• ASME (the American Society of Mechanical Engineers) has a number of codes and standards that relate to non-destructive testing (NDT). Here is a list of some of the ASME codes and standards that are relevant to NDT:

      1. ASME B31.3: Process Piping
      2. ASME B31.4: Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids
      3. ASME B31.8: Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
      4. ASME BPVC (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code) Section V: Nondestructive Examination
      5. ASME BPVC Section IX: Welding and Brazing Qualifications
      6. ASME BPVC Section XI: Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant Components
      7. ASME BPVC Section XV: Rules for Construction and Inservice Inspection of Transport Tank
      8. ASME NQA-1: Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
      9. ASME N510: Standard for Qualification of Radiographic Personnel
      10. ASME N513: Standard for Qualification of Ultrasonic Testing Personnel
      11. ASME N514: Standard for Qualification of Magnetic Particle Testing Personnel
      12. ASME N516: Standard for Qualification of Liquid Penetrant Testing Personnel
      13. ASME N523: Standard for Qualification of Eddy Current Testing Personnel
      14. ASME N524: Standard for Qualification of Acoustic Emission Testing Personnel
      15. ASME N525: Standard for Qualification of Infrared and Thermal Testing Personnel
      16. ASME N526: Standard for Qualification of Visual Testing Personnel
      17. ASME N527: Standard for Qualification of Leak Testing Personnel
      18. ASME N541: Standard for Qualification of Testing Agencies and Personnel for the Qualification of Welding Procedures, Welders, and Welding Operators
      19. ASME N542: Standard for Qualification of Testing Agencies and Personnel for the Qualification of Welding Procedures, Welders, and Welding Operators for Use in the Construction of Pressure Vessels
      20. ASME NQA-2: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Facility Applications
      21. ASME NQA-3: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Components
      22. ASME NQA-4: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Materials
      23. ASME NQA-5: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Valves
      24. ASME NQA-6: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Piping
      25. ASME NQA-7: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Electrical and Electronic Components
      26. ASME NQA-8: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and Control Systems
      27. ASME NQA-9: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Rotating Equipment
      28. ASME NQA-10: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Structures, Systems, and Components
      29. ASME NQA-11: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Non-Structural Components
      30. ASME NQA-12: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Civil Structures
      31. ASME NQA-13: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Fire Protection Systems
      32. ASME NQA-14: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Concrete Structures
      33. ASME NQA-15: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Concrete Reinforcing Steel
      34. ASME NQA-16: Standard for Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plant Post-Construction Materials