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ASME BPVC Code

Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV

Artur Kawęcki
10 June 2023
Contents

01 | Part HG
02 | Part HF
03 | Part HLW
04 | Mandatory Appendix 4
05 | Mandatory Appendix 8
Section 01
Part HG
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION

Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 3, Design
Current text (2021)
HG-301.2 Tubes.
(a) The wall thickness of tubes and pipes subject to
internal pressure shall be determined in accordance
with the formulas in HG-301.1.
(b) The wall thickness of tubes and pipes subject to
external pressure shall be determined by the
procedures outlined in HG-312.3.
(c) In no case shall a tube or a pipe used as a tube
have a wall thickness less than 0.02 in. (0.5 mm).
(d) Tubes installed by rolling shall have an
additional 0.04 in. (1 mm) of wall thickness added
to the minimum required thickness as an allowance
for rolling and structural stability.
Subject: Distinction between rolling and expanding
RN 21-2021
Proposed revision
HG-301.2 Tubes.
(a) The wall thickness of tubes and pipes subject to
internal pressure shall be determined in accordance
with the formulas in HG-301.1.
(b) The wall thickness of tubes and pipes subject to
external pressure shall be determined by the
procedures outlined in HG-312.3.
(c) In no case shall a tube or a pipe used as a tube
have a wall thickness less than 0.02 in. (0.5 mm).
(d) Tubes installed by rolling expanding shall have
an additional 0.04 in. (1 mm) of wall thickness
added to the minimum required thickness as an
allowance for rolling expanding and structural
stability.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 3, Design
Current text (2021)
HG-360.1 Tube Holes and Ends. Tube holes in
solid plate may be drilled, punched, punched and
shaved, laser cut, thermal cut, plasma-arc cut, or cut
with a high-pressure water jet.
… …
(b) Tube holes for use with tube ends attached by
rolling shall be fabricated using one of the following
methods: …
Subject: Distinction between rolling and expanding
Explanation: use the same nomenclature through paragraphs
RN 21-2021
Proposed revision
HG-360.1 Tube Holes and Ends. Tube holes in
solid plate may be drilled, punched, punched and
shaved, laser cut, thermal cut, plasma-arc cut, or cut
with a high-pressure water jet.
(b) Tube holes for use with tube ends attached by
rolling expanding shall be fabricated using one of
the following methods:
Current text (2021)
HG-360.3 Attachment of Watertubes.
(a) Watertubes may be attached by expanding,
expanding and flaring, expanding and beading,
expanding and welding, welding, or brazing.
Watertubes attached by HW-713. Watertubes
attached by brazing shall comply with Subpart HB.
…
(e) Watertubes in hot water boilers may be installed
into headers with the use of O-ring seals in lieu of
expanding, welding, or brazing, provided the
following conditions are met: …
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 4, Overpressure Protection
Current text (2021)
HG-401A Responsibility
(a) It is the Manufacturer's responsibility to determine
the minimum required relief rate and maximum
allowable working pressure (MAWP) that meet the
requirements of this Article. The Manufacturer is
responsible for ensuring that the boiler connections
allow for the different types of pressure relief devices
that could be installed within the design of the boiler
based on system pressure design.
(b) The installer or Manufacturer is responsible for
sizing and selecting the pressure relief valve or valves
that meet the requirements of this Article.
(c) Pressure relief valves shall be installed by either the
installer or the Manufacturer before a boiler is put in
operation.
Subject: Responsibility redefinition
Explanation: it was found that Manufacturer is not able to assure this requirements for boilers manufactured for stock
RN 21-816
Proposed revision
HG-401A Responsibility
(a) It is the Manufacturer's responsibility to determine
the minimum required relief rate and maximum
allowable working pressure (MAWP) that meet the
requirements of this Article. The Manufacturer is
responsible for ensuring that the boiler connections
allow for the different types of pressure relief devices
that could be installed within the design of the boiler
based on system pressure design.
(b) The installer or Manufacturer is responsible for
sizing and selecting the pressure relief valve or valves
that meet the requirements of this Article.
(c) Pressure relief valves shall be installed by either
the installer or the Manufacturer before a boiler is put
in operation.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 4, Overpressure Protection
Current text (2021)
HG-402A.2 Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for
Hot Water Heating and Supply Boilers.
(a) Each hot water heating or supply boiler shall have
at least one pressure relief valve marked either with the
Certification Mark and HV Designator in accordance
with Section XIII or with the Certification Mark and V
Designator in accordance with Section I.
(b) The pressure relief valve shall be of the spring-
loaded safety relief valve type and set to relieve at or
below the MAWP of the boiler. The set pressure
tolerances shall not exceed 3 psi (20 kPa) for pressures
up to and including 60 psig (400 kPa) and 5% of the
MAWP of the boiler for pressures above 60 psig (400
kPa).
(c) When more than one pressure relief valve is used
on either hot water heating or hot water supply boilers,
the additional valves shall be capacity certified and may
have a set pressure within a range not to exceed 6 psi
(40 kPa) above the maximum allowable working
pressure of the boiler up to and including 60 psi (400
kPa), and 5% for those having a maximum allowable
working pressure exceeding 60 psi (400 kPa).
RN 21-817
Subject: Rewording of language
Proposed revision
HG-402A.2 Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for
Hot Water Heating and Supply Boilers.
(a) Each hot water heating or supply boiler shall
have at least one pressure relief valve. The Pressure
relief valves(s) shall be marked either with the
Certification Mark and HV Designator in accordance
with Section XIII or with the Certification Mark and V
Designator in accordance with Section I.
(b) The pressure relief valve(s) shall be of the
spring-loaded safety relief valve type and set to relieve
at or below the MAWP of the boiler. The set pressure
tolerances shall not exceed 3 psi (20 kPa) for
pressures up to and including 60 psig (400 kPa) and
5% of the MAWP of the boiler for pressures above 60
psig (400 kPa).
(c) When more than one pressure relief valve is
used on either hot water heating or hot water supply
boilers, the additional valves shall be capacity certified
and may have a set pressure within a range not to
exceed 6 psi (40 kPa) above the maximum allowable
working pressure of the boiler up to and including 60
psi (400 kPa), and 5% for those having a maximum
allowable working pressure exceeding 60 psi (400
kPa).
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 4, Overpressure Protection
Current text (2021)
HG-402A.2 Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for
Hot Water Heating and Supply Boilers.
(d) Pressure relief valve capacity for each boiler with
a single pressure relief valve shall be such that, with the
fuel burning equipment installed and operated at
maximum capacity, the pressure cannot rise more than
10% above the MAWP. When more than one pressure
relief valve is used, the overpressure shall be limited to
10% more than the set pressure of the highest set valve
allowed by (c).
(e) No pressure relief valve shall be smaller than NPS
3∕4 (DN20) nor larger than NPS 4 (DN100) except that
boilers having a heat input not greater than 15,000
Btu/hr (4.4 kW) may be equipped with a capacity-
certified pressure relief valve of NPS 1∕2 (DN 15).
(f) The required steam-relieving capacity, in pounds
per hour (kilograms per hour), of the pressure-relieving
device or devices on a boiler shall be determined by
dividing the maximum output in Btu/hr (kW) at the
boiler nozzle, obtained by the firing of any fuel for which
the unit is installed, by 1,000 (0.646). In every case, the
requirements of (d) shall be met.
RN 21-817
Subject: Rewording of language
Proposed revision
HG-402A.2 Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for
Hot Water Heating and Supply Boilers.
(d)(c) Pressure relief valve capacity for each boiler
with a single pressure relief valve shall be such that,
with the fuel burning equipment installed and
operated at maximum capacity, the pressure cannot
rise more than 10% above the MAWP. When more
than one pressure relief valve is used, the
overpressure shall be limited to 10% more than the
set pressure of the highest set valve allowed by (c).
(e)(d) No pressure relief valve shall be smaller than
NPS 3∕4 (DN20) nor larger than NPS 4 (DN100) except
that boilers having a heat input not greater than
15,000 Btu/hr (4.4 kW) may be equipped with a
capacity-certified pressure relief valve of NPS 1∕2 (DN
15).
(f)(e) The required steam-relieving capacity, in
pounds per hour (kilograms per hour), of the
pressure-relieving device or devices on a boiler shall
be determined by dividing the maximum output in
Btu/hr (kW) at the boiler nozzle, obtained by the
firing of any fuel for which the unit is installed, by
1,000 (0.646). In every case, the requirements of (d)
shall be met.
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 RN 21-817

Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV

Subject: Rewording of language
Article 4, Overpressure Protection

Current text (2021) Proposed revision

HG-402A.2 Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for HG-402A.2 Pressure Relief Valve Requirements for
Hot Water Heating and Supply Boilers. Hot Water Heating and Supply Boilers.

(g) When operating conditions are changed, or (g)(f) When operating conditions are changed, or
additional boiler heating surface is installed, the valve
additional boiler heating surface is installed, the valve
capacity shall be increased, if necessary, to meet the new
capacity shall be increased, if necessary, to meet the new
conditions and shall be in accordance with (d). The
conditions and shall be in accordance with (d). The
additional valves required due to changed conditions
additional valves required due to changed conditions
may be installed on the outlet piping provided there is
may be installed on the outlet piping provided there is
no intervening valve.
no intervening valve.
(h)(g) Hot water heating or supply boilers limited to
(h) Hot water heating or supply boilers limited to a a water temperature not in excess of 210°F (99°C) may
water temperature not in excess of 210°F (99°C) may
have, in lieu of the valve(s) specified in (a), one or more
have, in lieu of the valve(s) specified in (a), one or more
temperature and pressure relief valves of the spring-
temperature and pressure relief valves of the spring-
loaded type marked with the Certification Mark and HV
loaded type marked with the Certification Mark and HV
Designator in accordance with Section XIII. The
Designator in accordance with Section XIII. The
temperature and pressure relief valve shall be set to
temperature and pressure relief valve shall be set to
relieve at or below the MAWP of the boiler.
relieve at or below the MAWP of the boiler.

