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TÜV THÜRINGEN, as an Authorised Inspection Agency accredited by ASME, offers assistance in meeting contractual requirements based on the ASME Code and related standards.

What do the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) regulations cover?

These regulations set out requirements for establishing a quality oversight system, which includes:

• Design
• Material control
• Manufacturing
• Assembly
• Manufacturing quality control
• Non-destructive examination (NDE)
• Certification of pressure equipment such as: power and heating boilers, as well as pressure vessels (including heat exchangers)

What is our role as TÜV THÜRINGEN?

• We prepare companies to obtain the ASME Certificate of Authorisation to use the ASME Certification Mark.
• We provide inspections after obtaining the ASME Certificate of Authorisation (in accordance with the agreement between the company and the Authorised Inspection Agency).
• We conduct ‘third-party’ inspections for equipment that does not require the ASME Certification Mark but is manufactured wholly or partially in accordance with the ASME Code.
• We assist in the qualification of welding procedures and welders in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Code.
• We provide guidance in meeting contractual requirements arising from local regulations at the equipment installation site (NB Registration, CRN, CSA B51).

Authorisations

• MOM authorisation for the Singapore market.
• DOSH authorisation for the Malaysian market.

Personnel

TÜV THÜRINGEN Poland currently has four ASME Authorised Inspectors with valid credentials from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.