ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

SECTION IV

INTERPRETATIONS
Volume 48
The Interpretations to the Code will be issued twice a year (July and December) up to the
publication of the 2004 Edition of the Code. The Interpretations for each individual Section are
published separately and are part of the update service to that Section; Interpretations of Section
III, Divisions 1 and 2, are part of the update service to Section III, Subsection NCA.

Interpretations Volumes 42 through 47 were included with the update service to the 1998 Edition
of the Code; Volume 48 is the first Interpretations volume to be included with the update service
to the 2001 Edition.

Section Vol. 48 Vol. 49 Vol. 50 Vol. 51 Vol. 52 Vol. 53

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VIII-3 7 /01
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 INTERPRETATIONS
VOLUME 48 — SECTION IV
Replies to Technical Inquiries
July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000

FOREWORD

General Information
This publication includes all written interpretations issued between the indicated dates by the ASME
Staff on behalf of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee in response to inquiries concerning
interpretations of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. A contents is also included which lists
subjects specific to the interpretations covered in the individual volume.
These interpretations are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical
and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the

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interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised interpretation
is presented bearing the original Interpretation Number with the suffix R and the original file number
with an asterisk. Following these revised interpretations, new interpretations and revisions to them
issued during the indicated dates are assigned Interpretation Numbers in chronological order. Interpretations
applying to more than one Code Section appear with the interpretations for each affected Section.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information
is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by
an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the
Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse”
any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.
An interpretation applies either to the Edition and Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the
interpretation or the Edition and Addenda stated in the interpretation. Subsequent revisions to the Code
may supersede the interpretation.
For detailed instructions on preparation of technical inquiries to the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Committee, refer to Appendix 1.

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 SECTION IV
Subject Interpretation File No.
HG-701, Mounting Safety and Safety Relief Valves and Rupture Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IV-01-03 BC00-522
HG-701, Mounting Safety and Safety Relief Valves; and HC-330, Assembly Method . . IV-01-02 BC00-246
HG-710.4, Type of Stop Valve(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IV-01-01 BC00-159
HLW-200, Lining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IV-01-04 BC00-473

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 Section IV — Interpretations Vol. 48 IV-01-01, IV-01-02

Interpretation: IV-01-01

Subject: HG-710.4, Type of Stop Valve(s)

Date Issued: July 9, 2000

File: BC00-159

Question (1): Does HG-710.4 prohibit the use of ball- or butterfly-type valves having polymeric
or elastomeric seals in which the shaft seal geometry provides self adjustment in response to hydrostatic
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pressure?

Reply (1): No.

Question (2): Must a ball- or butterfly-type valve incorporate a means of indicating whether the
valve is fully open or closed as part of the operating mechanism?

Reply (2): Yes.

Question (3): Does a valve with a rising stem require additional indication of valve position?

Reply (2): No.

Interpretation: IV-01-02

Subject: HG-701, Mounting Safety and Safety Relief Valves; and HC-330, Assembly Method

Date Issued: October 5, 2000

File: BC00-246

Question (1): Is the Manufacturer responsible for providing the sample stamping used for field
assembled boilers to the ASME Designee during the Accreditation review?

Reply (1): The Code does not address this.

Question (2): Is it the Manufacturer’s responsibility to supply push nipples or flexible seals for
field-assembled boiler that comply with Code requirements?

Reply (2): Yes. See HC-330.

Question (3): May a safety or safety relief valve be connected to a boiler by a fitting connected
to the boiler by a short nipple, to a Y-base, or to a valveless header?

Reply (2): Yes. See HG-701.1.

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Interpretation: IV-01-03

Subject: HG-701, Mounting Safety and Relief Valves and Rupture Discs

Date Issued: October 5, 2000

File: BC00-522

Question: May a rupture disc be installed in conjunction with a safety relief valve?
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Reply: No. The use of a rupture disc in conjunction with a safety relief valve requires very
stringent controls. Section IV does not address rupture discs or these controls.

Interpretation: IV-01-04

Subject: HLW-200, Lining

Date Issued: December 28, 2000

File: BC00-473

Question: Should portions of a vessel, that are stamped with the Code HLW Symbol, and that
do not come in contact with water be lined or be corrosion resistant?

Reply: No.

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