ASME updates BPV-GUI-01 guide for ASME review teams/applicants (Issue 2 dated 2025-08-28) impacting audit expectations for VIII-1 design control

ASME issued BPV-GUI-01 (Guide for ASME Review Teams (General)) Issue 2 (dated 2025-08-28). The guide sets expectations used in joint reviews for ASME Certificates of Authorization (including U/UM), including that the demonstration item should be based on the latest Code Edition in effect at the time of the joint review and that applicants/holders maintain controlled documentation for design calculations/specification control and minimum qualifications/evidence for personnel performing design work (including contracted/outsourced design controls). This guidance is directly relevant to BPVC Section VIII Div.1 compliance management for certificate holders preparing for ASME reviews and maintaining QC program conformance.