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AB-500 Series

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Design Registration (AB-500 Series)
Form. No. Document Name Current Edition No. Current Revision No. Current Publication Date Next Scheduled Reaffirmation Responsible Position Enabling Information Bulletin Public
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AB-520 Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Requirements Regarding the Use of FEA to Support a Pressure Equipment Design Submission 2 0 2023-10-26 2028 Design Survey Manager IB23-046 Sep 1, 2027Jun 1, 2028
AB-521 Engineered Pressure Enclosures 3 0 2024-10-10 2029 Design Survey Manager IB24-008 Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-521a RRIMR Quality Plan Self-Evaluation and Application Form 0 0 2024-10-10 2029 Design Survey Manager N/A Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-525 Overpressure Protection Requirements for Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping 3 0 2025-10-17 2030 Design Survey Manager IB25-017 Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-530 Quality Plan Requirements for Pressure Vessel Design Submissions 2 0 2024-10-10 2029 Design Survey Manager IB24-007 Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-531 Quality Plan Requirements for AB-OU Pressure Piping Design Submissions 2 0 2024-10-10 2029 Design Survey Manager IB24-007 Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-535 Requirements for Alteration Design Registration based on Fitness for Service Assessments 3 0 2026-10-02 2031 Design Survey Manager IB26-006 --
AB-536 Requirements for the Integrity Management of Grade 91 Steel Used Above Currently-Permitted Allowable Stresses 2 0 2022-04-28 2027 Assistant Chief Inspector, Technical Administration IB22-005 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-539 Engineered Composite Systems for Pressure Equipment Alterations 2 0 2024-10-10 2029 Design Survey Manager IB24-009 Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
Pressure Equipment Forms - 2. Construction and Installation (AB-500 Series)
Form. No. Document Name Current Edition No. Current Revision No. Current Publication Date Next Scheduled Reaffirmation Responsible Position Enabling Information Bulletin Public
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AB-511 The Impact Testing Enigma 4 0 2026-06-23 2031 Manager of Inspections N/A --
AB-518 Pressure Piping Construction Requirements Document 9 0 2022-09-19 2027 Manager of Inspections IB22-014 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-518a AB518a replaced by AB-029b
AB-518b Pressure Piping QMS Written Description Verification Checklist 0 0 2026-07-17 2031 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-524 Pressure Relief Devices Requirements Document 8 0 2026-07-09 2031 Manager of Inspections IB26-001 --
AB-524b PRD QMS Written Description Certification Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2031 Manager of Inspections N/A --
AB-537 Thermal Liquid Heating System Requirements 2 0 2023-05-05 2028 Manager of Inspections IB23-019 Sep 1, 2027Jun 1, 2028
AB-540 Quality Management System Requirements for Welder Performance Qualification Testing 1 2 2026-07-13 2027 Manager of Inspections IB26-005 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-540a WPQ Testing Scope and Responsibilities 1 0 2026-08-07 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-540b Welder Performance Qualification Testing Requirements QMS Manual Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-541 Quality Management System Requirements for Pressure Fitting Construction 1 2 2026-07-13 2027 Manager of Inspections IB26-003 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-541a Pressure Fitting Construction Requirements QMS Manual & Audit Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-541b Pressure Fitting Construction Requirements QMS Manual & Audit Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
Pressure Equipment Forms - 3. Repair and Alteration (AB-500 Series)
Form. No. Document Name Current Edition No. Current Revision No. Current Publication Date Next Scheduled Reaffirmation Responsible Position Enabling Information Bulletin Public
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Link		Public
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AB-513 Pressure Equipment Repair and Alteration Requirements 4 1 2023-12-08 2028 Manager of Inspections IB23-048 Sep 1, 2027Jun 1, 2028
AB-521 Requirements for Engineered Pressure Enclosures 3 0 2024-10-10 2029 Design Survey Manager IB24-008 Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-521a RRIMR Quality Plan Self-Evaluation and Application Form 0 0 2024-10-10 2029 Design Survey Manager N/A Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-523 Procedure Guideline for the Replacement of Mechanically Assembled Piping Components 2 0 2022-10-31 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-536 Requirements for the Integrity Management of Grade 91 Steel Used Above Currently-Permitted Allowable Stresses 2 0 2022-04-28 2027 Assistant Chief Inspector, Technical Administration IB22-005 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
Pressure Equipment Forms - 4. In-Service Inspection (AB-500 Series)
Form. No. Document Name Current Edition No. Current Revision No. Current Publication Date Next Scheduled Reaffirmation Responsible Position Enabling Information Bulletin Public
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AB-505 Risk-Based Inspection Requirements for Pressure Equipment 4 0 2026-07-09 2031 Manager of Inspections IB26-002 --
AB-506 Inspection and Servicing Requirements for In-Service Pressure Equipment 4 0 2025-10-21 2030 Manager of Inspections IB25-019 Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-507 Guidelines for the Inspection of Installed Fired Heaters 0 3 2019-07-12 None Manager of Inspections N/A
AB-512 Owner-User Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Requirements 4 0 2025-10-14 2030 Manager of Inspections IB25-015 Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-512a Owner-User PEIM Program Scope and Responsibilities 0 0 2025-10-14 2030 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-512b Integrity Management Requirements Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2031 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-512c PEIM Audit Workbook 0 0 2025-10-14 2030 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-512H Harmonized Requirements for Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Systems 1 1 2026-07-13 2027 Manager of Inspections IB26-004 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-513 Pressure Equipment Repair and Alteration Requirements 4 1 2023-12-08 2028 Manager of Inspections IB23-048 Sep 1, 2027Jun 1, 2028
