UFC 4-390-01
23 July 2003
2.7
Operational Demonstration. A satisfactory survey
including correction of all Category 1A discrepancies may permit,
with the concurrence of the SCA, the commencement of a
certification operational demonstration to the depth or pressure
limits stated in the certification application. The SCA or his
appointed representative will participate in or observe the
operational demonstration of the system. The SCA may elect not
to observe an operational demonstration of an unmanned pressure
test facility that has had a history of safe and satisfactory
performance.
The SCA may certify or re-certify an unmanned pressure test
facility for full certification depth based on operational
demonstrations to a depth less than the full certification depth.
This alternative can be exercised by the SCA for those systems
that have a history of safe and satisfactory performance and
pressurization to full depth is not possible or practical.
The certification operational demonstration may be conducted in
conjunction with other DOD program requirements. Satisfactory
completion of the certification operational demonstration and
clearing of all open Category 1B SCSCs generally will justify the
granting of system certification.
Issuance of Certificate. A certificate of
2.8
Certification of System Adequacy may be issued by the SCA after
the successful completion of the operational demonstration and
the correction of deficiencies. The SCA should specifically
state the operational limits, parameters and tenure for which the
certification is granted. The SCA should also specify the terms
and conditions of system certification and additional
requirements as appropriate. The officer in charge of the
facility is thereafter responsible for sustaining system
certification and requesting continuation of system certification
or re-certification.
Tenure of Certification. Tenure of certification is
2.9
the length of time for which certification is granted. The
tenure of certification for unmanned pressure test facilities
should be determined by the guidelines provided in Table 3. The
granting of system certification, by the SCA, does not
automatically ensure that it will remain in effect for the full,
stated period. System certification should not be granted for
the entire design life of the system. The tenure of system
certification may be negotiated to coincide with planned events
such as overhaul or refurbishment.
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