NORSOK STANDARD M-601 Edition 5, Aprit 2008 Welding and inspection of piping This NORSOK standard is developed with broad petroleum industry participation by interested parties in the ‘Norwegian petroleum industry and is owned by the Norwegian petroleum industy represented by The Norwegian it Industry Association (OLF) and Federation of The Federation of Norwegian Industries. Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy ofthis NORSOK standard, neither OLF nor The Federation of ‘Norwegian Industries or any of their members wil assume lablily for any use thereot. Standards Norway is responsible for the administration and publication ofthis NORSOK standard, ‘Standards Noway Telephone: + 47 67 83 86 00 Strandveien 18, P.O. Box 242 Fax: + 47 67 83 86 01 N-1926 Lysaker Email: petroleum@standard.no NORWAY Website: www standard.no/petroleum Copyrights reservedNORSOK standard M-601 Foreword Introduction 4 2 7 a ‘Scope Normative and informative references Normative references Informative references ‘Terms, definitions and abbreviations Terms and definitions Abbreviations Welding qualification requirements General Non-destructive testing of test welds Mechanical testing Essential variables Welding requirements General Drawings for fabrication Colour coding of materials and welding consumables ‘Welding coordination ‘Welder and welding operator qualification ‘Welding inspection and qualification of welding inspectors ‘Welding consumabies Interpass temperature Backing and shielding gas ‘Welding of clad materials Welding of O-ets Post weld heat treatment Production test Inspection and non destructive testing (NDT) General Qualification of inspectors and NDT-operators Extent of visual inspection and NDT Radiographic testing Ultrasonic testing Acceptance criteria Repair Positive material identification (PMI) Annex A (Normative) Alternative acceptance criteria Annex B (Normative) Acceptable oxidations of welds in stainless steels ‘Annex C (informative) Weld inspection Annex D (Informative) Colour coding systems for piping mater NORSOK standard and solid wire consumables Ecition 5, April 2008 ©000CCO® VAONH ane ROY UNH Page 1 of 20