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IAF Scope /
Field of Inspection and Specific Item(s)
Stage and Range of Inspection(s)
Inspection Requirement(s)
Standards / Regulations / Methods / Procedures
Number identification with year of publication
Title
IAF Scope 17
Basic Metals and Fabricated Metal Products
Forging
Stage and Final Inspection
ASTM Vol-1 and 2-Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials, ASME Section II Part-A and B: 2023 Edition, client specified specification, BSEN10250:2015, BS970:199, BS4670:1971
Requirement for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials specification of varied metallurgy
Castings
ASTM Vol-1 and 2-Ferrous and Non- Ferrous Materials, ASME Section II Part-A and B: 2023 Edition, client specified specification, BS3100:1991,
BSEN 10293:2005
Tubing (Ferrous)
ASTM Vol-1 and 2-Ferrous Materials,
ASME Section II Part-A and B: 2023 Edition,
customer specified specification, BSEN10217:2019
Tubing
(Non-Ferrous)
ASTM Vol-1 and 2- Non-Ferrous Materials,
client specified specification
Requirement for Non-Ferrous materials specification of varied metallurgy
Plate
ASTM Vol-1 and 2-Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials,
client specified specification, BSEN10051:2010,
IS 2041: (R 2018)
EN10025:2018
EN10088:2018
Fasteners
(Carbon Steel/ Alloy Steel)
ASTM Vol-1 and 2-Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials, ASME Section II Part-A and B: 2023 Edition, client specified specification
Fittings (Seamless)
Requirement for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials
Specification of varied metallurgy
Pressure Vessel, Heat Exchanger including process piping
ASME Section VIII Div.1, 2: 2023 Edition, ASME B31.3:2023, TEMA 12th Edition, client specified specification
IS-2825:1969
(R:2017),
PD5500:2024
AD2000:2023
EN13445:2022
Specification for pressure vessels and heat exchangers
Boiler and Boiler Components
ASME Section I, VIII Div.1& 2: 2023 Edition ASME B31.1:2023 Edition, client specified specification
IBR:1950-Reg.
Specification for Boiler and boiler components and Non-Destructive Examination
Boiler Plant External Piping
ASME 31.1:2023 Edition, client specified specification
PD5500:2024, AD2000-24, EN13445:2022
IBR:1950-Reg.latest
Specification for Boiler piping and Spec for weld procedure and welder performance qualification
Tanks
API 650:2013,
API 620:2013
Spec for petroleum storage tanks
Transportable Pressure Containers
ASME Section VIII Div. 1&2:2023 Edition,
client specified specification, BS 1500:1965 with Head to Shell joint as per British Home office Rules (BHOR), BS5045:2000, PD5500:2024,
EN13322-1
Spec for Fusion welded pressure vessels for general purpose- Aluminum
Formed Components
ASME Section I, VIII Div. 1& 2:2023 Edition, client specified specification
Spec for Pressure vessel
Fittings (Seamless and Welded)
Spec for Flat products for pressure purposes and ASME spec for pipe fittings
Structural Fabrication
IS800 :2022,
EN1090-1:2011, EN1090-2:2024, EN1090-3:2011, AWS D1.1:2020, AWS D1.6:2017,
client specified specification,
Spec for Structural welding- steel
Metallic Hose
Assemblies
BS4089:1999
Spec for metallic hose assemblies
IAF Scope 18
Machinery and Equipment
Compressor
API-618
(2024-6th Edition),
API 617:2022-9th Edition, client
Specification
Crane
BS2573:1983, IS 3177 :2020
Design and testing of EOT cranes
Pumps (Centrifugal Horizontal, Vertical) and Other
National/International Standard IS 6595:2022 (Part 2), API 610:2021
Centrifugal Pump for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries
IS 10596:1983
(R:2022), client specification and quality plan
Gear Box
National/ International standard like AGMA6113-B16, AGMA 6011-J14, client specification and quality plan
Wire Ropes
API 9A:2023-27th Edition, IS2266:2019 (R:2024), client specification and quality plan
Spec for wire ropes/ steel wire ropes for general
engineering purpose
Turbine Generating Sets - Hydro/ Steam Turbine up to 500MW
As per National International Standards such as API 612:2020 (8th Edition), ISO 19859:2016,
Steam Turbine-Requirement
Gas Turbine applications-Requirements for power generation, Gas Turbine-Performance Test Codes
ASME PTC 6:2004 (R:2014), ASME PTC 22:2023, as per client
specification/QAP
Valves (Ferrous/Non-
Ferrous)
Gate, Globe, Sluice, Check Valve,
BSEN15761:2020 API602:2022-11th Edition,
API603 (2018-9th Edition), BSEN10434:
2020API 598
(2023-11th Edition)
API 6D-:2022-25th
Edition, addendum :2024
Specification for Steel gate, Globe and Check valves
IAF Scope 19
Electrical and Optical Equipment
Generator
Client requirements as per approved QAP, Technical Procedure which are based on National and International codes and standards
Spec for Rotating Electrical machines/ standard on efficiency class
IS 4722:2001(R:2007), IEC 60034:2024
Rotating Electrical Machines
IS12615:2018
Energy efficient Induction Motors-Three-phase Squirrel
cage
IEC 60034:2022
Rotating electrical machines
IS 4029:2013
Guide for Testing Three Phase Induction Motors
Transformers
Client requirements as per approved QAP, Technical Procedure, which are based on National and International codes and standards.
