ASME BPE

Abstract

<strong>SCOPE OF THE ASME BPE STANDARD</strong> <br>The ASME BPE Standard provides requirements for systems and components that are subject to cleaning and sanitization and/or sterilization including systems that are cleaned in place (CIP'd) and/or steamed in place (SIP'd) and/or other suitable processes. This Standard also provides requirements for single use systems and components. <br>This Standard applies to <br>(<em>a</em>) new system (and component) design and fabrication <br>(<em>b</em>) definition of system boundaries <br>(<em>c</em>) specific metallic, polymeric, and elastomeric (e.g., seals and gaskets) materials of construction <br>(<em>d</em>) component dimensions and tolerances <br>(<em>e</em>) surface finishes <br>(<em>f</em>) material joining <br>(<em>g</em>) examinations, inspections, and testing <br>(<em>h</em>) certification <br>This Standard is intended to apply to new fabrication and construction. It is not intended to apply to existing, in-service equipment. If the provisions of this Standard are optionally applied by an owner/user to existing, inservice equipment, other considerations may be necessary. For installations between new construction and an existing, in-service system, the boundaries and requirements must be agreed to among the owner/user, engineer, installation contractor, and inspection contractor. <br>For a system or component to be BPE-compliant, adherence to all applicable parts of this Standard is required.