ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

The ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standard that regulates the design and construction of boilers and pressure vessels.[1] The document is written and maintained by volunteers chosen for their technical expertise .[2] The ASME works as an accreditation body and entitles independent third parties (such as verification, testing and certification agencies) to inspect and ensure compliance to the BPVC.[3]

  1. ^ Antaki, George A. (2003). Piping and pipeline engineering: design, construction, maintenance, integrity, and repair. Marcel Dekker Inc. ISBN 9780203911150.
  2. ^ ASME Codes and Standards Archived February 14, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection According to ASME