Synopsis of Changes in Section IV E2023

LRQA Verification Limited
ASME BPVC Code

Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Artur Kawęcki
10 June 2023
Contents
01 | Part HG
02 | Part HF
03 | Part HLW
04 | Mandatory Appendix 4
05 | Mandatory Appendix 8
Section 01
Part HG
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
RN 21-2021

Article 3, Design
Current text (2021) Proposed revision

HG-301.2 Tubes. HG-301.2 Tubes.
(a) The wall thickness of tubes and pipes subject to (a) The wall thickness of tubes and pipes subject to
internal pressure shall be determined in accordance internal pressure shall be determined in accordance
with the formulas in HG-301.1. with the formulas in HG-301.1.
(b) The wall thickness of tubes and pipes subject to (b) The wall thickness of tubes and pipes subject to
external pressure shall be determined by the external pressure shall be determined by the
procedures outlined in HG-312.3. procedures outlined in HG-312.3.
(c) In no case shall a tube or a pipe used as a tube (c) In no case shall a tube or a pipe used as a tube
have a wall thickness less than 0.02 in. (0.5 mm). have a wall thickness less than 0.02 in. (0.5 mm).
(d) Tubes installed by rolling shall have an (d) Tubes installed by rolling expanding shall have
additional 0.04 in. (1 mm) of wall thickness added an additional 0.04 in. (1 mm) of wall thickness
to the minimum required thickness as an allowance added to the minimum required thickness as an
for rolling and structural stability. allowance for rolling expanding and structural
stability.
Subject: Distinction between rolling and expanding
ASME BPVC – Changes in 2023 Edition of Section VI

RN 21-2021

Article 3, Design

HG-360.1 Tube Holes and Ends. Tube holes in HG-360.1 Tube Holes and Ends. Tube holes in
solid plate may be drilled, punched, punched and solid plate may be drilled, punched, punched and
shaved, laser cut, thermal cut, plasma-arc cut, or cut shaved, laser cut, thermal cut, plasma-arc cut, or cut
with a high-pressure water jet. with a high-pressure water jet.
… …
(b) Tube holes for use with tube ends attached by (b) Tube holes for use with tube ends attached by
rolling shall be fabricated using one of the following rolling expanding shall be fabricated using one of
methods: … the following methods:
Current text (2021)

HG-360.3 Attachment of Watertubes.
(a) Watertubes may be attached by expanding,
expanding and flaring, expanding and beading,
Subject: Distinction between rolling and expanding expanding and welding, welding, or brazing.
Watertubes attached by HW-713. Watertubes
Explanation: use the same nomenclature through paragraphs attached by brazing shall comply with Subpart HB.
…
(e) Watertubes in hot water boilers may be installed
into headers with the use of O-ring seals in lieu of
expanding, welding, or brazing, provided the
following conditions are met: …
ASME BPVC – Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV

RN 21-816

Article 4, Overpressure Protection

HG-401A Responsibility HG-401A Responsibility
(a) It is the Manufacturer's responsibility to determine (a) It is the Manufacturer's responsibility to determine
the minimum required relief rate and maximum the minimum required relief rate and maximum
allowable working pressure (MAWP) that meet the allowable working pressure (MAWP) that meet the
requirements of this Article. The Manufacturer is requirements of this Article. The Manufacturer is
responsible for ensuring that the boiler connections responsible for ensuring that the boiler connections
allow for the different types of pressure relief devices allow for the different types of pressure relief devices
that could be installed within the design of the boiler that could be installed within the design of the boiler
based on system pressure design. based on system pressure design.
(b) The installer or Manufacturer is responsible for (b) The installer or Manufacturer is responsible for
sizing and selecting the pressure relief valve or valves sizing and selecting the pressure relief valve or valves
that meet the requirements of this Article. that meet the requirements of this Article.
(c) Pressure relief valves shall be installed by either the (c) Pressure relief valves shall be installed by either
installer or the Manufacturer before a boiler is put in the installer or the Manufacturer before a boiler is put
operation. in operation.
Subject: Responsibility redefinition
Explanation: it was found that Manufacturer is not able to assure this requirements for boilers manufactured for stock

