Part AS

MARKING, STAMPING, REPORTS,

AND RECORDS
 PART AS

Article S-1 Contents and Method of Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

AS-100 Required Marking for Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
AS-100.1 Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
AS-101 Methods of Marking Vessels With Two or More Independent
Chambers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
AS-101.1 If Markings Are Grouped in One Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
AS-101.2 If Each Independent Chamber Is Marked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
AS-110 Application of Stamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
AS-120 Part Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
AS-130 Nameplate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
AS-131 Stamping of Nameplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
AS-132 Attachment of Nameplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

Article S-2 Obtaining and Using Code Stamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

AS-200 Code Stamps Bearing Official Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
AS-201 Application for Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
AS-202 Issuance of Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
AS-203 Inspection Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
AS-204 Quality Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
AS-205 Evaluation for Authorization and Reauthorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
AS-206 Code Construction Before Receipt of Certificate of Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

Article S-3 Report Forms and Maintenance of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

AS-300 Manufacturer’s Data Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
AS-300.1 Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
AS-301 Distribution and Filing of Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
AS-310 Partial Data Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
AS-320 Maintenance of Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

Article S-4 Special Requirements for Layered Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

AS-400 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
AS-410 Stamping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
AS-420 Manufacturer’s Data Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

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AS-100.1 Official Symbol for Stamp to Denote The American Society of
Mechanical Engineers’ Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
AS-131.1 Form of Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298

