The Statement of Authority and Responsibility shall be dated and signed by a senior
management official, confirming full management support for the Quality System. It shall
include the following:

Section
Number Statement Component
1.0

Commitment to Compliance – A declaration that all repairs or alterations
performed by the Certificate Holder shall comply with NBIC and Jurisdictional
requirements.

2.0

Authority and Responsibility – Identification of the individual responsible for
developing and implementing the Quality System, with the authority to identify
quality issues, propose solutions, and, when necessary, stop or prohibit work.

3.0

Conflict Resolution – A statement requiring that any disagreements in the
implementation of the Quality System be escalated to senior management for
resolution, ensuring compliance with all codes, jurisdictional regulations, and
Quality System requirements.

4.0

Certification Controls – When electronic certification of documents is used, the
Quality System shall define controls and safeguards to ensure the integrity and
security of the certification process.

This structured statement ensures clear accountability, regulatory adherence, and
management commitment to quality and compliance.