: Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline.
: Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline.
: The standard for gas transmission and distribution piping systems.
: A critical supplement to B31.8 that provides the framework for managing system integrity specifically for gas pipelines.
The , formally known as PTB-9 , is a specialized technical resource published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) . It serves as a comprehensive bridge between industry-led engineering standards and federal safety regulations in the United States. Overview of the Compendium
Rather than acting as a replacement for the full codes, the compendium describes each referenced standard in plain language and provides relevant technical excerpts to clarify compliance requirements. Key ASME Standards Included
For professionals looking to acquire these documents, they are available through the ASME Standards Collection or third-party providers like the ANSI Webstore and Accuris Standards Store .
The compendium is specifically designed to assist operators, engineers, and regulators in navigating the complex relationship between and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) . It focuses on the three primary parts of Title 49 of the CFR that govern pipeline safety:
The compendium is often used alongside other specialized ASME technical reports, such as , which provides guidance on addressing data gaps and recordkeeping for pipeline integrity. It emphasizes that while these summaries are helpful for regulatory alignment, they do not substitute for sound engineering judgment or the use of the most current full editions of the standards.