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ASME BPVC 2025

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

What does the ASME BPVC Stand for?

It stands for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC). 


What is BPVC ASME Code?

The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is a globally recognized Standard for pressure equipment design and operation. Released biennially, the  ASME BPVC 2023 comprises 34 binders and is succeeded by ASME BPVC 2025 release published July 1, 2025.


Who creates the ASME BPVC?

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) collaborates with leading engineers, manufacturers, and inspectors across various industries to develop the technical Standards that govern boilers and pressure vessels. As technology, materials, and systems continue to evolve, these experts contribute to every stage of the process—from design and manufacturing to inspection and maintenance—ensuring the highest levels of safety, reliability, and efficiency.


How can I access the ASME BPVC 2025?

Customers can easily purchase ASME Standards, including the soon to be released ASME BPVC 2025 Standards, through Intertek Inform's user-intuitive website. Receive alerts and stay up-to-date with changes to ASME Standards by using StandardsWatch. Purchase Standards with confidence through secure payment processing that guarantees transaction safety. As well as detailed information, version control, and customer support to further enhance the user experience, ensuring clients access the latest ASME Standards efficiently.

BPVC Section I, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section II, Materials, Part A, Ferrous Material Specifications (Beginning to SA-450) and (SA-451 to End) (2 Volumes)
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section II, Materials, Part B, Nonferrous Material Specifications
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section II-Materials-Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods, Electrodes, and Filler Metals
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section II, Materials, Part D, Properties (Customary)
Published: 01-Jul-2023
Section II, Materials, Part D, Properties (Metric)
Published: 01-Jul-2025
BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 1-Subsection NCD-Class 2 and Class 3 Components
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section III, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components, Division 1, Subsection NE, Class MC Components
Published: 01-Jul-2025
BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 1-Subsection NF-Supports
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section III, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components, Division 1, Subsection NG, Core Support Structures
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Division 2-Code for Concrete Containments
Published: 01-Jul-2025
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
Published: 01-Jul-2025
BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Divison 4-Fusion Energy Devices
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section III, Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components, Division 5, High Temperature Reactors
Published: 01-Jul-2025
BPVC Section III-Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components-Appendices
Published: 10-Jul-2025
Section III-Rules for Constructions of Nuclear Facility Components-Subsection NCA-General Requirements for Division 1 and Division 2
Published: 01-Jul-2025
BPVC Section IV-Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section V, Nondestructive Examination
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section VI, Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section VII, Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section VIII, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Division 2, Alternative Rules
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 3-Alternative Rules for Construction of High Pressure Vessels
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section IX, Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications, Qualification Standard for Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Procedures; Welders; Brazers; and Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Operators
Published: 10-Mar-2025
BPVC Section X-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Pressure Vessels
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section XI, Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Reactor Facility Components,Division 1, Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Section XII, Rules for Construction and Continued Service of Transport Tanks
Published: 01-Jul-2025
BPVC Section XIII-Rules for Overpressure Protection
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Code Cases: Boilers and Pressure Vessels
Published: 01-Jul-2025
Code Cases: Nuclear Components
Published: 01-Jul-2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC)

The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Provides the rules for design, fabrication and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels, and nuclear power plant construction components. 

ASME B31.1 Standard sets out the requirements for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and inspection of power piping systems, including power boilers and high temperature water boilers. 

Popular ASME codes and Standards include ASME B16.5, ASME Y14.24, ASME B31.1 and ASME PV CODE 1. ASME Standards cover a wide range of areas of engineering including power piping systems, Dimensioning and Tolerancing and Pressure Gauges. Visit our ASME publisher page to learn more.  

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