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This specification has been revised as indicated below and described in the revision record on the following
page. Please destroy all previous revisions.

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Table of Contents

1.0 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................................5

1.1 Summary .............................................................................................................................................5
A. Scope of Specification...................................................................................................................5
B. Related Specifications ...................................................................................................................5
C. Supplied by Supplier .....................................................................................................................5
D. Terminology ..................................................................................................................................6
1.2 References ...........................................................................................................................................6
A. API (American Petroleum Institute)..............................................................................................6
B. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) ...................................................................7
C. ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing).................................................................7
D. MSS (Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry).......................7
E. Precedence of Requirements .........................................................................................................7
1.3 Submittals............................................................................................................................................8
A. Certificate of Compliance..............................................................................................................8
B. Material Test Reports (MTR) ........................................................................................................8
C. Welding and NDE Procedures.......................................................................................................9
D. Supply of Drawings.......................................................................................................................9

2.0 PRODUCTS...................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Materials..............................................................................................................................................9
A. Pipe................................................................................................................................................9
B. Fittings.........................................................................................................................................11
C. Flanges ........................................................................................................................................12
2.2 Common Component Criteria.........................................................................................................13
A. End Preparation ...........................................................................................................................13
B. High Yield Steel ..........................................................................................................................13
C. Hardness ......................................................................................................................................14
D. Austenitic Stainless Steels (300 series) .......................................................................................14
E. Monel ..........................................................................................................................................14
F. Galvanizing .................................................................................................................................14
G. Postweld Heat Treatment of Welds .............................................................................................14
2.3 Inspection and Tests .........................................................................................................................14
A. Pressure Testing ..........................................................................................................................15
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B. Examination/Inspection...............................................................................................................15
2.4 Identification and Tagging...............................................................................................................16
A. Marking and Color Coding..........................................................................................................16
2.5 Preparation for Shipment ................................................................................................................17

3.0 EXECUTION...............................................................................................................................................17

4.0 ATTACHMENTS........................................................................................................................................17
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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Summary

A. Scope of Specification

This specification prescribes the requirements for manufacture and supply of pipe, fittings, and
flanges and supplements the Item Description shown on the Bills of Material in the PO
(Purchase Order).

B. Related Specifications

Work in this specification shall be coordinated with Marafiq Engineering Specification:

 MQ-SP-P-5022: Piping Traceability and Certification

 MQ-SP-M-4013: General Specification For Positive Material Identification (PMI)

C. Supplied by Supplier

1. Supply of Material

a. Supplier's scope shall include the supply of material as specified in the PO

(Purchase Order) and written clarifications thereto; modifications necessary to
meet the requirements of the Item Description; additional engineering notes in the
PO; examination and testing; preparation of the material for shipment; suitable
packaging; and Manufacturer's warranty.

b. All piping materials shall be clearly marked with country of origin in accordance
with applicable government regulations. In addition, materials shall be produced
by manufacturers specifically listed in the Marafiq Approved Vendors List (AVL).
Any materials deviating from these requirements must have prior written
authorization or shall be subject to rejection or additional verification or testing at
Seller's expense.

2. Equivalent Manufacturers

Items specified or referenced by Manufacturer and figure number are not intended to
exclude equal items offered by other Manufacturers. Products made by reputable
Manufacturers and of comparable type, quality, and characteristics may be submitted for
evaluation.
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3. Refurbished Material

Pipe, fittings, and flanges furnished shall be original Manufacturer's production.

Reconditioned or new surplus materials shall not be furnished without prior written
authorization.

4. Approved Manufacturer

a. The approved manufacturer, shown below the Item Description on the PO, is the
manufacturer and figure number accepted by Marafiq. No other manufacturer may
be furnished other than that shown, unless it is approved by Marafiq Engineering.