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 RN 22-1494

Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV

Subject: correct of material reference
Article 5, Testing, Inspection, and Marking

Current text (2021) Proposed revision

HG-502.2 Displacement Measurement Test HG-502.2 Displacement Measurement Test
HG-502.2(d)(2) HG-502.2(d)(2)

… …
(-b) for any acceptable material listed in Section (-b) for any acceptable material IV listed in Section II,
Part D, Table 6A, Table 6B, Table 6C, or Table 6D
IV, …
…

HG-502.4 Brittle Coating Test Procedure

HG-502.4 Brittle Coating Test Procedure
HG-502.4(d)(2)
HG-502.4(d)(2)

… …
(-b) for any acceptable material listed in Section (-b) for any acceptable material IV listed in Section II,
IV, Part D, Table 6A, Table 6B, Table 6C, or Table 6D
… …

Explanation: allowable stress tables have been removed from Section IV and included in Section II, Part D, Tables 6A, 6B, 6C and 6D with the 2021 editions of the Code. Reference to this data was missed in
paragraphs HG-502.2 and HG—502.4

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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 5, Testing, Inspection, and Marking
Current text (2021)
HG-511 Pneumatic Tests
… …
(c) When the boiler is under pneumatic pressure testing,
its calculated potential energy, E, shall be less
than 1,000 ft-lb (1 356 J)
where
C = constant, 360 in.2/ft2 (2 500 Pa/kPa)
E = stored energy, ft-lb (J)
Pa = a b s o l u t e a t m o s p h e r i c p r e s s u r e ,
14.7 psia (101 kPa)
Pat = absolute test pressure, psia (kPa)
V = total volume under test pressure, ft3 (m3)
NOTE: V includes the volume of the vessel and any connected
volume to the pressure supply pump or valve.
(d) Nitrogen or clean, dry, oil-free air shall be used.
(e) The boiler shall be visually inspected for evidence of
damage before pressurization.
…
RN 22-126
Subject: appliance of pneumatic test
Explanation: Paragraph HG-511 was created in Section
IV Edition 2017 as the result of Code Case incorporation.
However, additional requirements introduced the
Proposed revision potential energy calculation which was not included in
HG-511 Pneumatic Tests code Case. This makes major problems to
Manufacturers using pneumatic test in production
process as was limited to 1356J, what caused limiting
(d)(c) Nitrogen or clean, dry, oil-free air shall be used. of boiler volumes to unrealistic values.
(e)(d) The boiler shall be visually inspected for evidence
of damage before pressurization.
(f)(e) The boiler should be tested in such a manner as to
ensure personnel safety from a release of the total
internal energy of the vessel. Section IV does not address
all possible safety considerations associated with use of
the pneumatic test. It is the responsibility of the
Manufacturer to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and to determine the applicability of any
regulatory requirements or limitations before the
application of the pneumatic test.
…
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 5, Test, Inspection and Marking
Current text (2021)
HG-515.3 Inspection by an Authorized
Inspector.
… …
(14) verifying that marking and/or nameplate is
proper and that it has been stamped and/or attached to
the proper boiler (see HG-530 through HG-533)
…
RN 21-818
Subject: Rewording the language to use the same
terminology as in HG-530
Proposed revision
HG-515.3 Inspection by an Authorized
Inspector.
(14) verifying that the marking and/or nameplate is
proper correct and that it has been stamped applied
and/or attached to the proper boiler (see HG-530
through HG-533)
…
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 5, Test, Inspection and Marking
Current text (2021)
HG-531 Marking of Parts and Accessories
(a) Parts and accessories of boilers for which Partial
Data Reports are required by HG-520.2 shall be marked
in one of the following manners:
(1) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
HG-530.1 with the H designator above the word “Part”
along with the following:
(-a) the part manufacturer’s name
(-b) the part manufacturer’s serial number
(2) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
HG-530.1 with the PRT designator along with the
following:
(-a) the part manufacturer's name
(-b) the part manufacturer's serial number
(b) The markings for the completed part or accessory
shall be arranged substantially as shown in Figure HG-
531.1 or Figure HG-531.2.
RN 21-1632
Subject: Revise to clarify that each individual part or
accessory shall be marked
Proposed revision
HG-531 Marking of Parts and Accessories
(a) Parts and accessories of boilers for which Partial
Data Reports are required by HG-520.2 shall be marked
in one of the following manners:
(1) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
HG-530.1 with the H designator above the word “Part”
along with the following:
(-a) the part manufacturer’s name
(-b) the part manufacturer’s serial number
(2) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
HG-530.1 with the PRT IV designator along with the
following:
(-a) the part manufacturer's name
(-b) the part manufacturer's serial number
(b) The markings for the completed part or accessory
shall be arranged substantially as shown in Figure HG-
531.1 or Figure HG-531.2.
(c) Each individual part or accessory shall be marked.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 5, Test, Inspection and Marking
Current text (2021)
HG-531 Marking of Parts and Accessories
(c) Small parts [5-in. (125-mm) O.D. and under] may
be marked with an identification acceptable to the
Inspector (e.g., a bar code, etching, or paint stencil) and
traceable to the Partial Data Report in lieu of the
markings described in (a) and (b). Such marking shall
be of a type that will remain visible until the part is
installed. The Certification Mark is not required.
(d) No part or accessory of a boiler may be marked
with the Certification Mark shown in Figure HG-530.1
unless so specified in the Code. The markings “ASME” or
“ASME standard” shall not be used.
(e) Manufacturers and assemblers of parts or
accessories who do not perform or assume any design
responsibility for the parts or accessories they
manufacture shall identify on the Partial Data Report the
organization responsible for the design of the part or
accessory.
RN 21-1632
Subject: Revise to clarify that each individual part or
accessory shall be marked
Proposed revision
HG-531 Marking of Parts and Accessories
