ASME BPVC Section VI: Care and Operation of Heating Boilers, 2023

ASME BPVC Section VI – 2023 provides recommended guidance for the safe and efficient care, operation, and maintenance of heating boilers. Though not mandatory, it offers best practices for owners, operators, and inspectors of low-pressure steam and hot water heating systems. The content is widely used in training, operation manuals, and facility safety programs.

Highlights:

• Covers responsibilities of operating personnel and safe startup/shutdown procedures
• Includes boiler classification, fuel types, burner controls, and safety interlocks
• Outlines requirements for boiler room facilities, ventilation, and housekeeping
• Addresses overpressure protection, safety valves, and controls
• Details water treatment practices, corrosion prevention, and blowdown techniques
• Provides inspection and maintenance intervals for operational reliability
• Contains guidance on repairs, documentation, and certificate posting
• Features appendices for testing programs and maintenance protocols

Who It’s For:
Facility managers, maintenance personnel, boiler operators, and safety inspectors involved in the day-to-day operation or oversight of heating boilers in residential, commercial, or institutional buildings.

BPVC.VI-2023