach of warranty (express or implied).
(5)
Understands that the Applicant’s use of the ASME mark may be allowed provisionally by ASME in its
discretion until a decision is made on an appeal of an action of an ASME subcommittee, committee or
board and accepts the obligation to pay all legal fees and expenses and ASME's cost for recovering the
Certificate and stamp if not returned.
Legal Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Signed:
____________________________________________
Signature must be by a Company Officer or Designee
Title:
____________________________________________
Date:
____________________________________________
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Form D
Company:
____________________________________________________________
(Company name as it will appear on the Certificate)
Division:
____________________________________________________________
(Division, department, etc., if it is to appear on the Certificate)
Location (provide full address):
Corporate/Mailing
Plant
Field Site
______________________________
________________________________
_____________________________
______________________________
________________________________
_____________________________
______________________________
________________________________
_____________________________
______________________________
________________________________
_____________________________
Contact name:
_______________________________
Fax:
_____________________________________
Title:
_______________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________
Telephone:
_______________________________
Company Website:____________________________________
Jurisdictional Authority (if applicable): _____________________________________________________________________
Authorized Inspection Agency of record (if applicable): _________________________________________________________
Recommended hotel or motel for team (provide name, full address, and telephone numbers):
First choice
Second choice
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Recommended airport (include city name): _________________________________________________________________
Miles from airport to lodging: _________________________
Miles from lodging to office/plant/site: ___________________
Recommended airport to lodging transfer:
___
___
___
___
___
Taxi
Limo
Hotel provided limo
Rent car
Pickup by company
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Signed: ______________________________________
Title:
______________________________________
Date:
______________________________________
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CERTIFICATE SCOPE FORM
RTP-1
Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016
FORM R
_____________________________________________________________________
(Company name as it will appear on the Certificate)
_____________________________________________________________________
(Division, department, etc., if it is to appear on the Certificate)
Indicate which items are to be covered by the Certificate:
CERTIFICATE



RTP Shop Fabrication
RTP Field Assembly and Repair*
(Requires RTP Shop Fabrication)
RTP Field Fabrication
(Requires RTP Shop Fabrication)



Dual Laminate Shop Fabrication
Dual Laminate Field Assembly and Repair*
(Requires Dual Laminate Shop Fabrication)
Dual Laminate Field Fabrication
(Requires Dual Laminate Shop Fabrication)
*Field Repair is allowed on new construction only, prior to equipment being placed in service.
FABRICATION



Hand Lay-up
(Mandatory)
Spray-up
(Optional)
Filament Wound
(Optional)
Dual Laminate Lining Class:
(See M12G-530)
A
B
C
ASME MARK
When authorized, we prefer (check one or both):
 Metal Stamp  Rubber Stamp
Signed:____________________________________________
(Signature must be by a Company Officer)
Title:_______________________________________________
Date:_______________________________________________
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SCHEDULING INFORMATION – NEW/RENEWAL APPLICANTS
ASME will make every effort to conduct an evaluation of an Applicant's program at the earliest possible date after receipt of the
application forms and fees. However, there is an average lead time to schedule surveys, from receipt of completed
application and fees of four months due to scheduled surveys of other companies. To minimize costs for Applicants, ASME
tries to schedule a series of surveys in the same area of the world. Therefore, in order for ASME to schedule your survey, please
answer the following two questions. Please note that if you check as soon as possible for Question 1, or a date much earlier than
four months, we will in general only be able to schedule at those times, if another company in your area cancels their date.
Question 1
What is the earliest date that you are available for a survey? {Note: Renewal surveys are required to be scheduled
approximately 8-12 weeks prior to the current expiration date.}
 As soon as possible, or
________________________________________
Question 2
What weeks or dates are not acceptable to you (due to Holidays, plant shutdowns, etc.) between your first available date and eight
months from the date of your application?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Company__________________________________________ Signature:__________________________
Date:______________________________
Your survey will be scheduled at the earliest possible date consistent with your responses and in conjunction with other companies in
your area. We, therefore, expect you to accept the dates that we assign. Lack of acceptance may result in a long delay until
the next series of surveys are scheduled in your area or a substantial increase in your costs if a Team must be sent to do your survey
alone. We cannot schedule your survey until the completed application, fees and this completed form are received.
ASME Conformity Assessment Department
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