The BPV IX German International Working Group (IWG) serves as a subordinate group, operating within the Charter of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee on Welding, Brazing and Fusing (BPV IX) and the scope of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX, Welding, Brazing and Fusing.
The German IWG provides for the participation in BPVC Section IX development by technical expert members, based primarily in Germany.
The German International Working Group will: • Initiate and process proposed standards actions, with ASME Certificate holders and other interested users of the ASME Code, for consideration by BPV IX; • Review and provide comments on proposed revisions to BPV IX • Conduct technical and administrative activities related to BPVC Section IX development in accordance with approved ASME procedures, policies, and established guidelines • Coordinate IWG activities with its parent committee and ASME staff • Encourage users of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code to contribute to Committee work.
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