Summary of Changes

Below is the summary of changes for the Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) 2015

    BPVC-I 2015 Edition Items

  • BPV I; PRV and PARV Capacity Certification and Nameplate Stamping
  • Section I, Oxide Growth - Ferritic High Temperature Headers
  • Section I PW-36.3, Minimum Thickness For Weld Overlay or Weld Metal Buildup Material Assigned a P Number
  • BPV I Intent Interpretation, PG-110(e)(2)
  • ASME Code Section I, A-70 - Validity of the statement "The vessel does not qualify for the exception in PG-32 and therefore must comply with PG-26, PG-27, and PG-33."
  • Section I, Table A-360, ASTM E 125, E 186, E 280 and E 446
  • Section I, P-3 & P-6 Forms
  • BPV I Addition of Part PFE - Requirements for Feedwater Economizers
  • Section I, PW-43
  • Section I, PG-52.6 Nomenclature
  • Section I, Parts Fabrication Certificate Program
  • Section I Adoption of the ASME CA-1 Standard
  • Section I, Appendix A-250.2.3, Revise to Clarify Thickness to be Used For Acceptance Criteria.
  • Revision to BPV Section I, PG-26 adding WSRFs for Nickel Base Alloys
  • Section I PFT-20.3, Attachment of Furnaces by full penetration welds.
  • Section I, Part PL Requirements for Locomotive Boilers
  • Construction of box headers and waterlegs
  • Section I, Revise Table PG-19 and Table PW-39 to Address Rules for Use of Alloy 800
  • Incorporation of Code Case 2328-1 in Section I.
  • Clarification of the term Nozzle Diameter [ Inside versus Outside ]
  • Section I, PG-26
  • Incorporation of Code Case 2359-2, Ni-25Cr-9.5Fe-2.1Al Alloy (UNS N06025)
  • Proposed Revisions to PHRSG-3.3
  • PG-31.2, Nomenclature For Term "S"
  • PG-31.3
  • Section I PEB-8.3 Intent Interpretation
  • Section I - PL-1 Manufacturers Data Report Form for Locomotive Boilers
  • Head to Cylindrical Shell Attachment Details
  • Section I, PW-39, Table PW-39-1, General Note (a)(2)(a), Clarify CE Limitations for Weld Basemetals
  • Section I, Specification SA-202
  • Revise Table PW-39-1, note (a)(1) , Exclude Welded Stays from 200 F Preheat
  • Section I, Editorial Changes Existing Table PW-39-9 and Proposed Table PW-39-12
  • Section I, Table PG-19 Material 310HCbN
  • Revise the definition of terms "t" and "tn", in Section I, PG-33.3
  • Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.5-2013
  • Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.34-2013
  • Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.9-2012
  • Section I, Revision to PG-9.3 and Intent interpretation
  • Section I, Clarify Requirements for Demonstration versus Qualification of NDE Procedures
  • Section I, Review of PG-112 Guidance on use of Data Report Forms
  • Section I, PG-48.1 and Figure A-8(g) Section I, Table A-356 Line 19
  • Section I, Review of PG-28 and Stiffening Rings
  • Section I, Replace A-125 with A-317
  • Section I, Revisions to PG-29
  • Section I, PG-60.1.2 - Isolation Valves for externally mounted water level sensing devices
  • BPV I Preamble, Section I, Addition of Solar Heated Steam Generator
  • Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B1.20.1
  • Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.15
  • Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.20
  • Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.25
  • Section I, Table A-360 Reference to QAI-1
  • Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B18.1.2
  • Section I, Table A-360 Reference to ASTM E8/E8M Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
  • Section I Editorial, PW-44.1 and Endnote 8

    • BPVC-IIA 2015 Edition Items

  • Section II, Parts A and D; Adoption of European Standard EN 10222-2:1999 as ASME SA/EN 10222-2
  • BPV II Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A480/A480M-13b as ASME SA-480/SA-480M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A671/A671M-14 as ASME SA-671/SA-671M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A484/A484M-13a as ASME SA-484/SA-484M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A479/A479M-13b as ASME SA-479/SA-479M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A 312/A 312M-13b as ASME SA-312/SA-312M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A 450/A 450M-04a as ASME SA-450/SA-450M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM Specification A249/A249M-14 as ASME SA- 249/SA-249M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A688/A688M-12 as ASME SA-688/SA-688M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A803/A803M-12 as ASME SA-803/SA-803M
  • II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A193/A193M-12b
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A194/A194M-12
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM Specification A307-10 as ASME SA-307
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A320/A320M-11a
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A325-10 as ASME SA-325
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A354-11 as ASME SA-354
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A437/A437M-12 as ASME SA-437/SA-437M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A449-10 as ASME SA-449
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A453/A453M-12 as ASME SA-453/SA-453M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A540/A540M-11 as ASME SA-540/SA-540M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASME SA-736/SA-736M-12 as ASME SA-736/SA-736M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A832/A832M-10 as ASME SA-832/SA-832M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A841/A841M-13 as ASME SA-841/SA-841M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A358/A358M-14a as ASME SA-358/SA-358M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A1016/A1016M-14 as ASME SA-1016/SA- 1016M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A672/A672M-14 as ASME SA-672/SA-672M
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A (2013 Edition), Revision to Table A1.1 of SA-480 and Accompanying Intent Interpretation
  • BPV II SG SFA Section II, Part D; Increase the Maximum Thickness of SA-841 Plates for SC VIII, Divisions 1, 2, and 3 Code Construction
  • BPV II SG IMS Section II, Parts A and B, Nonmandatory Appendix A Sources of Standards
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Revision of SA-213 Para. 6.2.2 to include S30432
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A (1998 Edition); Intent Interpretation of SA-36/SA-36M Product Analysis Requirement
  • BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A31-14 as ASME SA-31

    • BPVC-IIB 2015 Edition Items

  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B366-10a as ASME SB-366
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B248-12 as ASME SB-248
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Editorial Correction to SB-148 Para. 5.1 Heat Treatment Temperature
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B861-10 and ASME SB-861
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B249/B249M-12 as ASME SB-249/SB-249
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B622-10 as ASME SB-622
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B626-10e1 as ASME SB-626
  • BPV II SG IMS Section II, Parts A and B, Nonmandatory Appendix A Sources of Standards
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B462-10e1 as ASME SB-462
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B564-11 as ASME SB-564
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B619-10e1 as ASME SB-619
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B363-14 as ASME SB-363
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B862-13a as ASME SB-862
  • BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Revision to References in SB-395/SB-395M

