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Below is the summary of changes for the Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) 2015

BPVC-I 2015 Edition Items


BPV I; PRV and PARV Capacity Certification and Nameplate Stamping
Section I, Oxide Growth - Ferritic High Temperature Headers
Section I PW-36.3, Minimum Thickness For Weld Overlay or Weld Metal Buildup Material Assigned a
P Number
BPV I Intent Interpretation, PG-110(e)(2)
ASME Code Section I, A-70 - Validity of the statement "The vessel does not qualify for the exception
in PG-32 and therefore must comply with PG-26, PG-27, and PG-33."
Section I, Table A-360, ASTM E 125, E 186, E 280 and E 446
Section I, P-3 & P-6 Forms
BPV I Addition of Part PFE - Requirements for Feedwater Economizers
Section I, PW-43
Section I, PG-52.6 Nomenclature
Section I, Parts Fabrication Certificate Program
Section I Adoption of the ASME CA-1 Standard
Section I, Appendix A-250.2.3, Revise to Clarify Thickness to be Used For Acceptance Criteria.
Revision to BPV Section I, PG-26 adding WSRFs for Nickel Base Alloys
Section I PFT-20.3, Attachment of Furnaces by full penetration welds.
Section I, Part PL Requirements for Locomotive Boilers
Construction of box headers and waterlegs
Section I, Revise Table PG-19 and Table PW-39 to Address Rules for Use of Alloy 800
Incorporation of Code Case 2328-1 in Section I.
Clarification of the term Nozzle Diameter [ Inside versus Outside ]
Section I, PG-26
Incorporation of Code Case 2359-2, Ni-25Cr-9.5Fe-2.1Al Alloy (UNS N06025)
Proposed Revisions to PHRSG-3.3
PG-31.2, Nomenclature For Term "S"
PG-31.3
Section I PEB-8.3 Intent Interpretation
Section I - PL-1 Manufacturers Data Report Form for Locomotive Boilers
Head to Cylindrical Shell Attachment Details
Section I, PW-39, Table PW-39-1, General Note (a)(2)(a), Clarify CE Limitations for Weld Basemetals
Section I, Specification SA-202
Revise Table PW-39-1, note (a)(1) , Exclude Welded Stays from 200 F Preheat
Section I, Editorial Changes Existing Table PW-39-9 and Proposed Table PW-39-12
Section I, Table PG-19 Material 310HCbN
Revise the definition of terms "t" and "tn", in Section I, PG-33.3
Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.5-2013
Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.34-2013
Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.9-2012
Section I, Revision to PG-9.3 and Intent interpretation
Section I, Clarify Requirements for Demonstration versus Qualification of NDE Procedures
Section I, Review of PG-112 Guidance on use of Data Report Forms

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Section I, PG-48.1 and Figure A-8(g) Section I, Table A-356 Line 19


Section I, Review of PG-28 and Stiffening Rings
Section I, Replace A-125 with A-317
Section I, Revisions to PG-29
Section I, PG-60.1.2 - Isolation Valves for externally mounted water level sensing devices
BPV I Preamble, Section I, Addition of Solar Heated Steam Generator
Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B1.20.1
Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.15
Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.20
Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B16.25
Section I, Table A-360 Reference to QAI-1
Section I, Table A-360 Reference to B18.1.2
Section I, Table A-360 Reference to ASTM E8/E8M Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
Section I Editorial, PW-44.1 and Endnote 8

BPVC-IIA 2015 Edition Items


Section II, Parts A and D; Adoption of European Standard EN 10222-2:1999 as ASME SA/EN 10222-2
BPV II Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A480/A480M-13b as ASME SA-480/SA-480M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A671/A671M-14 as ASME SA-671/SA-671M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A484/A484M-13a as ASME SA-484/SA-484M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A479/A479M-13b as ASME SA-479/SA-479M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A 312/A 312M-13b as ASME SA-312/SA-312M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A 450/A 450M-04a as ASME SA-450/SA-450M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM Specification A249/A249M-14 as ASME SA249/SA-249M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A688/A688M-12 as ASME SA-688/SA-688M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A803/A803M-12 as ASME SA-803/SA-803M
II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A193/A193M-12b
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A194/A194M-12
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM Specification A307-10 as ASME SA-307
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A320/A320M-11a
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A325-10 as ASME SA-325
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A354-11 as ASME SA-354
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A437/A437M-12 as ASME SA-437/SA-437M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A449-10 as ASME SA-449
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A453/A453M-12 as ASME SA-453/SA-453M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A540/A540M-11 as ASME SA-540/SA-540M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASME SA-736/SA-736M-12 as ASME
SA-736/SA-736M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A832/A832M-10 as ASME SA-832/SA-832M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A841/A841M-13 as ASME SA-841/SA-841M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A358/A358M-14a as ASME SA-358/SA-358M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A1016/A1016M-14 as ASME SA-1016/SA1016M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A672/A672M-14 as ASME SA-672/SA-672M
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A (2013 Edition), Revision to Table A1.1 of SA-480 and Accompanying
Intent Interpretation
BPV II SG SFA Section II, Part D; Increase the Maximum Thickness of SA-841 Plates for SC VIII,
Divisions 1, 2, and 3 Code Construction
BPV II SG IMS Section II, Parts A and B, Nonmandatory Appendix A Sources of Standards

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BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Revision of SA-213 Para. 6.2.2 to include S30432
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A (1998 Edition); Intent Interpretation of SA-36/SA-36M Product
Analysis Requirement
BPV II SG FS Section II, Part A; Adoption of ASTM A31-14 as ASME SA-31

BPVC-IIB 2015 Edition Items


BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B366-10a as ASME SB-366
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B248-12 as ASME SB-248
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Editorial Correction to SB-148 Para. 5.1 Heat Treatment
Temperature
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B861-10 and ASME SB-861
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B249/B249M-12 as ASME SB-249/SB-249
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B622-10 as ASME SB-622
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B626-10e1 as ASME SB-626
BPV II SG IMS Section II, Parts A and B, Nonmandatory Appendix A Sources of Standards
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B462-10e1 as ASME SB-462
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B564-11 as ASME SB-564
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B619-10e1 as ASME SB-619
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B363-14 as ASME SB-363
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Adoption of ASTM B862-13a as ASME SB-862
BPV II SG NFA Section II, Part B; Revision to References in SB-395/SB-395M

