4.

2 NEW CONSTRUCTION Q/A MATERIAL

VERIFICATION PROGRAM
This section covers alloy piping during fabrication either in
the shop or in the field prior to the items being placed into service
and is restricted to the pressure-containing boundaries.
4.2.1 Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the owner/user or designee to
determine the extent of examination required and to verify
that the implementation and conduct of the material verification
program is properly performed in accordance with this
recommended practice. It is also the responsibility of the
owner/user to verify that the alloy materials subsequently
placed into service are as specified, and that the documentation
of the material verification program is in accordance with
this recommended practice.
4.2.2 Material Verification Test Procedure Review
When PMI testing is performed by the material supplier or
third-party agency, the owner/user or designee should review
and approve the adequacy of the ma