(d) (c) Small parts [5-in. (125-mm) O.D. and under]
may be marked with an identification acceptable to the
Inspector (e.g., a bar code, etching, or paint stencil) and
traceable to the Partial Data Report in lieu of the
markings described in (a) and (b). Such marking shall
be of a type that will remain visible until the part is
installed. The Certification Mark is not required.
(e) (d) No part or accessory of a boiler may be marked
with the Certification Mark shown in Figure HG-530.1
unless so specified in the Code. The markings “ASME” or
“ASME standard” shall not be used.
(f) (e) Manufacturers and assemblers of parts or
accessories who do not perform or assume any design
responsibility for the parts or accessories they
manufacture shall identify on the Partial Data Report the
organization responsible for the design of the part or
accessory.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 5, Test, Inspection and Marking
Current text (2021)
HG-531 Marking of Parts and Accessories
… …
(1) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
HG-530.1 with the H designator above the word “Part”
along with the following:
(-a) the part manufacturer’s name
(-b) the part manufacturer’s serial number
(2) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
HG-530.1 with the PRT designator along with the
following:
(-a) the part manufacturer's name
(-b) the part manufacturer's serial number
(b) The markings for the completed part or accessory
shall be arranged substantially as shown in Figure HG-
531.1 or Figure HG-531.2.
RN 21-418
Subject: Update PRT Designator based on CA-1 2020
Edition
Proposed revision
HG-531 Marking of Parts and Accessories
(1) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
HG-530.1 with the H designator above the word “Part”
along with the following:
(-a) the part manufacturer’s name
(-b) the part manufacturer’s serial number
(2) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
HG-530.1 with the PRT IV designator along with the
following:
(-a) the part manufacturer's name
(-b) the part manufacturer's serial number
(b) The markings for the completed part or accessory
shall be arranged substantially as shown in Figure HG-
531.1 or Figure HG-531.2.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 5, Test, Inspection and Marking
Current text (2021)
HG-540 Certification Marks
HG-540.1 Authorization. A Certificate of
Authorization to use the Certification Mark with H,
HLW, and/or PRT designator will be granted by the
Society pursuant to the provisions of the following
paragraphs. Stamps for applying the Certification
Mark shall be obtained from the Society.
HG-540.5 Evaluation for Authorization and
Reauthorization. Before issuance or renewal of a
Certificate of Authorization for use of the
Certification Mark with the H, HLW, or PRT
designator, the Manufacturer’s facilities and
organization are subject to a joint review by his
Authorized Inspection Agency and an ASME
Designee who is selected by the concerned legal
jurisdiction, except that for Certification Mark with
H designator (cast iron) and Certification Mark with
H designator (cast aluminum), the review shall be
yearly by an ASME Designee selected by ASME.
Certificates of Authorization will be endorsed to
indicate the scope of activity authorized.
RN 21-418
Subject: Update PRT Designator based on CA-1 2020
Edition
Proposed revision
HG-540 Certification Marks
HG-540.1 Authorization. A Certificate of
Authorization to use the Certification Mark with H,
HLW, and/or PRT IV designator will be granted by the
Society pursuant to the provisions of the following
paragraphs. Stamps for applying the Certification
Mark shall be obtained from the Society.
HG-540.5 Evaluation for Authorization and
Reauthorization. Before issuance or renewal of a
Certificate of Authorization for use of the Certification
Mark with the H, HLW, or PRT IV designator, the
Manufacturer’s facilities and organization are subject
to a joint review by his Authorized Inspection Agency
and an ASME Designee who is selected by the
concerned legal jurisdiction, except that for
Certification Mark with H designator (cast iron) and
Certification Mark with H designator (cast
aluminum), the review shall be yearly by an ASME
Designee selected by ASME.
Certificates of Authorization will be endorsed to
indicate the scope of activity authorized.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 7, Installation Requirements
Current text (2021)
HG-710.5 Type of Stop Valve(s).
(a) All valves or cocks shall conform with the
applicable
portions of HF-203 and may be ferrous or nonferrous.
(b) The minimum pressure rating of all valves or cocks
shall be at least equal to the pressure stamped upon the
boiler, and the temperature rating of such valves or
cocks, including all internal components, shall be not
less than 250°F (120°C).
(c) Valves or cocks shall be flanged, threaded, or have
ends suitable for welding or brazing.
(d) All valves or cocks with stems or spindles shall
have adjustable pressure type packing glands and, in
addition, all plug type cocks shall be equipped with a
guard or gland. The plug or other operating mechanism
shall be distinctly marked in line with the passage to
indicate whether it is opened or closed.
(e) All valves or cocks shall have tight closure when
under boiler hydrostatic test pressure.
RN 21-391
Subject: clarification regarding technical requirements
for stop valves
Proposed revision
HG-710.5 Type of Stop Valve(s).
(a) All valves or cocks shall conform with the
applicable
portions of HF-203 and may be ferrous or nonferrous.
(b) The minimum pressure rating of all valves or cocks
shall be at least equal to the pressure stamped upon the
boiler, and the temperature rating of such valves or
cocks, including all internal components, shall be not
less than 250°F (120°C).
(c) Valves or cocks shall be flanged, threaded, or have
ends suitable for welding or brazing.
(d) All valves or cocks with stems or spindles shall
have adjustable pressure type packing glands or
alternate design to prevent leakage through the stem
and, in addition, all plug type cocks shall be equipped
with a guard or gland. The plug or other operating
mechanism shall be distinctly marked in line with the
passage to indicate whether it is opened or closed.
(e) All valves or cocks shall have tight closure when
under boiler hydrostatic test pressure.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 8, Modular Boilers Subject: new article added

