Reply: UG-25(a) indicates that the user or his designated agent has the responsibility to determine whether or not

the substance contained in a vessel is corrosive and, if there is no corrosion allowance provided, this fact shall be indicated on the Manufacturer's Data Report (see U-2 for definition of "user" or designated agent"). If the substance contained in the vessel is determined as noncorrosive in accordance with above, then UG-46(a) permits the omission of inspection openings described in that paragraph.

Interpretation: VIII-77-12 Subject : Section VIII, Division 1, UG-93 and UG-11, Pipes Used as Nozzle Necks in Pressure Vessels Date Issued: February 4, 1997 File: NA Question: What is the correct interpretation of Section VIII, Division 1 as to whether pipe used as a nozzle neck in a pressure vessel would be covered under UG-11? Reply: Pipe used as a nozzle neck in a pressure vessel would not fall under the provisions of UG-11 Miscellaneous Pressure Parts, but would be procured by the vessel Manufacturer as a material and would be subject to the provisions of UG-93.

Interpretation: VIII-77-13 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UW-13 and UG-93(d)(3) Date Issued: February 4, 1977 File: NA Question: What is the correct interpretation of UW-13(e) with regard to the liquid penetrant and magnetic particle examination which is required per UG-93(d)(3)? Reply: As defined in UG-34(b), the part designated ts is the actual thickness of the shell exclusive of corrosion allowance and the vertical (thicker) member is the forged or rolled plate whose cut edges shall be examined in accordance with UG-93(d)(3).

Interpretation: VIII-77-14 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UCS-56 Date Issued: February 4, 1977 File: NA Question: Is it permissible under Section VIII, Division 1 to partly weld a nozzle-to-shell joint, postweld heat treat to UCS-56, and then complete the weld without further postweld heat treatment? Reply: It is not the intent of Section VIII, Division 1 to permit a weld to be only partially completed prior to postweld heat treatment as indicated in your inquiry. The thickness of the shell plate would be the controlling factor in any case under the provisions of UCS-56(d)(4).

Interpretation: VIII-77-16 (Refer to II-77-06, p. 171) Subject: Section II, Part B and Section VIII, Division 1, SB-17 1, Grade CDA 706