INQUIRY RCI-25-02

Subject: Supervisor/Technical Manager Experience

Edition: 2025, Part 3, 3-1

Question 1: Does the “inservice inspection related activity” referenced in RCI-1 3-1 include the duties in RCI-1 3-2?

Reply 1: Yes. Additionally, NB-331-IS outlines the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills required for the inservice inspection of pressure-retaining items during their installation and operation.

Question 2: Does the two years’ experience required start after becoming certified as an IS commissioned inspector?

Reply 2: Yes.

INQUIRY RCI-25-01

Subject: Hours of diversified experience, including on-the-job training, for AI Commission or R Endorsement

Edition: 2025, Part 1, Table 1

Question: Is the intent of RCI-1, Table 1, to require the majority of diversified experience, including on-the-job training, be performed at a shop or field location?

Reply: Yes.