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  • BS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012

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    Conformity assessment. Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-03-2012

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General requirements
    5 Structural requirements
    6 Resource requirements
    7 Process requirements
    8 Management system requirements
    Annex A (normative) - Independence requirements for
            inspection bodies
    Annex B (informative) - Optional elements of inspection
            reports and certificates
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes requirements for the competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their inspection activities.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This International Standard contains requirements for the competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their inspection activities.

    It applies to inspection bodies of typeA, B or C, as defined in this International Standard, and it applies to any stage of inspection.

    NOTE The stages of inspection include design stage, type examination, initial inspection, in-service inspection or surveillance.

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    Committee CAS/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS EN 45004. (10/2004) Supersedes 11/30229715 DC. (04/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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