Pneumatic Testing in Your QCM: Why a Standard Procedure Saves Time and Compliance Headaches
IntroductionPneumatic testing—pressurizing pressure equipment with air or inert gas to verify structural integrity—is one of the most common requirements TSBC inspectors expect to see documented in your quality control manual. Yet many contractors treat pneumatic testing as a secondary afterthought, resulting in incomplete procedures, unnecessary rework, and audit findings.A well-written, standard pneumatic testing procedure in […]
New TSBC Guidelines on Brazing – How to Address Them in Your Quality Control Manual
IntroductionTSBC (Technical Safety BC) regularly updates its directives and guidelines to reflect evolving industry standards and safety best practices. Recent updates to TSBC brazing requirements have created new compliance obligations for Class A, Class B, Class AU, and Class REF pressure equipment contractors. A quality control manual (QCM) that properly addresses these guidelines is essential […]