Part AG

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
 PART AG

Article G-1 Scope and Jurisdiction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

AG-100 Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AG-110 Additional Requirements for Very High Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AG-120 Geometric Scope of This Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AG-121 Classifications Outside the Scope of This Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AG-121.1 Unfired Steam Boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AG-121.2 Stamping Vessels Outside the Scope of This Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AG-121.3 Combination Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AG-130 Field Assembly of Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AG-140 Requirements for Pressure Vessels Fabricated by Layered Construction . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AG-150 Standards Referenced by This Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AG-151 Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Article G-2 Organization of This Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

AG-200 Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AG-200.1 Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AG-200.2 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AG-201 Articles and Paragraphs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AG-201.1 Articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AG-201.2 Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AG-201.3 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Article G-3 Responsibilities and Duties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

AG-300 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AG-301 User’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AG-301.1 User’s Design Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AG-301.2 Certification of User’s Design Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AG-302 Manufacturer’s Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AG-302.1 Compliance With Requirements of This Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AG-302.2 Manufacturer’s Design Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AG-302.3 Certification and Filing of Manufacturer’s Design Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AG-303 Inspector’s Duties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Figures
AG-140.1 Some Acceptable Layered Shell Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AG-140.2 Some Acceptable Layered Head Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Table
AG-150.1 Year of Acceptable Edition of Referenced Standards in This Division . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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 ARTICLE G-1
SCOPE AND JURISDICTION

AG-100 SCOPE1 (a) Loading conditions imposed by movement

of the pressure vessel during operation and by relocation
(a) For the scope of this Division, pressure vessels
of the pressure vessel between work sites or due to
are containers for the containment of pressure, either
loading and discharge, as applicable, shall be considered
internal or external. This pressure may be obtained
as part of AD-100 (see Table AD-150.1).
from an external source or by the application of heat
(b) The User’s Design Specification shall include
from a direct or indirect source, or any combination
the agreements which resolve the problems of operation
thereof. The rules of this Division, taken as a whole,
and maintenance control unique to the particular pres-
provide an alternative to the minimum construction
sure vessel.
requirements for the design, fabrication, inspection, and
(c) Pressure vessels subject to direct firing but which
certification of pressure vessels falling within the scope
are not within the scope of Section I, III, or IV may
of Division 1.
be constructed in accordance with the general rules of
(b)(1) Except as provided in (2) below, these rules
Division 2.
cover only vessels to be installed at a fixed (stationary)2
(d) Except for vessels specifically prohibited in this
location for a specific service where operation and
Division, types of vessels which may be constructed
maintenance control is retained during the useful life
in accordance with the rules of Division 1 may also
of the vessel by the user who prepares or causes to
be constructed in accordance with the rules of this
be prepared the Design Specifications required by AG-
Division.
301.1.
(e) In relation to the rules of Division 1 of Section
(2) These rules may also apply to pressure vessels
VIII, these rules of Division 2 are more restrictive in
installed in oceangoing ships, barges, and other floating
the choice of materials which may be used but permit
craft provided prior written agreement with the local
higher design stress intensity values to be employed
jurisdictional authority3 can be established covering
in the range of temperatures over which the design
operation and maintenance control for a specific service
stress intensity value is controlled by the ultimate
and where this operation and maintenance control is
strength or the yield strength; more precise design
retained during the useful life of the pressure vessel
procedures are required and some common design
by the user who prepares, or causes to be prepared,
details are prohibited; permissible fabrication procedures
the Design Specifications required by AG-301.1. Then
are specifically delineated and more complete examina-
such a pressure vessel as described above may be
tion testing and inspection are required.
constructed and stamped within the scope of this Divi-
sion provided it meets all other requirements as specified
with the following additional provisions.
AG-110 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1 Inthose applications where there are laws or regulations issued by FOR VERY HIGH PRESSURES
municipal, state, provincial, or federal authorities covering pressure
vessels, these laws or regulations should be reviewed to determine The rules of Division 2 do not specify a limitation
size or service limitations of the coverage which may be different on pressure but are not all inclusive for all types of
or more restrictive than those given in this paragraph. construction. For very high pressures, some additions
2 These rules shall not be used for fabrication of cargo tanks mounted
to or deviations from these rules may be necessary to
on transport vehicles.
3 The
meet the design principles and construction practices
local jurisdictional authority consists of the municipal, state,
provincial, federal, or other governmental agency enforcing laws or essential to vessels for such pressures. However, only
regulations applicable to these pressure vessels. in the event that, after application of additional design

