QA/QC Inspection & Third-Party Quality Assurance Services
Fairtex provides independent QA/QC inspection services that represent client interests throughout project execution, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases. Our objective is to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry codes, and quality standards while delivering cost-effective and technically sound inspection solutions across industrial operations in Nigeria and West Africa.
Our inspection team consists of experienced and certified QA/QC professionals holding qualifications such as AWS, CSWIP, NACE, BGAS, and API certifications. Fairtex supports clients with structured inspection programs that ensure quality control, fabrication integrity, and regulatory compliance across oil & gas, marine, refinery, and industrial projects.
Typical applications: fabrication yards, refinery projects, pipeline construction, storage tank construction, offshore installations, pressure equipment manufacturing, maintenance shutdowns, and industrial EPC projects.
What this service covers
API Inspection & Certification Services
Fairtex provides inspection and certification services in accordance with API 653 for storage tanks, API 570 for piping systems, and API 510 for pressure vessels. These services ensure compliance with applicable codes and support asset integrity verification for in-service equipment.
Welding Inspection & Qualification Witnessing
Our QA/QC inspectors perform welding inspection, weld quality verification, and witnessing of welder qualification tests. We ensure welding procedures and workmanship comply with approved specifications and international standards.
Coating & Painting Inspection
Fairtex provides coating and painting inspection services in accordance with NACE and BGAS standards. Services include surface preparation verification, coating thickness measurement, adhesion checks, and environmental condition monitoring during application.
Testing Witnessing & Mechanical Inspection
We witness hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, pull tests, and other mechanical integrity tests. Fairtex ensures proper test procedures, safety compliance, and accurate documentation of test results.
Dimensional, Structural & Alignment Inspection
Our inspection services include dimensional verification, structural alignment checks, bolt tightening inspection, and rotating equipment alignment verification to ensure installation accuracy and operational readiness.
Material Receiving & Vendor Quality Audits
Fairtex performs material receiving inspections, documentation review, and vendor quality audits on behalf of clients. We ensure supplied materials meet specification requirements and quality standards prior to installation or use.
Key Takeaways
- Independent third-party QA/QC inspection across industrial projects
- API, AWS, CSWIP, NACE & BGAS certified inspection personnel
- Welding, coating, mechanical and dimensional inspection coverage
- Full project lifecycle quality assurance from fabrication to commissioning