D. Terminology

1. Authorized or Authorization: Authorization by Marafiq Piping Material Engineer.

2. Major Repairs: Repairs defined as major in ASTM A 217.

3. Minor Repairs: Repairs not defined as major repairs.

4. Joint Efficiency Factor: The factor Ej from the applicable Piping Code, i.e. ASME B31.1,
ASME B31.3, etc., that governs type and extent of required examination.

5. 100 percent Examination: Examination of welds and heat-affected zones and adjacent
base metal along 100 percent of weld length. Examination of 100 percent of pipe or
fitting surface area shall not be required unless so stated.

6. Refurbishment: The furnishing of pipe, fittings, or flanges that are not new and not of the
original Manufacturer's production.

1.2 References

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication forming part of this
specification shall be the latest revision and addendum in effect on the date this specification is issued
for construction unless noted otherwise. Except as modified by the requirements specified herein or the
details of the drawings, Work included in this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions
of these publications.

A. API (American Petroleum Institute)

 5L Specification for Line Pipe

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B. ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

 Section II Material Specifications

 Section VIII Division I, Pressure Vessels
 Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications
 B.1.1 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form)
 B1.20.1 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
 B16.1 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Classes 25, 125, and 250
 B16.3 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 150 and 300
 B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS ½ Through NPS 24
 B16.9 Factory-made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings
 B16.11 Forged Steel Fittings, Socket Welding and Threaded
 B16.25 Buttwelding Ends
 B16.36 Orifice Flanges
 B16.42 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Classes 150 and 300
 B16.47 Large Diameter Steel Flanges, NPS 26 through 60
 B36.10M Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
 B36.19M Stainless Steel Pipe

C. ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing)

 SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Nondestructive Testing Personnel

Qualification and Certification

D. MSS (Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry)

 SP-6 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-
End Flanges of Valves and Fittings
 SP-25 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions
 SP-55 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and
Other Piping Components - Visual Method for Evaluation of Surface
Irregularities
 SP-95 Swage(d) Nipples and Bull Plugs
 SP-97 Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings - Socket Welding, Threaded
and Buttwelding ends

E. Precedence of Requirements

1. Conflicts in technical requirements shall be resolved in the following order of

precedence:
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a. Technical requirements specified in the RFQ or PO, as applicable, and

identified as Additional Technical Requirements or Engineering Notes.

b. The Item Description as shown on the Bills of Material.

c. The requirements listed in this specification.

d. The requirements of referenced codes or standards (for example, API Std.

5L)

1.3 Submittals

A. Certificate of Compliance

1. Supplier shall furnish Certification of Compliance (CofC) stating compliance with all
requirements of the Purchase Order. The certification shall include Marafiq’s PO
Number, Item Code Numbers, name and address of supplier, and shall be certified by the
Supplier's QA Manager or authorized agent.

2. ASTM materials may be substituted for materials specified as ASME, provided that the
ASME specification is indicated (below the title) to be identical to the corresponding
ASTM Specification for the grade, class, or type produced. The Manufacturer shall state
the dual compliance on the Certification of Compliance. ASTM specification material
substitutions shall be submitted for acceptance before administration of the Purchase
Order.

B. Material Test Reports (MTR)

1. For impact tested steels, chrome steel, stainless steel, or nickel alloy pipe, fittings and
flanges, Supplier shall furnish the Manufacturer's MTRs (Material Test Reports) showing
actual results of chemical analysis and mechanical tests in compliance with the
referenced ASTM specification. The test reports shall be originated by the primary
material Manufacturer and shall be traceable to each item or length of pipe through
legible paint stenciled heat numbers or equivalent. The documents shall be identified with
Marafiq’s PO number and Item Code number and shall be signed by the Manufacturer's
Q.A Manager or authorized agent. MTRs shall be furnished to buyer only as required by
the Supplier Drawing and Data Commitment Form (attached to PO).

