Quality Assurance System Registration Requirements for Facilities under211 Provisions of the Fastener Quality Act

摘要

This handbook describes the NIST requirements for registration of a fastener211u001emanufacturing facility employing a fastener quality assurance system, as defined 211u001ein the regulations, by a Quality System Registrar. It provides specific guidance 211u001eon the implementing regulations published at 15 CFR Part 280 'Procedures for 211u001eImplementation of the Fastener Quality Act', Sec. 280.104 and subparts I through 211u001eL. Manufacturers are required by the regulation to comply with the requirements 211u001ein the fastener specification and standards including sampling plans for final 211u001einspection and testing. However, the regulations also provide in Sec. 280.104 for 211u001ean alternative to lot-by-lot final inspection and testing recognizing current 211u001eindustry practices which rely on defect prevention employing quality assurance 211u001esystems. Fastener Facilities which have registered quality systems may reduce the 211u001enumber of tests performed in an accredited laboratory, provided the fastener 211u001especification or standard recognizes the use of quality assurance systems.