    • BPVC-IIC 2015 Edition Items

  • BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.16/A5.16M:2013 as SFA-5.16/SFA-5.16M
  • BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.11/A5.11M:2010 as SFA-5.11/SFA-5.11M
  • BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.34/A5.34M:2013 as SFA-5.34/SFA-5.34M
  • BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.01/A5.01M:2013 as SFA-5.01/SFA-5.01M
  • BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.1/A5.1M:2012 as SFA-5.1/SFA-5.1M
  • BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.4/A5.4M:2012 as SFA-5.4/SFA-5.4M
  • BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.9/A5.9M:2012 as SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M
  • BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.22/A5.22M:2012 as SFA-5.22/SFA-5.22M
  • BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.5/A5.5M:2014 as SFA-5.5/SFA-5.5M

    • BPVC-IID-C 2015 Edition Items

  • Section II, Parts A and D; Adoption of European Standard EN 10222-2:1999 as ASME SA/EN 10222-2
  • Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2418-1
  • Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2295-3 into Table 5A.
  • Section II, Part D; Revision to Table 4; and to Appendix 2 Para. 2-130 and Table 2-100(c).
  • Section II, Part D (US Customary and Metric): Revision to Tables 2B, U, and Y-1 for SB-167 UNS N06690
  • Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2359-2, Ni-25Cr-9.5Fe-2.1Al Alloy (UNS N06025)
  • Section II, Part D; Revise Appendix 5 to Create a New II-D Paragraph, to Address Requirements for welding Data for New Base Materials.
  • Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2328-1
  • Section II, Part D; Replacement of N08904 SB Specifications with SA Specifications in Table 1B
  • Section II, Part D; Revision to SA/EN 10222-2 Stress Lines
  • Section II, Part D; TS/YS Ratio Criteria for Applying the 90% Yield Criterion in Section II, Part D Tables 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 5A, and 5B
  • Section II, Part D; Editorial Revision to Correct SC VIII-2 References in Notes G11, G12, and H6 of Table 5A
  • Section II, Part D; Addition of Ferrous Bolting

    • Section II, Part D; Increase the Maximum Thickness of SA-841 Plates for SC VIII, Divisions 1, 2, and 3 Code Construction

  • Section II, Part D; Re-evaluate the Cu-Si Alloy Trend Curves and Update Section II Part D Tables
  • Section II, Part D; Deletion of SB-283 TQ50 Stress Lines from Table 1B
  • BPV II SG Physical Properties Section II, Part D; Correction of Footnotes in Table TCD
  • Section II, Part D; Develop Table U and Y-1 Stress Values for Alloys A95052, A95083, A95086
  • BPV II Section II, Part D, Revision to Appendix 5, 5-800
  • Section II, Part D; Correction to Table 3 Bolting Stress Values for Cu-Si Alloys
  • Section II, Part D; Addition of SA-336/SA-336M F91 for SC VIII-2 use up to 1200ºF (649ºC) in Table 5A

    • BPVC-IID-M 2015 Edition Items

  • Section II, Parts A and D; Adoption of European Standard EN 10222-2:1999 as ASME SA/EN 10222-2
  • II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2418-1
  • Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2295-3 into Table 5A.
  • Section II, Part D; Revision to Table 4; and to Appendix 2 Para. 2-130 and Table 2-100(c).
  • Section II, Part D (US Customary and Metric): Revision to Tables 2B, U, and Y-1 for SB-167 UNS N06690
  • Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2359-2, Ni-25Cr-9.5Fe-2.1Al Alloy (UNS N06025)
  • Section II, Part D; Revise Appendix 5 to Create a New II-D Paragraph, to Address Requirements for welding Data for New Base Materials.
  • Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2328-1
  • Section II, Part D; Replacement of N08904 SB Specifications with SA Specifications in Table 1B
  • Section II, Part D; Revision to SA/EN 10222-2 Stress Lines
  • Section II, Part D; TS/YS Ratio Criteria for Applying the 90% Yield Criterion in Section II, Part D Tables 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 5A, and 5B
  • Section II, Part D; Editorial Revision to Correct SC VIII-2 References in Notes G11, G12, and H6 of Table 5A
  • Section II, Part D, Revision to Appendix 5
  • Section II, Part D; Addition of Ferrous Bolting Yield Strength Values
  • Section II, Part D; Increase the Maximum Thickness of SA-841 Plates for SC VIII, Divisions 1, 2, and 3 Code Construction
  • Section II, Part D (Metric); Addition of Time Dependent Note to Table 1B
  • Section II, Part D; Re-evaluate the Cu-Si Alloy Trend Curves and Update Section II Part D Tables
  • Section II, Part D; Deletion of SB-283 TQ50 Stress Lines from Table 1B
  • Section II, Part D; Correction of Footnotes in Table TCD
  • Section II, Part D; Develop Table U and Y-1 Stress Values for Alloys A95052, A95083, A95086
  • BPV II Section II, Part D, Revision to Appendix 5, 5-800
  • Section II, Part D; Correction to Table 3 Bolting Stress Values for Cu-Si Alloys
  • Section II, Part D; Addition of SA-336/SA-336M F91 for SC VIII-2 use up to 1200ºF (649ºC) in Table 5A 14-2071

    • BPVC-III NB 2015 Edition Items

  • Stress Indices for Branch Connections for r/R < or = 0.5 15-10
  • Editorial Revision to NB-3112.2 (b), NG-3112.2 (a), and NH-3112.2 (a) to replace "Subsection" with "Article" and "Centigrade" with "Celsius".
  • NB-3653.6 Meaning of moment term in Equation 13
  • BPV III Incorporate the technical content of essential portions of BPV Section III Article NB hopper diagram notes into the body of Code
  • Definitions of Local Primary Membrane Stress Intensity and Local Thin Areas
  • BPV III Editorial Revisions to ASME BPV III NB-,NC- and ND-3600
  • ASME BPV III, Section III changes to implement revised Bolting Sm values
  • NB-3224.3 and Figure NB-3224-1 and methods to calculate collapse load
  • Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
  • BPV-III-NB, NB-3222.2 "Primary Plus Secondary Stress Intensity (Range)"
  • BPV III Section III updated Design by Analysis rules for reversing Dynamic Loads
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
  • BPV III Table NB-3681(a)-1, Stress Indices for straight pipe: Proposed Revision to Table NB- 3681(a)-1
  • Clarification of Sm, Sh and Sy Temperature in NB/NC/ND-3650
  • Pipe Bends in NB/NC/ND-3642.1
  • Clarification of ME Definition in NB/NC/ND
  • BPV Section III, DIvision 1, NB-3226. Part 1: The intent inquiry with proposed reply. Part 2. The proposed revision to NB-3226.
  • **INTENT INTERPRETATION** ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 1, NB-2126.1(e) Fin Tube visual examination
  • Relocate reference of applicable Edition for PTC-25 from NB/NC/ND/NE-7000 to Table NCA- 7100-2, Update PTC-25 reference year