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principles and construction practices, the vessel still
complies with all of the requirements of the Code may
it be stamped with the Code symbol.
AG-120 GEOMETRIC SCOPE OF THIS
DIVISION
The scope of this Division is intended to include
only the vessel and integral communicating chambers4
and shall include the following:
(a) where external piping is to be connected to the
vessel:
(1) the welding end connection for the first circum-
ferential joint for welded connections (see AD-420.1
and AD-602);
(2) the first threaded joint for screwed connections;
(3) the face of the first flange for bolted, flanged
connections;
(4) the first sealing surface for proprietary connec-
tions or fittings.
(b) where nonpressure parts are welded directly to
either the internal or external surface of a pressure
vessel, the weld attaching the part of the vessel. For
parts beyond this weld and for stud bolted attachments,
see Article D-9.
(c) pressure retaining covers for vessel openings,
such as manhole and handhole covers;
(d) the first sealing surface for proprietary fittings
or components for which rules are not provided by this
Division, such as gages, instruments, and nonmetallic
components;
(e) the scope of this Division includes provisions
for pressure relief devices necessary to satisfy the
requirements of Part AR and Appendix 10.
AG-121 CLASSIFICATIONS OUTSIDE THE
SCOPE OF THIS DIVISION
Based on the Committee’s consideration, the follow-
ing classes of vessels are exempted from the scope of
this Division; however, any pressure vessel within these
classes not excluded from the scope of this Division
by AG-100(b) but which meets all applicable require-
ments of this Division may be stamped with the U2
Code symbol:
(a) those within the scope of other Sections of
this Code;
(b) fired process tubular heaters;
4 Communicating chambers are defined as appurtenances to the vessel
which intersect the shell or heads of a vessel and form an integral
part of the pressure containing enclosure, e.g., sumps.
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AG-121.1
(c) pressure containers which are integral parts or
components of rotating or reciprocating mechanical
devices, such as pumps, compressors, turbines, genera-
tors, engines, and hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders
where the primary design considerations and /or stresses
are derived from the functional requirements of the
device;
(d) except as covered in AG-120(e), structures whose
primary function is the transport of fluids from one
location to another within a system of which it is an
integral part (piping systems);
(e) piping components, such as pipe, flanges, bolting,
gaskets, valves, expansion joints, fittings, and the pres-
sure containing parts of other components, such as
strainers and devices which serve such purposes as
mixing, separating, snubbing, distributing, and metering
or controlling flow, provided that pressure containing
parts of these components are generally recognized as
piping components or accessories;
(f) vessels with a nominal water containing capacity
of 120 gal or less for containing water under pressure,
including those containing air, the compression of which
serves only as a cushion;
(g) a hot water supply storage tank heated by steam
or any other indirect means when none of the following
limitations is exceeded:
(1) a heat input of 200,000 Btu /hr (58.6 kW);
(2) a water temperature of 210°F (99°C);
(3) a nominal water containing capacity of 120
gal (454 l);
(h) vessels having an internal or external operating
pressure (see AD-121.3) not exceeding 15 psi (103 kPa)
with no limitation on size (see AD-300);
(i) vessels having an inside diameter, width, height,
or cross section diagonal not exceeding 6 in. (152 mm),
with no limitation on length of vessel or pressure;
(j) pressure vessels for human occupancy.5
The degree of nondestructive examination(s) and the
acceptance standards beyond the requirements of this
Division shall be a matter of prior agreement between
the Manufacturer and user.
AG-121.1 Unfired Steam Boilers. Unfired steam
boilers as defined in Section I shall be constructed in
accordance with the rules of Section I or of Section
VIII, Division 1. The following pressure vessels in
which steam is generated shall be constructed in accord-
ance with the rules of Section VIII, Division 1 or 2:
(a) vessels known as evaporators or heat exchangers;
5 Requirements
for pressure vessels for human occupancy are covered
by ASME PVHO-1.
AG-121.1 PART AG — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(b) vessels which are part of a processing system,