RN 21-817

Subject: Rewording of language

HG-402A.2 Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for HG-402A.2 Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for
Hot Water Heating and Supply Boilers. Hot Water Heating and Supply Boilers.
(a) Each hot water heating or supply boiler shall have (a) Each hot water heating or supply boiler shall
at least one pressure relief valve marked either with the have at least one pressure relief valve. The Pressure
Certification Mark and HV Designator in accordance relief valves(s) shall be marked either with the
with Section XIII or with the Certification Mark and V Certification Mark and HV Designator in accordance
Designator in accordance with Section I. with Section XIII or with the Certification Mark and V
(b) The pressure relief valve shall be of the spring- Designator in accordance with Section I.
loaded safety relief valve type and set to relieve at or (b) The pressure relief valve(s) shall be of the
below the MAWP of the boiler. The set pressure spring-loaded safety relief valve type and set to relieve
tolerances shall not exceed 3 psi (20 kPa) for pressures at or below the MAWP of the boiler. The set pressure
up to and including 60 psig (400 kPa) and 5% of the tolerances shall not exceed 3 psi (20 kPa) for
MAWP of the boiler for pressures above 60 psig (400 pressures up to and including 60 psig (400 kPa) and
kPa). 5% of the MAWP of the boiler for pressures above 60
(c) When more than one pressure relief valve is used psig (400 kPa).
on either hot water heating or hot water supply boilers, (c) When more than one pressure relief valve is
the additional valves shall be capacity certified and may used on either hot water heating or hot water supply
have a set pressure within a range not to exceed 6 psi boilers, the additional valves shall be capacity certified
(40 kPa) above the maximum allowable working and may have a set pressure within a range not to
pressure of the boiler up to and including 60 psi (400 exceed 6 psi (40 kPa) above the maximum allowable
kPa), and 5% for those having a maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler up to and including 60
working pressure exceeding 60 psi (400 kPa). psi (400 kPa), and 5% for those having a maximum
allowable working pressure exceeding 60 psi (400
kPa).

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(d) Pressure relief valve capacity for each boiler with (d)(c) Pressure relief valve capacity for each boiler
a single pressure relief valve shall be such that, with the with a single pressure relief valve shall be such that,
fuel burning equipment installed and operated at with the fuel burning equipment installed and
maximum capacity, the pressure cannot rise more than operated at maximum capacity, the pressure cannot
10% above the MAWP. When more than one pressure rise more than 10% above the MAWP. When more
relief valve is used, the overpressure shall be limited to than one pressure relief valve is used, the
10% more than the set pressure of the highest set valve overpressure shall be limited to 10% more than the
allowed by (c). set pressure of the highest set valve allowed by (c).
(e) No pressure relief valve shall be smaller than NPS (e)(d) No pressure relief valve shall be smaller than
3∕4 (DN20) nor larger than NPS 4 (DN100) except that NPS 3∕4 (DN20) nor larger than NPS 4 (DN100) except
boilers having a heat input not greater than 15,000 that boilers having a heat input not greater than
Btu/hr (4.4 kW) may be equipped with a capacity- 15,000 Btu/hr (4.4 kW) may be equipped with a
certified pressure relief valve of NPS 1∕2 (DN 15). capacity-certified pressure relief valve of NPS 1∕2 (DN
(f) The required steam-relieving capacity, in pounds 15).
per hour (kilograms per hour), of the pressure-relieving (f)(e) The required steam-relieving capacity, in
device or devices on a boiler shall be determined by pounds per hour (kilograms per hour), of the
dividing the maximum output in Btu/hr (kW) at the pressure-relieving device or devices on a boiler shall
boiler nozzle, obtained by the firing of any fuel for which be determined by dividing the maximum output in
the unit is installed, by 1,000 (0.646). In every case, the Btu/hr (kW) at the boiler nozzle, obtained by the
requirements of (d) shall be met. firing of any fuel for which the unit is installed, by
1,000 (0.646). In every case, the requirements of (d)
shall be met.

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(g) When operating conditions are changed, or (g)(f) When operating conditions are changed, or
additional boiler heating surface is installed, the valve
additional boiler heating surface is installed, the valve
capacity shall be increased, if necessary, to meet the new
capacity shall be increased, if necessary, to meet the new
conditions and shall be in accordance with (d). The
conditions and shall be in accordance with (d). The
additional valves required due to changed conditions
additional valves required due to changed conditions
may be installed on the outlet piping provided there is
may be installed on the outlet piping provided there is
no intervening valve.
no intervening valve.
(h)(g) Hot water heating or supply boilers limited to
(h) Hot water heating or supply boilers limited to a a water temperature not in excess of 210°F (99°C) may
water temperature not in excess of 210°F (99°C) may
have, in lieu of the valve(s) specified in (a), one or more
have, in lieu of the valve(s) specified in (a), one or more
temperature and pressure relief valves of the spring-
temperature and pressure relief valves of the spring-
loaded type marked with the Certification Mark and HV
loaded type marked with the Certification Mark and HV
Designator in accordance with Section XIII. The
Designator in accordance with Section XIII. The
temperature and pressure relief valve shall be set to
temperature and pressure relief valve shall be set to
relieve at or below the MAWP of the boiler.
relieve at or below the MAWP of the boiler.

