Codes and Standards in Pressure Equipment

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According to the text, which organization does ANSI recognize standards developed by?

  • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
  • Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
  • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
  • All of the above (correct)

According to the text, which organization's Safety Requirements for Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia is a valuable reference source for Power Engineers?

  • NFPA
  • ANSI (correct)
  • ASTM
  • ASME

According to the text, which regulations typically fall under local municipal regulations?

  • Building codes
  • Fire codes
  • Health department regulations
  • All of the above (correct)

Which organization formed a committee in 1911 to establish uniformity for pressure vessel and boiler designs?

<p>The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (C)</p>
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What is the mandate of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee?

<p>To establish rules of safety for the design, fabrication, and inspection during construction of boilers and pressure vessels (D)</p>
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Why are standards necessary in modern industry?

<p>To promote safety for the public, plant owners, and operators (B)</p>
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Which organization is responsible for issuing standards for the construction of steam boilers?

<p>The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (D)</p>
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Which organization does not approve, certify, rate, or endorse any item or construction?

<p>The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (C)</p>
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Which organization develops codes for boilers, pressure vessels, pressure piping, and mechanical refrigeration in Canada?

<p>The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) (A)</p>
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Which organization functions as the national coordinating body for standardization in Canada?

<p>The Standards Council of Canada (B)</p>
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