BPVC-IIC 2015 Edition Items


BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.16/A5.16M:2013 as SFA-5.16/SFA-5.16M
BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.11/A5.11M:2010 as SFA-5.11/SFA-5.11M
BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.34/A5.34M:2013 as SFA-5.34/SFA-5.34M
BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.01/A5.01M:2013 as SFA-5.01/SFA-5.01M
BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.1/A5.1M:2012 as SFA-5.1/SFA-5.1M
BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.4/A5.4M:2012 as SFA-5.4/SFA-5.4M
BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.9/A5.9M:2012 as SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M
BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.22/A5.22M:2012 as SFA-5.22/SFA-5.22M
BPV IX Section II, Part C, Adoption of AWS A5.5/A5.5M:2014 as SFA-5.5/SFA-5.5M

BPVC-IID-C 2015 Edition Items


Section II, Parts A and D; Adoption of European Standard EN 10222-2:1999 as ASME SA/EN 10222-2
Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2418-1
Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2295-3 into Table 5A.
Section II, Part D; Revision to Table 4; and to Appendix 2 Para. 2-130 and Table 2-100(c).
Section II, Part D (US Customary and Metric): Revision to Tables 2B, U, and Y-1 for SB-167 UNS
N06690
Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2359-2, Ni-25Cr-9.5Fe-2.1Al Alloy (UNS N06025)
Section II, Part D; Revise Appendix 5 to Create a New II-D Paragraph, to Address Requirements for
welding Data for New Base Materials.
Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2328-1
Section II, Part D; Replacement of N08904 SB Specifications with SA Specifications in Table 1B
Section II, Part D; Revision to SA/EN 10222-2 Stress Lines
Section II, Part D; TS/YS Ratio Criteria for Applying the 90% Yield Criterion in Section II, Part D

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Tables 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 5A, and 5B


Section II, Part D; Editorial Revision to Correct SC VIII-2 References in Notes G11, G12, and H6 of
Table 5A
Section II, Part D; Addition of Ferrous Bolting

Section II, Part D; Increase the Maximum Thickness of SA-841 Plates for SC VIII,
Divisions 1, 2, and 3 Code Construction
Section II, Part D; Re-evaluate the Cu-Si Alloy Trend Curves and Update Section II Part D Tables
Section II, Part D; Deletion of SB-283 TQ50 Stress Lines from Table 1B
BPV II SG Physical Properties Section II, Part D; Correction of Footnotes in Table TCD
Section II, Part D; Develop Table U and Y-1 Stress Values for Alloys A95052, A95083, A95086
BPV II Section II, Part D, Revision to Appendix 5, 5-800
Section II, Part D; Correction to Table 3 Bolting Stress Values for Cu-Si Alloys
Section II, Part D; Addition of SA-336/SA-336M F91 for SC VIII-2 use up to 1200F (649C) in
Table 5A

BPVC-IID-M 2015 Edition Items


Section II, Parts A and D; Adoption of European Standard EN 10222-2:1999 as ASME SA/EN 10222-2
II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2418-1
Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2295-3 into Table 5A.
Section II, Part D; Revision to Table 4; and to Appendix 2 Para. 2-130 and Table 2-100(c).
Section II, Part D (US Customary and Metric): Revision to Tables 2B, U, and Y-1 for SB-167 UNS
N06690
Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2359-2, Ni-25Cr-9.5Fe-2.1Al Alloy (UNS N06025)
Section II, Part D; Revise Appendix 5 to Create a New II-D Paragraph, to Address Requirements for
welding Data for New Base Materials.
Section II, Part D; Incorporation of Code Case 2328-1
Section II, Part D; Replacement of N08904 SB Specifications with SA Specifications in Table 1B
Section II, Part D; Revision to SA/EN 10222-2 Stress Lines
Section II, Part D; TS/YS Ratio Criteria for Applying the 90% Yield Criterion in Section II, Part D
Tables 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 5A, and 5B
Section II, Part D; Editorial Revision to Correct SC VIII-2 References in Notes G11, G12, and H6 of
Table 5A
Section II, Part D, Revision to Appendix 5
Section II, Part D; Addition of Ferrous Bolting Yield Strength Values
Section II, Part D; Increase the Maximum Thickness of SA-841 Plates for SC VIII, Divisions 1, 2, and 3
Code Construction
Section II, Part D (Metric); Addition of Time Dependent Note to Table 1B
Section II, Part D; Re-evaluate the Cu-Si Alloy Trend Curves and Update Section II Part D Tables
Section II, Part D; Deletion of SB-283 TQ50 Stress Lines from Table 1B
Section II, Part D; Correction of Footnotes in Table TCD
Section II, Part D; Develop Table U and Y-1 Stress Values for Alloys A95052, A95083, A95086
BPV II Section II, Part D, Revision to Appendix 5, 5-800
Section II, Part D; Correction to Table 3 Bolting Stress Values for Cu-Si Alloys
Section II, Part D; Addition of SA-336/SA-336M F91 for SC VIII-2 use up to 1200F (649C) in
Table 5A 14-2071

BPVC-III NB 2015 Edition Items

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Stress Indices for Branch Connections for r/R < or = 0.5 15-10
Editorial Revision to NB-3112.2 (b), NG-3112.2 (a), and NH-3112.2 (a) to replace "Subsection" with
"Article" and "Centigrade" with "Celsius".
NB-3653.6 Meaning of moment term in Equation 13
BPV III Incorporate the technical content of essential portions of BPV Section III Article NB hopper
diagram notes into the body of Code
Definitions of Local Primary Membrane Stress Intensity and Local Thin Areas
BPV III Editorial Revisions to ASME BPV III NB-,NC- and ND-3600
ASME BPV III, Section III changes to implement revised Bolting Sm values
NB-3224.3 and Figure NB-3224-1 and methods to calculate collapse load
Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
BPV-III-NB, NB-3222.2 "Primary Plus Secondary Stress Intensity (Range)"
BPV III Section III updated Design by Analysis rules for reversing Dynamic Loads
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
BPV III Table NB-3681(a)-1, Stress Indices for straight pipe: Proposed Revision to Table NB3681(a)-1
Clarification of Sm, Sh and Sy Temperature in NB/NC/ND-3650
Pipe Bends in NB/NC/ND-3642.1
Clarification of ME Definition in NB/NC/ND
BPV Section III, DIvision 1, NB-3226. Part 1: The intent inquiry with proposed reply. Part 2. The
proposed revision to NB-3226.
**INTENT INTERPRETATION** ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 1, NB-2126.1(e) Fin Tube
visual examination
Relocate reference of applicable Edition for PTC-25 from NB/NC/ND/NE-7000 to Table NCA7100-2, Update PTC-25 reference year

