Anyone hear about the Jan 2002 Addenda yet?

[SteamJetPE]

I hear ASME is championing a new construction code governing boiler & pressure vessel installations. It will take precedence over all other construction codes. It's been through four or five public comment periods over the last few years. Comes out in 2002 as a nonmandatory appendix, then switches to mandatory appendix in the next full edition. It should end up subjecting facility construction to the same scrutiny as B&PV code fabrication and design (take that to mean that the National Board, the owner's insurance carrier, and local AI's will be enforcing it). I wanted to discuss whether it benefited PP, A, and S authorization holders or not, and if it will drive non-holders out of the installation business. SteamJetPE
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[scrobe]

What Section book will this non-mandatory appendix be published in?
Can you point me to specific times when ASME announced public review for comment?
Thanks.

 

[SteamJetPE]

I'm checking further on my end. I plan on calling the NB tomorrow. To me, it would make more sense that the NB would come out with a construction code, not ASME.

As for your question on public reviews, all I heard was that they were undertaken in the last four or five years. I should find out more tomorrow. SteamJetPE
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[SteamJetPE]

It's National Board, and it comes out in January. SteamJetPE
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[welding1]

ASME has published a guide on how to use ASME 8 to satisfy the PED, a more detailed version of PD5500 annexe Z. It may well be introduced as an appendix in the future.

I have also noticed European Materials in the latest version of ASME 2 D.

The interesting thing about the PED is that it separates legal requirements from code rules. Therefore you can use what code you like providing the rules defined in the PED are met. For more information on this directive and access to a free copy go to

http://www.gowelding.com

 

[welding1]

Sorry I was misled, only one grade has been included. EN 10028 P295. Obviously a token gesture, ASME are saying to Europe, look we have included one of your materials now approve one of ours!

The other intriguing point is that ASME have no control over this material.