National Board Inspection Code, Part 4, Pressure Relief Devicesis designed to provide students with a broader understanding of the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), Part 4. Once completed, students will have a fundamental understanding of pressure relief devices and the requirements for their installation, inspection, and repair so that they function in accordance with the original code of construction.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:  

• Apply proper inspection techniques for the installation of pressure relief devices for boilers, pressure vessels, piping, and other pressure-retiaing items for safe and satisfactory operation.
• Identify Inspector responsibilities and complete documentation when providing inservice inspection of a pressure relief device protecting a pressure-retaining item.
• Have a working background on the application of the National Board VR Valve Repair program.

Reference Materials
Each student is required to have the following materials (currently mandated edition):

• National Board Inspection Code, Part 4, Pressure Relief Devices

Note: NBIC Code Books may be ordered through theNational Board Web site or by calling 614.888.2463.

Criteria for Successful Completion
As a minimum, for a National Board Certificate of Completion to be issued, students must:

• actively participate in all online course interactions
• respond to all knowledge check questions