RN 22-1494

Subject: correct of material reference
Article 5, Testing, Inspection, and Marking

HG-502.2 Displacement Measurement Test HG-502.2 Displacement Measurement Test
HG-502.2(d)(2) HG-502.2(d)(2)
… …
(-b) for any acceptable material listed in Section (-b) for any acceptable material IV listed in Section II,
Part D, Table 6A, Table 6B, Table 6C, or Table 6D
IV, …
…
HG-502.4 Brittle Coating Test Procedure

HG-502.4 Brittle Coating Test Procedure
HG-502.4(d)(2)
HG-502.4(d)(2)
… …
(-b) for any acceptable material listed in Section (-b) for any acceptable material IV listed in Section II,
IV, Part D, Table 6A, Table 6B, Table 6C, or Table 6D
… …
Explanation: allowable stress tables have been removed from Section IV and included in Section II, Part D, Tables 6A, 6B, 6C and 6D with the 2021 editions of the Code. Reference to this data was missed in
paragraphs HG-502.2 and HG—502.4

RN 22-126

Subject: appliance of pneumatic test
Article 5, Testing, Inspection, and Marking
Explanation: Paragraph HG-511 was created in Section
IV Edition 2017 as the result of Code Case incorporation.
However, additional requirements introduced the
Current text (2021) Proposed revision potential energy calculation which was not included in
HG-511 Pneumatic Tests HG-511 Pneumatic Tests code Case. This makes major problems to
Manufacturers using pneumatic test in production
… … process as was limited to 1356J, what caused limiting
(c) When the boiler is under pneumatic pressure testing, (d)(c) Nitrogen or clean, dry, oil-free air shall be used. of boiler volumes to unrealistic values.
its calculated potential energy, E, shall be less (e)(d) The boiler shall be visually inspected for evidence
than 1,000 ft-lb (1 356 J) of damage before pressurization.
(f)(e) The boiler should be tested in such a manner as to
ensure personnel safety from a release of the total
internal energy of the vessel. Section IV does not address
where all possible safety considerations associated with use of
the pneumatic test. It is the responsibility of the
C = constant, 360 in.2/ft2 (2 500 Pa/kPa) Manufacturer to establish appropriate safety and health
E = stored energy, ft-lb (J) practices and to determine the applicability of any
Pa = a b s o l u t e a t m o s p h e r i c p r e s s u r e ,
14.7 psia (101 kPa) regulatory requirements or limitations before the
Pat = absolute test pressure, psia (kPa) application of the pneumatic test.
V = total volume under test pressure, ft3 (m3) …
NOTE: V includes the volume of the vessel and any connected
volume to the pressure supply pump or valve.
(d) Nitrogen or clean, dry, oil-free air shall be used.

(e) The boiler shall be visually inspected for evidence of
damage before pressurization.
…

RN 21-818

Article 5, Test, Inspection and Marking Subject: Rewording the language to use the same
terminology as in HG-530

HG-515.3 Inspection by an Authorized HG-515.3 Inspection by an Authorized
Inspector. Inspector.
… …
(14) verifying that marking and/or nameplate is (14) verifying that the marking and/or nameplate is
proper and that it has been stamped and/or attached to proper correct and that it has been stamped applied
the proper boiler (see HG-530 through HG-533) and/or attached to the proper boiler (see HG-530
through HG-533)
…
…

RN 21-1632

Article 5, Test, Inspection and Marking Subject: Revise to clarify that each individual part or
accessory shall be marked