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CONTENTS AND METHOD OF STAMPING
AS-100 REQUIRED MARKING FOR
VESSELS
Each pressure vessel to which the Code symbol is
applied shall be marked with the following:
(a) the official Code symbol, as shown in Fig. AS-
100.1;
(b) name of the Manufacturer of the pressure vessel,
preceded by “certified by”;
(c) design pressure,1,2 psi, at coincident tempera-
ture, °F;
(d) minimum design metal temperature;
(e) Manufacturer’s serial number;
(f) year built.
AS-100.1 Units of Measurement. The units of mea-
surement shall be in accordance with AG-151.
AS-101 Methods of Marking Vessels With
Two or More Independent Chambers
Either of the following arrangements may be used
in marking vessels having two or more independent
pressure chambers designed for the same or different
operating conditions. Each detachable chamber shall
be marked so as to identify it positively with the
combined unit.
AS-101.1 If Markings Are Grouped in One Loca-
tion. The markings may be grouped in one location
on the vessel, provided they are arranged so as to
indicate clearly the data applicable to each chamber,
including the maximum differential pressure for the
common elements, when this pressure is less than the
higher pressure in the adjacent chambers.
1 When a vessel is expected to operate at more than one pressure
and temperature condition, other values of coincident pressure and
design temperature may be added (see Table AD-120.1).
2 Not required on parts for which the parts manufacturer does not
prepare a Manufacturer’s Design Report.
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FIG. AS-100.1 OFFICIAL SYMBOL FOR STAMP
TO DENOTE THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS’ STANDARD
AS-101.2 If Each Independent Chamber Is
Marked. The complete required marking may be applied
to each independent pressure chamber, provided addi-
tional marking, such as stock space, jacket, tubes, or
channel box, is used to indicate clearly to which chamber
the data apply.
AS-110 APPLICATION OF STAMP
(a) The Manufacturer who completes the fabrication
of the vessel shall have a valid Certificate of Authoriza-
tion for the use of the Code symbol. The Code symbol
shall be applied by the Manufacturer only with the
acceptance of the Inspector. Such application of the
Code symbol, together with final certification in accord-
ance with the rules of this Division, shall confirm that
all applicable Code requirements have been fulfilled.
(b) Except as provided in (c) below, the Code symbol
shall be applied after the hydrostatic test or pneu-
matic test.
(c) The Code symbol may be preapplied to a name-
plate. The nameplate may be attached to the vessel
after the final fabrication and examination sequence
but before the hydrostatic test or pneumatic test, pro-
vided the procedure for sequence of stamping is de-
scribed in the Manufacturer’s accepted Quality Control
System.
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AS-120 PART MARKING
Parts of pressure vessels for which Partial Data
Reports are required in AS-310 shall be marked by
the parts manufacturer with the following:
(a) the official Code symbol shown in Fig. AS-100.1
above the word “Part”;
(b) name of the Manufacturer of the pressure vessel,
preceded by the words “certified by”;
(c) Manufacturer’s serial number;
(d) design pressure,3 psi, at coincident tempera-
ture, °F.
This requirement does not apply to such items as
handhole covers, manhole covers, and accessories.
AS-130 NAMEPLATE
(a) The marking required in AS-100 shall be applied
to a separate nameplate permanently attached to the
vessel. The nameplate shall be located within 30 in.
of the vessel and shall be attached by suitable means.
Removal shall require the willful destruction of the
nameplate or its attachment system.
(1) Nameplates may be attached by either welding,
brazing, or soldering.
(2) Nameplates may be attached by tamper-
resistant mechanical fasteners of suitable metal con-
struction.
(3) Nameplates may be attached with pressure-
sensitive acrylic adhesive systems, provided that, in
addition to the requirements of this paragraph, those
of Appendix 23 are met.
The marking shall not be stamped directly on the
vessel, except that steel stamping shall be permitted
on the head section of vessels over 1⁄2 in. (13 mm)
thick having 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) greater thickness than the
design requirements for the head; such stamping shall
be done with “low stress” stamps as commercially
available (see AF-102.1).
3 Not to be included on parts for which the parts manufacturer does
not prepare a Manufacturer’s Design Report.
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AS-132
Certified by
(Name of Manufacturer)
psi at °F
(Design pressure)
°F
(Min. design metal temperature)
HT (if postweld
heat treated) Manufacturer’s serial number)
(Year built)
FIG. AS-131.1 FORM OF STAMPING
(b) An additional nameplate may be installed on the
skirt, supports, jacket, or other permanent attachment
to a vessel. All data on the additional plate, including
the Code symbol, shall be cast, etched, or stamped
and this marking need not be witnessed by the Inspector.
The additional nameplate shall be marked “duplicate.”
AS-131 Stamping of Nameplate
The Code symbol and the Manufacturer’s serial
number shall be stamped on the nameplate, but the
other required data may be stamped, etched, cast, or
impressed thereon. The data shall be in characters not
less than 5⁄32 in. (4 mm) high. The arrangement shall
be substantially as shown in Fig. AS-131.1.
AS-132 Attachment of Nameplate
If the nameplate is marked before it is affixed to
the vessel, the Manufacturer shall ensure that the name-
plate with the correct marking has been applied to the
vessel to which it applies and the Inspector shall satisfy
himself that this has been done. The nameplate shall
be permanently attached by a method which will not
affect the integrity of the vessel (see AF-102.1 and
AF-670).
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OBTAINING AND USING CODE STAMPS
AS-200 CODE STAMPS BEARING
OFFICIAL SYMBOL
A Certificate of Authorization to use the Code U2
or UV symbols shown in Fig. AS-100.1 and Fig. AR-
401.1 will be granted by the Society pursuant to the
provisions of the following paragraphs. Stamps for
applying the Code symbol shall be obtained from the
Society.
AS-201 Application for Authorization
(a) Any organization desiring a Certificate of Authori-
zation shall apply to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Committee of the Society, on forms issued by the
