ASME BPVC-V:2015 pdf free download – STATEMENT OF POLICY ON THE USE OF THE CERTIFICATION MARK AND CODE AUTHORIZATION IN ADVERTISING
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.
4 CODE CASES
Requests for Code Cases shall provide a Statement ofNeed and Background Information similar to that defined in 3(b) and 3(c), respectively, for Code revisions or additions. The urgency ofthe Code Case (e.g., project underway or imminent, new procedure, etc.) must be defined and it must be confirmed that the request is in connection with equipment that will bear the Certification Mark, with the exception of Section XI applications. The proposed Code Case should identify the Code Section and Division, and be written as a Question and a Reply in the same format as existing Code Cases. Requests for Code Cases should also indicate the applicable Code editions and addenda (ifapplicable) to which the proposed Code Case applies.
5 CODE INTERPRETATIONS
(a) Requests for Code Interpretations shall provide the following:
(1) Inquiry. Provide a condensed and precise question, omitting superfluous background information and, when possible, composed in such a way that a “yes” or a “no” Reply, with brief provisos if needed, is acceptable. The question should be technically and editorially correct.
(2) Reply. Provide a proposed Replythat will clearly and concisely answer the Inquiry question. Preferably, the Reply should be “yes” or “no,” with brief provisos if needed.
(3) Background Information. Provide any background information that will assist the committee in understanding the proposed Inquiry and Reply.
(b) Requests for Code Interpretations must be limited to an interpretation ofa particular requirement in the Code or a Code Case. The committee cannot consider consulting type requests such as the following:
(1) a review of calculations, design drawings, welding qualifications, or descriptions of equipment or parts to de-termine compliance with Code requirements;
(2) a request for assistance in performing any Code-prescribed functions relating to, but not limited to, material selection, designs, calculations, fabrication, inspection, pressure testing, or installation;
(3) a request seeking the rationale for Code requirements.