Approved data sheet, GA drawing, Procedure etc.
IEC60076, IS2026:2011
Power Transformers
IS11171:1985 (R:2016), IEC 60726:1982
Dry type power transformers
IEC 60296: 2020
Fluids for electrotechnical applications-Unused mineral insulating oils for transformers
Switchgear Panels, PCC, MCC, APFC
VFD, Power Distribution Boards Flameproof & Weatherproof Equipment’s (Junction Boxes, Lighting, Equipment’s, Push button stations and Electrical lamps), Earthing, Electrical esistance,
Client requirements as per approved QAP, Technical Procedure, which are based on National and
International codes and standards
Transmitter, gauges, analyzers, flow meters
IS13947:2004
EN/IEC 60947
EN.IEC 61439-1, 2
Spec for Low voltage
switchgear and control gears.\
IEC 60079-1:2014 and
various parts
Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres
EN/IEC 60529
Applies to the classification of degrees of protection
provided by enclosures for electrical equipment
IEC 62271-100,200 :2008
High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 100: High-
voltage alternating-current circuit-breakers
IS 10322:2014
Luminaires Part 1
General Requirements and Tests
IS 3043:2018
Code of practice for earthing
IS 13122 part 1 :1993
Transmitters for use in industrial process control systems
IS 13673:2021
Expression of Performance of Electrochemical Analyzers
IS 15672:2006
Flow measurement of
natural gas and fluids by coriolis meter
Bus Duct
IEC, IS, ANSI specifications C37.04, C37.06. and C37.20 & tested in
accordance with C37.09 and C37.20
Spec for Circuit breakers/ switchgear assemblies including metal bus duct.
Cables
IS1554:2020
PVC Insulated Power Cables
IS7098:2012
Crosslinked Polyethylene Insulated Thermoplastic sheathed cables
IEC60502
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 KV up to 30 KV - All Parts
IEC 62067:2011
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages above 150 KV
Battery Charger/Inverter
Client requirements as per approved QAP, Technical Procedure, which are based on National and International Codes and standards.
IEC60335-2-29
Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
IEC 146:2009
Rectifiers & Invertors
IS 13314 : 2018
Solid state invertors run from storage batteries
Battery, UPS
IS 1652:2013
Spec for stationary cells and Lead acid batteries
IS : 10918:2013
Specification for Vented type Nickel Cadmium Batteries
BS EN 60623:2017
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes. Vented nickel- cadmium prismatic
rechargeable single cells
EN 50091
Uninterruptible Power Systems (ups) - General and Safety Requirements
Circuit Breakers
IEC62271-100 IEC62271-1:2007
Spec for high voltage circuit breakers
Instrument Transformers
IS 2705 part 1(R:2017)
Current transformers
specification - general requirement
IEC 60044 part 1, 2, 5, 6
Additional requirements for current transformers
IEC 61869-1:2007
Instrument transformers - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61869-2:2012
Instrument transformers - Part 2: Additional requirements for current transformers
IEC 61869-3:2011
Instrument transformers - Part 3: Additional requirements for inductive voltage transformers
IEC 61869-5:2011
Instrument transformers - Part 5: Additional
requirements for capacitor voltage transformers
IEC 61869-6:2016
Instrument transformers - Part 6: Additional general requirements for low-power instrument transformers
IAF Scope 22
Other Transport Equipment
Flat Bottom Rail, Head Hardened Rail,
Research Designs
and Standards Organisation (RDSO) IRS
T-12-2009
Indian Railway Standard Specification for Flat Bottom Railway Rails
Rolling Stock- Railway Wagon
RDSO standards G-72,
G-105
General Standard Specification for Fabrication of wagon underframes & bodies
Standards of Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Testing and Quality Assurance Systems to
qualify as Railway Wagon Builder
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Key activities performed
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Main office
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Top management functions, quality management system functions, administration & accounts, other key activities as applicable to main office.
Inspection contract review, Inspection planning & execution, Inspection personnel authorization & assignment, Issue of inspection reports / certificates.
