PRT (Parts Fabrication) Certification is a program that allows certification to be extended to parts suppliers who fabricate parts from the design(s) provided by a BPV Certificate Holder. ASME recognizes that not all parts manufacturers are involved in fabrication activities that require them to design (including developing stress calculations and analysis required by the   BPV Code), and therefore created a time and resource- saving alternative for your suppliers… PRT Certification. The PRT Certificate Program is currently applicable to the following   BPVC book sections listed below: 

 • PRT-1 for Section I                  

 • PRT-2 for Section IV 

 • PRT-3 for Section VIII, Div. 1 

 • PRT-4 for Section XII *Section VIII, Div.2 is currently under review to determine if a new proposed PRT-5 scope covering parts manufactured without design responsibility can be offered.

Compete at the highest levels: for parent companies who are existing ASME BPVC Certificate Holders, PRT Certification would help increase the number of qualified parts suppliers in the marketplace — and, therefore, would provide you with more quality choices. • Elevate your supply chain to the quality and safety standards that would be optimal for competing at the highest levels – both domestically and internationally • Experience potential cost savings by having your supply   chain “do it right” the first time - ensure the integrity of the   parts being supplied “Free up” company resources and devote more time and energy to the expansion of your product lines.  Utilizing ASME PRT Certificate Holders eliminates the need to involve your own QC personnel to perform audits of parts obtained from non ASME Parts Manufacturers. ASME provides trained quality control auditors to conduct a review at the plant where the parts are being manufactured to ensure that the company has a comprehensive quality control program prior to awarding them a PRT Certificate. Open New Doors of Opportunity – ASME BPV Certification   is recognized throughout the world.  In fact, over 7000 organizations in 95 different countries are ASME BPV Certificate Holders.  Obtaining ASME PRT certification can open up new areas of expansion outside of the BPV certification world — such as in Aerospace, Oil & Gas and the Chemical industry — where major stakeholders not only require parts suppliers, but need to know that their parts suppliers have a comprehensive quality control program that will ensure ordered parts meet the critical specifications required by the stakeholder.