2. For pipe material specific to an ASME (SA or SB) specification in the Item Description,
Supplier shall furnish the Manufacturer's MTRs showing actual results of chemical
analysis and mechanical tests in compliance with the referenced ASME specification.
The test reports shall be traceable to each item or length of pipe through legible paint
stenciled heat numbers or equivalent. The documents shall be identified with Marafiq’s
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PO number and Item Code number and shall be signed by the Manufacturer's authorized
agent.

3. ASTM materials may be substituted for materials specified as ASME, provided that the
ASME specification is indicated (below the title) to be identical with the corresponding
ASTM specification for the grade, class, or type specified. The Manufacturer shall state
the dual compliance on the MTR. ASTM specification material substitutions shall be
submitted for evaluation before administration of the Purchase Order.

C. Welding and NDE Procedures

1. When specified in the Item Description, the PO, or this specification, Supplier shall
furnish welding procedures (QW-482) and procedure qualifications (QW-483) for
Marafiq Welding Engineering authorization. The procedures and qualifications shall be
in accordance with ASME Section IX. The qualifications shall include hardness testing in
accordance with ASTM A 370. The hardness testing shall be performed on the weld and
the heat affected zone and after required heat treatment.

2. When requested in the Item Description, the PO, or this specification, the Supplier shall
furnish NDE procedures for Marafiq Welding Engineering acceptance. The procedures
shall be in accordance with ASME Code Section V.

D. Supply of Drawings

Dimensional drawings may be required for the following (specific vendor data requirements
shall be submitted as required by the Supplier Drawing and Data Commitment Form, attached to
the PO):

 Fittings and flanges larger than NPS (Nominal Pipe Size) 48.
 Fittings and flanges not covered by a recognized national dimensional standard.
 Flanges not made to an ASME Standard.
 These drawings shall be certified when required by the Purchase Order – refer to the
Supplier Drawing and Data Commitment Form.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 Materials

A. Pipe

1. Dimensions and Weights

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Pipe shall be in accordance with ASME B36.10M or B36.19M, as applicable, when

specified as a schedule, a weight, or a wall thickness.

2. Lengths

Pipe shall be supplied with no intermediate circumferential butt welds.

3. Nonexpanded Condition

Where carbon steel seam welded pipe is specified as nonexpanded in the Item
Description, cold expanding for final sizing is acceptable and shall not exceed
1-1/2 percent of the pipe outside diameter.

4. Threaded and Coupled

Threaded and coupled steel pipe shall be furnished with carbon steel (ASTM A105) Class
3000 couplings (ASME B16.11) with taper pipe threads in accordance with ASME
B1.20.1. Merchant couplings are not acceptable. Couplings for galvanized pipe shall also
be hot-dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153.

5. Dents in pipe shall not exceed the limits specified in the specification referenced for
manufacture. Where the referenced specification for manufacture does not define the
limits of dents, the defined limits in API-5L shall apply.

6. The following are permissible substitutions for the same grades:

a. Carbon steel seamless pipe to ASTM A106 or ASME SA106, in place of

ASTM A53 or API 5L.

b. Carbon steel seamless pipe to ASTM A53 or ASME SA 53, in place of API 5L
seamless or ERW.

c. API 5L ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) in place of ASTM A53 ERW.

d. Carbon steel seamless pipe to ASTM A 53 or A106 or API 5L, or API 5L double
submerged arc welded pipe, in place of ERW.

e. Straight seam welded pipe (of the same specification and equal grade), in place of
spiral seam welded.

f. Other substitutions are not permitted without authorization.

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B. Fittings

1. Dimensions and Weights

a. Forged fittings of Class 2000, 3000, 6000, or 9000 ratings shall be in accordance
with ASME B16.11.

b. Threaded malleable iron fittings shall be in accordance with ASME B16.3.

Wrought butt welding fittings shall be in accordance with ASME B16.9.

c. Ductile iron flanged fittings shall be in accordance with ASME B16.42.

d. Integrally reinforced branch connection fittings shall be in accordance with MSS

SP-97.

e. Swage nipples shall be in accordance with MSS SP-95.