    • BPVC-III NC 2015 Edition Items

  • Stress Indices for Branch Connections for r/R < or = 0.5 15-10
  • Editorial Revisions to ASME BPV III NB-, NC- and ND-3600
  • Revision to NC/ND-3654.2(a) and NC/ND-3655(a)(2)
  • Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
  • BPV Code Section III, Division 1, Subsections NC and ND Design rules for nuclear components; socket welded end and nonwelded end valves; instrument, control, and sampling line valves NPS 1 (DN 25) and smaller
  • Correct Metrication Errors in NC/ND 3900
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
  • Clarification of Sm, Sh and Sy Temperature in NB/NC/ND-3650
  • Pipe Bends in NB/NC/ND-3642.1
  • Clarification of ME Definition in NB/NC/ND
  • **INTENT INTERPRETATION** ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 1, NB-2126.1(e) Fin Tube visual examination
  • Editorial Change-Reference to NC-1150 in NC-3432.1(c) 15-10
  • BPVC Section III, NC-1120 "Temperature Limits"; ND-1120 "Temperature Limits"; NE-1120 "Temperature Limits"
  • Relocate reference of applicable Edition for PTC-25 from NB/NC/ND/NE-7000 to Table NCA- 7100-2, Update PTC-25 reference year

    • BPVC-III ND 2015 Edition Items

  • Stress Indices for Branch Connections for r/R < or = 0.5 15-10
  • Editorial Revisions to ASME BPV III NB-, NC- and ND-3600
  • Revision to NC/ND-3654.2(a) and NC/ND-3655(a)(2)
  • Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
  • BPV Code Section III, Division 1, Subsections NC and ND Design rules for nuclear components; socket welded end and nonwelded end valves; instrument, control, and sampling line valves NPS 1 (DN 25) and smaller
  • Correct Metrication Errors in NC/ND 3900
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
  • Clarification of Sm, Sh and Sy Temperature in NB/NC/ND-3650
  • Figure ND-3436(c)-1 remains, however the subparagraph (c) has been deleted.
  • Pipe Bends in NB/NC/ND-3642.1
  • Clarification of ME Definition in NB/NC/ND
  • **INTENT INTERPRETATION** ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 1, NB-2126.1(e) Fin Tube visual examination
  • Editorial corrections to ND and NE
  • Editorial corrections to ND-2360, NE-4122, NG-3222, and WC-2150.
  • BPVC Section III, NC-1120 "Temperature Limits"; ND-1120 "Temperature Limits"; NE-1120 "Temperature Limits"
  • Relocate reference of applicable Edition for PTC-25 from NB/NC/ND/NE-7000 to Table NCA- 7100-2, Update PTC-25 reference year

    • BPVC-III NE 2015 Edition Items

  • Removal of Sm1 from NE-3000 to be replaced by Sm. Other minor revisions to NE-3000 resulting from this change are also proposed.
  • Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
  • Editorial corrections to ND and NE
  • Editorial corrections to ND-2360, NE-4122, NG-3222, and WC-2150.
  • BPVC Section III, NC-1120 "Temperature Limits"; ND-1120 "Temperature Limits"; NE-1120 "Temperature Limits"
  • Relocate reference of applicable Edition for PTC-25 from NB/NC/ND/NE-7000 to Table NCA- 7100-2, Update PTC-25 reference year

    • BPVC-III NF 2015 Edition Items

  • Section III; Subsection NF - Incorporation of Code Cases N-71 and N-249 into new Appendix NF-I
  • BPV III NRC Regulatory Guide1.124, "Service Limits and Loading Combinations for Class 1 Linear- Type Supports", Revision 2 was issued in February 2007 and presented regulatory positions on design of Linear Supports.
  • Appropriate revisions to subarticle NF-3300 and Appendix F are proposed.
  • BPV III For pipe clamps supporting vertical loads, current Code words need to be clarified to address applying loads on rigid rod supports.
  • Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
  • Subsubparagraph NF-3321.1(a)
  • ASME Section III Div.1, NF-1132(d) 1987 Addenda to the 2013 Edition. Base Plates furnished integral with a Component or Pipe support fabricated in a shop by an NS Certificate Holder.
  • Section III Subsection NF Jurisdictional Boundary for baseplates.
  • Eliminate alternative way for determining value for Sy when material is not listed in Section II Part D Table Y-1.

    • BPVC-III NG 2015 Edition Items

  • Editorial Revision to NB-3112.2 (b), NG-3112.2 (a), and NH-3112.2 (a) to replace "Subsection" with Article" and "Centigrade" with "Celsius".
  • Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
  • Editorial corrections to ND-2360, NE-4122, NG-3222, and WC-2150.

    • BPVC-III NH 2015 Edition Items

  • Editorial Revision to NB-3112.2 (b), NG-3112.2 (a), and NH-3112.2 (a) to replace "Subsection" with "Article" and "Centigrade" with "Celsius".
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
  • ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 1, Subsection NH