such as used in the manufacture of chemical and
petroleum products.
AG-121.2 Stamping Vessels Outside the Scope of
This Division. Vessels not excluded from the scope
of this Division by AG-100(b) but which meet all the
requirements of this Division, including the requirements
for inspection and certification, may be stamped with
the Code symbol.
AG-121.3 Combination Units. When a pressure
vessel unit consists of more than one independent
pressure chamber, only the parts of chambers which
come within the scope of this Division need be con-
structed in compliance with its provisions (see AD-102).
AG-130 FIELD ASSEMBLY OF VESSELS
Field assembly of vessels constructed to this Division
may be performed as follows.
(a) The Manufacturer of the vessel completes the
vessel in the field.
(b) The manufacturer of parts of a vessel to be
completed in the field by some other party stamps
these parts in accordance with Code rules and supplies
the A-2 Manufacturer’s Partial Data Report Forms to
the other party. The other party, who must hold a
valid U2 Certificate of Authorization, makes the final
assembly, required NDE, final pressure test; completes
the A-1 Manufacturer’s Data Report Form; and stamps
the vessel.
(c) The field portion of the work is completed by
a holder of a valid U2 Certificate of Authorization
other than the vessel Manufacturer. The stamp holder
performing the field work is required to supply an A-
2 Manufacturer’s Partial Data Report Form covering
the portion of the work completed by his organization
(including data on the pressure test if conducted by
the stamp holder performing the field work) to the
Manufacturer responsible for the Code vessel. The
vessel Manufacturer applies his U2 stamp in the pres-
ence of a representative from his Inspection Agency
and completes the A-1 Manufacturer’s Data Report
Form with his Inspector.
In all three alternatives, the party completing and
signing the A-1 Manufacturer’s Data Report Form
assumes full Code responsibility for the vessel. In all
three cases, each Manufacturer’s Quality Control System
shall describe the controls to assure compliance for
each Code stamp holder.
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AG-150
AG-140 REQUIREMENTS FOR PRESSURE
VESSELS FABRICATED
BY LAYERED CONSTRUCTION
The rules in Section VIII, Division 1 and Division
2, to cover the construction of layered vessels have
been developed to parallel each other as far as can be
done within the parameters of each Division. The design
criteria may influence the selection of the Division.
There are several manufacturing techniques used to
fabricate layered vessels, and these rules have been
developed to cover most techniques used today for
which there is extensive documented construction and
operational data. Some acceptable layered shell types
are shown in Fig. AG-140.1. Some acceptable layered
head types are shown in Fig. AG-140.2.
Additions to or deviations from the rules of this
Division applicable to vessels of layered construction
are given in Part AD Article D-11, Part AF Article
F-8, Part AI Article I-1, and Part AS Article S-4. The
Manufacturer’s Quality Control System as required by
Appendix 18 and Article I-1 shall include the construc-
tion procedure that will outline the sequence and method
of application of layers and measurement of layer gaps.
The following terms are used relative to layered vessels.
(a) Layered Vessel. A vessel having a shell and /or
heads made up of two or more separate layers.
(b) Inner Shell. The inner cylinder which forms the
pressure tight membrane.
(c) Inner Head. The inner head which forms the
pressure tight membrane.
(d) Shell Layer. Layers may be cylinders formed
from plate, sheet, forgings, or the equivalent formed
by coiling or by helically wound interlocking strips.
(This does not include wire winding.)
(e) Head Layer. Any one of the head layers of a
layered vessel except the inner head.
(f) Overwraps. Layers added to the basic shell or
head thickness for the purpose of building up the
thickness of a layered vessel for reinforcing shell or
head openings, or making a transition to thicker sections
of the layered vessel.
(g) Dummy Layer. A layer used as a filler between
the inner shell (or inner head) and other layers, and
not considered as part of the required total thickness.
AG-150 STANDARDS REFERENCED BY
THIS DIVISION
(a) Throughout this Division references are made to
various standards, such as ANSI standards, which de-
scribe parts or fittings or which establish dimensional
limits for pressure vessel parts. These standards, with
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FIG. AG-140.1 SOME ACCEPTABLE LAYERED SHELL TYPES

