Downloadable Resources
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General Downloads Notices
Conduct
Procedures Conduct of ASME Surveys, Reviews, Audits, Investigations, and Interviews
Due Process
A notice about the rights an organization has during the survey/review process.
Notice on Requests for Certificate Extensions
Provides information for Certificate Holders who want to request an extension of the expiration date of their certification.
Notice on Use of Electronic Version of the Boiler Pressure Vessel Code by Certificate Holders
Provides information for companies who wish to use an electronic version of the ASME BPVC Books.
Policy on the Use of the Certification Mark in Advertising
Provides the ASME policy on the use of the Certification Mark and code authorization in advertising and marketing materials.
How to Change Primary Contact Information
Provides information for companies who wish to change their primary contact information on CA Connect.
Lodging and Meeting Room Criteria
ASME Certification and Accreditation Applicants are requested to identify preferred lodging for the ASME Team during their stay for their assigned activities.
General Downloads Forms
Accreditation and Certification Agreement Form
The agreement form that all applicants must sign and return as part of the application process. NOTE: The applicant will not be scheduled for a review/survey if this form is not submitted to ASME.
Criteria for Reapplication of a Certification Mark
Details the conditions that must be met before a Certification Mark can be reapplied.
Form A – Supplemental application form for the Nuclear Component Certification Program
Use this form if you are applying for an N, NA, NPT, NS, NV, N3, and OWN certification. This form also contains Form C and should be used if you will furnish material as a Material Organization
Form C – Supplemental application form for the Nuclear Material Organization Certification Program
Use this form if you are applying for a Quality System Certificate.
Form G – Supplemental application form for the Authorized Inspection Agency Accreditation Program
Use this form if you are applying for AIA accreditation.
Form P – Supplemental application form for the Bioprocessing Equipment Certification Program
Use this form if you are applying for BPE Certification.
Form Q – Supplemental application form for the Nuclear Quality Assurance Certification Program
Use this form if you are applying for NQA certification.
Form R – Supplemental application form for the Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Certification Program
Use this form if you are applying for the RTP certification.
Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Certification Forms
BPV "General" Checklist
A guide that provides applicants of Certificate(s) of Authorization 'A', 'M', 'PP', 'S', 'E', 'H', 'HLW', 'U', 'U2', 'U3', 'PRT' and 'T', with information that enables them to cross reference the paragraphs in their quality control manual with the applicable control requirements of Section I, Section IV, Section VIII, Divisions 1, 2 and 3 and Section XII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
BPV "Cast Boilers" Checklist
A guide that provides 'H' Cast Iron and/or Cast Aluminum Certificate of Authorization applicants with information that enables them to cross reference the paragraphs in their quality control manual with the applicable control requirements of Section IV "Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers” of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
BPV "Pressure Relief Devices" Checklist
A guide that provides Pressure Relief Device Certificate(s) of Authorization ('V'; 'HV'; 'UD'; 'UV'; 'UV3'; 'UD3'; 'TD'; 'TV') applicants with information that enables them to cross reference the paragraphs in their quality control manual with the applicable Pressure Relief Device control requirements of Section I, Section IV, Section VIII, Divisions 1, 2 and 3 and Section XII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
BPV "RP" Checklist
A guide that provides 'RP' Certificate of Authorization applicants with information that enables them to cross reference the paragraphs in their quality control manual with the applicable control requirements of Section X "Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels" of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
BPV Product Certification Program Informational Handbook (New Applicants and Renewals)
Provides the information, procedures, and necessary forms for new Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certification applicants.
Field Site Survey
Information for Field Sites for the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Reviews.
Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Certification Additional Information
NB-57-BPV National Board and ASME Guide
This document provides guidance on how an applicant can organize and structure their quality management system prior to their ASME Joint Review.
Process to Request Name Change on Certificate(s)
Outlines the process that Certificate Holders must follow to change the name on their current BPV certificate(s).
BPV Certificate Scopes
A list of all the possible certificate scopes for the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certificate Program.
Code Case on Use of Section VIII, Division 2 2004 Edition thru 2006 Addenda for Pressure Vessel Construction
Provides the complete text of the code case.
Notice Concerning National Board "R" Stamp
Provides information about the "National Board Repair (R) Stamp" for repair and/or alteration of boilers and pressure vessels.
Procedure For Adding Additional Building Location To Current Certificate
Details the procedure manufacturers must follow when adding additional building locations to a current certificate.
Temporary Location Used by Certificate Holders
Contains the procedure and necessary forms for an ASME BPVC Certificate Holder to request a temporary use letter from ASME.
Expedited Joint Reviews for the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certification Program for Reviews Conducted by ASME Only
Information for Expedited Joint Reviews for the BPV Reviews conducted by ASME only
BPV U2 Class 1 - (Code Case 2891) Certificate Holder QC Manual Checklist
A guide that provides applicants of Certificate of Authorization 'U2 Class 1' under the provisions of Code Case 2891, with information that enables them to update their QC Manual and cross reference the paragraphs in their quality control manual with the applicable control requirements of Section VIII, Division 2 for the fabrication of Class 1 pressure vessels.
Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE) Certification Forms
BPE Application – Information and Price
Contains the information, procedures, and necessary forms for obtaining an ASME Bioprocessing Equipment (BPE) Certificate.
BPE Quality Management System Checklist
A guide that provides applicants for Bioprocessing Equipment Certificates with a list of the highlights that they are required to include in their quality management system.
Form P – Supplemental application form for the Bioprocessing Equipment Certification Program.
Use this form if you are applying for BPE Certification.
*** See above note.
Nuclear Quality Assurance Certification Forms and Resources
Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) Application – Information and Price
Contains the information, procedures, and necessary forms for obtaining an ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance Certificate.
Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) Checklist
Provides applicants a means for verifying and identifying the paragraph(s) where their quality assurance manual will be compared to the ASME NQA-1 Standard for compliance.
Requirements for ASME Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) Certification
Details the certification requirements for an organization seeking to obtain and maintain a nuclear quality assurance certificate.
Notice on Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA) Program Certificate Scope Statements
Provides applicants with information, guidance, and examples for creating a nuclear quality assurance certificate scope statement.
Form Q – Supplemental application form for the Nuclear Quality Assurance Certification Program.
Use this form if you are applying for NQA certification.
*** See above note.
Nuclear Component Certification Forms
Material Organization Checklist
A guide used by ASME survey teams to assist in the review of the quality system program for material organization applicants.
Nuclear Component Application and Price Information
Provides the information, procedures, and necessary forms for obtaining nuclear component certification.
Nuclear Component Checklist
A guide used by ASME survey teams to assist in the review of the quality assurance program for N-type certificate applicants.
Nuclear Owner's Application and Price Information
Provides the information, procedures, and necessary forms for obtaining a nuclear owner's certificate.
Nuclear Owner's Checklist
A guide used by ASME survey teams to assist in the review of the quality assurance program for nuclear owner's certificate applicants.
Polyethylene Material Organization Checklist
A guide used by ASME survey teams to assist in the review of the quality system program for polyethylene material organization applicants.
Nuclear Component Pre-survey Questionnaire
Provides additional information to ASME survey teams about an applicant's quality assurance program.
Procedure for Renewal of Nuclear Owner's Certificates
Details the process for owners to follow when seeking to extend their Nuclear Owner's Certificate.
Form A – Supplemental application form for the Nuclear Component Certification Program.
Use this form if you are applying for an N, NA, NPT, NS, NV, N3, and OWN certification. This form also contains Form C and should be used if you will furnish material as a Material Organization.
*** See above note.
Nuclear Component Certification Additional Information
Additional Information to be Provided with Application for Renewal Survey
Details the additional information that ASME would like N-type Certificate Holders to include with the renewal application.
Applicant Information Handbook
Provides applicants with information about the certification process and survey demonstration guidance
List of Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA)
An unofficial list of the Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIAs).
Notice on Nuclear Scope Statements
Provides applicants with additional information about nuclear scope statements.
Procedure for Name Change on Nuclear Component Certificate
Outlines the process that Certificate Holders must follow to change the name on their current Nuclear Component Certificate(s).
Nuclear Material Organization Certification Forms
Material Organization Application and Price Information
Provides the information, procedures, and necessary forms for obtaining a Nuclear Material Organization Certificate.
Guide for Quality System Certificate/Material Organization
A guide used by ASME survey teams to assist in the review of the quality system program for material organization applicants.
Guide for Polyethylene Material Organization
A guide used by ASME survey teams to assist in the review of the quality system program for polyethylene material organization applicants.
Material Organization Pre-survey Questionnaire
Provides additional information to ASME survey teams about an applicant's quality system program.
Nuclear Material Organization Certification Additional Information
Applicant Information Handbook
Provides applicants with information about the certification process and survey demonstration guidance
Notice on Nuclear Scope Statements
Provides applicants with additional information about nuclear scope statements.
Procedure to Request Name Change on Quality System Certificate
Outlines the process that Certificate Holders must follow to change the name on their current Quality System Certificate(s).
Form C – Supplemental application form for the Nuclear Material Organization Certification Program
Use this form if you are applying for a Quality System Certificate to be a Certified Material Organization.
*** See above note.
Reinforced Thermoset Plastic (RTP) Corrosion-Resistant Equipment Forms
Companies holding RTP Certificates of Authorization
An unofficial list of RTP Corrosion-Resistant Equipment Certificate Holders.
RTP Application and Price Information
Provides the information, procedures, and necessary forms for obtaining an RTP Corrosion-Resistant Equipment.
RTP Checklist
A guide that provides RTP Corrosion-Resistant Equipment applicants assistance in preparing for the survey of their quality system program.
Form R – Supplemental application form for the Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Certification Program.
Use this form if you are applying for the RTP certification.
*** See above note.
Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) Forms and Resources
AIA Application and Price Information
Provides the information, procedures, and necessary forms for obtaining an Authorized Inspection Agency accreditation.
AIA Checklist
A guide that provides Authorized Inspection Agency applicants assistance in preparing for the survey of their quality program.
AIA Pre-survey Questionnaire
Authorized Inspection Agencies should provide copies of this completed questionnaire at the time of their application.
Application Supplement for New Applicants
Details supplemental information that is required for all new Authorized Inspection Agency applicants.
Guide to Information Appearing on Certificates of Accreditation
Provides a guide of the information appearing on certificates of accreditation issued to jurisdictions.
List of Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIAs)
An unofficial list of the Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIAs).
QAI Interpretations
Provides the complete text of the interpretations related to the ASME "Qualifications for Authorized Inspection Standard" (QAI-1).
Form G – Supplemental application form for the Authorized Inspection Agency Accreditation Programs
Use this form if you are applying for AIA accreditation.
*** See above note.
Pressure Relief Device (PRD) Testing Lab Forms and Resources
PRD Application and Price Information
Provides the information, procedures, and necessary forms for testing labs seeking to obtain an accreditation for pressure relief devices.
PRD Checklist
Provides a guide for testing labs seeking to obtain a pressure relief device accreditation.
Testing Laboratories Holding ASME Certificates of Acceptance for Conducting Tests of Pressure Relief Devices
An unofficial list of the holders of certificates of acceptance for conducting tests of pressure relief devices.