The American Society of Mechanical Engineers set up a committee in 1911 for the purpose of formulating standard rules for the construction of steam boilers and other pressure vessels. This committee is now called the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee. | A h lh TER mi UH AL C U Ll E WELDING AND BRAZING QUALIFICATIONS Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE AN INTERNATIONAL CODE QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR WELDING AND BRAZING PROCEDURES WELDERS BRAZERS AND WELDING AND BRAZING OPERATORS THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS NEW YORK NEW YORK 2004 Edition July 1 2004 ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL COMMITTEE SUBCOMMITTEE ON WELDING Not for Resale Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Date of Issuance July 1 2004 Includes all Addenda dated July 2003 and earlier This international code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Standards and it is an American National Standard. The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate. The proposed code or standard was made available for public review and comment that provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry academia regulatory agencies and the public-at-large. ASME does not approve rate or endorse any item construction proprietary device or activity. AS ME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in this document and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability for infringement of any applicable letters patent nor assume any such liability. Users of a code or standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights and the risk of infringement of such rights is entirely their own responsibility. Participation by federal agency representative s or person s affiliated with industry is
