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SECTION I : SUBSECTION A
Design and Construction Rules for Mechanical
Components of PWR Nuclear Islands
Z I SUBSECTIONS A - GENERAL RULES
GENERAL
Z - TECHNICAL ANNEXES
2012 Edition afcen

RCC-M - 2012 Edition Subsection A
SECTION I
SUBSECTION "A"
GENERAL
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A 1000 OBJECTIVES AND STRUCTURE OF THE CODE ...................... A1000/1
A 1100 OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................................... /1
A 1200 STRUCTURE .................................................................................................................... /2
A 1210 GENERAL STRUCTURE..................................................................................................... /2
A 1220 STRUCTURE OF SUBSECTIONS..................................................................................... /3
A 1230 GENERAL CONTENTS OF RCC-M .................................................................................. /4
A 1300 LIST OF STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE EDITIONS ............................. /20
A 1400 LIST OF REFERENCES TO STANDARDS, TO THE EQUIPMENT

SPECIFICATION AND TO THE CONTRACTOR ........................................... /25
A 1500 CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO COMPONENTS

AND MATERIALS PROCURED UNDER DIFFERENT
EDITIONS OF THE CODE ......................................................................................... /32
A 2000 GENERAL PROVISIONS................................................................................... A2000/1
A 2100 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................. /1
A 2110 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. /1
A 2120 DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................ /1
A 2200 SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF THE RCC-M ................................................ /2
A 2210 SCOPE OF THE RCC-M...................................................................................................... /2
A 2220 REVISIONS AND APPLICATION OF THE RCC-M ........................................................ /2
A 2300 INDICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE RCC-M ................................... /3
A 2400 NON-CONFORMANCE TO THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS ..... /3
A 2500 NON-CONFORMANCE TO THE PURCHASE ORDER

REQUIREMENTS (other than the RCC-M) ....................................................... /3
A 2600 NON-CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS

OF THE RCC-M ............................................................................................................... /4
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A 3000 DOCUMENTS .............................................................................................................. A3000/1
A 3100 GENERAL DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................... /1
A 3101 Hazards analysis

A 3102 Equipment specification
A 3103 Instruction manual
A 3200 OTHER TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS .................................................................... /2
A 3201 Comprehensive layout and referencing documents

A 3202 Component parts list
A 3203 Sizing report and stress report
A 3204 Description of fabrication shops
A 3205 Pressure test conditions
A 3206 Overpressure protection file
A 3300 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO PROCUREMENT ........................................... /4
A 3301 Technical part and product manufacturing programmes

A 3302 Part or product sub-purchase orders
A 3303 Characterisation records
A 3400 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO FABRICATION PROCESSES

(OTHER THAN WELDING) ....................................................................................... /4
A 3401 Fabrication procedures or instructions
A 3500 WELDING DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................... /5
A 3501 Welding data package

A 3502 Filler materials acceptance documents and welding procedure documents
A 3503 Welding reports
A 3600 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO EXAMINATION............................................... /6
A 3601 Examination procedures or instructions

A 3602 Examination and test reports
A 3603 Hydrostatic test reports
A 3700 NON-CONFORMANCE REPORT AND DEVIATION REPORT .............. /7
A 3701 Non-conformance report

A 3702 Deviation report
A 3800 TECHNICAL PREPARATION, FOLLOW-UP,

AND FINAL REPORT DOCUMENTS ................................................................... /8
A 3801 Follow-up documents

A 3802 Paragraph No. not used
A 3803 Paragraph No. not used
A 3804 Certificate of compliance
A 3805 End-of-manufacturing report
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A 4000 COMPONENTS SUBJECT TO THE RCC-M

AND COMPONENT CLASSES .................................................................... A4000/1
A 4100 COMPONENTS SUBJECT TO THE RCC-M .................................................... /1
A 4200 PRESSURE RETAINING COMPONENTS......................................................... /1
A 4210 CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES ....................................................................................... /1

