ASME BPV Code Section III, Division 1: Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components and USNRC Regulations (In-Person)

This course is an overview of Section III, Division 1, including interfaces with Sections II, V, IX, XI, and NQA-1. The course explains how Section III is implemented by the US NRC in its regulations, and regulatory guidance. The course also explains the Section III requirements and processes, including the requirements for design, determination of safety classification for components, quality assurance, third-party oversight by the Authorized Inspection Agency, and the duties and responsibilities of N, NA, NV and NPT certificate holders.

Students are presented with an overview of the technical bases for Section III, Class 1, design-by-analysis, the ASME Accreditation process, the requirements for the Authorized Inspection Agency, the duties and responsibilities of the Authorized Nuclear Inspector, and the Quality Assurance Program requirements for Material Organizations and ASME Certificate Holders. The course explains the Section III process for Code Cases and Code Inquiries.

Course Materials (included in purchase of course)

• For the duration of the course, each participant will receive access to the following sections/subsections of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code via the ASME digital collection:
  • Section III, Subsection NCA: General Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2 
  • Section III, Division 1. Subsection NB: Class 1 Components
  • Section III, Division 1, Subsection NCD: Class 2 and Class 3 Components
  • Section III, Appendices
  • Section II, Part D (Customary): Materials
• Downloadable version of the course presentation via ASME's learning platform

You Will Learn To:

• Describe the scope and requirements of Section III
• Describe how Section III is used by the USNRC
• Describe the differences in requirements between Class 1, 2 and 3 components
• Describe the Scope of Sections II, V, IX, XI and NQA-1 and how they interface with Section III
• Explain the purpose of Code Cases and Code Interpretations and their use by the USNRC
• Describe the purpose of Code Data Reports
• Describe the third-party oversight functions performed by Authorized Inspection Agencies and the role of the Authorized Nuclear Inspector
• Describe the Quality Assurance Program required for Certificate holders
• Explain the significance of the ASME Certification Mark
• Describe the ASME Accreditation Process, and duties and responsibilities for N, NA, NPT Certificate Holders
• Describe new initiatives being considered by the Section III Standards Committee
• Describe future global trends for nuclear generation of electric power

Who Should Attend

Entry level and experienced engineers and personnel employed by suppliers of nuclear systems and components, and operating nuclear power generation facilities that wish to gain a more in-depth understanding of Section III and how it is applied in the design and construction of components for nuclear power generation facilities. 

A certificate of completion will be issued to registrants who successfully attend and complete the course.