2015

ASME Boiler
and Pressure
Vessel Code
Summary of Changes:
Section VIII-Division 1

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 2015 ASME BPVC
Section VIII-1 – Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1
List of Changes in 2015 Edition

• 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
• 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

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 2015 ASME BPVC
Section VIII-1 – Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1
List of Changes in 2015 Edition (continued)

• 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- 23
• 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. KS- 132
• 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

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