A 4220 DEFINITION OF MAIN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SYSTEMS ............................. /2
A 4221 Definition of the main primary system
A 4222 Definition of the main secondary systems
A 4230 CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATION ...................................................................................... /3
A 4240 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPONENT PARTS ................................................................ /3
A 4241 Parts and Products

A 4242 Welds
A 4250 SMALL COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................... /3
A 4300 OTHER COMPONENTS.............................................................................................. /4
A 4310 REACTOR INTERNALS ...................................................................................................... /4
A 4320 SUPPORTS OF PRESSURE-RETAINING COMPONENTS

AND STORAGE TANKS ..................................................................................................... /4
A 4330 LOW-PRESSURE OR ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANKS ........................................ /5
A 4331 General
A 4332 Safety function of low-pressure storage tanks
A 4400 APPLICATION OF THE CODE ACCORDING TO CLASS ....................... /5
A 5000 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ....................................................... A5000/1
A 5100 SUBJECT ........................................................................................................................... /1
A 5110 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR,

MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER.................................................................................... /1
A 5200 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................ /2
A 5210 SAFETY CULTURE.............................................................................................................. /2
A 5220 GRADING THE APPROACH OF THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ............ /2
A 5230 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................................................. /3
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A 1000
OBJECTIVES AND STRUCTURE OF THE CODE
A 1100 OBJECTIVES
The design and construction rules applicable to mechanical components of PWR Nuclear Islands
(RCC-M) are a part of the collection of design and construction rules for nuclear power plants.
It covers the rules applicable to the design and manufacture of pressure boundaries of mechanical
equipment of pressurized water reactors (PWR). The pressure components subject to the RCC-M are
specified in A 4000. They include the reactor fluid systems (primary, secondary and auxiliary
systems) and other components which are not subject to pressure: vessel internals, supports for
pressure components subject to the RCC-M, nuclear island storage tanks.
When a pressure equipment is subject to the RCC-M, all its elements subject to pressure are also, in
accordance with the provisions of A 4000, and these elements are the same class as the component.
In this case all the provisions of the RCC-M are applicable: design, procurement, manufacture,
inspection and pressure testing.
Elements which are not subject to pressure and which are subject to the RCC-M may be covered
within the Code by limited specific provisions (procurement of materials for example). The other
rules applicable to this equipment must be in contractual form.
The assemblies comprising pressure equipment assembled by a manufacturer to constitute an
integrated and functional whole, shall be subject to the rules indicated in this Code.
Main objectives of Code Requirements are to ensure the integrity and mechanical stability over the
equipment design life. Function ability and operability of equipment are not directly addressed in
the Code.
The RCC-M contributes to ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. These requirements
depend on the applicable regulatory context. For information purposes:
- The correspondence between the essential safety requirements mentioned in annex 1 of
European Directive 97/23/EC and the provisions of the RCC-M is given in annex ZZ of this
Code.
- The correspondence between annexes 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the French Order dated December 12,
2005, and the provisions of the RCC-M is given respectively in chapters ZY1, ZY2, ZY3
and ZY4 of annex ZY of this Code.
- The provisions applicable by way of annex 1 of European Directive 97/23/EC are clarified in
annex ZZ.
- The provisions applicable by way of the French Order dated December 12, 2005, are
clarified in annex ZY.
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Application to other regulatory frameworks must be covered by appropriate provisions in the

equipment specification or in other documents specified by the contract.
The RCC-M is representative of the state of the art as concerns the design and manufacture of PWR
components, ensuring an overall safety level tested through experience.
A 1200 STRUCTURE
A 1210 GENERAL STUCTURE

