This Guide is prepared for the use of ASME Review Teams. It is not intended to replace or interpret the
requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (B&PVC).
In addition, to assist the ASME Review Team, this Guide will be provided to Applicants for ASME Certificates
of Authorization for their use in cross referencing the paragraphs in their Quality Control (QC) Manual with
the applicable control requirements of the Code.
This Guide is based on Section I, Section IV, Sections VIII Divisions 1, 2 and 3, Section X, and Section XII of the
B&PVC. The Guide is subject to revision based on changes made in the aforementioned Sections in the
B&PVC.
A Review must cover a QC Manual and its implementation. It is recognized that the scope of work, QC
Manual, and Manual implementation will vary from Applicant to Applicant. Therefore, the ASME Review
Teams are advised that all aspects of this Guide may not apply and that this Guide may not outline all possible
aspects of each Review. The Manual need not follow the format of this Guide.
Questions of possible need for Code interpretation raised by Review Teams shall be submitted to the ASME
Director, Accreditation and Certification. When a request for an interpretation is to be submitted by an Applicant,
the Team Leader shall advise the Applicant that all such inquiries must be submitted to the Secretary, Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Committee, and that a copy of the inquiry and reply should be provided by the inquirer to the
Applicant's Authorized Inspection Agency and cognizant Jurisdiction, if appropriate.
Suggestions for revisions or clarification to this Guide should be directed to the ASME Director, Accreditation
and Certification.