    • BPVC-III-2 2015 Edition Items

  • BPV III Div 2 Section III, Div 2 Table of Contents, CC-2310, CC-3532.1.2, CC-3533, CC-4300, and CC-5300.
  • Code Revision to add detailed code language for material, design, testing and inspection of mechanically anchored headed deformed bars in tension for reinforcing steel systems.
  • Revisions to Section III Division 2 CC-2200 and Division 1&2 NCA-Table-7100-3 for the purpose of improving Long-Term Durability of Concrete.
  • BPV III Div 2 Section III, Div. 2, Paragraphs CC-2333.1
  • Reinforcing Bar Intended for Welding, and D2-VIII-1430, Carbon Equivalent Computation and Preheat and Interpass Requirements, and TABLE D2-VIII-1430-1, Minimum Preheat and Interpass Requirements
  • BPV III Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
  • BPV III Div 2 BPVC III, Division 1, Table NCA 7100-3 BPVC III, Division 2, Table CC-2442-1
  • BPV III Div 2 14-930 BPVC Section III, Division 2, CC-3521.1.1
  • BPV III Resolve negative received from ACI-TAC review of Record 12-1124 by revising Section III, Div 2 CC-2231.3(a)
  • Moving the term "Fabricator" from the 2013 Edition ASME Section III, Division 2, MANDATORY APPENDIX D2-II, GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND NOMENCLATURE, to NCA-9200.
  • BPV III Div 2 BPVC Section III, Division 2, CC-2131.4 Personnel Qualification
  • Revisions to CC-2000, CC-4000 & CC-5000 dealing with prestressing materials and post- tensioning activities.
  • Revisions to Table CC-5200-1 in order to correct and clarify requirements 13-449
  • BPV III Div 2 14-1629 BPV III, Division 2, CC-5536 Leak Testing
  • BPV III Div 2 14-2153 BPVC, Section III, Division 2, CC-4333.4
  • BPV III BPV III-2 Editorial Items in CC-2611(a)(2), CC-2612.1.1(b), CC-2613(d), CC-4632.4, CC- 3534.1(a) and Article D2-II-1000.
  • BPV-III, Div. 2 Revision to Table CC-5200-1 dealing with Minimum Testing Frequencies for Concrete Constituents and Concrete..
  • Revision to BPV III, Division 2, Table CC-2231.7.1-1 and Division 1, Table NCA-7100-3

    • BPVC-III-3 2015 Edition Items

  • Section III, Div. 3, WB-3000
  • ASME BPV III, Section III changes to implement revised Bolting Sm values
  • BPV III Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization ofSection III
  • Replace weight limts in WB-3700 and also revise WC-3700 to reflect energy limited definition
  • Section III, Division 3, WB-3000
  • ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 3
  • Editorial corrections to ND-2360, NE-4122, NG-3222, and WC-2150.
  • BPV Code, Section III, Division 3, Subsection WC-3000

    • BPVC-III-5 2015 Edition Items

  • Section III, Division 5, Subsection HB, Subpart B, Nonmandatory Appendix HBB-Y: Guidelines for Design Data Needs of New Materials
  • ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 5, Subsection HG, Subpart B
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
  • ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 5, Subsection HC, Subpart B
  • Technical and Editorial Changes - ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 5
  • Corrections to BPV-III Div 5 HHA.
  • Editorial Revisions
  • ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 1, Subsection NH

    • BPVC-III-A 2015 Edition Items

  • Update Section III Appendix III to reference Section II Part D Appendices 1 and 2
  • BPV Code, Section III, Division 1, Code Case N-62-7; BPV Code, Section III, Appendices
  • ASME BPV III, Section III changes to implement revised Bolting Sm values
  • Change to F-1440 Core Support Structures
  • BPV III Appendix F-1334.5 does not provide a correct definition of allowable Level D stress for Linear Supports in Equation (21) of NF-3322.1(e)(1).
  • BPV III Section III Appendix XI Table XI-3221.1-1 and Appendix E Table E-1210-1 --- replacement of asbestos material with mineral fiber.
  • ASME BPV Code, Section III Appendices, Appendix VI Review.
  • Appendix W-2000 update
  • BPV III App W-4000 Summary of Other Damage Mechanisms
  • BPV III W-3000 Summary of Embrittlement Damage Mecanisms
  • Revision to ASME BPV III, Non mandatory Appendix W Article W-1000
  • Appendix Review - Nonmandatory Appendix R
  • Appendix Review - Mandatory Appendix XXI
  • Appendix Review - Nonmandatory Appendix D
  • Appendix Review - NonMandatory Appendix M
  • BPV III BPV Code, Section III, Appendices, Appendix XXIII
  • III BPV Code, Section III, Appendix XXIII, Table B6
  • Deletion of duplicated tables in Appendix E
  • Pipe Bends in NB/NC/ND-3642.1
  • Incorporate Code Case N-755 into Section III

    • BPVC-III-NCA 2015 Edition Items

  • Revise NCA-3855.5(a)(3)(-d) to require on-site verification of compliance with the supplier's identification and traceability procedures at a frequency commensurate with the schedule of production or procurement, but at least once triennially.
  • BPV III Section III, Division 1 Paragraph NCA-8322. Core Support Strucuture N Certification At Field sites. The proposal file consists of two parts: Part 1: The intent inquiry with proposed reply. Part 2: The proposed revision to NCA-8322.
  • Clarify application of NCA-1140(a) (2)
  • Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
  • BPV III BPV Code Section III, Division 1, Subsections NC and ND Design rules for nuclear components; socket welded end and nonwelded end valves; instrument, control, and sampling line valves NPS 1 (DN 25) and smaller
  • BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
  • III Div 2 BPVC III, Division 1, Table NCA 7100-3 BPVC III, Division 2, Table CC-2442-1
  • Revise NCA-3841
  • ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, NCA-3920: Supply of Nonmetallic Material
  • ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, NCA-3970: Supply of Polyethylene Material
  • ASME BPVC Section III, Division1, NCA-9200 and NCA-1282 (1998 Edition, 1999 Addenda, and later editions and Addenda through the 2013 Edition)
  • Define the Audit frequency for approval of suppliers in NCA-3855.3 (b)(1)
  • Moving the term "Fabricator" from the 2013 Edition ASME Section III, Division 2, MANDATORY APPENDIX D2-II, GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND NOMENCLATURE, to NCA-9200.
  • BPV III Section III, Division 1, NCA-3862.1 (b) (2010 Edition and 2011 a Addenda) Certification requirements for source material for welding material
  • BPV III Div 2 Editorial revisions for BPV III Division 2 references listed in NCA Table NCA 7100-3.
  • Revision of Table NCA-7100-1 to include previously approved editions of Dimensional Standards
  • BPV Section III, Division 1, NCA-8151; Field Operations
  • **INTENT INTERPRETATION** ASME BPVC Seciton III NB-6114.2, Edition 1998, Addenda 2000 and NCA-8322 Edition 2010, Addenda 2011
  • NCA-5121(a) AIA designation or acceptance by a state of the United States or provice of Canada. Certified verse Accredited.
  • BPV III Div 2 BPV III Division 2: Editorial revisions and updates to references listed in NCA Table NCA 7100-3.
  • ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 1, Subsection NCA
  • 14-1444
  • Relocate reference of applicable Edition for PTC-25 from NB/NC/ND/NE-7000 to Table NCA- 7100-2, Update PTC-25 reference year
  • Revision to BPV III, Division 2, Table CC-2231.7.1-1 and Division 1, Table NCA-7100-3

