ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

Ensure compliance and gain access to international markets.

Due to the potential dangers associated with pressure equipment, manufacturers need to ensure that their products are designed, manufactured, inspected and tested in compliance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

Without ASME certification, manufacturers may find export barriers hindering their international operations. Plant operators also need to ensure the operational efficiency and safety of their pressure equipment and components throughout the plant’s lifecycle. Pressure equipment stakeholders require the help of experienced experts to mitigate safety risks and prevent equipment damage.

TÜV SÜD is a partner of ARISE BIIC – an ASME-accredited U.S. authorised inspection agency (AIA). Authorised via ARISE BIIC, our ASME inspectors (AIs) offer comprehensive and efficient support on all aspects of the ASME code.

Our Services

Consulting, codes and standards engineering

  • We offer consulting services as well as support in establishing a quality assurance (QA) programme and quality control (QC) system.
  • We assist with ASME certification audit preparation, review and acceptance of quality programmes and procedures, evaluation of equivalence to different codes and standards for components, and application  for manufacturer certification.

Design calculations/design review

  • We support you with review/preparation of calculations as per the ASME Code.

Welding, brazing and NDT consultancy

  • We assist you with procedures for welding, brazing, non-destructive examination or special circumstances.
  • Our services include certification of welders and welding procedures and NDT consulting by ASNT inspectors.

Authorised inspection

  • As a partner of ARISE BIIC, we inspect components to be delivered with or without the ASME certification mark.

Third-party inspection and audits

  • Our authorised inspectors (AI) and supervisors (AIS) inspect manufactured components, perform audits of ASME Certificate holders, and conduct vendor evaluations and audits.

Training

  • We offer ASME training for your personnel on ASME Code requirements as well as Owner/User certification programmes.

Your Benefits

  • Save time and money - through our extensive experience with the ASME Code.

  • Minimise risk - by identifying and avoiding non-conformities from the onset.

  • Access international markets - with CE marking and ASME Code services from a single source. We are a Notified Body appointed under the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC.

  • Work with an expert partner - who is familiar with the state of the art and statutory regulations.

  • Gain wide recognition of certification -  with TÜV SÜD’s reputation for independence and impartiality.