HG-531 Marking of Parts and Accessories HG-531 Marking of Parts and Accessories
(a) Parts and accessories of boilers for which Partial (a) Parts and accessories of boilers for which Partial
Data Reports are required by HG-520.2 shall be marked Data Reports are required by HG-520.2 shall be marked
in one of the following manners: in one of the following manners:
(1) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure (1) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
HG-530.1 with the H designator above the word “Part” HG-530.1 with the H designator above the word “Part”
along with the following: along with the following:
(-a) the part manufacturer’s name (-a) the part manufacturer’s name
(-b) the part manufacturer’s serial number (-b) the part manufacturer’s serial number
HG-530.1 with the PRT designator along with the HG-530.1 with the PRT IV designator along with the
following: following:
(-a) the part manufacturer's name (-a) the part manufacturer's name
(-b) the part manufacturer's serial number (-b) the part manufacturer's serial number
(b) The markings for the completed part or accessory (b) The markings for the completed part or accessory
shall be arranged substantially as shown in Figure HG- shall be arranged substantially as shown in Figure HG-
531.1 or Figure HG-531.2. 531.1 or Figure HG-531.2.
(c) Each individual part or accessory shall be marked.

RN 21-1632

Article 5, Test, Inspection and Marking Subject: Revise to clarify that each individual part or
accessory shall be marked

(c) Small parts [5-in. (125-mm) O.D. and under] may (d) (c) Small parts [5-in. (125-mm) O.D. and under]
be marked with an identification acceptable to the may be marked with an identification acceptable to the
Inspector (e.g., a bar code, etching, or paint stencil) and Inspector (e.g., a bar code, etching, or paint stencil) and
traceable to the Partial Data Report in lieu of the traceable to the Partial Data Report in lieu of the
markings described in (a) and (b). Such marking shall markings described in (a) and (b). Such marking shall
be of a type that will remain visible until the part is be of a type that will remain visible until the part is
installed. The Certification Mark is not required. installed. The Certification Mark is not required.
(d) No part or accessory of a boiler may be marked (e) (d) No part or accessory of a boiler may be marked
with the Certification Mark shown in Figure HG-530.1 with the Certification Mark shown in Figure HG-530.1
unless so specified in the Code. The markings “ASME” or unless so specified in the Code. The markings “ASME” or
“ASME standard” shall not be used. “ASME standard” shall not be used.
(e) Manufacturers and assemblers of parts or (f) (e) Manufacturers and assemblers of parts or
accessories who do not perform or assume any design accessories who do not perform or assume any design
responsibility for the parts or accessories they responsibility for the parts or accessories they
manufacture shall identify on the Partial Data Report the manufacture shall identify on the Partial Data Report the
organization responsible for the design of the part or organization responsible for the design of the part or
accessory. accessory.

RN 21-418

Article 5, Test, Inspection and Marking Subject: Update PRT Designator based on CA-1 2020
Edition

… …
HG-530.1 with the H designator above the word “Part” HG-530.1 with the H designator above the word “Part”
along with the following: along with the following:
(-a) the part manufacturer’s name (-a) the part manufacturer’s name
(-b) the part manufacturer’s serial number (-b) the part manufacturer’s serial number
HG-530.1 with the PRT designator along with the HG-530.1 with the PRT IV designator along with the
following: following:
(-a) the part manufacturer's name (-a) the part manufacturer's name
(-b) the part manufacturer's serial number (-b) the part manufacturer's serial number
(b) The markings for the completed part or accessory (b) The markings for the completed part or accessory
shall be arranged substantially as shown in Figure HG- shall be arranged substantially as shown in Figure HG-
531.1 or Figure HG-531.2. 531.1 or Figure HG-531.2.

RN 21-418

Article 5, Test, Inspection and Marking Subject: Update PRT Designator based on CA-1 2020
Edition

HG-540 Certification Marks HG-540 Certification Marks
HG-540.1 Authorization. A Certificate of HG-540.1 Authorization. A Certificate of
Authorization to use the Certification Mark with H, Authorization to use the Certification Mark with H,
HLW, and/or PRT designator will be granted by the HLW, and/or PRT IV designator will be granted by the
Society pursuant to the provisions of the following Society pursuant to the provisions of the following
paragraphs. Stamps for applying the Certification paragraphs. Stamps for applying the Certification
Mark shall be obtained from the Society. Mark shall be obtained from the Society.
HG-540.5 Evaluation for Authorization and HG-540.5 Evaluation for Authorization and
Reauthorization. Before issuance or renewal of a Reauthorization. Before issuance or renewal of a
Certificate of Authorization for use of the Certificate of Authorization for use of the Certification
Certification Mark with the H, HLW, or PRT Mark with the H, HLW, or PRT IV designator, the
designator, the Manufacturer’s facilities and Manufacturer’s facilities and organization are subject
organization are subject to a joint review by his to a joint review by his Authorized Inspection Agency
Authorized Inspection Agency and an ASME and an ASME Designee who is selected by the
Designee who is selected by the concerned legal concerned legal jurisdiction, except that for
jurisdiction, except that for Certification Mark with Certification Mark with H designator (cast iron) and
H designator (cast iron) and Certification Mark with Certification Mark with H designator (cast
H designator (cast aluminum), the review shall be aluminum), the review shall be yearly by an ASME
yearly by an ASME Designee selected by ASME. Designee selected by ASME.
Certificates of Authorization will be endorsed to Certificates of Authorization will be endorsed to
indicate the scope of activity authorized. indicate the scope of activity authorized.

