The 2019 ASME BPVC Has Published - What Do You Need to Know?

The 2019 edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) was recently published on July 1. And with it, operators, stamp holders, inspectors, engineers, quality and other technical professionals have already begun tearing into each section and evaluating the impacts of the changes published in the newest edition. While these companies and teams have six months before the 2019 Code officially goes into effect, we often hear that it’s just not enough time to evaluate and implement the engineering changes needed to stay compliant.

• Over 40 major changes were announced across the twelve sections of the Code
• A new Section III, Division 5, Subsection HH Subpart B was released
• A new Division in Section XI
• Major editorial alignment changes
• Hundreds of other changes across the various sections

We’d love to hear from you - How are you consuming and addressing these changes?

1. Wait until the 2019 Code goes into effect in January 2020 and address before next certification audit.

2. Waiting for OEM or supplier to implement changes to their requirements and/ or products.

3. Team is actively reviewing hardcopy books - earmarks, sticky notes or tabs flagging potential impacts from changes.

4. Team already reviewing newly published 2019 version within an online subscription platform.

5. Team is utilizing version comparison (or redline) functionality that highlights changes from the 2017 to the 2019 edition.

6. Attend the complimentary 2019 ASME BPVC Key Changes Webinar that provided insights into major changes in each section of the new Code.

7. Download the complimentary 2019 ASME BPVC Fact Book.

8. Other.

Get your complimentary copy of the 2019 ASME BPVC Fact Book from IHS Markit. Join the on-demand version of the complimentary 2019 ASME BPVC Key Changes webinar on GlobalSpec. If you are interested in leveraging the version comparison functionality to shorten engineering change cycles, learn more about ASME BPVC solutions from IHS Markit.

Editor's note: This is a sponsored post from IHS Markit.