National Board Inspection Code, Complete Set
The National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) NB-23 is a comprehensive standard that provides rules for the post-construction care, integrity, and safety of pressure-retaining items (like boilers, pressure vessels) and pressure relief devices, covering Installation, Inspection, Repairs/Alterations, and Pressure Relief Device Testing. It ensures equipment safety through uniform guidance for owners, inspectors, and technicians, focusing on maintaining mechanical integrity throughout the equipment's life cycle.
Purpose of NBIC NB-23The NBIC is divided into four parts, each addressing a specific area:
`Manufacturers, jurisdictional authorities, inspectors, owner-users, and contractors involved with boilers, pressure vessels, and relief devices.
| SDO | NBBI: The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors |
| Document Number | NB23 |
| Publication Date | July 1, 2025 |
| Language | en - English |
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