Inspections and audits of boilers and pressure vessels are performed to ensure they operate safely, are properly maintained, and are repaired according to statutory requirements. They verify quality assurance, assembly, manufacturing processes, and that inspectors are certified. Skilled inspectors with extensive knowledge of codes and inspection techniques are essential for high-quality inspections. North American certification is based on ASME codes accepted in over 112 countries for high-temperature hot water boilers over 11 bar and steam boilers over 1 bar.

2. The purpose behind inspections
and audits involves ensuring that
pressure retaining objects:
 Operate Safely
Are Properly Maintained
Are Repaired and Altered in
Accordance with Statutory
Requirements
The Certification of Both Vessels
and Inspectors

3. Inspections and audits are performed on
boilers and pressure vessels to carry out
necessary requirements such as:
 Quality Assurance
Assembly
Component Manufacturing
Manufacturer Certification
Manufacturing Equipment Materials
Equipment Design
Final Testing

4. Skilled and certified inspectors
are essential for high-quality
boiler and pressure vessel
inspections. Inspectors should
have:
 Extensive knowledge of code
requirements.
 A Comprehensive understanding
of inspections techniques and
quality control systems.
 Authorization commissioned by
the Board of Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Inspectors.

5.  North American certification is built upon
the ASME code, which is also accepted in
more than 112 countries. ASME
requirements include:
 High Temperature Hot Water Boilers ( Over 11
bar).
 Steam Boilers and Pressure Vessels over 1 Bar.
 Miniature Boilers and Electric Boilers that require
a manufacturer certification by ASME.

6. Learn more about inspecting boilers and pressure vessels
by visiting www.us.bureauveritas.com
Whether you are searching for a solution for
manufacturing, repairing or altering boilers/pressure
vessels we have the certified individuals to help
you.
Our team is also prepared to assist Facilities
Managers who are looking to fulfill jurisdictional
requirements.