BPVC-III NC 2015 Edition Items


Stress Indices for Branch Connections for r/R < or = 0.5 15-10
Editorial Revisions to ASME BPV III NB-, NC- and ND-3600
Revision to NC/ND-3654.2(a) and NC/ND-3655(a)(2)
Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
BPV Code Section III, Division 1, Subsections NC and ND Design rules for nuclear components;
socket welded end and nonwelded end valves; instrument, control, and sampling line valves NPS 1 (DN
25) and smaller
Correct Metrication Errors in NC/ND 3900
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
Clarification of Sm, Sh and Sy Temperature in NB/NC/ND-3650
Pipe Bends in NB/NC/ND-3642.1
Clarification of ME Definition in NB/NC/ND
**INTENT INTERPRETATION** ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 1, NB-2126.1(e) Fin Tube
visual examination
Editorial Change-Reference to NC-1150 in NC-3432.1(c) 15-10
BPVC Section III, NC-1120 "Temperature Limits"; ND-1120 "Temperature Limits"; NE-1120
"Temperature Limits"
Relocate reference of applicable Edition for PTC-25 from NB/NC/ND/NE-7000 to Table NCA7100-2, Update PTC-25 reference year

BPVC-III ND 2015 Edition Items


Stress Indices for Branch Connections for r/R < or = 0.5 15-10

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Editorial Revisions to ASME BPV III NB-, NC- and ND-3600


Revision to NC/ND-3654.2(a) and NC/ND-3655(a)(2)
Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
BPV Code Section III, Division 1, Subsections NC and ND Design rules for nuclear components;
socket welded end and nonwelded end valves; instrument, control, and sampling line valves NPS 1 (DN
25) and smaller
Correct Metrication Errors in NC/ND 3900
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
Clarification of Sm, Sh and Sy Temperature in NB/NC/ND-3650
Figure ND-3436(c)-1 remains, however the subparagraph (c) has been deleted.
Pipe Bends in NB/NC/ND-3642.1
Clarification of ME Definition in NB/NC/ND
**INTENT INTERPRETATION** ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 1, NB-2126.1(e) Fin Tube
visual examination
Editorial corrections to ND and NE
Editorial corrections to ND-2360, NE-4122, NG-3222, and WC-2150.
BPVC Section III, NC-1120 "Temperature Limits"; ND-1120 "Temperature Limits"; NE-1120
"Temperature Limits"
Relocate reference of applicable Edition for PTC-25 from NB/NC/ND/NE-7000 to Table NCA7100-2, Update PTC-25 reference year

BPVC-III NE 2015 Edition Items


Removal of Sm1 from NE-3000 to be replaced by Sm. Other minor revisions to NE-3000 resulting from
this change are also proposed.
Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
Editorial corrections to ND and NE
Editorial corrections to ND-2360, NE-4122, NG-3222, and WC-2150.
BPVC Section III, NC-1120 "Temperature Limits"; ND-1120 "Temperature Limits"; NE-1120
"Temperature Limits"
Relocate reference of applicable Edition for PTC-25 from NB/NC/ND/NE-7000 to Table NCA7100-2, Update PTC-25 reference year

BPVC-III NF 2015 Edition Items


Section III; Subsection NF - Incorporation of Code Cases N-71 and N-249 into new Appendix NF-I
BPV III NRC Regulatory Guide1.124, "Service Limits and Loading Combinations for Class 1 LinearType Supports", Revision 2 was issued in February 2007 and presented regulatory positions on design
of Linear Supports.
Appropriate revisions to subarticle NF-3300 and Appendix F are proposed.
BPV III For pipe clamps supporting vertical loads, current Code words need to be clarified to address
applying loads on rigid rod supports.
Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
Subsubparagraph NF-3321.1(a)
ASME Section III Div.1, NF-1132(d) 1987 Addenda to the 2013 Edition. Base Plates furnished integral
with a Component or Pipe support fabricated in a shop by an NS Certificate Holder.
Section III Subsection NF Jurisdictional Boundary for baseplates.
Eliminate alternative way for determining value for Sy when material is not listed in Section II Part D
Table Y-1.

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BPVC-III NG 2015 Edition Items


Editorial Revision to NB-3112.2 (b), NG-3112.2 (a), and NH-3112.2 (a) to replace "Subsection" with
Article" and "Centigrade" with "Celsius".
Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
Editorial corrections to ND-2360, NE-4122, NG-3222, and WC-2150.

BPVC-III NH 2015 Edition Items


Editorial Revision to NB-3112.2 (b), NG-3112.2 (a), and NH-3112.2 (a) to replace "Subsection" with
"Article" and "Centigrade" with "Celsius".
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 1, Subsection NH

BPVC-III-2 2015 Edition Items


BPV III Div 2 Section III, Div 2 Table of Contents, CC-2310, CC-3532.1.2, CC-3533, CC-4300, and
CC-5300.
Code Revision to add detailed code language for material, design, testing and inspection of
mechanically anchored headed deformed bars in tension for reinforcing steel systems.
Revisions to Section III Division 2 CC-2200 and Division 1&2 NCA-Table-7100-3 for the purpose of
improving Long-Term Durability of Concrete.
BPV III Div 2 Section III, Div. 2, Paragraphs CC-2333.1
Reinforcing Bar Intended for Welding, and D2-VIII-1430, Carbon Equivalent Computation and Preheat
and Interpass Requirements, and TABLE D2-VIII-1430-1, Minimum Preheat and Interpass
Requirements
BPV III Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
BPV III Div 2 BPVC III, Division 1, Table NCA 7100-3 BPVC III, Division 2, Table CC-2442-1
BPV III Div 2 14-930 BPVC Section III, Division 2, CC-3521.1.1
BPV III Resolve negative received from ACI-TAC review of Record 12-1124 by revising Section III,
Div 2 CC-2231.3(a)
Moving the term "Fabricator" from the 2013 Edition ASME Section III, Division 2, MANDATORY
APPENDIX D2-II, GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND NOMENCLATURE, to NCA-9200.
BPV III Div 2 BPVC Section III, Division 2, CC-2131.4 Personnel Qualification
Revisions to CC-2000, CC-4000 & CC-5000 dealing with prestressing materials and post- tensioning
activities.
Revisions to Table CC-5200-1 in order to correct and clarify requirements 13-449
BPV III Div 2 14-1629 BPV III, Division 2, CC-5536 Leak Testing
BPV III Div 2 14-2153 BPVC, Section III, Division 2, CC-4333.4
BPV III BPV III-2 Editorial Items in CC-2611(a)(2), CC-2612.1.1(b), CC-2613(d), CC-4632.4, CC3534.1(a) and Article D2-II-1000.
BPV-III, Div. 2 Revision to Table CC-5200-1 dealing with Minimum Testing Frequencies for Concrete
Constituents and Concrete..
Revision to BPV III, Division 2, Table CC-2231.7.1-1 and Division 1, Table NCA-7100-3