Proposed revision

HG-800 INSPECTION AND ACCESS OPENINGS

HG-801 MARKING AND CERTIFICATION OF

MODULAR BOILERS AND USE OF MANUFACTURER’S
MODULAR MASTER DATA REPORTS

HG-802 INSTRUMENTS, FITTINGS, AND CONTROLS

HG-802.1 Modular Steam Heating Boilers.

HG-802.2 Modular Hot Water Heating and Hot
Water Supply Boilers.

HG-803 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

HG-803.1 Modular Boilers.

HG-803.2 Modular Steam Heating Boilers.
HG-803.3 Modular Hot Water Heating and Hot
Water Supply Boilers.

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Section 02
Part HF
REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS CONSTRUCTED
OF WROUGHT MATERIALS

Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 3, Design Stress and Minimum Thicknesses
Current text (2021)
HF-301.1 Ferrous Plates.
(a) Except as noted in (b) through (d), the minimum
thickness of any ferrous plate, or pipe used in lieu of
plate, under any pressure shall be 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm).
(b) Plates that will be exposed to primary furnace
gases shall be not less than 3∕16 in. (5 mm).
(c) Alloy steel plates listed in Section II, Part D, Table
6A may be used when the following requirements
are met:
(1) The material thickness of plates that will be
exposed to primary furnace gases shall be not less
than 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm).
(2) The material thickness of secondary flue gas
heat exchanger surfaces shall be not less than
0.0394 in. (1 mm).
(d) The minimum thickness of any tubesheet with
tubes installed by rolling shall be 1∕4 in. (6 mm).
Subject: Distinction between rolling and expanding
RN 21-2021
Proposed revision
HF-301.1 Ferrous Plates.
(a) Except as noted in (b) through (d), the minimum
thickness of any ferrous plate, or pipe used in lieu of
plate, under any pressure shall be 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm).
(b) Plates that will be exposed to primary furnace
gases shall be not less than 3∕16 in. (5 mm).
(c) Alloy steel plates listed in Section II, Part D, Table
6A may be used when the following requirements
are met:
(1) The material thickness of plates that will be
exposed to primary furnace gases shall be not less
than 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm).
(2) The material thickness of secondary flue gas
heat exchanger surfaces shall be not less than
0.0394 in. (1 mm).
(d) The minimum thickness of any tubesheet with
tubes installed by rolling expanding shall be 1∕4 in.
(6 mm).
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 3, Design Stress and Minimum Thicknesses
Current text (2021)
HF-301.2 Nonferrous Plates.
(a) The minimum thickness of any nonferrous plate
under pressure shall be 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm).
(b) The minimum thickness of any nonferrous
tubesheet with tubes installed by rolling shall be
5∕16 in. (8 mm).
Subject: Distinction between rolling and expanding
RN 21-2021
Proposed revision
HF-301.2 Nonferrous Plates.
(a) The minimum thickness of any nonferrous plate
under pressure shall be 3∕32 in. (2.5 mm).
(b) The minimum thickness of any nonferrous
tubesheet with tubes installed by rolling expanding
shall be 5∕16 in. (8 mm).
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Section 03
Part HLW
REQUIREMENTS FOR POTABLE-WATER
HEATERS
Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 2, Material Requirements

