ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

SECTION VIII-3

INTERPRETATIONS
Volume 55
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VOLUME 55 — SECTION VIII-3
Replies to Technical Inquiries
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FOREWORD

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Subject Interpretation File No.

KG-110, Valve Parts in Vessel Heads or Shells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII-3-04-01 BC04-307

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 Section VIII-3 — Interpretations Vol. 55 VIII-3-04-01

Interpretation: VIII-3-04-01

Subject: KG-110, Valve Parts in Vessel Heads or Shells

Date Issued: April 4, 2004
File: BC04-307

Question: Are valve parts internal to or embedded in heads or shells of vessels considered to be outside
the scope of the Division?
Reply: Yes, see KG-115.

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