EXAMPLES OF ALTERATIONS

1. An increase in the maximum allowable working pressure (internal

or external) or temperature of a pressure retaining item regardless
of whether or not a physical change was made to the pressure
retaining item.
2. A decrease in the minimum temperature such that additional
mechanical tests are required or at least design check is needed to
confirm the suitability.
3. The addition of new nozzles or opening (in a boiler or pressure
vessel) of new sizes other than existing sizes and requiring new
reinforcement calculations.
4. A change in the dimensions or contour of a pressure retaining item.
5. In a boiler, an increase in the heating surface or steaming capacity
such that increase in the relieving capacity is required.
6. The addition of pressurized jacket to a pressure vessel.
7. Except as permitted in Repair, replacement of a pressure retaining
part in a pressure retaining item with a material of different
allowable stress or nominal composition from that used in the
pressure retaining item to which it is attached.
8. The addition of a bracket or an increase in loading on an existing
bracket which affects the design of the pressure retaining item to
which it is attached.