RN 21-391

Article 7, Installation Requirements Subject: clarification regarding technical requirements
for stop valves

HG-710.5 Type of Stop Valve(s). HG-710.5 Type of Stop Valve(s).
(a) All valves or cocks shall conform with the (a) All valves or cocks shall conform with the
applicable applicable
portions of HF-203 and may be ferrous or nonferrous. portions of HF-203 and may be ferrous or nonferrous.
(b) The minimum pressure rating of all valves or cocks (b) The minimum pressure rating of all valves or cocks
shall be at least equal to the pressure stamped upon the shall be at least equal to the pressure stamped upon the
boiler, and the temperature rating of such valves or boiler, and the temperature rating of such valves or
cocks, including all internal components, shall be not cocks, including all internal components, shall be not
less than 250°F (120°C). less than 250°F (120°C).
(c) Valves or cocks shall be flanged, threaded, or have (c) Valves or cocks shall be flanged, threaded, or have
ends suitable for welding or brazing. ends suitable for welding or brazing.
(d) All valves or cocks with stems or spindles shall (d) All valves or cocks with stems or spindles shall
have adjustable pressure type packing glands and, in have adjustable pressure type packing glands or
addition, all plug type cocks shall be equipped with a alternate design to prevent leakage through the stem
guard or gland. The plug or other operating mechanism and, in addition, all plug type cocks shall be equipped
shall be distinctly marked in line with the passage to with a guard or gland. The plug or other operating
indicate whether it is opened or closed. mechanism shall be distinctly marked in line with the
passage to indicate whether it is opened or closed.
(e) All valves or cocks shall have tight closure when (e) All valves or cocks shall have tight closure when
under boiler hydrostatic test pressure. under boiler hydrostatic test pressure.

Article 8, Modular Boilers Subject: new article added
Proposed revision
HG-800 INSPECTION AND ACCESS OPENINGS
HG-801 MARKING AND CERTIFICATION OF

MODULAR BOILERS AND USE OF MANUFACTURER’S
MODULAR MASTER DATA REPORTS
HG-802 INSTRUMENTS, FITTINGS, AND CONTROLS
HG-802.1 Modular Steam Heating Boilers.

HG-802.2 Modular Hot Water Heating and Hot
Water Supply Boilers.
HG-803 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
HG-803.1 Modular Boilers.

HG-803.2 Modular Steam Heating Boilers.
HG-803.3 Modular Hot Water Heating and Hot
Water Supply Boilers.

Section 02
Part HF
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS CONSTRUCTED
OF WROUGHT MATERIALS
RN 21-2021

Article 3, Design Stress and Minimum Thicknesses

HF-301.1 Ferrous Plates. HF-301.1 Ferrous Plates.
(a) Except as noted in (b) through (d), the minimum (a) Except as noted in (b) through (d), the minimum
thickness of any ferrous plate, or pipe used in lieu of thickness of any ferrous plate, or pipe used in lieu of
plate, under any pressure shall be 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm). plate, under any pressure shall be 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm).
(b) Plates that will be exposed to primary furnace (b) Plates that will be exposed to primary furnace
gases shall be not less than 3∕16 in. (5 mm). gases shall be not less than 3∕16 in. (5 mm).
(c) Alloy steel plates listed in Section II, Part D, Table (c) Alloy steel plates listed in Section II, Part D, Table
6A may be used when the following requirements 6A may be used when the following requirements
are met: are met:
(1) The material thickness of plates that will be (1) The material thickness of plates that will be
exposed to primary furnace gases shall be not less exposed to primary furnace gases shall be not less
than 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm). than 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm).
(2) The material thickness of secondary flue gas (2) The material thickness of secondary flue gas
heat exchanger surfaces shall be not less than heat exchanger surfaces shall be not less than
0.0394 in. (1 mm). 0.0394 in. (1 mm).
(d) The minimum thickness of any tubesheet with (d) The minimum thickness of any tubesheet with
tubes installed by rolling shall be 1∕4 in. (6 mm). tubes installed by rolling expanding shall be 1∕4 in.
(6 mm).