2. Fabricated Fittings (Tees and Reducers)

Mitered type fittings and fabricated tees, made by joining sections of pipe, are not
permitted. Tapered conical reducers (reducers without knuckle radius on both ends as
illustrated in ASME B16.9) are not permitted.

3. Taper Boring

Where necessary to furnish butt welding fittings with ends internally tapered to the
specified schedule, weight or thickness, end-to-end or center-to-end dimensions shall be
furnished if tapering results in nonstandard dimension. This information shall be
submitted as part of Supplier's quotation.

4. Oversize Ends

Beveled and plain ends of NPS 2 and smaller pipe and swage nipples shall be capable of
fitting into ASME B16.11 socket welding connections, to the full depth of the fitting
socket. Oversize ends are not permitted.

5. Maximum Thickness

The maximum thickness of fittings shall not exceed 25 percent greater than the specified
nominal wall thickness.

6. Tolerance for Fittings Outside of Size Range

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Tolerances for fittings specified to ASME B16.9 that are larger than NPS 48 shall be the
same as those for NPS 48 fittings.

7. Integrally Reinforced Branch Fittings

Integrally reinforced branch connection fittings shall reinforce the header pipe wall
thickness with equivalent material, and provide 100 percent header pipe strength in
accordance with the requirements of MSS SP-97.

8. Substitutions

a. It is permissible to substitute seamless fittings in place of welded fittings of the

same grade and wall thickness.

b. Other substitutions are not permitted without authorization.

C. Flanges

1. Dimensions and Weights

Flanges through NPS 24 shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5. Flanges NPS 26
through 60 shall be in accordance with ASME B16.47 or the dimensional standard stated
in the Item Description. Cast iron flanges shall be in accordance with ASME B16.1.
Ductile iron flanges shall be in accordance with ASME B16.42.

2. Materials of Manufacture

Unless otherwise specified, materials shall be supplied in accordance with the ASTM
specifications listed in Table 1A of ASME B16.5.

3. Finish

The gasket contact surface shall have concentric or continuous spiral grooves, resulting in
a roughness height within the range of 3.2 to 6.3 µm (125 to 250 µ inch) Ra in
accordance with ASME B16.5. Surface finishes outside the range specified, whether
rougher or smoother, are not acceptable.

4. Orifice Flanges

a. Orifice flanges shall be furnished in pairs (1 set), and shall be supplied with jack
screws but without bolts or gaskets.
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b. Orifice flanges shall be in accordance with ASME B16.36 except that the outer
ends of pressure tap holes shall have NPS ½ female taper pipe threads in
accordance with ASME B1.20.1 or NPS ½ female socketweld in accordance with
ASME B16.11 as specified in the Item Purchase Description.

c. Pressure tap holes shall be furnished with plugs with the same metallurgy as the
flange.

5. Reducing Sizes

The dimensions shown in the size column of the Bill of Material for reducing flanges
indicate the nominal pipe size, not the outside diameter of the flange.

6. No substitutions are permitted without authorization.

2.2 Common Component Criteria

A. End Preparation

Ends of pipe, fittings, and flanges shall be in accordance with the following:

1. Pipe NPS 1-1/2 and smaller may be furnished with plain ends, and cut square.

2. Pipe NPS 2 and larger and butt weld end fittings and flanges shall be furnished with
beveled ends in accordance with ASME B16.25, Figure 2a. Pipe, fittings and flanges with
wall thickness in excess of 22 mm shall have compound bevel in accordance with ASME
B16.25, Figure 3a, unless otherwise specified. API 5L pipe may be beveled in accordance
with API 5L. Flame cut weld bevels are not permitted.

