ASME BPVC Section III, Subsection NCA: General Requirements for Divisions 1 and 2, 2023

The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III, Subsection NCA–2023 defines general requirements for the design, construction, certification, and inspection of Class 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facility components. It supports both Division 1 and Division 2 construction and forms the administrative and quality system backbone for all nuclear components governed by Section III.

Highlights:

• Establishes classification, responsibilities, and quality assurance for materials, fabricators, designers, and inspectors
• Provides scope definitions and boundary conditions for Division 1 and 2 applications
• Includes requirements for Certificates of Authorization, ASME Code Stamping, and data report documentation
• Defines criteria for quality system programs (QSP) for metallic, nonmetallic, and polyethylene material organizations
• Details responsibilities of Certificate Holders, Design Authorities, and Authorized Inspection Agencies
• Specifies recordkeeping requirements including lifetime and non-permanent quality records
• Integrates requirements for authorized inspections and duties of inspectors
• Includes a glossary, nameplate specifications, and certification mark applications

Who It’s For:
Nuclear engineers, code compliance officers, quality assurance personnel, and material organizations involved in the ASME certification and documentation process for nuclear facility components under Division 1 and Division 2.

BPVC.III.NCA-2023