BPVC-III-3 2015 Edition Items


Section III, Div. 3, WB-3000

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ASME BPV III, Section III changes to implement revised Bolting Sm values
BPV III Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization ofSection III
Replace weight limts in WB-3700 and also revise WC-3700 to reflect energy limited definition
Section III, Division 3, WB-3000
ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 3
Editorial corrections to ND-2360, NE-4122, NG-3222, and WC-2150.
BPV Code, Section III, Division 3, Subsection WC-3000

BPVC-III-5 2015 Edition Items


Section III, Division 5, Subsection HB, Subpart B, Nonmandatory Appendix HBB-Y: Guidelines for
Design Data Needs of New Materials
ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 5, Subsection HG, Subpart B
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 5, Subsection HC, Subpart B
Technical and Editorial Changes - ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 5
Corrections to BPV-III Div 5 HHA.
Editorial Revisions
ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 1, Subsection NH

BPVC-III-A 2015 Edition Items


Update Section III Appendix III to reference Section II Part D Appendices 1 and 2
BPV Code, Section III, Division 1, Code Case N-62-7; BPV Code, Section III, Appendices
ASME BPV III, Section III changes to implement revised Bolting Sm values
Change to F-1440 Core Support Structures
BPV III Appendix F-1334.5 does not provide a correct definition of allowable Level D stress for Linear
Supports in Equation (21) of NF-3322.1(e)(1).
BPV III Section III Appendix XI Table XI-3221.1-1 and Appendix E Table E-1210-1 --- replacement of
asbestos material with mineral fiber.
ASME BPV Code, Section III Appendices, Appendix VI Review.
Appendix W-2000 update
BPV III App W-4000 Summary of Other Damage Mechanisms
BPV III W-3000 Summary of Embrittlement Damage Mecanisms
Revision to ASME BPV III, Non mandatory Appendix W Article W-1000
Appendix Review - Nonmandatory Appendix R
Appendix Review - Mandatory Appendix XXI
Appendix Review - Nonmandatory Appendix D
Appendix Review - NonMandatory Appendix M
BPV III BPV Code, Section III, Appendices, Appendix XXIII
III BPV Code, Section III, Appendix XXIII, Table B6
Deletion of duplicated tables in Appendix E
Pipe Bends in NB/NC/ND-3642.1
Incorporate Code Case N-755 into Section III

BPVC-III-NCA 2015 Edition Items


Revise NCA-3855.5(a)(3)(-d) to require on-site verification of compliance with the supplier's
identification and traceability procedures at a frequency commensurate with the schedule of production

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or procurement, but at least once triennially.


BPV III Section III, Division 1 Paragraph NCA-8322. Core Support Strucuture N Certification At Field
sites. The proposal file consists of two parts: Part 1: The intent inquiry with proposed reply. Part 2: The
proposed revision to NCA-8322.
Clarify application of NCA-1140(a) (2)
Incorporation of acceptance of ASNT SNT-TC-1A 2011 into Section III.
BPV III BPV Code Section III, Division 1, Subsections NC and ND Design rules for nuclear
components; socket welded end and nonwelded end valves; instrument, control, and sampling line
valves NPS 1 (DN 25) and smaller
BPVC, Section III, Division 1, Organization of Section III
III Div 2 BPVC III, Division 1, Table NCA 7100-3 BPVC III, Division 2, Table CC-2442-1
Revise NCA-3841
ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, NCA-3920: Supply of Nonmetallic Material
ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1, NCA-3970: Supply of Polyethylene Material
ASME BPVC Section III, Division1, NCA-9200 and NCA-1282 (1998 Edition, 1999 Addenda, and
later editions and Addenda through the 2013 Edition)
Define the Audit frequency for approval of suppliers in NCA-3855.3 (b)(1)
Moving the term "Fabricator" from the 2013 Edition ASME Section III, Division 2, MANDATORY
APPENDIX D2-II, GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND NOMENCLATURE, to NCA-9200.
BPV III Section III, Division 1, NCA-3862.1 (b) (2010 Edition and 2011 a Addenda) Certification
requirements for source material for welding material
BPV III Div 2 Editorial revisions for BPV III Division 2 references listed in NCA Table NCA 7100-3.
Revision of Table NCA-7100-1 to include previously approved editions of Dimensional Standards
BPV Section III, Division 1, NCA-8151; Field Operations
**INTENT INTERPRETATION** ASME BPVC Seciton III NB-6114.2, Edition 1998, Addenda 2000
and NCA-8322 Edition 2010, Addenda 2011
NCA-5121(a) AIA designation or acceptance by a state of the United States or provice of Canada.
Certified verse Accredited.
BPV III Div 2 BPV III Division 2: Editorial revisions and updates to references listed in NCA Table
NCA 7100-3.
ASME BPV Code, Section III, Division 1, Subsection NCA
14-1444
Relocate reference of applicable Edition for PTC-25 from NB/NC/ND/NE-7000 to Table NCA7100-2, Update PTC-25 reference year
Revision to BPV III, Division 2, Table CC-2231.7.1-1 and Division 1, Table NCA-7100-3

BPVC-IV 2015 Edition Items


BPV IV - Incorportation of Code Cases 2604 and 2469-1; Add pnuematic testing requirements in
Section IV
BPV IV Addition of SA/CSA-G40.21 Grades 44W and 50W to Section IV.
BPV IV - Review of Table HF-300.2
Section IV - Mandatory Appendix 2
BPV IV Section IV; Parts Fabrication Certificate Program
BPV IV 13-479 Section IV - HW-712 Furnace Attachments
BPV IV 13-1949 Section IV - Endnote 16 Revision
BPV IV 13-1989 Section IV - HG-401.1, Safety Valve Sizing
BPV IV Section IV - Manufacturers with multiple locations
BPV IV Section IV - Revisions to Table HF-300.2 and Table 300.2M to permit brazing Forging brass
(SB283 UNS C37700).
BPV IV Section IV - New Non-mandatory Appendix A

