Regulatory, CSA Z662 & ASME B31.3 Code Requirements

Objectives

Increase awareness of the relevant codes, legislation, regulations, and good practices relevant to pipelines and pressure piping. The content is based on the legislation requirements of Alberta, CSA Z662, CSA B51, ASME B31.3. While primarily focused on Alberta requirements, some content is relevant to British Columbia and Saskatchewan jurisdictions is included.

This seminar provides an understanding of the regulatory/jurisdictional requirements regarding pipelines and pressure piping from a more technical perspective. Code requirements for fabrication, inspection, and testing in accordance with CSA Z662 and ASME B31.3 for new construction, post construction repairs, and maintenance work will be presented, as well as discussions to provide clarity regarding the application of CSA Z662 and ASME B31.3. Practical field examples will be discussed.

Major topics include:

• Process Safety

• Drawings

• ASME Codes

• Specifications

• Due Diligence

• Inspection/Investigations

• Welding/Joining

• Integrity Management

• Over-Pressure Protection

• Legislation

• Construction Practices

• Materials

• Regulators

• Design Registration

• Pressure Testing

• Stakeholder Responsibilities

• Design Considerations

• Documentation

Course presentation materials will be provided to all participants. Attendees will benefit from bringing a valid copy of the B31.3 code and CSA Z662 standard to the course but it is not mandatory.

Benefits of Training with Acuren:

Acuren’s expert instructors provide many years of combined hands-on field-based experience relevant to the design, fabrication, and operation of pipelines, facilities, and pressure equipment. Their experience includes specializations in integrity management, failure investigation/analysis, material sciences, standards, jurisdictional requirements, industry best practices, industry code development, and competency programs. As a result, seminars go beyond a basic awareness of the codes of construction—attendees also increase their competencies in technical and practical areas.

Course presentation materials will be provided to all participants. Attendees may benefit from bringing a copy of the B31.3 code and CSA Z662 standard to the course. Codes can be purchased through TechStreet or DeMille Technical books.

Classes start at 8:00 am each morning and run to 4:00 pm - coffee and refreshments start at 7:30 am

Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided for all course attendees. Please advise us via e-mail if you have any special dietary restrictions.

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Questions? Please contact us at (403) 516-4217 or training@acuren.com

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