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Article 3, Design Stress and Minimum Thicknesses

HF-301.2 Nonferrous Plates. HF-301.2 Nonferrous Plates.
(a) The minimum thickness of any nonferrous plate (a) The minimum thickness of any nonferrous plate
under pressure shall be 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm). under pressure shall be 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm).
(b) The minimum thickness of any nonferrous (b) The minimum thickness of any nonferrous
tubesheet with tubes installed by rolling shall be tubesheet with tubes installed by rolling expanding
5∕16 in. (8 mm). shall be 5∕16 in. (8 mm).

Section 03
Part HLW
REQUIREMENTS FOR POTABLE-WATER
HEATERS
Article 2, Material Requirements
Proposed revision
HLW-201 Primary Pressure Parts Material
(d) Laser-welded fin tubes meeting the

requirements of HF-204.4 may be used in the
construction of water heaters.
Subject: new paragraph added

RN 21-2021

Article 3, Design

HLW-309 Tubes attached by Rolling HLW-309 Tubes attached by Rolling Expanding
(a) The tube hole in the head or tubesheet shall be (a) The tube hole in the head or tubesheet shall be
formed either: formed either:
(1) to the full size diameter by a method that will (1) to the full size diameter by a method that will
not produce irregularities that would interfere with not produce irregularities that would interfere with
proper rolling and sealing, or proper rolling expanding and sealing, or
(2) to a lesser diameter, then enlarged to full (2) to a lesser diameter, then enlarged to full
diameter by a secondary drilling, cutting, or diameter by a secondary drilling, cutting, or
reaming operation to remove such irregularities. reaming operation to remove such irregularities.
The sharp edges of tube holes shall be taken off both The sharp edges of tube holes shall be taken off both
sides with a file or other tool. sides with a file or other tool.
(b) The minimum thickness of any tubesheet with (b) The minimum thickness of any tubesheet with
tubes installed by rolling shall be 3∕16 in. (5 mm). tubes installed by rolling expanding shall be 3∕16 in.
(5 mm).

Note: Subsequently table of content revised

RN 21-1014

Article 3, Design Subject: Change of inspection openings requirements
HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings. Storage tanks HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings. Storage tanks
constructed to the rules of this Part shall be constructed to the rules of this Part shall be
provided with suitable manhole, handhole, fitting, provided with suitable manhole, handhole, fitting,
or other openings for internal inspection and or other openings for internal inspection and
cleaning. cleaning. Manholes shall not be less than 12 in. × 16
in. (300 mm × 400 mm), and those of the type in
which internal pressure forces the cover plate
against a flat gasket shall have a gasket bearing
width of at least 11/16 in. (17 mm).
(a) All vessels less than 18 in. (450 mm) and over (a) All vessels less than 18 in. (450 mm) and over
12 in. (300 mm) I.D. shall have at least two 12 in. (300 mm) I.D. shall have at least two
handholes or two plugged threaded inspection handholes or two plugged threaded inspection
openings of not less than NPS 1 ½ (DN 40). openings of not less than NPS 1 ½ (DN 40). Each
inspection opening shall be either:
(1) A handhole opening shall not be less than 2 (1) A handhole opening shall not be less than 2
in. × 3 in. (50 mm × 75 mm) but should be as large in. × 3 in. (50 mm × 75 mm) but should be as large
as is consistent with the size of the vessel and as is consistent with the size of the vessel and
location of the opening. location of the opening. , or
(2) a plugged threaded opening not less than NPS 1
½ (DN 40).

RN 21-1014

HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings. (cont.) HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings.
(b) All vessels 18 in. (450 mm) to 36 in. (900 mm), (b) All vessels 18 in. (450 mm) to 36 in. (900 mm),
inclusive, I.D. shall have a manhole or at least two inclusive, I.D. shall have a manhole or at least two
handholes or two plugged, threaded openings of not handholes or two plugged, threaded inspection
less than NPS 2 (DN 50). openings of not less than NPS 2 (DN 50). Each
inspection opening shall be either:
(1) A manhole shall not be less than 12 in. × 16 (1) A manhole shall not be less than 12 in. × 16
in. (300 mm × 400 mm), and those of the type in in. (300 mm × 400 mm), and those of the type in
which internal pressure forces the cover plate which internal pressure forces the cover plate
against a flat gasket shall have a gasket bearing against a flat gasket shall have a gasket bearing
width of at least 11/16 in. (17 mm). width of at least 11/16 in. (17 mm). A handhole not
less than 2 in. × 3 in. (50 mm × 75 mm), or
(2) a plugged threaded opening not less than
NPS 2 (DN 50).