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BPV IV Section IV - Incorporation of CC 2583 and Annulment six months after publication
BPV IV Section IV - Incorporation of CC 2614 and Annulment six months after publication of
incorporation
Section IV - Code Case 2800 Incorporation
BPV IV Section IV - Incorporation of Case 2615 and Annulment six months after incorporation
Section IV - Revision to Table HF-300.2 and HF-300.2M
Section IV - HG-403 Heating Surface
Section IV - HG-307.5 Electric Immersion
Heating Element Support Plates - Intent Interp + Code Revision
Section IV - HG-530 Marking of Boilers
Section IV - Revision to HF-201
Section IV - Proposed Revision to New Nonmandatory Appendix A100
Section IV - Incorporation of Code Case 2654-1
BPV IV - Traceability of Multi-page Data Report Forms
BPV IV - Mandatory Appendix 2
Section IV - REVISION - Deletion of specific references to II-D, Appendix A, Metallurgical
Phenomena - HF-207
BPV IV HLW-431.6 Internally Threaded Fittings Attached by Resistance Welding

BPVC-V 2015 Edition Items


BPV V 13-536 Section V: Review Article 13
Section V: Glossary of Terms
Section V, Article 6: Define What Steps in the Penetrant Process Are Required to Have Minimum and
Maximum Time Limits and Rewrite Requirements for Hydrophilic Emulsifiers to Reflect Current
Practice. Revise T-662 to Establish a Maximum Dwell Time Limit and Also Prevent the Penetrant from
Drying During the Dwell Time.
Section V: Article 4; New Paragraph T-462.7 and Nonmandatory Appendix P with accompanying
Definition.
Section V: Definition of "Examination"
Section V: Adopt E999-10, Standard Guide for Controlling the Quality of Industrial Radiographic Film
Processing
Section V: Evaluate APR Technology
Section V: Adoption of New Article 18 on Guided Wave UT
Section V: ASTM E750-10 Standard Practice for Characterizing Acoustic Emission Instrumentation
Section V: ASTM E1067/E1067M-11 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of
Fiberglass reinforced Plastic Resin (FRP) Tanks/Vessels
Section V: ASTM E1118/E1118M-11 Standard Practice for Acoustic Emission Examination of
Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe (RTRP)
V Section V: ASTM E1139-12 Standard Practice for Continuous Monitoring of Acoustic Emission from
Metal Pressure Boundaries
Section V: Revisions to Article 8, Mandatory Appendix VIII Eddy Current Examination of
Nonmagnetic Heat Exchanger Tubing
Section V: Article 4; New Nonmandatory Appendix Q; Alternate Straight Beam Calibration Block
Examples
V Section V: Adopt ASTM E1647 - 09, Standard Practice for Determining Contrast Sensitivity in
radioscopy, for update of SE-1647
Section V:Article 7; T-762, Yoke Technique Requirements
Section V: Article 4; T-471.4.1 Scanning Sensitivity and recording data.
Section V: Article 1, T-120 General; Provide an Appendix II Defining Minimum Training and
Experience Requirements for Radiographic and Ultrasonic Methods and Their Techniques

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Section V: Review of ASTM A435 / A435M - 90(2012) Standard Specification for Straight-Beam
Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Plates for Adoption as SA-435
V Section V: Article 4; Mandatory Appendices VII and VIII
Section V: Review of ASTM A745 / A745M - 12 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of
Austenitic Steel Forgings for Adoption as SA 745
Section V: Review ASTM D129 - 11 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General
High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) for Adoption as SD 129
Section V: Review ASTM D516 - 11 Standard Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water for Adoption as SD
516
Section V: Review ASTM D808 11 Standard Test Method for Chlorine in New and Used Petroleum
Products (High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) for Adoption as SD 808
Section V: Review ASTM E165 / E165M - 12 Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for
General Industry for Adoption as SE 165
Section V: Review ASTM E2096 / E2096M - 10 Standard Practice for In Situ Examination of
Ferromagnetic Heat-Exchanger Tubes Using Remote Field Testing for Adoption as SE2096
Section V: Mandatory Appendix to Article 4 for the Examination of HDPE
13-1355
Section V: Review of ASTM E650 / E650M - 12 Standard Guide for Mounting Piezoelectric Acoustic
Emission Sensors for Adoption as SE 650
Section V: Article 6; Documentation Requirements
Section V: Article 7; Documentation Requirements
Section V: Review the Use of the Term "Manufacturer" in Section V
Section V: Article 4; Revision to Mandatory Appendix II-440
Section V: Consistent Use of the Term "Through Wall" In All Articles of Section V
Section V: Review of ASTM E2491 - 13 Standard Guide for Evaluating Performance Characteristics of
Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing Instruments and Systems
V Section V: Revision of Article 2; Mandatory Appendix VI 14-6
Section V: Revision of Article 12; Change to T-1224.1
Section V: Image Brightness Variation Requirements
Section V: Revision of T-224
Section V: Article 4, IX-435.4; Weld Joint Configuration and TOFD
Section V: Review of ASTM A577 / A577M - 90(2012) Standard Specification for Ultrasonic
Angle-Beam Examination of Steel Plates for Adoption as SA-577
Section V: Review of ASTM A578 / A578M - 07 (2012 Standard Specification for Straight-Beam
Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel Plates for Special Applications for Adoption as SA-578
Section V: Review of ASTM A609 / A609M - 12 Standard Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Alloy,
and artensitic Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Examination Thereof for Adoption as SA-609
Section V: Revision of Article 2, Mandatory Appendix V, Definition of "Radiograph"
Section V: Article 8 Mandatory Appendix; VIII-810 Revision of the Term Nonmagnetic to
Nonferromagnetic.
Section V: Article 13; Revise T-1311
Section V: Revision of Article 2, Appendices VIII & IX; Paragraphs VIII-287 and IX-287 on Measuring
Scale
Section V: Article 4, Figure T-434.3-1; Revision to the General Notes

BPVC-VIII-1 2015 Edition Items


Section VIII, Division 1; UG-93(d)(3)
Section VIII, Division 1; UNF-79
Section VIII, Division 1; U-1(g)(1), UG-116, UG-120 13-487
Section VIII, Division 1; Incorporation of Code Case 2244-2

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Section VIII, Division 1; Incorporation of Code Case 2401


