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: Work for an Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) , which is usually an insurance company or a government jurisdiction authorized to write boiler and pressure vessel insurance.

The scope of work is defined primarily by the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). The Inspector is not merely a quality control officer; they are the representative of the insurance company or jurisdiction.

The role of an , officially known as an Authorized Inspector (AI) , is a cornerstone of global industrial safety. These professionals act as high-level quality assurance gatekeepers, ensuring that boilers, pressure vessels, and nuclear components are designed, fabricated, and tested in strict accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) . Core Responsibilities of an ASME Inspector