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HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings. (cont.) HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings.
(c) All vessels over 36 in. (900 mm) I.D. shall have (c) All vessels over 36 in. (900 mm) I.D. shall have
a manhole, except that those whose shape or use a manhole, except that those whose shape or use
makes one impracticable shall have at least two makes one impracticable shall have at least two
handholes 4 in. × 6 in. (100 mm × 150 mm) or two handholes 4 in. × 6 in. (100 mm × 150 mm) or two
openings of equivalent area. openings of equivalent area inspection openings.
Each inspection opening shall be either:
(1) A handhole not less than 4 in. × 6 in. (100
mm × 150 mm), or
(2) a flanged opening in a pipe of not less than
6 in. diameter.

Article 4, Design of Weldments Subject: new paragraph added
HLW-413 Tubes attached by Welding HLW-413 Tubes attached by Welding

… …
(c) When openings are flanged for tubes as shown in (c) For tubes attached using laser beam welding, the
Figure HLW-413, sketch (a), (b), or (e), flanges shall minimum tube extension may be smaller than what
extend parallel to the tube for a minimum distance is required in (b) provided the tube extends at least
equal to the tube thickness. through the tubesheet. In addition, the welding
(d) Where exposed to gases of greater than 850°F procedure and the performance qualification shall
(450°C), head flanges shall conform to the be performed in accordance with Section IX, QW-
limitations of Figure HLW-413. 93, and the required depth of penetration of the
(e) When the temperature of the gases is normally tube-to-tubesheet weld shall be at least 1.25 times
850°F (450°C) or less, the length of flange or tube the tube thickness.
may extend beyond the limits of Figure HLW-413. (c)(d) When openings are flanged for tubes as
shown in Figure HLW-413, sketch (a), (b), or (e),
flanges shall extend parallel to the tube for a
minimum distance equal to the tube thickness.
(d)(e) Where exposed to gases of greater than 850°F
(450°C), head flanges shall conform to the
limitations of Figure HLW-413.
(e)(f) When the temperature of the gases is
normally 850°F (450°C) or less, the length of flange
or tube may extend beyond the limits of Figure
HLW-413.

RN 20-401

Article 5, Tests Subject: change of maximum hydrostatic test
pressure
HLW-505 Hydrostatic Test HLW-505 Hydrostatic Test
HLW-505.1 All water heater vessels other than HLW-505.1 All water heater vessels other than
those lined with glass, fluorocarbon polymer, amine those lined with glass, fluorocarbon polymer, amine
epoxy, or polyamine epoxy shall be subjected to a epoxy, or polyamine epoxy shall be subjected to a
minimum hydrostatic test pressure of 11∕2 times the minimum hydrostatic test pressure of 11∕2 times the
maximum allowable working pressure. Water maximum allowable working pressure. Water
heater vessels lined with glass, fluorocarbon heater vessels lined with glass, fluorocarbon
polymer, amine epoxy, or polyamine epoxy shall be polymer, amine epoxy, or polyamine epoxy shall be
subjected to a minimum hydrostatic test pressure at subjected to a minimum hydrostatic test pressure at
least equal to the maximum allowable working least equal to the maximum allowable working
pressure. Water heater vessels that are to be pressure. Water heater vessels that are to be
galvanized or cement lined may be pressure tested galvanized or cement lined may be pressure tested
either before or after galvanizing or cement lining. either before or after galvanizing or cement lining.
In all cases, the minimum hydrostatic test pressure In all cases, the minimum hydrostatic test pressure
shall not be exceeded by more than 10 psi (70 kPa). shall not be exceeded by more than 10 psi (70 kPa).

RN 20-401

pressure
HLW-505.2 current text moved to HLW-505.3 HLW-505.2 Part HLW does not specify an upper
limit for hydrostatic test pressure. However, if the
hydrostatic test pressure is allowed to exceed, either
intentionally or accidentally, the value determined
as prescribed in HLW-505.1 to the degree that the
water heater is subjected to visible permanent
distortion, the Inspector shall reserve the right to
reject the water heater. If the minimum hydrostatic
test pressure for lined water heaters in HLW-505.1
is exceeded by more than 10 psi (70 kPa), the
internal surfaces shall be visually inspected for
cracks after the test.

