To gather feedback on DMS 2804 Non-destructive testing — Qualification and certification of personnel for NDT in civil engineering (NDT-CE). This document specifies the requirements for the qualification and certification of personnel who perform non-destructive testing in civil engineering (NDT-CE) sector focusing on concrete structures using the following methods. Within the context of NDT-CE, all listed below are referred to as NDT-CE methods:
a) acoustic emission testing;
b) carbonation test;
c) chloride test;
d) computed tomography;
e) cover meter;
f) dynamic test;
g) flat jack test;
h) ground penetrating radar;
i) impact echo;
j) leak testing;
k) parallel seismic test;
l) penetration resistance test;
m) potential mapping;
n) pull off test;
o) pull out test;
p) radiographic testing;
q) rebound hammer;
r) resistivity measurement;
s) strain gauge testing;
t) thermographic testing;
u) ultrasonic pulse echo;
v) ultrasonic pulse velocity; and
w) visual testing.
The system specified in this document is also applicable to other NDT-CE methods, provided a comprehensive scheme of certification exists. Additionally, the NDT-CE method must be covered by international, regional, or national standards, or it must be demonstrated to be effective to the satisfaction of the certification body.
NOTE 1 This document specifies requirements for third-party conformity assessment schemes, which involve independent organisations evaluating and certifying the qualifications of personnel in NDT-CE. These requirements do not directly apply to conformity assessments conducted by second parties (such as clients evaluating suppliers) or first parties (such as self-assessments by the organisation). However, relevant parts of this document can be referenced or utilised in such arrangements to ensure a level of consistency and reliability in the qualification and certification process