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ASME Certificate of Authorization

ASME's certification of a manufacturer's or assembler's quality control system, which entitles the organization to apply the ASME Certification Mark with a designator. It certifies a company, not a person, and it is not a welding qualification.

Variants

  • ASME S Designator (Power Boilers)

    The Section I power boiler scope of the ASME Certificate of Authorization, alongside the A, E, M, PP and PRT designators.

  • ASME U Designator (Pressure Vessels)

    The Section VIII Division 1 pressure vessel scope of the ASME Certificate of Authorization, alongside UM and PRT; Division 2 uses U2 and high pressure vessels use U3.

Verified requirements

WhereExpiresRenewalContinuing education
United States (federal)Yes

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