Proposed revision
HLW-201 Primary Pressure Parts Material

(d) Laser-welded fin tubes meeting the

requirements of HF-204.4 may be used in the
construction of water heaters.

Subject: new paragraph added

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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 3, Design
Current text (2021)
HLW-309 Tubes attached by Rolling
(a) The tube hole in the head or tubesheet shall be
formed either:
(1) to the full size diameter by a method that will
not produce irregularities that would interfere with
proper rolling and sealing, or
(2) to a lesser diameter, then enlarged to full
diameter by a secondary drilling, cutting, or
reaming operation to remove such irregularities.
The sharp edges of tube holes shall be taken off both
sides with a file or other tool.
(b) The minimum thickness of any tubesheet with
tubes installed by rolling shall be 3∕16 in. (5 mm).
Subject: Distinction between rolling and expanding
Note: Subsequently table of content revised
RN 21-2021
Proposed revision
HLW-309 Tubes attached by Rolling Expanding
(a) The tube hole in the head or tubesheet shall be
formed either:
(1) to the full size diameter by a method that will
not produce irregularities that would interfere with
proper rolling expanding and sealing, or
(2) to a lesser diameter, then enlarged to full
diameter by a secondary drilling, cutting, or
reaming operation to remove such irregularities.
The sharp edges of tube holes shall be taken off both
sides with a file or other tool.
(b) The minimum thickness of any tubesheet with
tubes installed by rolling expanding shall be 3∕16 in.
(5 mm).
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 3, Design
Current text (2021)
HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings. Storage tanks
constructed to the rules of this Part shall be
provided with suitable manhole, handhole, fitting,
or other openings for internal inspection and
cleaning.
(a) All vessels less than 18 in. (450 mm) and over
12 in. (300 mm) I.D. shall have at least two
handholes or two plugged threaded inspection
openings of not less than NPS 1 ½ (DN 40).
(1) A handhole opening shall not be less than 2
in. × 3 in. (50 mm × 75 mm) but should be as large
as is consistent with the size of the vessel and
location of the opening.
RN 21-1014
Subject: Change of inspection openings requirements
Proposed revision
HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings. Storage tanks
constructed to the rules of this Part shall be
provided with suitable manhole, handhole, fitting,
or other openings for internal inspection and
cleaning. Manholes shall not be less than 12 in. × 16
in. (300 mm × 400 mm), and those of the type in
which internal pressure forces the cover plate
against a flat gasket shall have a gasket bearing
width of at least 11/16 in. (17 mm).
(a) All vessels less than 18 in. (450 mm) and over
12 in. (300 mm) I.D. shall have at least two
handholes or two plugged threaded inspection
openings of not less than NPS 1 ½ (DN 40). Each
inspection opening shall be either:
(1) A handhole opening shall not be less than 2
in. × 3 in. (50 mm × 75 mm) but should be as large
as is consistent with the size of the vessel and
location of the opening. , or
(2) a plugged threaded opening not less than NPS 1
½ (DN 40).
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 3, Design
Current text (2021)
HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings. (cont.)
(b) All vessels 18 in. (450 mm) to 36 in. (900 mm),
inclusive, I.D. shall have a manhole or at least two
handholes or two plugged, threaded openings of not
less than NPS 2 (DN 50).
(1) A manhole shall not be less than 12 in. × 16
in. (300 mm × 400 mm), and those of the type in
which internal pressure forces the cover plate
against a flat gasket shall have a gasket bearing
width of at least 11/16 in. (17 mm).
RN 21-1014
Subject: Change of inspection openings requirements
Proposed revision
HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings.
(b) All vessels 18 in. (450 mm) to 36 in. (900 mm),
inclusive, I.D. shall have a manhole or at least two
handholes or two plugged, threaded inspection
openings of not less than NPS 2 (DN 50). Each
inspection opening shall be either:
(1) A manhole shall not be less than 12 in. × 16
in. (300 mm × 400 mm), and those of the type in
which internal pressure forces the cover plate
against a flat gasket shall have a gasket bearing
width of at least 11/16 in. (17 mm). A handhole not
less than 2 in. × 3 in. (50 mm × 75 mm), or
(2) a plugged threaded opening not less than
NPS 2 (DN 50).
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 3, Design
Current text (2021)
HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings. (cont.)
(c) All vessels over 36 in. (900 mm) I.D. shall have
a manhole, except that those whose shape or use
makes one impracticable shall have at least two
handholes 4 in. × 6 in. (100 mm × 150 mm) or two
openings of equivalent area.
RN 21-1014
Subject: Change of inspection openings requirements
Proposed revision
HLW-310.2 Inspection Openings.