Section VIII, Divisions1 and 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2637 for UNS S32205 Material
Section VIII, Division 1; UG-40(e) Section VIII, Division 2, 4.5.2
Section VIII, Division 1; Revision to paragraph UG-136(d)(2), UG-137(d)(2), and UG-38(d)(2)
Hydrostatic Pressure Test
Section VIII, Division 1; UW-3(a) and UW-11(a) and Section VIII, Division 2; Table 4.2.1 and Table
7.2
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; PWHT Exemptions in Section VIII - NPS 4 Limitation
Section VIII-1, Incorporation of CC 2367
Section VIII, Division 1; Reassignment of UNS N08904 from SB-674 to SA-249
Section VIII, Division 1; UG-129 and UG-131 Capacity Certification
Section VIII, Division 2; Paragraph 3.11.2.2 (b) Section VIII, Division 1; Paragraph UCS-66(f)
Section VIII, Division 1: UG-37(g) and (h); Section VIII, Division 2: 4.5.3.2(d)
Section VIII, Division 1; Part UCD
Section VIII, Division 1; Paragraph UG-45 Allowances for Threading
Section VIII, Division 1; UW-12-(d) - Seamless Vessel Section Joint Efficiency
Section VIII, Division 1: UW-27(a); & Section VIII, Division 2: 6.2.1.1 Hybrid Welding Processes
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporation of EN 10028-2:2003 Grade 10CrMo9-10
Section VIII, Division 1; Fig. UW-21 - Weld Size Requirements
Section VIII, Division 1; Code Case 2560
Section VIII, Division 1; Appendix S-Test Pressure
Section VIII, Division 1; UHT-6(b)(2), Division 2, 3.11.3.3(c)
Section VIII, Division 1; UG-4(d)
Section VIII, Division 1; U-2(b) & U-2(e); Clarifying Inspector Responsibility for Review of
Calculations
Section VIII, Division 1; Revise Part UHX, Appendix 5 and Appendix 26 to comply with revisions to
U-2(g) and consistency with Division 2. Section VIII, Division 2; Revise paragraphs 4.18, 4.19 and 4.20
for consistency with the Division 1 changes relating to U-2(g).
Section VIII, Division 1; Intent interpretation with revision to UCL-11; and revision to VIII-2; Part
3.3.6.2.
Section VIII, Division 1; UG-131(e)(2), Metrication unit conversion for 1500 psig
Section VIII, Division 1; UW-2(a) Lethal Service for Common Elements;
Section VIII, Division 1; Table UW-12, General Note (a)
Section VIII, Division 1; Expand the description of Combination Units to include dependent chambers
in UG-19 and UG-99. Section VIII, Division 2; Expand the description of Combination Units to include
dependent chambers in paragraphs 4.1.8 and 8.1.3
Section VIII, Division 1; Appendix W: Form U-1P
Section VIII, Div. 1 & 2; Appendix 26 & 4.19: Correction of membrane stress due to pressure in collar
of reinforced bellows and editorial revisions
Section VIII, Division 1; Referenced Standards in Table U-3
Section VIII, Division 1 and 2; Part UHX and Paragraph 4.18
Section VIII, Division 1; UW-53 Technique for Ultrasonic Examination of Welded Joints
Section VIII, Division 1; Mandatory Appendix 1-4(c)
Section VIII, Division 1 UHA-51/Div.2 3.11.4 revisions and interpretations
Section VIII, Division 1; Revision to UG-138(c)(3)
Section VIII, Division 1; Re-designation of UNS N08904 from SB to SA specifications
Section VIII, Division 1; Partial Incorporation of Code Case 2418-1.
Section VIII, Division 1; UG-11(d)
Section VIII, Division 1; UG-100(e)
Section VIII, Division 1; Revision to Part UIG-23.
Section VIII, Division 1; Incorporation of SA-789, SA-790 and SA-815 UNS S32101 into Table UHA-

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Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2270
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Table UCS-23 - Withdrawal of Specification SA-202
Section VIII, Divisions 1 & 2; Appendix 26 & 4.19: Shear Stress in Bellows Under Torsion Load
Section VIII, Division 1; UIG-3 - Terminology
Section VIII, Division 1; Appendix 39
Section VIII, Division 1; Part UIG form CMQ
Section VIII, Division 1; UIG-116(b)
Section VIII, Division 1; Part UIG for CCQ and CPQ.
Section VIII, Division 1; Table UHA-32-2, General Note (a)
Section VIII, Division 1; UG-37(a) - Use of Welded Product Form Specifications
Section VIII, Division 1; Fig. UG-118 ); Division 2, Paragraph 2-F.1(h),Fig. 2.F.1; Division 3, Fig. KS132
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; References to SC IX, Part QG
Section VIII, Division 1; UG-11(d)(5)
Section VIII, Division 1; App 26 and Division 2, Part 4.19, Maximum Design Temperature
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Operating Load Cases
Section VIII, Division 1; UG-45 and UG-53(j)
Section VIII, Division 1; Caution Note in Figure L-11-3.
Section VIII, Division 1; Table UHA-23 - Addition of SA-403 N08904
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporate S31266
Section VIII, Division 1; NDE Procedure Qualification Requirements
Section VIII, Division 1, 2013 Edition; Editorial Corrections to UG-11, UW-5, UW-18, and UCS-66
Section VIII, Division 1; Appendix 26: Yield Strength Values
Section VIII, Division 1; U-2(a)(5)
Section VIII, Division 1; Editorial Errors
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; UHX-19.3.2 and 4.18.14.3 Manufacturer's Data Reports
BPVC-VIII-2 2015 Edition Items
Section VIII, Divisions1 and 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2637 for UNS S32205 Material
Section VIII, Division 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2562
Section VIII, Division 1; UG-40(e) Section VIII, Division 2, 4.5.2
Section VIII, Division 1; UW-3(a) and UW-11(a) and Section VIII, Division 2; Table 4.2.1 and Table
7.2
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; PWHT Exemptions in Section VIII - NPS 4 Limitation
Section VIII, Division 2; Para. 4.3.11.3
Section VIII, Division 2; Table 7.2
Section VIII, Division 2; Clad Tubesheets
Section VIII, Division 2; Paragraph 3.11.2.2 (b) Section VIII, Division 1; Paragraph UCS-66(f)
Section VIII, Division 1: UG-37(g) and (h); Section VIII, Division 2: 4.5.3.2(d)
Section VIII, Division 2; Part 5 Local Failure Check
Section VIII, Division 1: UW-27(a); & Section VIII, Division 2: 6.2.1.1 Hybrid Welding Processes
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporation of EN 10028-2:2003 Grade 10CrMo9-10
Section VIII, Division 2; Review Environmental Factor for Structural Stress Method in Division 2
Section VIII, Division 1; UHT-6(b)(2), Division 2, 3.11.3.3(c)
Section VIII, Division 1; Revise Part UHX, Appendix 5 and Appendix 26 to comply with revisions to
U-2(g) and consistency with Division 2. Section VIII, Division 2; Revise paragraphs 4.18, 4.19 and 4.20
for consistency with the Division 1 changes relating to U-2(g).
Section VIII, Division 1; Intent interpretation with revision to UCL-11; and revision to VIII-2; Part
3.3.6.2.
Section VIII, Division 2: Incorporate Code Case 2728 for Use of SB-564 Nickel-Iron-ChromiumMolybdenum-Copper Alloy UNS N08825 Forgings