AB-515 Quality Management System Requirements for Integrity Assessment Organizations 3 0 2022-09-19 2027 Manager of Inspections IB22-013 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-515a Integrity Assessment Organization Authorized Scope Form 0 0 2022-09-19 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-515b Integrity Assessment QMS Written Description Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2031 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-519 Pressure Piping Alternative Test Methods Procedure Requirements 3 0 2024-07-10 2029 Manager of Inspections IB24-005 Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-521 Requirements for Engineered Pressure Enclosures 3 0 2024-10-10 2029 Design Survey Manager IB24-008 Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-521a RRIMR Quality Plan Self-Evaluation and Application Form 0 0 2024-10-10 2029 Design Survey Manager N/A Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-522 Standard Pneumatic Test Procedure Requirements for Piping Systems 3 0 2023-04-18 2028 Manager of Design Survey IB23-016 Sep 1, 2027Jun 1, 2028
AB-532 Design Registration Requirements for Application Specific Pneumatic Test Procedures 2 0 2024-10-10 2029 Design Survey Manager IB24-010 Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-538 Integrity Management Requirements For Mechanical Refrigeration Systems Containing Ammonia 2 0 2023-05-05 2028 Manager of Inspections IB23-020 Sep 1, 2027Jun 1, 2028
Examination & Certification- 1. Power Engineer Certification (AB-500 Series)
Form. No. Document Name Current Edition No. Current Revision No. Current Publication Date Next Scheduled Reaffirmation Responsible Position Enabling Information Bulletin Public
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AB-528 Requirements for Reduced Supervision of Power Plants, Thermal Liquid Heating Systems and Heating Plants 4 1 2023-02 2027 VP Technical Services IB23-003 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-533 Power Engineering Course Acceptance Criteria 2 0 2020-01 2024 Manager of Examination & Certification IB19-015-R1 --
Examination & Certification - 3. In-Service Pressure Equipment Inspector Certification (AB-500 Series)
Form. No. Document Name Current Edition No. Current Revision No. Current Publication Date Next Scheduled Reaffirmation Responsible Position Enabling Information Bulletin Public
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Link		Public
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AB-526 In-Service Pressure Equipment Inspector Certification Requirements 3 3 2025-01-17 2029 Manager of Inspections IB25-001 Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-527 Inspector Competence Management System Guidelines for In-Service Pressure Equipment Integrity Assessment Programs 3 0 2024-07-10 2029 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
Quality Management Systems(QMS) (AB-500 Series)
Form. No. Document Name Current Edition No. Current Revision No. Current Publication Date Next Scheduled Reaffirmation Responsible Position Enabling Information Bulletin Public
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Link		Public
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Disposition
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AB-512 Owner-User Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Requirements 4 0 2025-10-14 2030 Manager of Inspections IB25-015 Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-512a Owner-User PEIM Program Scope and Responsibilities 0 0 2025-10-14 2030 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-512b Integrity Management Requirements Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2031 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-512c PEIM Audit Workbook 0 0 2025-10-14 2030 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-512H Harmonized Requirements for Pressure Equipment Integrity Management Systems 1 1 2026-07-13 2027 Manager of Inspections IB26-004 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-515 Quality Management System Requirements for Integrity Assessment Organizations 3 0 2022-09-19 2027 Manager of Inspections IB22-013 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-515a Integrity Assessment Organization Authorized Scope Form 0 0 2022-09-19 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-515b Integrity Assessment QMS Written Description Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2031 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-518 Pressure Piping Construction Requirements Document 9 0 2022-09-19 2027 Manager of Inspections IB22-014 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-518b Pressure Piping QMS Written Description Verification Checklist 0 0 2026-07-17 2031 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-524 Pressure Relief Devices Requirements Document 8 0 2026-07-09 2031 Manager of Inspections IB26-001 --
AB-524b PRD QMS Written Description Certification Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2031 Manager of Inspections N/A --
AB-540 Quality Management System Requirements for Welder Performance Qualification Testing 1 2 2026-07-13 2027 Manager of Inspections IB26-005 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-540a WPQ Testing Scope and Responsibilities 1 0 2026-08-07 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-540b Welder Performance Qualification Testing Requirements QMS Manual Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-541 Quality Management System Requirements for Pressure Fitting Construction 1 2 2026-07-13 2027 Manager of Inspections IB26-003 Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-541a Pressure Fitting Construction Requirements QMS Manual & Audit Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
AB-541b Pressure Fitting Construction Requirements QMS Manual & Audit Checklist 0 0 2026-06-23 2027 Manager of Inspections N/A Sep 1, 2026Jun 1, 2027
Other Publications (AB-500 Series)
Form. No. Document Name Current Edition No. Current Revision No. Current Publication Date Next Scheduled Reaffirmation Responsible Position Enabling Information Bulletin Public
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AB-508 Safety Codes Act Flow Chart 0 0 2025-10-21 2030 VP Technical Services N/A Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030
AB-516 PESR User Guide 4 1 2025-01-15 2029 VP Technical Services N/A Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-529 Pressure Equipment Exemption Order User Guide 5 0 2024-10-17 2029 VP Technical Services N/A Sep 1, 2028Jun 1, 2029
AB-534 Harmonized Requirements for Historical Boilers 3 0 2025-10-21 2030 Manager of Inspections IB25-018 Sep 1, 2029Jun 1, 2030

Last Modified: 7/3/2026 3:01:37 PM