NQA-1 - Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications

The NQA-1 standard, published by ASME, sets quality-assurance requirements for the design, construction, operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities and related pressure equipment. It specifies criteria for organization, document control, personnel competence, material control, inspection, testing and corrective actions to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. This code is widely adopted by nuclear power plants, contractors and suppliers worldwide.