ASME Code Services & certification

The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is an internationally recognised standard for the design, manufacture, inspection and testing of all kinds of pressure vessels. Inside of North America, the ASME Code is generally required for many types of pressure vessels and equipment. Outside North America, the ASME Code is recognised as a leading global standard.

To apply the ASME stamp to a piece of equipment, a manufacturer must first be approved by ASME to perform the work. This is done along with an Authorised Inspection Agency.  Click here to learn more about this process.

ASME Code symbol stamps are applied to item nameplates by ASME approved manufacturers. ASME Data Reports are generated to identify that an approved manufacturer has carried out the work. An Authorised Inspector carries out inspection during the manufacturing process and countersigns these Data Reports.

We offer a wide range of services to help you to meet the requirements of the ASME Code. We specialise in helping clients understand the Code, offering training, pre-review guidance, and post-certification renewal help.

We are able to:

• Give advice on the procedures required for you to obtain ASME Certificates of Authorisation.
• Assist you in preparing and establishing Quality Assurance (QA) Programmes and Quality Control (QC) Systems.
• Help prepare your Quality Manuals.
• Attend the ASME review, renewal reviews and surveys.
• Provide authorised inspectors and supervisors to inspect manufactured components.
• Arrange seminars to train your personnel in the requirements of the ASME Code.

If you're looking to switch from another Authorised Inspection Agency, we'll make that easy to do.

Decades of experience 

Since 1973 Lloyd’s Register has been providing expert ASME inspection services to organisations of all sizes around the globe, enhancing operations and supporting their economic and commercial goals.

Technical expertise

We have specialist ASME authorised inspection agency personnel including boiler/pressure vessel and nuclear inspectors and supervisors available to offer insightful knowledge. Our inspectors are well known for their sector-specific knowledge and expertise, which means you can be confident that they'll understand the manufacturing challenges you face and oversee Code requirements are met.

Your business helps LR to help others

The profits we generate fund the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a charity which supports science and engineering-related research, education and public engagement around everything we do. All of this helps us stand by the purpose that drives us every single day: Working together for a safer world.

If you’re ready to take the next step towards ASME certification, speak to a member of the team today.