Older Codes for Boilers & Pressure Vessels 8

[welding01]

Hello, all

The company that I work for is interested in becoming R-stamp certified. Due to this, we have to buy the NBIC books and the ASME codes.

I saw the price for the ASME code sections. It is too expensive to get all of the sections I need. Having said that, I was told I don't need to get the most recent sections. I could get older ones, unfortunately, those can't be found on the official website.

Do any of you know a place where I can get those older sections? I need section I, II (A, B, C, D), V, VIII, IX Div. 1

Thanks

 

[metengr]

I would advise you NOT purchase old code book sections. Should you pursue obtaining ASME and NB certification, you will be audited to the latest edition of the NBIC and ASME Code books. The price of the books is the cost of doing business, if someone does not like it than sell shoes.

 

[Mr168]

To further metengr's point, the company I work for actually had an audit finding against them for not having the most recent edition of NBIC available due to a mishap surrounding a company acquisition and the rights to an electronic subscription service.

An ASME or NBIC audit/survey/certificate renewal is not a scenario you want to walk into having handicapped yourself.

 

[DSB123]

Whoever told you that you do not need the most up to date editions does not know what he is talking about. You need to have the latest Codes otherwise you cannot be certain you are complying with latest requirements. If the cost is a problem suggest that your company is trying to penny-pinch!!! Also once you have the latest Codes you need to maintain them with the latest errata!!

 

[BigInch]

Do us all and yourself a favor.
Don't start your business until you are prepared to do the proper job.
You're already cutting code in the worst possible way.

 

[GenB]

I agree. Be prepared, learn the Codes and the work. It seems that you already lost the NB Survey before even stared.GenBlr

 

[qcrobert]

welding01,
I see that this is your first post and you may feel that you have been unfairly chastised but the responding members are only trying to save you from premature pitfalls at the onset.

Arm yourself with knowledge from a reputable source such as a Authorized Inspector or a consultant that has experience in the NBIC accreditation process. Google NBIC and R Stamp, there is a wealth of information to get you started. I would suggest that you first obtain the 3 part book collection of NBIC NR23 2015 Edition (approx. $310) to understand the steps involved in obtaining a Certificate of Authorization ("R" Stamp).

Your company is not going to realize a profit if you're not actively using your R Stamp. The Code books are just the beginning of the expense. I might also add that if you have a good working relationship with your AI then you perhaps wouldn't necessarily have to "own" a set of current edition Code books as long as you had "access" to his current edition. That still doesn't relieve you of being knowledgeable of all the required Code book information.

I'm sure other members are interested, would you mind providing more details as to what extent of welding your company would perform with an R Stamp?

Regards,
Robert

 

[bpv66]

Welding01,

Robert is correct. You are not required to obtain a full set of brand new ASME Code books if you are applying for an "R" Certificate of Authorization. At least in the Jurisdictions that I work in. You only need access to them. However, you will need to purchase the current edition of the NBIC from the National Board.

Further, I think you will discover the need for ASME Code books as you start qualifying welders, performing repairs on pressure retaining items, and purchasing Code material. The NBIC continually refers back to the ASME construction Codes.