List of ASME B31 Codes

B31 Code for pressure piping, developed by American Society of Mechanical Engineers –
ASME, covers Power Piping, Fuel Gas Piping, Process Piping, Pipeline Transportation Systems
for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids, Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer Components
and Building Services Piping. ASME B31 was earlier known as ANSI B31. Here is a list of
standards covered under ASME B31.

Sr. Number Title

This Code is specifically focused on power piping, providing

requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of
1 B31.1 Power Piping piping systems within power plants. This code addresses
critical aspects such as material selection, pressure ratings,
pipe sizing, fabrication, and welding procedures.

This Code covers the design, fabrication, installation, and

testing of piping systems for fuel gases such as natural gas,
manufat cured gas (očvrsli gas), liquefied petroleum gas
2 B31.2 Fuel Gas Piping
(LPG)-air mixtures above the upper combustible limit, liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) in the gaseous phase, or mixtures of
these gases.

This Code contains requirements for piping typically found in

petroleum refineries; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper,
semiconductor, and cryogenic plants; and related processing
plants and terminals.

What is the difference between ASME B31 3 and B31 5?

If you are designing a refrigeration piping system you would

use the ASME B31. 5 Code for Refrigeration Piping. If you are
not designing a piping system associated with a refrigeration
system, you could (with the owner's permission) use the ASME
B31. 3 Code for Process Piping assuming that the scope of
3 B31.3 Process Piping
B31

What is the difference between ASME B31 3 and B31 9?

Both codes allow an Initial Service Leak Test instead of a

Hydrostatic Test, but B31. 9 is stricter, because it allows this
substitution only if the system meets the pressure and
temperature limitations indicated on page 45, while B31. 3 has
no specific limitations and leaves this decision to the owner
(page 81, parag. 345.1(a) and page 84, subsection 345.7).
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4 B31.4 Pipeline Transportation ASME B31.4: Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and
Systems for Liquid Slurries (mulj).
 Hydrocarbons and
Other Liquids.

ASME B31. 5 covers refrigerant, heat transfer components, and

secondary coolant piping for temperatures as low as -320°F (-196°C),
whether erected on the premises or factory assembled. Users are
advised that other piping Code Sections may provide requirements for
refrigeration piping in their respective jurisdictions.
Refrigeration Piping What is the difference between ASME B31 3 and B31 5?
5 B31.5 and Heat Transfer
Components. If you are designing a refrigeration piping system you would
use the ASME B31. 5 Code for Refrigeration Piping. If you are
not designing a piping system associated with a refrigeration
system, you could (with the owner's permission) use the ASME
B31. 3 Code for Process Piping assuming that the scope of
B31

This Code covers gas transmission and distribution piping

systems, including gas pipelines, gas compressor stations, gas
Gas Transmission and metering and regulation stations, gas mains, and service lines
6 B31.8 Distribution Piping up to the outlet of the customer's meter set assembly.
Systems.
ASTM A 106/A 106M: Standard Specification for Seamless
Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service.

Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines covers on-shore,

gas pipeline systems constructed with ferrous materials,
including pipe, valves, appurtenances attached to pipe,
compressor units, metering stations, regulator stations, delivery
stations, holders and fabricated assemblies. Its principles,
processes and approaches apply to the entire system for all
pipeline systems.

B31.8S is specifically designed to provide the operator with the

information necessary to develop and implement an effective
Managing System integrity management program utilizing proven industry
7 B31.8S Integrity of Gas practices and processes. Effective system management can
Pipelines. decrease repair and replacement costs, prevent malfunctions,
and minimize system downtime.

Key changes to this version include updates to the references

in Section 14 as well as the pipe manufacturing definition for
SAW pipe and SMYS definition.

Intended for manufacturers, users, constructors, designers,

and others concerned with the design, fabrication, assembly,
erection, examination, inspection, and testing of piping, plus all
potential governing entities

8 B31.9 Building Services This Code prescribes requirements for the design, materials,
Piping. fabrication, installation, inspection, examination, and testing of
piping systems for building services. It includes piping systems
 in the building or within the property limits.

What is the difference between ASME B31 3 and B31 9?

Both codes allow an Initial Service Leak Test instead of a

Hydrostatic Test, but B31. 9 is stricter, because it allows this
substitution only if the system meets the pressure and
temperature limitations indicated on page 45, while B31. 3 has
no specific limitations and leaves this decision to the owner
(page 81, parag. 345.1(a) and page 84, subsection 345.7).
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This Code prescribes requirements for the design, materials,

construction, assembly, inspection, testing, operation, and
maintenance of piping transporting aqueous slurries of
nonhazardous materials, such as coal, mineral ores,
concentrates, and other solid materials.
Slurry Transportation
9 B31.11
Piping Systems.
Ovaj Kodeks propisuje zahtjeve za projektovanje, materijale,
konstrukciju, montažu, inspekciju, ispitivanje, rad i održavanje
cjevovoda koji transportuju vodene suspenzije neopasnih
materijala, kao što su ugalj, mineralne rude, koncentrati i drugi
čvrsti materijali.

ASME B31. 12 is applicable to piping and pipelines handling

gaseous hydrogen and gaseous hydrogen mixtures and to
piping in liquid hydrogen service. This Code is applicable up to
and including the joint connecting the piping to associated
pressure vessels and equipment but not to the vessels and
equipment themselves.
Hydrogen Piping and
10 B31.12
Pipelines.
ASME B31. 12 se primjenjuje na cjevovode i cjevovode koji
rukuju plinovitim vodonikom i mješavinama plinovitog vodonika
i na cjevovode u službi tečnog vodonika. Ovaj Kodeks je
primjenjiv do i uključujući spojeve koji povezuju cjevovod sa
pripadajućim posudama pod pritiskom i opremom, ali ne i na
same posude i opremu.

Manual for Priručnik za određivanje preostale čvrstoće korodiranih

Determining cjevovoda
11 B31G
Remaining Strength of
Corroded Pipelines.