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pressure
HLW-505.2 While under the hydrostatic test HLW-505.2HLW-505.3 While under the hydrostatic
pressure an inspection for leakage shall be made of test pressure an inspection for leakage shall be
all joints and connections. The visual inspection of made of all joints and connections. The visual
joints and connections that are hidden by assembly inspection of joints and connections that are hidden
may be waived during the hydrostatic test provided by assembly may be waived during the hydrostatic
the following conditions are met: test provided the following conditions are met:
(a) A suitable pressure test, as agreed upon by the (a) A suitable pressure test, as agreed upon by the
Manufacturer and the Authorized Inspector, is Manufacturer and the Authorized Inspector, is
applied to the hidden joints. applied to the hidden joints.
(b) The hidden joints are given a visual examination (b) The hidden joints are given a visual examination
by the Authorized Inspector for workmanship prior by the Authorized Inspector for workmanship prior
to final assembly. to final assembly.

RN 21-418

Article 6, Inspection and Marking Subject: Update PRT Designator based on CA-1 2020
Edition

HLW-602 Marking of Water Heaters and Storage HLW-602 Marking of Water Heaters and Storage
Tanks Tanks
HLW-602.4 Parts for which a Partial Data Report, HLW-602.4 Parts for which a Partial Data Report,
Form HLW-7, is required by HLW-601.2, shall be Form HLW-7, is required by HLW-601.2, shall be
marked with the following: marked with the following:
(a) the official Certification Mark shown in (a) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
Figure HLW-602.1 with the HLW designator above HLW-602.1 with the HLW designator above the word
the word "Part." The HLW designator and the word "Part." The HLW designator and the word "Part“ may
"Part“ may be replaced with the PRT designator. be replaced with the PRT IV designator.
(b) the part manufacturer’s name. (b) the part manufacturer’s name.
(c) the part manufacturer’s serial number. (c) the part manufacturer’s serial number.
In lieu of marking this information directly on the In lieu of marking this information directly on the
vessel, a nameplate, as described in HLW-602.3, vessel, a nameplate, as described in HLW-602.3, may
may be used. be used.

RN 21-821

Article 8, Installation Requirements

HLW-801.7 Pressure Relief Valve Discharge HLW-801.7 Pressure Relief Valve Discharge
Piping. Piping.
(a) When a discharge pipe is used, its internal cross- (a) When a discharge pipe is used, its internal cross-
sectional area shall be not less than the full area of the sectional area shall be not less than the full area of the
valve outlet or of the total of the valve outlets discharging valve outlet or of the total of the valve outlets discharging
thereinto, and shall be as short and straight as possible thereinto, and shall be as short and straight as possible
and so arranged as to avoid undue stress on the valve or and so arranged as to avoid undue stress on the valve or
valves. valves.
When an elbow is placed on a pressure relief discharge When an elbow is placed on a pressure relief discharge
pipe, it shall be located close to the valve outlet. pipe, it shall be located close to the valve outlet.
(b) The discharge from pressure relief valves shall be so (b) The discharge from pressure relief valves shall be so
arranged that there will be no danger of scalding arranged that there will be no danger of scalding
attendants. When the pressure relief valve discharge is attendants. When the pressure relief valve discharge is
piped away from the water heater to the point of piped away from the water heater to the point of
discharge, there shall be provisions for properly draining discharge, there shall be provisions for properly draining
the piping and valve body. The size and arrangement of the piping and valve body. The size and arrangement of
discharge piping shall be such that any pressure that may discharge piping shall be such that it any pressure that
exist or develop will not reduce the relieving capacity of may exist or develop will not reduce the relieving
the relieving devices below that required to protect the capacity of the pressure relief valves relieving devices
water heater. below that required to protect the water heater.
Subject: Editorial revision for clarity

Section 04
Mandatory Appendix 4
GUIDE TO MANUFACTURER’S DATA REPORT FORMS
RN 21-418

Form H-4 (Back)

RN 21-2021

Form HLW-6

RN 21-418

Form HLW-7 (Back)

Section 04
CRITERIA FOR REAPPLICATION OF A CERTIFICATION
MARK
Proposed revision
Reapplication of the ASME Single Certification Mark

shall be in accordance with ASME CA-1.
Subject: reference to ASME CA-1

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