    • BPVC-IV 2015 Edition Items

  • BPV IV - Incorportation of Code Cases 2604 and 2469-1; Add pnuematic testing requirements in Section IV
  • BPV IV Addition of SA/CSA-G40.21 Grades 44W and 50W to Section IV.
  • BPV IV - Review of Table HF-300.2
  • Section IV - Mandatory Appendix 2
  • BPV IV Section IV; Parts Fabrication Certificate Program
  • BPV IV 13-479 Section IV - HW-712 Furnace Attachments
  • BPV IV 13-1949 Section IV - Endnote 16 Revision
  • BPV IV 13-1989 Section IV - HG-401.1, Safety Valve Sizing
  • BPV IV Section IV - Manufacturers with multiple locations
  • BPV IV Section IV - Revisions to Table HF-300.2 and Table 300.2M to permit brazing Forging brass (SB283 UNS C37700).
  • BPV IV Section IV - New Non-mandatory Appendix A
  • BPV IV Section IV - Incorporation of CC 2583 and Annulment six months after publication
  • BPV IV Section IV - Incorporation of CC 2614 and Annulment six months after publication of incorporation
  • Section IV - Code Case 2800 Incorporation
  • BPV IV Section IV - Incorporation of Case 2615 and Annulment six months after incorporation
  • Section IV - Revision to Table HF-300.2 and HF-300.2M
  • Section IV - HG-403 Heating Surface
  • Section IV - HG-307.5 Electric Immersion
  • Heating Element Support Plates - Intent Interp + Code Revision
  • Section IV - HG-530 Marking of Boilers
  • Section IV - Revision to HF-201
  • Section IV - Proposed Revision to New Nonmandatory Appendix A100
  • Section IV - Incorporation of Code Case 2654-1
  • BPV IV - Traceability of Multi-page Data Report Forms
  • BPV IV - Mandatory Appendix 2
  • Section IV - REVISION - Deletion of specific references to II-D, Appendix A, Metallurgical Phenomena - HF-207
  • BPV IV HLW-431.6 Internally Threaded Fittings Attached by Resistance Welding

    • BPVC-V 2015 Edition Items

  • BPV V 13-536 Section V: Review Article 13
  • Section V: Glossary of Terms
  • Section V, Article 6: Define What Steps in the Penetrant Process Are Required to Have Minimum and Maximum Time Limits and Rewrite Requirements for Hydrophilic Emulsifiers to Reflect Current Practice. Revise T-662 to Establish a Maximum Dwell Time Limit and Also Prevent the Penetrant from Drying During the Dwell Time.
  • Section V: Article 4; New Paragraph T-462.7 and Nonmandatory Appendix P with accompanying Definition.
  • Section V: Definition of "Examination"
  • Section V: Adopt E999-10, Standard Guide for Controlling the Quality of Industrial Radiographic Film Processing
  • Section V: Evaluate APR Technology
  • Section V: Adoption of New Article 18 on Guided Wave UT
  • Section V: ASTM E750-10 Standard Practice for Characterizing Acoustic Emission Instrumentation
  • Section V: ASTM E1067/E1067M-11 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Fiberglass reinforced Plastic Resin (FRP) Tanks/Vessels
  • Section V: ASTM E1118/E1118M-11 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe (RTRP)
  • V Section V: ASTM E1139-12 Standard Practice for Continuous Monitoring of Acoustic Emission from Metal Pressure Boundaries
  • Section V: Revisions to Article 8, Mandatory Appendix VIII Eddy Current Examination of Nonmagnetic Heat Exchanger Tubing
  • Section V: Article 4; New Nonmandatory Appendix Q; Alternate Straight Beam Calibration Block Examples
  • V Section V: Adopt ASTM E1647 - 09, Standard Practice for Determining Contrast Sensitivity in radioscopy, for update of SE-1647
  • Section V:Article 7; T-762, Yoke Technique Requirements
  • Section V: Article 4; T-471.4.1 Scanning Sensitivity and recording data.
  • Section V: Article 1, T-120 General; Provide an Appendix II Defining Minimum Training and Experience Requirements for Radiographic and Ultrasonic Methods and Their Techniques
  • Section V: Review of ASTM A435 / A435M - 90(2012) Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Plates for Adoption as SA-435
  • V Section V: Article 4; Mandatory Appendices VII and VIII
  • Section V: Review of ASTM A745 / A745M - 12 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Austenitic Steel Forgings for Adoption as SA 745
  • Section V: Review ASTM D129 - 11 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) for Adoption as SD 129
  • Section V: Review ASTM D516 - 11 Standard Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water for Adoption as SD 516
  • Section V: Review ASTM D808 – 11 Standard Test Method for Chlorine in New and Used Petroleum Products (High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) for Adoption as SD 808
  • Section V: Review ASTM E165 / E165M - 12 Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry for Adoption as SE 165
  • Section V: Review ASTM E2096 / E2096M - 10 Standard Practice for In Situ Examination of Ferromagnetic Heat-Exchanger Tubes Using Remote Field Testing for Adoption as SE2096
  • Section V: Mandatory Appendix to Article 4 for the Examination of HDPE
  • 13-1355
  • Section V: Review of ASTM E650 / E650M - 12 Standard Guide for Mounting Piezoelectric Acoustic Emission Sensors for Adoption as SE 650
  • Section V: Article 6; Documentation Requirements
  • Section V: Article 7; Documentation Requirements
  • Section V: Review the Use of the Term "Manufacturer" in Section V
  • Section V: Article 4; Revision to Mandatory Appendix II-440
  • Section V: Consistent Use of the Term "Through Wall" In All Articles of Section V
  • Section V: Review of ASTM E2491 - 13 Standard Guide for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing Instruments and Systems
  • V Section V: Revision of Article 2; Mandatory Appendix VI 14-6
  • Section V: Revision of Article 12; Change to T-1224.1
  • Section V: Image Brightness Variation Requirements
  • Section V: Revision of T-224
  • Section V: Article 4, IX-435.4; Weld Joint Configuration and TOFD
  • Section V: Review of ASTM A577 / A577M - 90(2012) Standard Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Examination of Steel Plates for Adoption as SA-577
  • Section V: Review of ASTM A578 / A578M - 07 (2012 Standard Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications for Adoption as SA-578
  • Section V: Review of ASTM A609 / A609M - 12 Standard Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Alloy, and artensitic Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Examination Thereof for Adoption as SA-609
  • Section V: Revision of Article 2, Mandatory Appendix V, Definition of "Radiograph"
  • Section V: Article 8 Mandatory Appendix; VIII-810 Revision of the Term Nonmagnetic to Nonferromagnetic.
  • Section V: Article 13; Revise T-1311
  • Section V: Revision of Article 2, Appendices VIII & IX; Paragraphs VIII-287 and IX-287 on Measuring Scale
  • Section V: Article 4, Figure T-434.3-1; Revision to the General Notes