(c) All vessels over 36 in. (900 mm) I.D. shall have
a manhole, except that those whose shape or use
makes one impracticable shall have at least two
handholes 4 in. × 6 in. (100 mm × 150 mm) or two
openings of equivalent area inspection openings.
Each inspection opening shall be either:
(1) A handhole not less than 4 in. × 6 in. (100
mm × 150 mm), or
(2) a flanged opening in a pipe of not less than
6 in. diameter.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 4, Design of Weldments
Current text (2021)
HLW-413 Tubes attached by Welding
… …
(c) When openings are flanged for tubes as shown in
Figure HLW-413, sketch (a), (b), or (e), flanges shall
extend parallel to the tube for a minimum distance
equal to the tube thickness.
(d) Where exposed to gases of greater than 850°F
(450°C), head flanges shall conform to the
limitations of Figure HLW-413.
(e) When the temperature of the gases is normally
850°F (450°C) or less, the length of flange or tube
may extend beyond the limits of Figure HLW-413.
Subject: new paragraph added
Proposed revision
HLW-413 Tubes attached by Welding
(c) For tubes attached using laser beam welding, the
minimum tube extension may be smaller than what
is required in (b) provided the tube extends at least
through the tubesheet. In addition, the welding
procedure and the performance qualification shall
be performed in accordance with Section IX, QW-
93, and the required depth of penetration of the
tube-to-tubesheet weld shall be at least 1.25 times
the tube thickness.
(c)(d) When openings are flanged for tubes as
shown in Figure HLW-413, sketch (a), (b), or (e),
flanges shall extend parallel to the tube for a
minimum distance equal to the tube thickness.
(d)(e) Where exposed to gases of greater than 850°F
(450°C), head flanges shall conform to the
limitations of Figure HLW-413.
(e)(f) When the temperature of the gases is
normally 850°F (450°C) or less, the length of flange
or tube may extend beyond the limits of Figure
HLW-413.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 5, Tests
Current text (2021)
HLW-505 Hydrostatic Test
HLW-505.1 All water heater vessels other than
those lined with glass, fluorocarbon polymer, amine
epoxy, or polyamine epoxy shall be subjected to a
minimum hydrostatic test pressure of 11∕2 times the
maximum allowable working pressure. Water
heater vessels lined with glass, fluorocarbon
polymer, amine epoxy, or polyamine epoxy shall be
subjected to a minimum hydrostatic test pressure at
least equal to the maximum allowable working
pressure. Water heater vessels that are to be
galvanized or cement lined may be pressure tested
either before or after galvanizing or cement lining.
In all cases, the minimum hydrostatic test pressure
shall not be exceeded by more than 10 psi (70 kPa).
RN 20-401
Subject: change of maximum hydrostatic test
pressure
Proposed revision
HLW-505 Hydrostatic Test
HLW-505.1 All water heater vessels other than
those lined with glass, fluorocarbon polymer, amine
epoxy, or polyamine epoxy shall be subjected to a
minimum hydrostatic test pressure of 11∕2 times the
maximum allowable working pressure. Water
heater vessels lined with glass, fluorocarbon
polymer, amine epoxy, or polyamine epoxy shall be
subjected to a minimum hydrostatic test pressure at
least equal to the maximum allowable working
pressure. Water heater vessels that are to be
galvanized or cement lined may be pressure tested
either before or after galvanizing or cement lining.
In all cases, the minimum hydrostatic test pressure
shall not be exceeded by more than 10 psi (70 kPa).
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 5, Tests
Current text (2021)
HLW-505 Hydrostatic Test
HLW-505.2 current text moved to HLW-505.3
RN 20-401
Subject: change of maximum hydrostatic test
pressure
Proposed revision
HLW-505 Hydrostatic Test
HLW-505.2 Part HLW does not specify an upper
limit for hydrostatic test pressure. However, if the
hydrostatic test pressure is allowed to exceed, either
intentionally or accidentally, the value determined
as prescribed in HLW-505.1 to the degree that the
water heater is subjected to visible permanent
distortion, the Inspector shall reserve the right to
reject the water heater. If the minimum hydrostatic
test pressure for lined water heaters in HLW-505.1
is exceeded by more than 10 psi (70 kPa), the
internal surfaces shall be visually inspected for
cracks after the test.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 5, Tests
Current text (2021)
HLW-505 Hydrostatic Test
HLW-505.2 While under the hydrostatic test
pressure an inspection for leakage shall be made of
all joints and connections. The visual inspection of
joints and connections that are hidden by assembly
may be waived during the hydrostatic test provided
the following conditions are met:
(a) A suitable pressure test, as agreed upon by the
Manufacturer and the Authorized Inspector, is
applied to the hidden joints.
(b) The hidden joints are given a visual examination
by the Authorized Inspector for workmanship prior
to final assembly.
RN 20-401
