Date of applicability of ASME Code

[KevinNZ]

Is there statement from ASME to say when a new code version needs to apply in terns of the start date for a design and/or fabrication contract?

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SnTMan (Mechanical)16 Feb 05 13:20
Note the reference to the contract date. If the work is CONTRACTED FOR before the date the new edition becomes applicable the work may be done to the prior Edition / Addenda.


What reference does this refer to?

thanks

 

[SnTMan]

KevinNZ, for Sec VIII, Div 1 see Mandatory Appendix 43.

Regards,

Mike

The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand

 

[KevinNZ]

Thanks

Part (b) could be better worded.
Changes in the Code and Code Cases that have been
published during the design/supply of the pressure vessel.
'prior to completion' would all include vessels not yet started!

43-1 GENERAL

(a) After Code revisions are approved by ASME, they
may be used beginning with the date of issuance shown
on the Code. Except as noted in (b) below, revisions become
mandatory 6 months after the date of issuance.


(b) Changes in the Code and Code Cases that have been
published prior to completion of the pressure vessel or
part may include details critical to the intended service
conditions of the pressure vessel and therefore should
be considered by the Manufacturer. Application of such
changes shall be a matter of agreement between the Manufacturer
and the user. Specific incorporated Code provisions
from later editions that have been applied to
construction shall be noted in the “Remarks” section of
the Manufacturer’s Data Report.​