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Section VIII, Division 1; UW-2(a) Lethal Service for Common Elements;


Section VIII, Division 2; Table 7.4
Section VIII, Division 1; Expand the description of Combination Units to include dependent chambers
in UG-19 and UG-99. Section VIII, Division 2; Expand the description of Combination Units to include
dependent chambers in paragraphs 4.1.8 and 8.1.3
Section VIII, Division 2; 7.5.5.1 - Use of Automated UT
Section VIII, Div. 1 & 2; Appendix 26 & 4.19: Correction of membrane stress due to pressure in collar
of reinforced bellows and editorial revisions
Section VIII, Division 2; Referenced Standards in Table 1.1
Section VIII, Division 2; Table 4.2.3 - Materials for Major Attachment Parts
Section VIII, Division 1 and 2; Part UHX and Paragraph 4.18
Section VIII, Division 2; Incorporate Code Case 2295-3, UNS S32906 (29Cr-6.5Ni-2Mo-N)
Section VIII, Division 2; Para. 5.3.3.2 - Equation 5.10
Section VIII, Division 2; Correct nominal compositions in Division 2 Table 3-A.1 for SA-542 classes C
and D
Section VIII, Division 1 UHA-51/Div.2 3.11.4 revisions and interpretations
Section VIII, Division 2; Revise Part 4 to define SPS consistent with Division 1, UG-23(e)
Section VIII, Division 2; Annex 4-E: Add rules for Tube Expanding Procedures and Qualification
Section VIII, Division 2; Part 4.13.12.3 Code Case for Rules for Calculating Maximum Permissible
Gaps for Layered Vessels; and Equation 4.13.7
Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporation of Code Case 2270
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Table UCS-23 - Withdrawal of Specification SA-202
Section VIII, Divisions 1 & 2; Appendix 26 & 4.19: Shear Stress in Bellows Under Torsion Load
Section VIII, Division 1; Fig. UG-118 ); Division 2, Paragraph 2-F.1(h),Fig. 2.F.1; Division 3, Fig. KS132
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; References to SC IX, Part QG
Section VIII, Division 2; Paragraph 7.5.5.2 --Acceptance Criteria for UT in Lieu of RT
Section VIII, Division 1; App 26 and Division 2, Part 4.19, Maximum Design Temperature
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Operating Load Cases
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; Incorporate S31266
Section VIII, Division 2; Table 6.1; Equations For Calculating Forming Strains
Section VIII, Division 2; Para. 7.5.5.1
Section VIII Division 2; Issue of Code Case for use of SA-336 /SA-336M F91 for Section VIII Division
2 application and Addition of SA-336 F91 in Table 3-A.1
Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2; UHX-19.3.2 and 4.18.14.3 Manufacturer's Data Reports
BPVC-VIII-3 2015 Edition Items
Section VIII, Division 3; Rupture Disk Devices
Section VIII, Division 3; Incorporation of Code Case 2524, Inclusion of European Carbon Steel
Material.
Section VIII, Division 3; Moving KD-240 Linear Elastic Analysis into a New Mandatory Appendix
Section VIII, Division 3; Incorporation of final revisions to Code Case 2579, Incorporation to Sec VIII
Div 3 (related to 10-811)
Section VIII, Division 3; Materials Permitted
Section VIII, Division 3; Correction to Equations in KR523 and KR531
Section VIII, Division 3; Revisions to KM-211.2 (a), (b),and (d) For The Manufacture Of Large Vessels
From Single Piece Forgings
Section VIII, Division 3; KD-6 - Threaded Components
Section VIII, Division 3; Update to KD-141 Leak-Before-Burst Mode of Failure to KD-4 Methodology
Section VIII, Division 3; Clean Up Linear Elastic Verbiage in VIII-3
Section VIII, Division 3; New Certification Mark
Section VIII, Division 3; Incorporation of Code Case 2524, Inclusion of European Carbon Steel

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Material (Error Correction)


Section VIII, Division 3; Referenced Standards in Table KG-141
Section VIII, Division 3; KT-312 Upper Limit Pressure of Sphere for Hydrostatic Test
Section VIII, Division 3; Adding Reference to
New Elastic Plastic Appendix
Section VIII, Division 3; KD-221 - Correction of Tensile Strength References
Section VIII, Division 3; KM-212 Updates to define test locations
Section VIII, Division 3; Deletion of Nonmandatory Appendix F
Section VIII, Division 1; Fig. UG-118 ); Division 2, Paragraph 2-F.1(h),Fig. 2.F.1; Division 3, Fig. KS132
Section VIII, Division 3; KR-1 - Move Cautionary Elements from the current Manufacturing Range
Definition
Section VIII, Division 3; KD-221.1 and KD 221.2 Clarify application of closed and open end cylinders
Section VIII, Division 3; Corrections to KS-132(c)
Section VIII, Division 3; Update the Nominal Composition Column in Tables KM-400-1 and KM400-1M
Section VIII, Division 3; Update to Appendix A
Section VIII, Division 3; Revision to KD-1311
Section VIII, Division 3; Correction to KD-323
Section VIII Division 3; Revisions for KD-5.
Section VIII Division 3; Addition of Reference to ASNT ACCP-CP-1 in KE-301(f).
Section VIII, Division 3; Removal of Redundant Endnote 13 from VIII-3 Part KE
Section VIII, Division 3; Revisions to KM-400 Material Tables.
Section VIII Division 3; Rupture Disk Devices, Correction to item 01-061
Section VIII, Division 3; Definition Updates for Equation KD-232.3