3. Socket weld ends of fittings and flanges shall be in accordance with ASME B16.11.

4. Threaded ends of pipe, fittings, and flanges shall be taper pipe threads in accordance with
ASME B1.20.1.

B. High Yield Steel

High yield steels, with specified minimum yield strength of 290 MPa (42 ksi) or greater, shall
not be substituted for steels with specified minimum yield strength of 250 MPa (36 ksi) or less,
such as Grade B. Steels with reported yield strengths of 290 MPa or greater are acceptable
wherever Grade B steels are specified, provided that weldability is equivalent to that of a Grade
B steel.
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C. Hardness

The maximum hardness of the base metal, weld seam, and heat affected zone, after required
heat treatment, shall not exceed the requirements of the specification referenced for
manufacture. Where no requirements are stated, the following limitations shall apply:

 225 HB for P-1, P-3, and P-4 materials.

 241 HB for P-5, P-6, and P-7 materials.

D. Austenitic Stainless Steels (300 series)

1. Austenitic stainless steels shall be furnished in the solution annealed condition.

2. Stainless steel components specified as “Dual Grade” or “Dual Certified” (i.e. 304/304L
and 316/316L) in the Item Purchase Descriptions shall be permanently marked
accordingly.

E. Monel

1. Where the material is specified as “Monel” in the Item Purchase Description, alloy 400
shall be furnished.

2. Monel body material for threaded end, socket welding end, and butt welding end
components shall be of a weldable composition.

F. Galvanizing

Pipe, fittings, and flanges specified in the Item Code Purchase Description as galvanized, shall
be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153.

G. Postweld Heat Treatment of Welds

Where the material specification referenced for manufacture does not require mandatory heat
treatment, components containing longitudinal welds (and circumferential welds where
permitted) shall be heat treated after forming, welding, and weld repairs in accordance with the
requirements of the applicable code, when the wall thickness or chemistry of the pipe is such
that the code requires post weld heat treatment.

2.3 Inspection and Tests

Examinations and tests may be reviewed and witnessed by Marafiq or its authorized agent at
Supplier’s or Manufacturer’s facility.
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A. Pressure Testing

Each length of pipe shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test in accordance with an ASTM,
ASME, or API specification referenced for manufacture. Where there is a choice in the
specification of hydrostatic test or other NDE (Nondestructive Examination), the hydrostatic test
shall be performed. If no hydrostatic test is required in the Manufacturer's specification, then
the ASTM A 530 / ASME SA 530 hydrostatic test shall be performed.

B. Examination/Inspection

1. Pipe, fittings, and flanges shall have inspection in accordance with the ASTM, ASME,
API, or MSS specification referenced in the Item Purchase Description, witnessed as
selected by the Inspector.

2. Components shall be subjected to Positive Material Identification (PMI) examination in

accordance with Marafiq Specification MQ-SP-M-4013.

3. Each lot of EFW (Electric-Fusion Welded) pipe shall have the requirements above and 5
percent ultrasonic examination 200 mm back from each end, in the parent metal, on
pieces as selected by Inspector. Laminations having a transverse dimension exceeding
6 mm are considered injurious defects. Pipe containing such defects shall be cut back
until such defects are removed.

4. Seam welded pipe shall have no evidence of cracks, craters, slag, undercut, or overlap,
and shall have good workmanlike characteristics and appearance. Evidence of weld flash
on ID shall be removed. Questionable areas shall have magnetic particle or liquid
penetrant inspection as selected by Inspector. Repairs require inspection

5. Weld seam fittings manufactured in accordance with ASTM A234 shall be furnished with
radiographic examination of the weld seam (ultrasonic examination is not acceptable).

