Hi All,
Requesting for information on whether NBs during their audit, look for sources the international standards are purchased from. Or are they okay if we show them the standard only (full version). Asking to know if we require an audit trail for this.
They are interested in whether you have and use the current version of applicable standard(s). I have not seen an interest in where you purchased your standard(s).whether NBs during their audit, look for sources the international standards are purchased from.
source: page 5 (Part 1 point 12) from https://www.api.org/~/media/Files/C...R-Registration-Req_Rev-12_FM-004_20190806.pdfThe registered or applicant organization is required to maintain at least one official copy of the most current edition of the English
language version of the Management System(s) standards under which it is registered or seeking registration.
source: page 4 from https://www.absa.ca/media/2183/v25-iss1-2020-march-the-pressure-news.pdfAn organization performing work under a quality management system (QMS) as required by the Pressure Equipment Safety
Regulation is required to possess or have authorized access to all of the codes and standards that pertain to its work.
Photocopies and other unauthorized copies of codes and standards are not permitted, and organizations are expected to
adhere to all applicable copyright laws. ... Adherence to these rules is checked periodically at the time of audit.