    • BPVC-VIII-1 2015 Edition Items

  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-93(d)(3)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UNF-79
  • Section VIII, Division 1; U-1(g)(1), UG-116, UG-120 13-487
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Incorporation of Code Case 2244-2
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Incorporation of Code Case 2401
  • Section VIII, Divisions1 and 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2637 for UNS S32205 Material
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-40(e) Section VIII, Division 2, 4.5.2
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Revision to paragraph UG-136(d)(2), UG-137(d)(2), and UG-38(d)(2) Hydrostatic Pressure Test
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UW-3(a) and UW-11(a) and Section VIII, Division 2; Table 4.2.1 and Table 7.2
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; PWHT Exemptions in Section VIII - NPS 4 Limitation
  • Section VIII-1, Incorporation of CC 2367
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Reassignment of UNS N08904 from SB-674 to SA-249
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-129 and UG-131 Capacity Certification
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Paragraph 3.11.2.2 (b) Section VIII, Division 1; Paragraph UCS-66(f)
  • Section VIII, Division 1: UG-37(g) and (h); Section VIII, Division 2: 4.5.3.2(d)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Part UCD
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Paragraph UG-45 Allowances for Threading
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UW-12-(d) - Seamless Vessel Section Joint Efficiency
  • Section VIII, Division 1: UW-27(a); & Section VIII, Division 2: 6.2.1.1 Hybrid Welding Processes
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporation of EN 10028-2:2003 Grade 10CrMo9-10
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Fig. UW-21 - Weld Size Requirements
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Code Case 2560
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Appendix S-Test Pressure
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UHT-6(b)(2), Division 2, 3.11.3.3(c)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-4(d)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; U-2(b) & U-2(e); Clarifying Inspector Responsibility for Review of Calculations
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Revise Part UHX, Appendix 5 and Appendix 26 to comply with revisions to U-2(g) and consistency with Division 2. Section VIII, Division 2; Revise paragraphs 4.18, 4.19 and 4.20 for consistency with the Division 1 changes relating to U-2(g).
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Intent interpretation with revision to UCL-11; and revision to VIII-2; Part 3.3.6.2.
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-131(e)(2), Metrication unit conversion for 1500 psig
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UW-2(a) Lethal Service for Common Elements;
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Table UW-12, General Note (a)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Expand the description of Combination Units to include dependent chambers in UG-19 and UG-99. Section VIII, Division 2; Expand the description of Combination Units to include dependent chambers in paragraphs 4.1.8 and 8.1.3
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Appendix W: Form U-1P
  • Section VIII, Div. 1 & 2; Appendix 26 & 4.19: Correction of membrane stress due to pressure in collar of reinforced bellows and editorial revisions
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Referenced Standards in Table U-3
  • Section VIII, Division 1 and 2; Part UHX and Paragraph 4.18
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UW-53 Technique for Ultrasonic Examination of Welded Joints
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Mandatory Appendix 1-4(c)
  • Section VIII, Division 1 UHA-51/Div.2 3.11.4 revisions and interpretations
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Revision to UG-138(c)(3)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Re-designation of UNS N08904 from SB to SA specifications
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Partial Incorporation of Code Case 2418-1.
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-11(d)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-100(e)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Revision to Part UIG-23.
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Incorporation of SA-789, SA-790 and SA-815 UNS S32101 into Table UHA- 23
  • Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2270
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Table UCS-23 - Withdrawal of Specification SA-202
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 & 2; Appendix 26 & 4.19: Shear Stress in Bellows Under Torsion Load
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UIG-3 - Terminology
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Appendix 39
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Part UIG form CMQ
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UIG-116(b)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Part UIG for CCQ and CPQ.
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Table UHA-32-2, General Note (a)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-37(a) - Use of Welded Product Form Specifications
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Fig. UG-118 ); Division 2, Paragraph 2-F.1(h),Fig. 2.F.1; Division 3, Fig. KS- 132
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; References to SC IX, Part QG
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-11(d)(5)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; App 26 and Division 2, Part 4.19, Maximum Design Temperature
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Operating Load Cases
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-45 and UG-53(j)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Caution Note in Figure L-11-3.
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Table UHA-23 - Addition of SA-403 N08904
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporate S31266
  • Section VIII, Division 1; NDE Procedure Qualification Requirements
  • Section VIII, Division 1, 2013 Edition; Editorial Corrections to UG-11, UW-5, UW-18, and UCS-66
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Appendix 26: Yield Strength Values
  • Section VIII, Division 1; U-2(a)(5)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Editorial Errors
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; UHX-19.3.2 and 4.18.14.3 Manufacturer's Data Reports
    • BPVC-VIII-2 2015 Edition Items
  • Section VIII, Divisions1 and 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2637 for UNS S32205 Material
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2562
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UG-40(e) Section VIII, Division 2, 4.5.2
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UW-3(a) and UW-11(a) and Section VIII, Division 2; Table 4.2.1 and Table 7.2
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; PWHT Exemptions in Section VIII - NPS 4 Limitation
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Para. 4.3.11.3
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Table 7.2
