R stamp requirements
R stamp requirements
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I am a boiler construction superintendent/ QC inspector.
I'm fairly proficient with ASME sec 1, 9 really anything thing that has to do with making repairs and alterations to power boilers. Over the past year or so I've been trying to get the right people together to start my own company, I have a copy of NBIC book and have come up with a good quality control manual, safety program and insurance. My question because I've heard everything from 100k to 5k is how much does it actually cost to obtain my own R stamp? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
I'm fairly proficient with ASME sec 1, 9 really anything thing that has to do with making repairs and alterations to power boilers. Over the past year or so I've been trying to get the right people together to start my own company, I have a copy of NBIC book and have come up with a good quality control manual, safety program and insurance. My question because I've heard everything from 100k to 5k is how much does it actually cost to obtain my own R stamp? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks





RE: R stamp requirements
1. Submit an application to the National Board for an R-Certificate ~ $600
2. Cost for having the joint review is state specific (state conducts the joint review based on an hourly rate or flat fee) or if the National Board does it it can be ~ $2,000
3. Assuming you have a contract with an Authorized inspection agency, this will be the largest cost. They can help you with your QC Manual for the R-Certificate.
Good Luck
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Also, have access to current ASME B&PV Code books - this can be by electronic subscription or hard copy.
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If I were you, I'd be calling up AI agencies and get a contract going; sounds to me like that's the stage you have gotten to. And congratulations!
RE: hardcopy Code books vs. electronic; buy everything but Section IID as hardcopies. You will find the 'real' books easier to work from for the first few years, except for looking up material strengths. That's why you want IID as a 1-user subscription. You'll thank me after the third time you try to use a hardcopy IID.
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Regards,
Mike
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For 'power users' there is nothing better. But for your first few years, 'dead-tree' version usually works better. Except for II-D materials, electronic search = 3-10 seconds [I type slow], Flip-thru-the-Book search = 1 to 5 minutes; sux.
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Regards,
Mike
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Also I have a relationship with a lab as well for the procedures I have already qualified for the company I work for, so I have that. As far as an AI goes, I usually work with them pretty close on almost every job, they come and check my books throughout the duration of the job.
Could you please elaborate more on the hireing an engineer to calc and specify a "ko-pot". You've somewhat lost me there. Thanks again for the help.
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Not sure what a K-O Pot is, but if you're only applying for the R stamp you may get away with a simple nozzle installation into a plate or a flush patch instead of fabricating a complete vessel. You may have to provide design calculations on the nozzle (reinforcement) to demonstrate an alteration.
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But again, you app0ear to be at the stage that it is time to hire an Authorized Inspection agency, and get them involved. The list above is comprehensive, but it may have missed something that your local jurisdiction considers important.
ps; be ready and able [forms available] to write an NCR on yourself. That will probably come up during the Joint Review. Unless you are perfect, it will take an NCR to correct a mistake/omission/fab flaw. And they really want to see if you can "look the puppy in the eyes, and shoot it". NCR's are painful, but absolutely necessary for a Stamp-holder.