The power boilers must be in accordance with BPV Code Section I and associated sections of BPV.
Boiler external piping is required to conform to B31.1.
IMO, for your case, Non-boiler External Piping can be either B31.1 or B31.3, depending on the costs vs. benefits your Client wants to assign to.
See B31.1/ B31.3 "Scope and Definitions" chapters.