Definition(s)
Quality Control
Those physical activities that are conducted to check conformance with specifications in accordance with the quality assurance plan (e.g. NDE techniques, hold point inspections, material verifications, checking certification documents, etc.).
Source: API 570, Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems, Fourth Edition, February 2016, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Quality Control
Those physical activities that are conducted to check conformance with specifications in accordance with the QA plan.
Source: API 510, Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Tenth Edition, May 2014, with Addendum May 2017. Global Standards
Quality Control
Inspection, test or examination to ensure that materials, products or services conform to specified requirements.
Source: API SPEC 17J, Specification for Unbonded Flexible Pipe, Third Edition, July 2008. Global Standards
Quality Control
The operational techniques and activities used to measure and regulate the quality of construction to the required level.
Source: Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Mobile Offshore Units, Part 4, Steel Unit Structures, June 2013, Lloyd’s Register, Global Standards