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Below is a listing of required standards for use with ASME Product Certification Programs: The specific effective edition
will be referenced in the applicable standard. Later editions of referenced standards will be required if and when
referenced as "Latest Edition". Referenced standards can be ordered in the Product Catalog.

For more information on Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certificate Scopes, visit the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certification
webpage.

U & UM Certifications
Pressure Vessels, Division 1 and Miniature Pressure Vessels

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

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BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not
within the scope of their work.

- The PRT Certification is for manufacturers of parts who do not perform or assume any design responsibility for the
parts they manufacture. Please contact ASME or your AIA for the specific listing of required code books.

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U2 Certification
Pressure Vessels, Division 2

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 2-Alternative Rules

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not
within the scope of their work.

- The PRT Certification is for manufacturers of parts who do not perform or assume any design responsibility for the
parts they manufacture. Please contact ASME or your AIA for the specific listing of required code books.

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U3 Certification
Pressure Vessels, Division 3

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section V-Nondestructive Examination

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 3-Alternative Rules for Construction of High
Pressure Vessels

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not
within the scope of their work.

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UV Certification
(BPVC Section VIII Division 1)
Pressure Vessels Safety Valves

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

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BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Sections II, V and IX are not required for assemblers. Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for
manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

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UV Certification
(BPVC Section VIII Division 2)
Pressure Vessels Safety Valves

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 2-Alternative Rules

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Sections II, V and IX are not required for assemblers. Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for
manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

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UD Certification
Rupture Disk Devices

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section V-Nondestruction

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Sections II, V and IX are not required for assemblers. Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for
manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

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UV3 Certification
Pressure Vessels Safety Valves, Division 3

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 3-Alternative Rules for Construction of High
Pressure Vessels

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

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PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Sections II, V and IX are not required for assemblers. Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for
manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

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UD3 Certification
Rupture Disk Devices, Division 3

Code Books Required

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part A-Ferrous Materials Specifications (2 Volumes)

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part B-Nonferrous Material Specifications

BPVC Section II-Materials Part C-Specifications for Welding Rods Electrodes and Filler Metals

BPVC Section II-Materials-Part D-Properties-(Customary or Metric)

BPVC Section VIII-Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 3-Alternative Rules for Construction of High
Pressure Vessels

BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

PTC 25 Pressure Relief Devices

CA-1 Conformity Assessment Requirements

Note:

- Sections II, V and IX are not required for assemblers. Section II, Part C, and Sections V and IX are not required for
manufacturers if welding, brazing and fusing are not within the scope of their work.

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