Society,1 specifying the stamp desired and the scope of
Code activities to be performed. When an organization
intends to build Code items in plants in more than
one geographical area, either separate applications for
each plant or a single application listing the addresses
of all such plants may be submitted. Each application
shall identify the Authorized Inspection Agency provid-
ing Code inspection at each plant. A separate Certificate
of Authorization will be prepared and a separate fee
charged by the Society for each plant.
Each applicant must agree that each Certificate of
Authorization and each Code symbol stamp are at all
times the property of the Society, that they will be
used according to the rules and regulations of this
Division of the Code, and that they will be promptly
returned to the Society upon demand, or when the
applicant discontinues the Code activities covered by
his certificate, or when the Certificate of Authorization
has expired and no new certificate has been issued.
The holder of a Code symbol stamp shall not allow
any other organization to use it.
1 The
application forms and related information and instructions may
be obtained by writing to the Secretary, ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Committee, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
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AS-202 Issuance of Authorization
Authorization to use Code symbol stamps may be
granted or withheld by the Society in its absolute
discretion. If authorization is granted, and the proper
administrative fee paid, a Certificate of Authorization
evidencing permission to use any such symbol, expiring
on the triennial anniversary date thereafter, will be
forwarded to the applicant. Each such certificate will
identify the Code symbol to be used, and the type of
shop and /or field operations for which authorization is
granted (see Appendix L). The certificate will be signed
by the Chairman of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Committee and the Director of Accreditation. Six
months prior to the date of expiration of any such
certificate, the applicant must apply for a renewal of
such authorization and the issuance of a new certificate.
The Society reserves the absolute right to cancel or
refuse to renew such authorization, returning, pro rata,
fees paid for the unexpired term.
The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee may at
any time make such regulations concerning the issuance
and use of Code symbol stamps as it deems appropriate,
and all such regulations shall become binding upon
the holders of any valid Certificates of Authorization.
AS-203 Inspection Agreement
As a condition of obtaining and maintaining a Certifi-
cate of Authorization to use the U2 Code symbol stamp,
the Manufacturer must have in force at all times an
inspection contract or agreement with an Authorized
Inspection Agency as defined in AI-110 to provide
inspection services. This inspection agreement is a
written agreement between the Manufacturer and the
inspection agency which specifies the terms and condi-
tions under which the inspection services are to be
furnished and which states the mutual responsibilities
of the Manufacturer and the Authorized Inspectors. A
certificate holder shall notify the Society whenever his
agreement with an Authorized Inspection Agency is
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cancelled or changed to another Authorized Inspection
Agency.
Neither Manufacturers nor Assemblers of pressure
relief valves are required to have an inspection
agreement with an Authorized Inspection Agency.
AS-204 Quality Control System
Any Manufacturer or Assembler holding or applying
for a Certificate of Authorization to use the U2 or UV
stamp shall have, and demonstrate, a Quality Control
System to establish that all Code requirements, including
material, design, fabrication, examination (by the Manu-
facturer), inspection for vessel and vessel parts (by the
Authorized Inspector), pressure testing, and certification,
will be met. The Quality Control System shall be in
accordance with the requirements of Appendix 18.
A99 AS-205 Evaluation for Authorization and
Reauthorization
Before issuance or renewal of a Certificate of Authori-
zation for use of the U2 stamp, the Manufacturer’s
facilities and organization are subject to a joint review
by a representative of his inspection agency and an
individual certified as an ASME Designee who is
selected by the concerned legal jurisdiction. A written
description or checklist of the Quality Control System
which identifies what documents and what procedures
the Manufacturer will use to produce a Code item shall
be available for review.
A written report to the Society shall be made jointly
by the ASME Designee and the inspection agency
employed by the Manufacturer to do his Code inspec-
tion. This report is then reviewed by the Subcommittee
on Boiler and Pressure Vessel Accreditation, which
will either issue a Certificate of Authorization or notify
the applicant of deficiencies revealed by the review.
In such a case, the applicant will be given an opportunity
to explain or correct these deficiencies.
Certificates of Authorization will be endorsed to
indicate the scope of activity authorized. Authorization
may include field operations if the review team deter-
mines that these operations are adequately described
in the Quality Control Manual, and this determination
is accepted by the Society.
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AS-206
Before issuance or renewal of a Certificate of Authori-
zation for use of the UV stamp, the valve Manufacturer’s
or Assembler’s facilities and organization are subject to
a review by a representative from an ASME designated
organization. A written description or checklist of the
Quality Control System, which identifies the documents
and procedures the Manufacturer or Assembler will use
to produce Code pressure relief valves, shall be available
for review. The representative from an ASME desig-
nated organization shall make a written report to the
Society, where the Subcommittee on Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Accreditation will act on it as described above.
The purpose of the review is to evaluate the appli-
cant’s Quality Control System and its implementation.
The applicant shall demonstrate sufficient administrative
and fabrication functions of the system to show that
he has the knowledge and ability to produce the Code
items covered by his Quality Control System. Fabrica-
