ASME BPVC-V:2015 pdf free download SUBMITTAL OF TECHNICAL INQUIRIES TO THE BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL STANDARDS COMMITTEES
lINTRODUCTION
(a)The following information provides guidance to Code users for submitting technical inquiries to the committees.See Guideline on the Approval of New Materials Under the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code in Section ll, Parts Cand D for additional requirements for requests involving adding new materials to the Code.Technical inquiries includerequests for revisions or additions to the Code rules, requests for Code Cases, and requests for Code Interpretations, asdescribed below.
(1) Code Revisions.Code revisions are considered to accommodate technological developments,address administra-tive requirements, incorporate Code Cases, or to clarify Code intent.
(2) Code Cases. Code Cases represent alternatives or additions to existing Code rules. Code Cases are written as aquestion and reply, and are usually intended to be incorporated into the Code at a later date.When used, Code Casesprescribe mandatory requirements in the same sense as the text of the Code. However, users are cautioned that notall jurisdictions or owners automatically accept Code Cases.The most common applications for Code Cases are:
(-a) to permit early implementation of an approved Code revision based on an urgent need
(-b) to permit the use of a new material for Code construction
(-) to gain experience with new materials or alternative rules prior to incorporation directly into the Code(3)Code lnterpretations.Code Interpretations provide clarification of the meaning of existing rules in the Code, andare also presented in question and reply format. Interpretations do not introduce new requirements. In cases whereexisting Code text does not fully convey the meaning that was intended, and revision of the rules is required to supportan interpretation, an Intent Interpretation will be issued and the Code will be revised.
(b) The Code rules, Code Cases, and Code Interpretations established by the committees are not to be considered asapproving, recommending, certifying. or endorsing any proprietary or specific design, or as limiting in any way the free-dom of manufacturers, constructors, or owners to choose any method of design or any form of construction that con-forms to the Code rules.
(c) Inquiries that do not comply with these provisions or that do not provide sufficient information for a committee’sfull understanding may result in the request being returned to the inquirer with no action.
2INQUIRY FORMAT
Submittals to a committee shall include:
(a) Purpose. Specify one of the following:
(1) revision of present Code rules
(2) new or additional Code rules
(3) Code Case
(4) Code Interpretation
(b) Background. Provide the information needed for the committee’s understanding of the inquiry, being sure to in-clude reference to the applicable Code Section,Division, edition, addenda (if applicable), paragraphs, figures, and tables.Preferably, provide a copy of the specific referenced portions of the Code.
(c) Presentations.The inquirer may desire or be asked to attend a meeting of the committee to make a formal presen-tation or to answer questions from the committee members with regard to the inquiry. Attendance at a committee meet-ing shall be at the expense of the inquirer. The inquirer’s attendance or lack of attendance at a meeting shall not be abasis for acceptance or rejection of the inquiry by the committee.
3 CODE REVISIONS OR ADDITIONS
Requests for Code revisions or additions shall provide the following:
(a) ProposedRevisions orAdditions. For revisions, identify the rules ofthe Code thatrequire revision and submit a copy of the appropriate rules as they appear in the Code, marked up with the proposed revision. For additions, provide the recommended wording referenced to the existing Code rules.
(b) Statement ofNeed. Provide a brief explanation of the need for the revision or addition.
c) Background Information. Provide background information to support the revision or addition, including any data or changes in technology that form the basis for the request that will allow the committee to adequately evaluate the proposed revision or addition. Sketches, tables, figures, and graphs should be submitted as appropriate. When applic- able, identify any pertinent paragraph in the Code that would be affected by the revision or addition and identify para- graphs in the Code that reference the paragraphs that are to be revised or added.
ASME BPVC-V:2015 pdf free download