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FIG. AG-140.1 SOME ACCEPTABLE LAYERED SHELL TYPES (CONT’D)

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FIG. AG-140.2 SOME ACCEPTABLE LAYERED HEAD TYPES

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TABLE AG-150.1
YEAR OF ACCEPTABLE EDITION OF REFERENCED STANDARDS IN THIS DIVISION

Title Number Year

Unified Inch Screw Threads ASME B1.1 1989
(UN and UNR Thread Form)

Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch ASME B1.20.1 1983(R1992) (1)

Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings ASME B16.5 1996

Factory Made Wrought Steel ASME B16.9 1993

Buttwelding Fittings

Forged Steel Fittings, Socket- ASME B16.11 1991

Welding and Threaded

Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges — ASME B16.20 1993

Ring-Joint, Spiral-Wound, and
Jacketed

Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short ASME/ANSI B16.28 1986

Radius Elbows and Returns

Large Diameter Steel Flanges ASME B16.47 1996

(NPS 26 Through NPS 60)

Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series) ASME/ANSI B18.2.2 1987(R1993) (1)

Welded and Seamless Wrought ANSI/ASME B36.10M 1985

Steel Pipe

Pressure Relief Devices ASME PTC 25 1994

Seat Tightness of Pressure Relief Valves API Standard 527 1991

Recommended Practice for Personnel SNT-TC-1A 1992

Qualification and Certification in
Nondestructive Testing

Methods of Verification and ASTM E 83 1990

Classification of Extensometers

Reference Photographs for ASTM E 125 1963(R1985) (1)

Magnetic Particle Indications
on Ferrous Castings

Practice for Fabricating and ASTM E 127 1982a(R1989) (1)

Checking Aluminum Alloy
Ultrasonic Standard Reference Blocks

Hardness Conversion Tables for ASTM E 140 1988

Metals

Method of Conducting Drop ASTM E 208 1987a

Weight Test to Determine Nil
Ductility Transition Temperature
of Ferritic Steel

Reference Radiographs for ASTM E 272 1975(R1989) (1)

High-Strength Copper-Base
and Nickel-Copper Alloy
Castings

NOTE:
(1) R indicates reaffirmed.

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the year of the acceptable edition, are listed in Table

AG-150.1.
(b) Rules for the use of these standards are stated
elsewhere in this Division.

AG-151 Units of Measurement

The units of measurement used in Manufacturer’s
Data Reports and capacity certification of pressure relief
devices, and in marking or stamping of pressure vessels,
pressure vessel parts, and pressure relief devices, re-
quired by this Division, shall be either:
(a) U. S. customary units (ft-lb) exclusively; or
(b) both U. S. customary units (ft-lb) and metric, in
which case the U. S. customary units shall be considered
the standard, and the metric units shall be shown
parenthetically.

