1.1 This practice covers general requirements for the establishment and maintenance of a quality management system for agencies engaged in nondestructive testing (NDT).

1.2 This practice utilizes criteria contained in Practice E 543.

1.3 This practice utilizes criteria contained in American National Standard ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000, Quality management systems-Requirements.

1.4 This practice recognizes the importance of establishing minimum safety criteria.

1.5 The use of SI or inch-pound units, or combinations thereof, will be the responsibility of the technical committee whose standards are referred to in this standard.

1.6 This practice does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this practice to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.