6. Surfaces to be examined shall be clean and free from surface conditions that may mask
unacceptable conditions.

7. Personnel performing and evaluating examinations other than visual examination and
hardness testing shall be qualified in accordance with the ASNT SNT-TC-1A. Only
Level II or III personnel shall be authorized to interpret results for radiographic and
ultrasonic examinations.

a. Castings shall meet the visual acceptance standards of MSS SP-55.

b. Non-destructive procedures and exception criteria shall be in accordance with the

specification referenced for manufacture. Where the specification referenced for
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manufacture does not address non-destructive examination procedures and/or

acceptance criteria, it shall be in accordance with the ASME B31.3.

c. Impact tests, where required by the material specification or where called for in the
Item Description, shall be in accordance with the requirements of the applicable
ASME Piping Code.

d. Evaluation of flange face damage shall be in accordance with ASME B16.5 Table
3 or ASME B16.47 Table 16.

2.4 Identification and Tagging

A. Marking and Color Coding

1. Each fitting or flange shall be marked in strict accordance with the specification
referenced for manufacture, or MSS SP-25 as a minimum. Pipe shall be marked in strict
accordance with the ASTM, ASME, or API specification of manufacture. The Buyer’s
Item Code Number shall be stenciled on the exterior of the pipe at 2 m intervals.

2. If blasting and priming of pipe are required by the Item Description or the PO, then the
original marking such as material grade designation, schedule, and heat number shall be
restenciled on the exterior of the pipe at 2 m intervals with paint compatible with primer.
In addition, the Buyer’s Item Code Number shall be stenciled next to the ASTM
Marking.

3. Pipe, fittings, and flanges shall be color coded when specified in the Item Description.
Color coding is intended to supplement, not replace, normal identification marking
required by ASTM, ASME, API, MSS, or other standards.

4. When specified to be color coded, each length of pipe and each fitting shall be painted
over its entire length, and each flange around its edge, with a 12 mm to 25 mm wide
stripe. Each threaded or socket weld fitting shall be marked with a dot of paint 12 mm to
25 mm in diameter. Supplier shall exercise good judgment in selecting appropriate width,
depending on size of item to be color coded.

5. Marking paint or ink shall be resistant to salt water atmospheres, tropical or freezing
climates, or similar attack; it shall not, in itself, cause corrosion of the piping components
to which it is applied. For austenitic stainless steel or nickel alloy piping components, it
shall not contain chlorides, nor shall it contain metals, such as zinc or lead, that may
cause corrosive attack at high temperatures.

6. Paint shall not be applied to the inside of pipe, threads, weld bevels, gasket surfaces,
symbols, or markings, if doing so would obliterate identification.
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7. In addition to the above marking, each pipe nipple and swage nipple shall be identified
with the material and schedule, weight, or thickness by stenciling, etching, or steel
stamping with low stress stamps that shall neither infringe on the minimum thickness nor
result in sharp discontinuities.

2.5 Preparation for Shipment

A. Carbon steel and chrome steel pipe, fittings, and flanges, when not galvanized or prime coated,
shall be furnished with the Manufacturer's standard protective mill coating. Austenitic stainless
steel pipe, fittings, and flanges shall not be coated.

B. Austenitic stainless steel or nickel alloy pipe, fittings, and flanges shall be protected from
ferritic contamination and chloride attack such as might occur from exposure to salt water spray
or atmosphere during shipment, cleaning, fabrication, testing, or storage. Consideration shall
also be given to enclosing or wrapping in a vaporproof barrier material.

C. Piping components with beveled ends shall be palletized and shrink wrapped or banded with
steel or plastic strapping.

D. Threaded ends of pipe shall be fitted with plastic thread protectors. Threaded or socket weld
openings in fittings and flanges shall be fitted with plastic plugs.

E. Flanges shipped on pallets or in wooden crates and shrink-wrapped or tied down so that they
cannot bump together, shall have cardboard, pressboard, rubber, or plastic face protectors
between layers of flanges. Single loose flanges shall have high-impact plastic protectors secured
with lock plugs (integral or separate). Wood, cardboard or pressboard protectors (that can
absorb water) are not acceptable as flange face protectors.

3.0 EXECUTION

Not applicable.

4.0 ATTACHMENTS

Not applicable.

End of Specification