Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is the primary code for the construction and operation of Boilers and Pressure Vessels in the USA. It is published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Comprised of several books, known as sections:

Section I - Rules for Constructions of power Boilers
- Section II – Materials
- Part A – Ferrous Materials Specification
- Part B – Nonferrous Materials Specification
- Part C – Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes and Filler Metals
- Part D – Properties
Section III – Subsection NCA – General Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2
Section III
- Division 1
- Subsection NB – Class 1 Components
- Subsection NC – Class 2 Components
- Subsection ND – Class 3 Components
- Subsection NE – Class MC Components
- Subsection NF – Supports
- Subsection NG – Core Support Structures
- Subsection NH – Class 1 Components in Elevated Temperature Service
- Appendices
Division 2
- Code for Concrete Containments
Division 3
- Containments for Transport and Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel and High Level Radioactive Materials and Waste
Section IV – Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers
Section V – Nondestructive Testing
Section VI – Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of the Heating Boilers
Section VII – Recommended Rules for he Care of Power Boilers
Section VIII – Rule for Construction of Pressure Vessels
Division 1
Division 2 – Alternative Rules
Division 3 – Alternative Rules for Construction of High Pressure Vessels
Section IX – Welding and Brazing Qualifications
Section X – Fiber Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels
Section XI – Rules for In-service Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components
Section XII – Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transportation Tanks