BPVC-IX 2015 Edition Items


Review and Update of SWPSs
QW-409.26 - Strip Cladding
Addition of brazing filler metal variables QB-403.3 and QB-403.4 and update QB-252, QB-253,
QB-254, QB-255, QB-256, QB-257 and QB-351.1(b)
Friction Stir Welding Procedure Qualification
Unassigned Base Metals used in Welder Qualifications
Incorporation of Code Case 2328-1
Nonessential Variables
Revision of QW-404.45, and Table QW-257.1 Table QW-269 and QW-269.1 QW-409.X
QF-142
BPV IX SC IX; QW/QB-422 and Appendix D - Inclusion of ASTM A860 Material
BPV IX 14-501 SC IX; Hybrid Variables
BPV IX SC IX; Incorporation of UNS N08367 for specifications A/SA-182, A403 and A/SA-479
BPV IX 14-604 SC IX; QW-404.35
BPV IX SC IX; QW/QB-422 - Alloy UNS S32101 for SA-240
BPV IX SC IX; QG-100(x): Effective date of Section IX Code Cases
BPV IX 14-501 SC IX; Revision to QW-500
BPV IX SC IX; Table QW/QB-422 - Revise ISO 15608 Ti Groups
14-501
BPV IX SC IX; Table QW-254.1 and Table QW-258.1 - Strip Cladding
BPV IX 14-604 SC IX; Effective Date of Section IX
Addition of A/SA-403 N08904
Full Supervision & Control During Qualification

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Revision of QG-106.2
BPV IX 13-590 SC IX; Appendix K
Forms QW-482 through QW-485
Table QW/QB-422 and Appendix D - Withdrawal of Specification SA-202
Part QF - Electrofusing
QF-464 HSTIT Specimen
Assignment of a P-No. for UNS N06025
Request from B31.3: P-number assignment for A928
F-number assignment for new SFA 5.10 AWS Classifications
Definition of "bare electrode"
Appendix K
Editorial Markups of SC IX
Addition of A694 Grades F48 and F50
Nonmandatory Appendix on Qualification of Welders under ISO rules
Bend testing of Aluminum
Review of AWS B2.2 E4 WD-1
Definition of Special Positions
Addition of S31266 Superaustenitic Stainless Steel
Incorporation of Code Case 2648 (UNS N10362)
QW-171 - Impact Testing
Forms QF-482 & QF-483
QW-403.3
QW-409.1
QW/QB-422 and Appendix D inclusion of A/SA-403 WP S31726
Variable Definitions Revisions

BPVC-X 2015 Edition Items


Revision to Code Case 2745.
Section X, Adoption of the ASME CA-1 Standard
Section X, Composite Pressure Vessels for High Pressure Fluids.
Section X Corrections

BPVC-XI 2015 Edition Items


Revision to Appendix D
Incorporate Code Case N-532-5 into the ASME Section XI Code.
Acceptance by Examination of Tendons in Class CC Containments with Unbonded Post- Tensioning
Systems
Impact of PWSCC examination on RI-ISI /NonMandatory Appendix R
Revision to Article A-3000 for K Calculation Methods for Surface and Subsurface Flaws
Revise IWA-4621 and IWA-4651 to clarify that peening for enhancing surface properties of completed
temper bead welds is not prohibited. Eliminate peening as a qualification variable in IWA-4652.
BPV XI 13-1310 Notes 3, 4, & 5 to examination Category B-A
Clarification of IWB-3514 and IWC-3514 Acceptance Standards for Flaws in SCC Susceptible
Materials
General Requirements Clarify the system/component classification criteria found in IWA- 1400(a).
Revise Non-mandatory Appendix M; Applying Mathematical Modeling to Ultrasonic Examination of
Pressure Retaining Components
Code Revision to add a Figure clarifying examination requirements for double-groove welded joints
Code revision for Appendix IV: Supplement 2

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Extent of Surface Examination Requirements for Table IWB 2500 1, Category B-O, Item No. B14.10,
Control Rod Drive (CRD) Housing Welds
BPV XI SG ES IWA-9000 Glossary Definition for "Analytical Evaluation"
Intent Interpretation and Code Change to IWF-1300(e).
PQ&SV&ECE Visual Examination requirements of IWA-2210 of the 2013 Edition and of Code Case
N-823
Acceptance of through-wall or through-weld leakage in Class 1 components.
Pressure Test Requirements for Class 2 & 3 Open End Systems
Hold Time Requirements for Class 2 or Class 3 Segments of a Pressure Test when performed in
conjunction with the Class 1 Test.
Revision to Underwater Welding Requirements - Code Case N-516-3 and IWA-4660
Intent Inquiry and Proposed Code Changes to Clarify Support Exemptions in IWF-1230.
PRA-Related Revisions to Appendix R
Section XI, Mandatory Appendix III - Ultrasonic Examination of Vessel and Piping Welds
Incorporate Code Case N-805 into Section XI
Clarify Class 2 Nozzle to Vessel Volumetric Examination Requirements
Clarify open-ended IWC-1221(d) and IWC-1222(d) exemption for normally dry lines.
Change to Supplement 10 (DM welds) to clarify single side qualification rules for DM welds with no
austenitic base material Section XI, Division 1
Cable Length Tolerance added to VIII-2100 for Performance Demonstration.
Change to Appendix VIII-3000 Full Scale Test Piece Identification Section XI, Division 1
Supplement 14 Circumferential Flaw Depth Sizing Requirements. Section XI, Division 1
General Requirements Table IWA-1600-1 Reference Update
Add figures to Figure IWB-2500-12 to address bolting with integral heads in addition to studs.
Examination Requirements for Reduced-Shank Bolting
Add figures to Figure IWC-2500-6 to address integral head bolting in addition to studs
Adoption of ANSI/ASNT CP-189, 2006 Edition
IWA-2300 References
BPV XI New Code Case to Replace N-629 and Revision to Appendix A, A-4200 for Kia Fracture
Toughness Determination

BPVC-XII 2015 Edition Items


Revision to Section XII, TW-100.1
BPV XII 1. Section XII - Review of TG-300 2. Substitute "Competent Authority" in place of "Legal
Jurisdiction"
Section XII - Inclusion of Section XII in CC1750
BPV XII: Use of the "TV" and "TD" Designators in accordance with CSP-53
Section XII - TG 440 and TP-2
Section XII, Revision to Code Case 2235-9
Section XII, TR-100 through TR-140 - General Requirements
14-263
Section XII, TR-200, TR-210.3, TR-300, TR-310, TR-310.3, TR-310.4, TR-310.6, TR-320, TR-310.3,
TR-310.4, TR-320.6, TR-510, TR-520, TR-530, TR-540
Section XII, TR-210.1, TR-210.2, TR-310.1, TR-310.2
Section XII, TR-210.4, TR-310.5, TR-400, TR-410
Section XII, Modal Appendix 1 Allowable Stress Criteria
Section XII - New Mandatory Appendix XIX
BPV XII; New Certification Mark
BPV XII, Revision to Table 3 in Code Case 2235

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