For 30 years BWR has been an accredited inspection agency for
metal building fabricators under the auspices of ICBO, ICC, and
IAS. Currently BWR is an accredited inspection agency under IAS
(AA-586).
The IAS inspection agency program is based on international
standard ISO/IEC 17020. Accreditation by IAS indicates that
inspection agencies meet the highest quality standards. General
requirements for inspection agencies under the ISO/IEC 17020
International Standard consist of:
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Independence, impartiality and
confidentiality – The inspection agency shall be
independent, and free from any undue pressures which might
affect the agency's judgment. It shall also ensure complete
confidentiality of its clients' proprietary rights.
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Organizational requirements –
The inspection agency shall have the capability to perform
its technical functions satisfactorily, and shall define and
document the responsibilities of all key personnel.
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Quality system – The agency's
quality system shall be well-defined, fully documented,
effectively implemented and regularly monitored to ensure
its continuing suitability and effectiveness.
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Personnel and training – The
agency shall employ qualified, experienced personnel with
satisfactory knowledge of inspection requirements. It shall
also establish a documented system for training its
personnel in technical and administrative aspects of the
work in which they are involved.
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Facilities and equipment – The
agency shall have suitable facilities and equipment so that
inspection services can be carried out satisfactorily. It
shall also ensure that equipment is properly identified and
calibrated, and regularly maintained.
- Inspection methods – The agency shall use approved,
documented procedures for its inspections and shall have a
system for monitoring inspection records.
BWR’s inspection staff consists of degreed engineers and has
the capacity to inspect fabricators anywhere in the US, Canada,
and Mexico.
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