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 ARTICLE G-2
ORGANIZATION OF THIS DIVISION

AG-200 ORGANIZATION AG-200.2 Appendices. The Mandatory Appendices

address specific subjects not covered elsewhere in this
Division 2 of Section VIII is divided into eight
Division and their requirements are mandatory when
Parts and two types of Appendices, Mandatory and
the subject covered is included in construction under
Nonmandatory.
this Division. The Nonmandatory Appendices provide
information and suggested good practices.
AG-200.1 Parts
(a) Part AG gives the Scope of the Division, estab-
lishes its jurisdiction in terms of the extent of its
AG-201 ARTICLES AND PARAGRAPHS
coverage, and sets forth the responsibilities of the user
and Manufacturer and the duties of the Inspector of AG-201.1 Articles. The main divisions of the Parts
vessels constructed under these rules. of this Division are designated Articles. These are given
(b) Part AM lists: a number and a title such as Article G-1, Scope and
(1) the individual materials which may be utilized; Jurisdiction.
(2) the applicable specifications and special re-
AG-201.2 Paragraphs. The Articles are divided into
quirements;
paragraphs which are given a three-digit number, the
(3) the maximum design stress intensity values and
first of which corresponds to the article number. Each
other necessary information concerning their properties.
such paragraph number is prefixed with one or two
(c) Part AD contains requirements for the design of
letters, indicating the Part of the Division in which it
vessels and vessel parts.
is found, and a title such as AD-140, Design Criteria.
(d) Part AF contains requirements governing the
(a) Major subdivisions of paragraphs are indicated
fabrication of vessels and vessel parts.
by the basic paragraph number followed by a decimal
(e) Part AR contains rules for pressure relieving
point and one or two digits.
devices.
(b) Minor subdivisions of paragraphs are designated
(f) Part AI contains requirements controlling inspec-
by lowercase letters in parentheses. Where further subdi-
tion and radiographic examination of vessels and ves-
visions are needed, they are designated by numerals
sel parts.
in parentheses.
(g) Part AT contains testing requirements and proce-
dures. AG-201.3 References. When a Part, Article, or para-
(h) Part AS contains requirements for stamping and graph is referred to hereinafter, the reference includes
certifying vessels and vessel parts. all subdivisions under the Part, Article, or paragraph.

