Status: Closed
| We thank everyone who took the opportunity to participate in this consultation. The latest editions of the boiler, pressure vessel, and refrigeration codes came into effect on December 31, 2024. Read the information bulletin for details on the transition timeline Read our report on what we heard during the consultation |
Technical Safety BC consulted on updating the Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel & Refrigeration Safety Regulation (PEBPVRSR) with the latest editions of the boiler, pressure vessel, and refrigeration codes. We asked for feedback from industry on their readiness to use the latest editions of the following codes, without any BC-specific amendments:
- CSA B51:24 Boiler, pressure vessel, and pressure piping code
- CSA B52:23 Mechanical refrigeration code
- ASME Boiler and pressure vessel code (2023)
- ASME B31.1 - 2022, B31.3 - 2022, B31.5 - 2022, and B31.9 - 2020
- ANSI/NB-23 National Board inspection code (2023)
- API 510 (2022) and 570 (2016) inspection codes
- NFPA 85, Boiler and combustion systems hazards code (2023)
- ASME-CSD-1-2021 Controls and safety devices for automatically fired boilers
- ASME/ANSI PVHO-1 (2019) Safety standard for pressure vessels for human occupancy
- ANSI/CGA G-2.1-2023 Requirements for the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia
How to give your feedback
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