2013 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)

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2013 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)

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Section II - Materials (Customary) (4-volume set)
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Section III - Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components
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Section VIII - Pressure Vessels (3-volume set)
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Individual Code Volumes Print Print + Online Redline
Section I - Power Boilers $352 $443 $417
Section II - Materials
        Part A - Ferrous Materials Specifications $532 $670 $630
        Part B - Nonferrous Material Specifications $532 $670 $630
        Part C - Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes and Filler Metals $613 $772 $725
        Part D - Properties (Customary) $532 $670 $630
        Part D - Properties (Metric) $532 $670 $630
Section III - Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components
        Division 1, Subsection NCA - General Reqs for Divisions 1, 2 and 3 $409 $514 $484
        Division 1, Subsection NB - Class 1 Components $409 $514 $484
        Division 1, Subsection NC - Class 2 Components $409 $514 $484
        Division 1, Subsection ND - Class 3 Components $409 $514 $484
        Division 1, Subsection NE - Class MC Components $380 $478 $450
        Division 1, Subsection NF - Component Supports $380 $478 $450
        Division 1, Subsection NG - Core Support Structures $361 $454 $428
        Division 1, Subsection NH - Class 1 Components in Elevated Temp Service $380 $478 $450
        Division 1, Appendices $451 $569 $535
        Division 2, Code for Concrete Reactor Vessels and Containment $432 $545 $512
        Division 3, Containment Systems & Transportation Packaging of Spent Nuclear Fuel $432 $545 $512
        Division 5, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Power Plant Components $432 $545 $512
Section IV - Heating Boilers $356 $449 $422
Section V - Nondestructive Examination $394 $497 $467
Section VI - Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers $209 $263 $248
Section VII - Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers $209 $263 $248
Section VIII - Pressure Vessels
        Division 1 $542 $682 $642
        Division 2 - Alternative Rules $542 $682 $642
        Division 3 - Alternative Rules for Construction of High Pressure Vessels $485 $610 $574
Section IX - Welding and Brazing Qualifications $404 $509 $478
Section X - Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels $318 $401 $377
Section XI - Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components $542 $682 $642
Section XII - Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks $361 $454 $428
Code Cases
        Boiler and Pressure Vessels $542 $682 N/A
        Nuclear Components $542 $682 N/A
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About the 2013 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
The Code, which is issued once every two years, is comprised of 28 separate volumes which establish rules of safety governing the design, fabrication and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, including nuclear power systems.

The Code has been updated to incorporate advancements in boiler and pressure vessel design, materials and applications, and provides you with the latest information to maintain your ASME Code Symbol Stamps.


Summary of 2013 BPVC Changes
New BPVC Publishing Schedule