ASMEStatic Equipment

ASME BPVC I

Rules for Construction of Power Boilers

US / International
Static Equipment

Reference profile

Designation
ASME BPVC I
Title
Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
Issuing body
ASME
Current edition
[verify]
Status
Library record: published; official standard status [verify].
Category
Static Equipment
1

Overview

Rules for construction of power boilers and high-temperature water boilers, including materials, design, fabrication, and inspection.

2

Scope & Applicability

Covers

  • Boiler pressure parts
  • Steam drum & tubes
  • Superheater
  • Safety valves
  • Hydrostatic test
  • Stamping

Does NOT cover (exclusions)

  • Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3

Key Requirements

Lifecycle requirements

  • Boiler design & certification
  • Pressure-part specification
  • Inspection & test plan
4

Technical Details

Rules for construction of power boilers and high-temperature water boilers, including materials, design, fabrication, and inspection.

Components: Steam drum, Boiler tube, Header, Superheater, Economizer, Safety valve.

Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5

Engineering Notes

  • Governs the pressure parts; combustion safety is addressed by NFPA 85, and operation by Section VII.
6

Related Standards

  • ASME BPVC II

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • ASME BPVC V

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • ASME BPVC IX

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • ASME BPVC VII

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

  • NFPA 85

    Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.

7

Source, Edition & Status

Publisher
ASME
Edition Year
N/A
Industries
Power, Refinery, Petrochemical
Content Status
published
Last Reviewed
2026-07-01
Last Updated
2026-07-01
Verified By
Engineering Reviewer
Official Link
N/A

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