tion functions may be demonstrated using current work,
a mock-up, or a combination of the two.
The Manufacturer may at any time make changes
in the Quality Control System concerning the methods
of achieving results, subject to acceptance by the Author-
ized Inspector. For Manufacturers and Assemblers of
UV stamped pressure relief valves, such acceptance
shall be by the ASME designated organization.
For those areas where there is no jurisdiction or
where a jurisdiction does not choose to select an
ASME Designee to review a vessel or vessel parts
Manufacturer’s facility, that function shall be performed
by an ASME Designee selected by ASME. Where the
jurisdiction is the Manufacturer’s inspection agency,
the joint review and joint report shall be made by the
jurisdiction and ASME Designee.
AS-206 Code Construction Before Receipt of
Certificate of Authorization
When used to demonstrate his Quality Control Sys-
tem, a Manufacturer may start fabricating Code items
before receipt of a Certificate of Authorization to use
a Code symbol stamp under the following conditions.
(a) The fabrication is done with the participation of
the Authorized Inspector and is subject to his acceptance.
(b) The activity is in conformance with the appli-
cant’s Quality Control System.
(c) The item is stamped with the appropriate Code
symbol and certified once the applicant receives his
Certificate of Authorization from the Society.
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REPORT FORMS AND MAINTENANCE
OF RECORDS
AS-300 MANUFACTURER’S DATA
REPORTS
A Data Report shall be filled out (Form A-1) by
the Manufacturer and the Inspector for each pressure
vessel to be marked with the Code symbol. For sample
Report Forms and guidance in preparing Data Reports,
see Appendix I.
AS-300.1 Units of Measurement. The units of mea-
surement shall be in accordance with AG-151.
AS-301 Distribution and Filing of Reports
(a) The Manufacturer shall:
(1) furnish a copy of the Manufacturer’s Data
Report to the user and, upon request, to the Inspector;
(2) submit a copy of the Manufacturer’s Data
Report to the appropriate enforcement authority in the
jurisdiction in which the vessel is to be installed where
required by law;
(3) keep a copy of the Manufacturer’s Data Report
on file in a safe repository for at least 10 years or for
the intended life of the vessel, whichever is greater.
(b) In lieu of (2) and (3) above, the vessel may be
registered and the Data Reports filed with the National
Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, 1055
Crupper Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43229.
AS-310 PARTIAL DATA REPORTS
The parts manufacturer shall indicate under “Re-
marks” whether or not he has performed any or all of
the design functions. For guidance in preparing Partial
Data Reports, see Appendix I.
(a) Data Reports for pressure vessel parts requiring
inspection under this Division, which are furnished by
other than the shop of the Manufacturer responsible
for the completed vessel, shall be executed by the parts
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manufacturer and his Inspector in accordance with the
requirements of this Division and shall be forwarded,
in duplicate, to the Manufacturer of the finished vessel
(see AG-302). These Partial Data Reports, together
with his own inspection, shall be the final Inspector’s
authority to approve and witness the application of a
Code symbol to the vessel (see AS-110). When Form
A-2 is used, it shall be attached to the associated Form
A-1 by the Manufacturer of the finished vessel.
(b) Data Reports for those parts of a pressure vessel
which are furnished by a parts manufacturer to the
user of an existing Code vessel, as replacement or
repair parts, shall be executed on Form A-2 by the
parts manufacturer and his Inspector in accordance with
the requirements of this Division. A copy of the parts
manufacturer’s Partial Data Report shall be furnished
to the user or his designated agent and a copy shall
be maintained in accordance with AS-320.
AS-320 MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
In addition to the requirements of AS-301, the Manu-
facturer shall maintain other records as follows.
(a) Contents of File. The Manufacturer of the vessel
or part shall maintain the complete file for all material
certification and /or Partial Data Reports, examination,
testing, heat treatment and manufacturing procedures,
specifications, and drawings used. All records shall be
fully identified by pertinent material or item identifica-
tion numbers. The record shall include all data on
repaired material, items, and assemblies.
(b) Maintenance and Access to Reports. Records
specified above shall be filed and maintained in a
manner which will allow access by the Inspector to
specific information contained therein within a period
not in excess of 24 hr at any time during the period
of vessel manufacture. The Manufacturer shall take
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such steps as may be required to provide suitable

protection of all records from deterioration or damage.
(c) Duration of Files. The vessel Manufacturer shall
maintain these records for at least 5 years after vessel
completion. After that time, the Manufacturer may
either continue to maintain the records or, after offering
them to the user and receiving a rejection, the records
may be destroyed.

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 ARTICLE S-4
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
LAYERED VESSELS

AS-400 GENERAL AS-420 MANUFACTURER’S DATA

The rules for stamping and reports of layered pressure
vessels shall meet the requirements given in Articles
S-1 through S-3, with the following supplemental re-
quirements.
AS-410 STAMPING
The stamping below the Code symbol prescribed in
AS-100 shall be the letters WL to designate layered
construction.
REPORTS
A Data Report shall be filled out on Form A-1 (a
sample Report Form is given at the end of this Division)
by the Manufacturer and verified by the Inspector for
each pressure vessel to be marked with the Code
symbol.
A description of the layered shell and /or layered
heads shall be given on the Data Report, describing
the number of layers, their thickness or thicknesses,
and type of construction. See I-200 and Table I-220
for the use of Form A-3, Manufacturer’s Data Report
Supplementary Sheet. An example of the use of Form
A-3 illustrating the minimum required data for layered
construction is given in Fig. I-221.

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