Subject: change of maximum hydrostatic test
pressure
Proposed revision
HLW-505 Hydrostatic Test
HLW-505.2HLW-505.3 While under the hydrostatic
test pressure an inspection for leakage shall be
made of all joints and connections. The visual
inspection of joints and connections that are hidden
by assembly may be waived during the hydrostatic
test provided the following conditions are met:
(a) A suitable pressure test, as agreed upon by the
Manufacturer and the Authorized Inspector, is
applied to the hidden joints.
(b) The hidden joints are given a visual examination
by the Authorized Inspector for workmanship prior
to final assembly.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 6, Inspection and Marking
Current text (2021)
HLW-602 Marking of Water Heaters and Storage
Tanks
HLW-602.4 Parts for which a Partial Data Report,
Form HLW-7, is required by HLW-601.2, shall be
marked with the following:
(a) the official Certification Mark shown in
Figure HLW-602.1 with the HLW designator above
the word "Part." The HLW designator and the word
"Part“ may be replaced with the PRT designator.
(b) the part manufacturer’s name.
(c) the part manufacturer’s serial number.
In lieu of marking this information directly on the
vessel, a nameplate, as described in HLW-602.3,
may be used.
RN 21-418
Subject: Update PRT Designator based on CA-1 2020
Edition
Proposed revision
HLW-602 Marking of Water Heaters and Storage
Tanks
HLW-602.4 Parts for which a Partial Data Report,
Form HLW-7, is required by HLW-601.2, shall be
marked with the following:
(a) the official Certification Mark shown in Figure
HLW-602.1 with the HLW designator above the word
"Part." The HLW designator and the word "Part“ may
be replaced with the PRT IV designator.
(b) the part manufacturer’s name.
(c) the part manufacturer’s serial number.
In lieu of marking this information directly on the
vessel, a nameplate, as described in HLW-602.3, may
be used.
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Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Article 8, Installation Requirements
Current text (2021)
HLW-801.7 Pressure Relief Valve Discharge
Piping.
(a) When a discharge pipe is used, its internal cross-
sectional area shall be not less than the full area of the
valve outlet or of the total of the valve outlets discharging
thereinto, and shall be as short and straight as possible
and so arranged as to avoid undue stress on the valve or
valves.
When an elbow is placed on a pressure relief discharge
pipe, it shall be located close to the valve outlet.
(b) The discharge from pressure relief valves shall be so
arranged that there will be no danger of scalding
attendants. When the pressure relief valve discharge is
piped away from the water heater to the point of
discharge, there shall be provisions for properly draining
the piping and valve body. The size and arrangement of
discharge piping shall be such that any pressure that may
exist or develop will not reduce the relieving capacity of
the relieving devices below that required to protect the
water heater.
Subject: Editorial revision for clarity
RN 21-821
Proposed revision
HLW-801.7 Pressure Relief Valve Discharge
Piping.
(a) When a discharge pipe is used, its internal cross-
sectional area shall be not less than the full area of the
valve outlet or of the total of the valve outlets discharging
thereinto, and shall be as short and straight as possible
and so arranged as to avoid undue stress on the valve or
valves.
When an elbow is placed on a pressure relief discharge
pipe, it shall be located close to the valve outlet.
(b) The discharge from pressure relief valves shall be so
arranged that there will be no danger of scalding
attendants. When the pressure relief valve discharge is
piped away from the water heater to the point of
discharge, there shall be provisions for properly draining
the piping and valve body. The size and arrangement of
discharge piping shall be such that it any pressure that
may exist or develop will not reduce the relieving
capacity of the pressure relief valves relieving devices
below that required to protect the water heater.
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Section 04
Mandatory Appendix 4
GUIDE TO MANUFACTURER’S DATA REPORT FORMS
 RN 21-418

Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV

Form H-4 (Back)

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 RN 21-2021

Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV

Form HLW-6

Subject: Distinction between rolling and expanding

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 RN 21-418

Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV

Form HLW-7 (Back)

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Section 04
Mandatory Appendix 8
CRITERIA FOR REAPPLICATION OF A CERTIFICATION
MARK
Changes in 2023 Edition of Section IV
Mandatory Appendix 8

Proposed revision

Reapplication of the ASME Single Certification Mark

shall be in accordance with ASME CA-1.

Subject: reference to ASME CA-1

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