This is an introductory course to provide the basic understanding of the fabrication, inspection and testing portions of ASME B31.3 for construction plus Skystone additions to ensure the course is useable. An important part of achieving these objectives is covering the Alberta Safety Code Act and Regulations that ABSA administers in Alberta. The ABSA forms for design registration, completion of construction, data reports, and others will be reviewed. The course also includes an introduction to ASTM material standards and a brief introduction to ASME Section IX - Welding Qualifications. The jurisdictional boundaries between ABSA and ERCB will be addressed. Field examples addressing code practices and essential details not in the code will be discussed.

Skystone Engineering instructors have many years of hands on experience in all facets of pipeline design, fabrication, installation, and inspection. As the leading provider of pipeline and pressure equipment integrity management services, we’re in the perfect position to provide a significant amount of added value beyond just basic awareness of code requirements, including: comparisons of (different) Jurisdictional requirements, information on best practices and practical interpretation and application of the various inspection tasks required.

Who Should Attend

Inspectors, engineers, supervisors, operators, maintenance and QA personnel involved with pressure piping, especially for implementation of new January 1, 2010 AB-518 requirements.

Introduction to Laws, Regulations, Jurisdiction and Related Codes and Standards

• ASME B51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code
• Alberta Safety Code Act
• Alberta Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation
• Certificates of Authorization Permit and Inspection Permit
• ABSA's Role as the Jurisdiction Administrator and Authorized Inspection Agency
• ABSA Piping Forms

B31.3 Responsibilities

• Owner, Designer, Manufacturer, Fabricator, Erector, Owner's Inspector

Determining B31.3 Fluid Service Requirements (Appendix M)

• Normal, Category D and M Fluid Services
• High Pressure Fluid Service

Brief Introduction to B31.3 Design Requirements (New Construction)

B31.3 Materials and Specifications

B31.3 Fabrication by Welding

B31.3 Inspection and Testing for New Construction

Significant Construction Code Differences (CSA Z662 versus B31.3)

Practical Field Examples

Non-Code Topics such as Service Requirements

A course notebook will be provided to all participants. Attendees may benefit from bringing a copy of ASME B31.3 to the course. Skystone can purchase a copy for attendees, if requested.

Course Registration

Click here to register online.  If you are unable or do not want to register online, contact our Training Coordinator at (403) 516-4217 or training@skystone.ca.