Required Code Books

Below is a listing of required standards for use with ASME Product Certification Programs: The specific effective edition will be referenced in the applicable standard. Later editions of referenced standards will be required if and when referenced as "Latest Edition". Referenced standards can be ordered in the Product Catalog.

For more information on Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certificate Scopes, visit the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certification webpage.

Power Boilers

Heating Boilers

Pressure Vessels

Transport Tanks

Fiber-Reinforced Pressure Vessels

Pressure Relief Devices

Construction of Nuclear Facility Components

Nuclear Material Organization (Furnishing materials under BPVC Section III)

Power Boilers

A

A Certification

Assembly of Power Boilers

Code Books Required

BPVC Section I-Rules for Construction of Power Boilers

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section IX-Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

B31.1 Power Piping

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Sections II, V and IX are not required for assemblers, Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

- The PRT Certification is for manufacturers of parts who do not perform or assume any design responsibility for the parts they manufacture. Please contact ASME or your AIA for the specific listing of required code books.

E

E Certification

Electric Boilers

Code Books Required

BPVC Section I-Rules for Construction of Power Boilers

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

B31.1 Power Piping

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

M

M Certifications

Miniature Boilers

Code Books Required

BPVC Section I-Rules for Construction of Power Boilers

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

B31.1 Power Piping

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

PP & S

PP & S Certification

Pressure Piping and Power Boilers

Code Books Required

BPVC Section I-Rules for Construction of Power Boilers

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

B31.1 Power Piping

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

Heating Boilers

H

H Certification

Cast Iron Section Heating Boilers

Code Books Required

BPVC Section IV-Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

H

H Designator

Field Assembly of Boilers

Code Books Required

BPVC Section IV-Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

H & HLW

H & HLW Certifications

Heating Boilers, Except Cast Iron and Lined Potable Water Heaters

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section IV-Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

Pressure Vessels

U & UM

U & UM Certifications

Pressure Vessels, Division 1 and Miniature Pressure Vessels

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 2-Alternative Rules

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

- Section VIII, Division 2, is not required when construction activities excludes shell and tube heat exchangers and bellows expansion joints.

U2

U2 Certification

Pressure Vessels, Division 2

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 2-Alternative Rules

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

U3

U3 Certification

Pressure Vessels, Division 3

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 3-Alternative Rules for Construction of High Pressure Vessels

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

Transport Tanks

T

T Certification

Transport Tanks

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary)

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

BPVC Section XII-Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing, and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

Fiber-Reinforced Pressure Vessels

RP

RP Certification

Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Vessels

Code Books Required

BPVC Section X-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Pressure Relief Devices

V

V Certification

Boiler Safety Valves

Code Books Required

BPVC Section I-Rules for Construction of Power Boilers

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section IX-Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

HV

HV Certification

Heating Boiler Safety Valves

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section IV-Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers

BPVC Section IX-Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Sections II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

UV

UV Certification

(BPVC Section VIII Division 1) Pressure Vessels Safety Valves

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1

BPVC Section IX-Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Sections II, V and IX are not required for assemblers. Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

UV

UV Certification

(BPVC Section VIII Division 2) Pressure Vessels Safety Valves

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 2-Alternative Rules

BPVC Section IX-Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

UD

UD Certification

Rupture Disk Devices

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section V-Nondestruction

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1

BPVC Section IX-Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

UV3

UV3 Certification

Pressure Vessels Safety Valves, Division 3

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 3-Alternative Rules for Construction of High Pressure Vessels

BPVC Section IX-Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

UD3

UD3 Certification

Rupture Disk Devices, Division 3

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 3-Alternative Rules for Construction of High Pressure Vessels

BPVC Section IX-Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

TD

TD Certification

Transport Tanks Rupture Disk Devices

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary)

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section IX-Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

BPVC Section XII-Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks

BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing, and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

TV

TV Certification

Pressure Vessels Safety Valves

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary)

BPVC Section IX-Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

BPVC Section XII-Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks

BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

Construction of Nuclear Facility Components

G / GC

G-type Certification

G-Type Certificates: G and GC

Code Books Required

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 5-High Temperature Reactors

BPVC Section III-Rules for Constructions of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NCA-General Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2

NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities

N
NA
NPT
NS

N-type Certification

N-Type Certificates : N, NA, NPT, and NS

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 1-Appendices

BPVC Section III-Rules for Constructions of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NCA-General Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities

Applicants should note that they may need one or more of the following, depending on the scope of their work, to appear on the certificate.

BPVC Section II Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Materials Specifications

BPVC Section II Materials-Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NB-Class 1 Components

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NCD-Class 2 and Class 3 Components

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NE-Class MC Components

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NF-Supports

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NG-Core Support Structures

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 2-Code for Concrete Containments

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 3-Containment Systems for Transportation and Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High-Level Radioactive Material

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 5-High Temperature Reactors

NV

NV Certification

Nuclear Safety and Pressure Relief Devices

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Part D-Properties (Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 1-Appendices

BPVC Section III-Rules for Constructions of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NCA-General Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

NQA-1 Quality Assurance Program Requirements for Nuclear Facilities

Applicants should note that they may need one or more of the following, depending on the scope of their work, to appear on the certificate.

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications ( 2 Volumes) (Required when constructing Frrous Devices)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications ( Required when constructing Nonferrous devices)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals (Required when Ferrous or Nonferrous Devices Require Welding or Brazing)

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NB-Class 1 Components (Required for Class 1 Construction)

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NCD-Class 2 and Class 3 Components (Required For Class 2 or Class 3 Construction)

BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 5 High Temperature Reactors

BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection

N3

N3 Certification

Containments used for transportation of storage of spent fuel and high level radioactive material and waste