ASMECSTrainingModuleB8.ppt

ASME CS Training Module B8 MODULE B - PROCESS REVISIONS OBJECTIVES This submodule will Describe the multiple paths to international standardization. AGENDA ASME International Standards Normative References U.S. National Adoption of ISO Standards ISO Adoption of ASME Standards ISO Standards Development I. ASME International Standards WHAT MAKES A STANDARD “INTERNATIONAL”? Criteria A development process characterized by openness, transparency, international participation and due process (WTO principles) A record of success in meeting or a potential to meet global marketplace and public safety needs The ability to maintain technical relevance INTERNATIONAL STANDARDIZATION ASME develops standards intended to meet needs of industries and governments on global basis ASME standards developed under process that meets WTO principles for international standards development To address global relevance, an ASME committee may take various approaches, including: development of performance based and prescriptive standards as means of compliance with regulations or essential safety requirements; normative or informative references to non-ASME international, regional, or national standards; and national adoptions of non-ASME international standards ASME INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Some ASME codes and standards in international use Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (over 100 countries) B31 Piping Codes B16 Standards on Valves, Flanges, Fittings and Gaskets Bioprocessing Equipment Standard ASME INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS International Participation Enhances international acceptance and use Delegate position on ASME Committees Represents recognized group of interested parties (e.g., individuals from a jurisdiction, professional society, trade organization, users group) Represented group reviews/comments on work of committee or submits proposals Group works in own country, in native language. Delegate on standards committee has first consideration voting privilege on standards actions. AS