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Clad Tubesheets
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Paragraph 3.11.2.2 (b) Section VIII, Division 1; Paragraph UCS-66(f)
  • Section VIII, Division 1: UG-37(g) and (h); Section VIII, Division 2: 4.5.3.2(d)
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Part 5 Local Failure Check
  • Section VIII, Division 1: UW-27(a); & Section VIII, Division 2: 6.2.1.1 Hybrid Welding Processes
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporation of EN 10028-2:2003 Grade 10CrMo9-10
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Review Environmental Factor for Structural Stress Method in Division 2
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UHT-6(b)(2), Division 2, 3.11.3.3(c)
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Revise Part UHX, Appendix 5 and Appendix 26 to comply with revisions to U-2(g) and consistency with Division 2. Section VIII, Division 2; Revise paragraphs 4.18, 4.19 and 4.20 for consistency with the Division 1 changes relating to U-2(g).
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Intent interpretation with revision to UCL-11; and revision to VIII-2; Part 3.3.6.2.
  • Section VIII, Division 2: Incorporate Code Case 2728 for Use of SB-564 Nickel-Iron-Chromium- Molybdenum-Copper Alloy UNS N08825 Forgings
  • Section VIII, Division 1; UW-2(a) Lethal Service for Common Elements;
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Table 7.4
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Expand the description of Combination Units to include dependent chambers in UG-19 and UG-99. Section VIII, Division 2; Expand the description of Combination Units to include dependent chambers in paragraphs 4.1.8 and 8.1.3
  • Section VIII, Division 2; 7.5.5.1 - Use of Automated UT
  • Section VIII, Div. 1 & 2; Appendix 26 & 4.19: Correction of membrane stress due to pressure in collar of reinforced bellows and editorial revisions
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Referenced Standards in Table 1.1
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Table 4.2.3 - Materials for Major Attachment Parts
  • Section VIII, Division 1 and 2; Part UHX and Paragraph 4.18
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Incorporate Code Case 2295-3, UNS S32906 (29Cr-6.5Ni-2Mo-N)
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Para. 5.3.3.2 - Equation 5.10
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Correct nominal compositions in Division 2 Table 3-A.1 for SA-542 classes C and D
  • Section VIII, Division 1 UHA-51/Div.2 3.11.4 revisions and interpretations
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Revise Part 4 to define SPS consistent with Division 1, UG-23(e)
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Annex 4-E: Add rules for Tube Expanding Procedures and Qualification
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Part 4.13.12.3 Code Case for Rules for Calculating Maximum Permissible Gaps for Layered Vessels; and Equation 4.13.7
  • Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2270
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Table UCS-23 - Withdrawal of Specification SA-202
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 & 2; Appendix 26 & 4.19: Shear Stress in Bellows Under Torsion Load
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Fig. UG-118 ); Division 2, Paragraph 2-F.1(h),Fig. 2.F.1; Division 3, Fig. KS- 132
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; References to SC IX, Part QG
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Paragraph 7.5.5.2 --Acceptance Criteria for UT in Lieu of RT
  • Section VIII, Division 1; App 26 and Division 2, Part 4.19, Maximum Design Temperature
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Operating Load Cases
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporate S31266
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Table 6.1; Equations For Calculating Forming Strains
  • Section VIII, Division 2; Para. 7.5.5.1
  • Section VIII Division 2; Issue of Code Case for use of SA-336 /SA-336M F91 for Section VIII Division 2 application and Addition of SA-336 F91 in Table 3-A.1
  • Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; UHX-19.3.2 and 4.18.14.3 Manufacturer's Data Reports
    • BPVC-VIII-3 2015 Edition Items
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Rupture Disk Devices
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Incorporation of Code Case 2524, Inclusion of European Carbon Steel Material.
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Moving KD-240 Linear Elastic Analysis into a New Mandatory Appendix
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Incorporation of final revisions to Code Case 2579, Incorporation to Sec VIII Div 3 (related to 10-811)
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Materials Permitted
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Correction to Equations in KR523 and KR531
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Revisions to KM-211.2 (a), (b),and (d) For The Manufacture Of Large Vessels From Single Piece Forgings
  • Section VIII, Division 3; KD-6 - Threaded Components
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Update to KD-141 Leak-Before-Burst Mode of Failure to KD-4 Methodology
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Clean Up Linear Elastic Verbiage in VIII-3
  • Section VIII, Division 3; New Certification Mark
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Incorporation of Code Case 2524, Inclusion of European Carbon Steel Material (Error Correction)
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Referenced Standards in Table KG-141
  • Section VIII, Division 3; KT-312 Upper Limit Pressure of Sphere for Hydrostatic Test
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Adding Reference to
  • New Elastic Plastic Appendix
  • Section VIII, Division 3; KD-221 - Correction of Tensile Strength References
  • Section VIII, Division 3; KM-212 Updates to define test locations
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Deletion of Nonmandatory Appendix F
  • Section VIII, Division 1; Fig. UG-118 ); Division 2, Paragraph 2-F.1(h),Fig. 2.F.1; Division 3, Fig. KS- 132
  • Section VIII, Division 3; KR-1 - Move Cautionary Elements from the current Manufacturing Range Definition
  • Section VIII, Division 3; KD-221.1 and KD 221.2 Clarify application of closed and open end cylinders
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Corrections to KS-132(c)
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Update the Nominal Composition Column in Tables KM-400-1 and KM- 400-1M
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Update to Appendix A
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Revision to KD-1311
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Correction to KD-323
  • Section VIII Division 3; Revisions for KD-5.
  • Section VIII Division 3; Addition of Reference to ASNT ACCP-CP-1 in KE-301(f).
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Removal of Redundant Endnote 13 from VIII-3 Part KE
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Revisions to KM-400 Material Tables.
  • Section VIII Division 3; Rupture Disk Devices, Correction to item 01-061
  • Section VIII, Division 3; Definition Updates for Equation KD-232.3

