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R Stamp
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Related Documents
NB-12, Application for The National
Board R Certificate of Authorization
NB-396, Certificate of Authorization
Extension Request
NB-397, Certificate of Authorization
Revision Request
NB-415, Accreditation of R Repair
Organizations
R Stamp
1. have and maintain an inspection agreement with an authorized inspection agency,
2. have a written quality system that complies with the requirements of the current edition of the National Board
Inspection Code (NBIC) and includes the expected scope of activities,
3. have the current edition of all three parts of the NBIC. Organizations have the option of using either a printed
version or an electronic version, including a subscription from a National Board licensed reseller, to fulfill this
requirement; and,
4. have available a copy of the code of construction appropriate for the intended scope of work.
R Stamp Certificate of Authorization Program
The National Board offers the Certificate of Authorization and R symbol stamp for the repair and/or alteration of boilers,
pressure vessels, and other pressure-retaining items. Requirements are described in NB-415, Accreditation of R Repair
Organizations.
Prerequisites
Organizations seeking a National Board R Certificate of Authorization must complete NB-12, Application for the National
Board R Certificate of Authorization and:
Prior to issuance of a National Board R Certificate of Authorization, the organization and its facilities are subject to a
review of its quality system (referred to as a Joint Review).
Estimated Fees
Certification Fees:
The fee for renewal of the R Certificate of Authorization is $630 USD for a three-year period. The fee for a new issuance
is $690 USD which includes a one-time charge of $60 USD for the loan of the R stamp.
Joint Review Fees:
The review of an organizations quality control system for R certification can be performed in conjunction with its ASME
review, where applicable, or as a standalone review if the organization does not hold an ASME Certificate.
The review may be conducted by a National Board member jurisdiction or by a representative of the National Board,
depending upon jurisdictional requirements.
Please Contact Us (Accreditation) to determine who will perform the quality control system review and
information on the associated joint review fees.
Cancellation Fees:
Withdrawal of an application in-process will result in a $315 USD cancellation fee. If a review has been scheduled by the
National Board and is cancelled, other cancellation fees may apply.
Changes:
Organizations holding an R Certificate of Authorization who change ownership, name, location, and/or scopes must
submit a revised application along with a copy of their quality control manual cover sheet, statement of authority page,
and an inspector signature indicating acceptance of the changes. There is a fee of $50 USD for a change to a certificate.
The appropriate jurisdiction will be notified, and that jurisdiction may require a joint review of the facilities and quality
control manual.
If there are questions on the certification program, please Contact Us (Accreditation) or email/fax the Accreditation
Department.
Payment Options
Payment of the certificate fee, stamp and advance deposit, if applicable, can be made by check or by credit card.
If paying by check, please remit to:
The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors
Attention: Accounting Department
1055 Crupper Avenue
Columbus, OH 43229-1183
For credit card payments, we accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express. For security reasons, we do not accept
credit card payments via email. If you prefer this method of payment, please call the National Board Accounting
Department at 614.888.8320 ext. 217 or fax your information to 614.985.4615.
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