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
AG-300 GENERAL
The various parties, i.e., user, Manufacturer, and
Inspector, involved in the work of producing vessels
under this Division, have definite responsibilities or
duties in meeting Code requirements. The responsibili-
ties set forth hereinafter relate only to Code compliance
and are not to be construed as involving contractual
relations or legal liabilities.
AG-301 USER’S RESPONSIBILITY
A99 AG-301.1 User’s Design Specification. It is the
responsibility of the user or an agent1 acting on his
behalf, who intends that a pressure vessel be designed,
constructed, tested, and certified to be in compliance
with these rules, to provide or cause to be provided
for such vessel or vessels a User’s Design Specification.
This shall set forth requirements as to the intended
operating conditions in such detail as to constitute an
adequate basis for selecting materials and designing,
fabricating, and inspecting the vessel or vessels as
required to comply with these rules. The User’s Design
Specification shall include the method of supporting
the vessel (see AD-110).
(a) It is the user’s responsibility to specify, or cause
to be specified, whether or not a fatigue analysis of
the vessel shall be made for cyclic service,2 and, when
a fatigue analysis is specified, to provide, or cause to
be provided, information in sufficient detail so that an
analysis for cyclic operation (see also 5-102) can be
carried out in accordance with Appendix 5. If the
User’s Design Specification lists expected operating
conditions for which the service evaluation rules in
AD-160 indicate need for a fatigue analysis, then such
fatigue analysis shall be mandatory and shall be incorpo-
rated in the Manufacturer’s Design Report. If the User’s
Design Specification states that no fatigue analysis is
required, the Design Specification shall include a state-
ment that the intended vessel operation satisfied the
requirements of AD-160.
(b) It is the user’s responsibility to specify, or cause
to be specified, whether or not a corrosion and /or
1 Wherever
user appears in this document, it may be considered to
apply also to an agent acting in his behalf.
2 AD-160 covers the evaluation of service conditions to establish the
need of a vessel fatigue analysis as provided by Appendix 5.
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erosion allowance shall be provided, and, if so, the
amount.
(c) When a vessel is to contain fluids of such a
nature that a very small amount mixed or unmixed
with air is dangerous to life when inhaled, it shall be
the responsibility of the user and /or his designated
agent to determine if it is lethal.3 If determined as
lethal, the user and /or his designated agent shall so
state in the User’s Design Specification. It shall be the
responsibility of the Manufacturer to comply with the
applicable Code provisions [see AM-204, AF-402, and
AF-820(d)].
(d) The User’s Design Specification need not provide
information other than that required in AG-301.1, AG-
301.1(a), AG-301.1(b), and AG-301.1(c).
AG-301.2 Certification of User’s Design Specifica-
tion. A Professional Engineer, registered in one or
more of the states of the United States of America or
the provinces of Canada and experienced in pressure
vessel design, shall certify to the compliance of the
User’s Design Specifications with the above require-
ments.
AG-302 MANUFACTURER’S
RESPONSIBILITY
AG-302.1 Compliance With Requirements of This
Division
(a) The structural integrity of a vessel or part thereof
as established by conformance with all such rules of
this Division as are required to meet the conditions in
the User’s Design Specification and shown in the
Manufacturer’s Design Report is the responsibility of
the vessel manufacturer.
(b) The manufacturer completing any vessel or part
to be marked with the Code symbol has the responsibil-
ity of complying with all of the requirements of this
Division and, through proper certification, of assuring
that any work done by others also complies with all
requirements of this Division.
3 By lethal substances are meant poisonous gases or liquids of such
a nature that a very small amount of the gas or of the vapor of
the liquid mixed or unmixed with air is dangerous to life when
inhaled. For purposes of this Division, this class includes substances
of this nature which are stored under pressure or may generate a
pressure if stored in a closed vessel.
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(c) Some types of work, such as forming, nondestruc-
tive examination, and heat treating, may be performed
by others (for welding, see AF-140.1 and AF-210). It
is the vessel or part manufacturer’s responsibility to
ensure that all work so performed complies with all
the applicable requirements of this Division. After
ensuring Code compliance, the vessel or part may be
Code stamped by the appropriate Code stamp holder
after acceptance by the Inspector.
(d) The Manufacturer shall certify to compliance with
these requirements by the execution of the appropriate
Manufacturer’s Data Report, as described in AS-300.
AG-302.2 Manufacturer’s Design Report. As a
part of his responsibility, the Manufacturer or design
agent responsible to him shall make design calculations
establishing that the design as shown on the drawings
complies with the requirements of this Division for the
design conditions that have been specified in the User’s
Design Specification. A Manufacturer’s Design Report
shall be prepared which shall include calculations and
the drawings necessary to show compliance with this
Division. When required by the rules of AD-160, the
Design Report shall include an analysis for cyclic
operation in accordance with Appendix 5.
AG-302.3 Certification and Filing of Manufactur-
er’s Design Report. A Professional Engineer, registered
in one or more of the states of the United States of
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America or the provinces of Canada and experienced
in pressure vessel design, shall certify to compliance
of the Manufacturer’s Design Report with the require-
ments of this Division. The Manufacturer’s Design
Report and the User’s Design Specification shall be
kept on file at the Manufacturer’s plant for at least 5
years. A copy of this Design Report shall be furnished
to the user or his agent.
AG-303 INSPECTOR’S DUTIES
It is the duty of the Inspector to make all the
inspections specified by the rules of this Division; in
addition, he shall make such other inspections as in
his judgment are necessary to verify that the materials
are in accordance with the requirements of the materials
specifications, that the fabrication is in accordance
with the Manufacturer’s Design Report, and that the
requirements of this Division, including all specific
design details necessary for compliance with the require-
ments of this Division, have been met, and he shall
so certify on the Manufacturer’s Data Report. The
Inspector of the completed vessel does not have the
duty of determining the completeness or correctness of
the design calculation; however, he does have the duty
of establishing that the Manufacturer of the completed
vessel has the User’s Design Specification and the
Manufacturer’s Design Report on file and that these
documents are certified.
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