    • BPVC-IX 2015 Edition Items

  • Review and Update of SWPSs
  • QW-409.26 - Strip Cladding
  • Addition of brazing filler metal variables QB-403.3 and QB-403.4 and update QB-252, QB-253, QB-254, QB-255, QB-256, QB-257 and QB-351.1(b)
  • Friction Stir Welding Procedure Qualification
  • Unassigned Base Metals used in Welder Qualifications
  • Incorporation of Code Case 2328-1
  • Nonessential Variables
  • Revision of QW-404.45, and Table QW-257.1 Table QW-269 and QW-269.1 QW-409.X
  • QF-142
  • BPV IX SC IX; QW/QB-422 and Appendix D - Inclusion of ASTM A860 Material
  • BPV IX 14-501 SC IX; Hybrid Variables
  • BPV IX SC IX; Incorporation of UNS N08367 for specifications A/SA-182, A403 and A/SA-479
  • BPV IX 14-604 SC IX; QW-404.35
  • BPV IX SC IX; QW/QB-422 - Alloy UNS S32101 for SA-240
  • BPV IX SC IX; QG-100(x): Effective date of Section IX Code Cases
  • BPV IX 14-501 SC IX; Revision to QW-500
  • BPV IX SC IX; Table QW/QB-422 - Revise ISO 15608 Ti Groups
  • 14-501
  • BPV IX SC IX; Table QW-254.1 and Table QW-258.1 - Strip Cladding
  • BPV IX 14-604 SC IX; Effective Date of Section IX
  • Addition of A/SA-403 N08904
  • Full Supervision & Control During Qualification
  • Revision of QG-106.2
  • BPV IX 13-590 SC IX; Appendix K
  • Forms QW-482 through QW-485
  • Table QW/QB-422 and Appendix D - Withdrawal of Specification SA-202
  • Part QF - Electrofusing
  • QF-464 HSTIT Specimen
  • Assignment of a P-No. for UNS N06025
  • Request from B31.3: P-number assignment for A928
  • F-number assignment for new SFA 5.10 AWS Classifications
  • Definition of "bare electrode"
  • Appendix K
  • Editorial Markups of SC IX
  • Addition of A694 Grades F48 and F50
  • Nonmandatory Appendix on Qualification of Welders under ISO rules
  • Bend testing of Aluminum
  • Review of AWS B2.2 E4 WD-1
  • Definition of Special Positions
  • Addition of S31266 Superaustenitic Stainless Steel
  • Incorporation of Code Case 2648 (UNS N10362)
  • QW-171 - Impact Testing
  • Forms QF-482 & QF-483
  • QW-403.3
  • QW-409.1
  • QW/QB-422 and Appendix D inclusion of A/SA-403 WP S31726
  • Variable Definitions Revisions

    • BPVC-X 2015 Edition Items

  • Revision to Code Case 2745.
  • Section X, Adoption of the ASME CA-1 Standard
  • Section X, Composite Pressure Vessels for High Pressure Fluids.
  • Section X Corrections

    • BPVC-XI 2015 Edition Items

  • Revision to Appendix D
  • Incorporate Code Case N-532-5 into the ASME Section XI Code.
  • Acceptance by Examination of Tendons in Class CC Containments with Unbonded Post- Tensioning Systems
  • Impact of PWSCC examination on RI-ISI /NonMandatory Appendix R
  • Revision to Article A-3000 for K Calculation Methods for Surface and Subsurface Flaws
  • Revise IWA-4621 and IWA-4651 to clarify that peening for enhancing surface properties of completed temper bead welds is not prohibited. Eliminate peening as a qualification variable in IWA-4652.
  • BPV XI 13-1310 Notes 3, 4, & 5 to examination Category B-A
  • Clarification of IWB-3514 and IWC-3514 Acceptance Standards for Flaws in SCC Susceptible Materials
  • General Requirements Clarify the system/component classification criteria found in IWA- 1400(a).
  • Revise Non-mandatory Appendix M; Applying Mathematical Modeling to Ultrasonic Examination of Pressure Retaining Components
  • Code Revision to add a Figure clarifying examination requirements for double-groove welded joints
  • Code revision for Appendix IV: Supplement 2
  • Extent of Surface Examination Requirements for Table IWB 2500 1, Category B-O, Item No. B14.10, Control Rod Drive (CRD) Housing Welds
  • BPV XI SG ES IWA-9000 Glossary Definition for "Analytical Evaluation"
  • Intent Interpretation and Code Change to IWF-1300(e).
  • PQ&SV&ECE Visual Examination requirements of IWA-2210 of the 2013 Edition and of Code Case N-823
  • Acceptance of through-wall or through-weld leakage in Class 1 components.
  • Pressure Test Requirements for Class 2 & 3 Open End Systems
  • Hold Time Requirements for Class 2 or Class 3 Segments of a Pressure Test when performed in conjunction with the Class 1 Test.
  • Revision to Underwater Welding Requirements - Code Case N-516-3 and IWA-4660
  • Intent Inquiry and Proposed Code Changes to Clarify Support Exemptions in IWF-1230.
  • PRA-Related Revisions to Appendix R
  • Section XI, Mandatory Appendix III - Ultrasonic Examination of Vessel and Piping Welds
  • Incorporate Code Case N-805 into Section XI
  • Clarify Class 2 Nozzle to Vessel Volumetric Examination Requirements
  • Clarify open-ended IWC-1221(d) and IWC-1222(d) exemption for normally dry lines.
  • Change to Supplement 10 (DM welds) to clarify single side qualification rules for DM welds with no austenitic base material Section XI, Division 1
  • Cable Length Tolerance added to VIII-2100 for Performance Demonstration.
  • Change to Appendix VIII-3000 Full Scale Test Piece Identification Section XI, Division 1
  • Supplement 14 Circumferential Flaw Depth Sizing Requirements. Section XI, Division 1
  • General Requirements Table IWA-1600-1 Reference Update
  • Add figures to Figure IWB-2500-12 to address bolting with integral heads in addition to studs.
  • Examination Requirements for Reduced-Shank Bolting
  • Add figures to Figure IWC-2500-6 to address integral head bolting in addition to studs
  • Adoption of ANSI/ASNT CP-189, 2006 Edition
  • IWA-2300 References
  • BPV XI New Code Case to Replace N-629 and Revision to Appendix A, A-4200 for Kia Fracture Toughness Determination

    • BPVC-XII 2015 Edition Items

  • Revision to Section XII, TW-100.1
  • BPV XII 1. Section XII - Review of TG-300 2. Substitute "Competent Authority" in place of "Legal Jurisdiction"
  • Section XII - Inclusion of Section XII in CC1750
  • BPV XII: Use of the "TV" and "TD" Designators in accordance with CSP-53
  • Section XII - TG 440 and TP-2
  • Section XII, Revision to Code Case 2235-9
  • Section XII, TR-100 through TR-140 - General Requirements
  • 14-263
  • Section XII, TR-200, TR-210.3, TR-300, TR-310, TR-310.3, TR-310.4, TR-310.6, TR-320, TR-310.3, TR-310.4, TR-320.6, TR-510, TR-520, TR-530, TR-540
  • Section XII, TR-210.1, TR-210.2, TR-310.1, TR-310.2
  • Section XII, TR-210.4, TR-310.5, TR-400, TR-410
  • Section XII, Modal Appendix 1 Allowable Stress Criteria
  • Section XII - New Mandatory Appendix XIX
  • BPV XII; New Certification Mark
  • BPV XII, Revision to Table 3 in Code Case 2235