The RCC-M consists of six sections (See Table 1210.1), which provide rules for the design and
construction process of equipment. Section I is divided into subsections providing specific rules for
different component types and classes.
SECTIONS II to V provide rules for the following technical fields:
- Section II covers requirements for the procurement of parts and products.
- Section III specifies rules for destructive testing and non-destructive examination.
- Section IV specifies rules for the qualification and performance of welding operations.
- Section V specifies rules for manufacturing operations other than welding.
SECTION VI contains the Probationary Phase Rules (RPP (*)).
* RPP : stands for "PROBATIONARY PHASE RULES" even if PPR should be the right abbreviation
SECTION I comprises subsections numbered alphanumerically:

- Subsection A covers all general requirements relating to application of these rules.
- Subsections B, C, D, E, G, H, J and P are applicable to:
- TO PRESSURE COMPONENTS OF A GIVEN CLASS

Subsection B applies to class 1 components,
Subsection C applies to class 2 components,
Subsection D applies to class 3 components.
Each of these subsections covers vessels (vessels, heat exchangers), pumps, valves (excluding
actuators) and piping.
- SPECIFIC COMPONENTS
Subsection G applies to Reactor internals,
Subsection P applies to Containment pipe penetration.
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- ALL CLASSES OF A GIVEN TYPE OF COMPONENT

Subsection H: Supports,
Subsection E: Small pressure components,
Subsection J: Low pressure or atmospheric storage tanks.
Table A 1210.1: Structure of RCC-M

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SECTION I - NUCLEAR ISLAND COMPONENTS
Subsection A General rules A
Subsection Z Technical appendices Z
Subsection B Class 1 components B
Subsection C Class 2 components C
Subsection D Class 3 components D
Subsection E Small components E
Subsection G Reactor internals G
Subsection H Supports H
Subsection J Low pressure or atmospheric storage tanks J
Subsection P Containment penetration P
SECTION II - MATERIALS M
SECTION III - EXAMINATION METHODS MC
SECTION IV - WELDING S
SECTION V - FABRICATION F
SECTION VI - PROBATIONARY PHASE RULES RPP
A 1220 STRUCTURE OF SUBSECTIONS

Subsections B, C, D, E, G, H and J have all the same general structure.
- Chapter 1000 specifies the scope of the subsection, plus general provisions. Where the subsection
has a specific structure, it is described in more detail in chapter 1000.
- Chapter 2000 specifies the products and parts which may be used for the manufacture of
components.
- Chapter 3000 provides rules for design of components. The different subsections B, C, D, E, G, H,
J include specific provisions with respect to design rules, allowable stresses and design
requirements.
- Chapter 4000 provides rules for fabrication and examination.
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- Chapter 5000 deals with items which are specific to the components covered in each subsection:
tests for pressure components and storage tanks, approval of a standard for support, non
destructive examination for reactor internals, pump qualification for small components.
When necessary, the subsections of SECTION I refer specifically to the rules and technical
requirements given in SECTIONS II to V, thereby making them applicable to the components
concerned.
SECTION VI (RPP) of the Probationary Phase Rules. These may be used in replacement of, or in
addition to, the general or special regulations of subsections A, B, C, D, E, G,H, J and P of
SECTION I, and SECTIONS II to V (of all or part of the chapters of the Code as specified in each
of the RPPs).
To apply the RCC-M to a given component, the relevant subsections of SECTION I provide rules in
the form of specific requirements or references to other sections (or to other subsections of
SECTION I) which enable the Manufacturer to apply the requirements of the RCC-M to a specific
component. The subsections of SECTION I are therefore the key and guide to the RCCM.
Subsection Z of SECTION I consists of annexes providing design rules or data, which are
applicable to different component types and parts. Reference is made to these annexes in other
subsections of SECTION I. Annexes are organised in two sets:
- Mandatory technical annexes: When specifically referred to by other chapters of this Code, the
annexes numbered with Roman numerals are mandatory (Z.I, Z.II, Z.III, etc.).
- Non mandatory technical annexes, referenced by letters. These annexes have been included to
provide methods and practices considered to be acceptable and in accordance with the general
provisions of the other subsections of Section I. The requirements of annex ZS shall apply when
explicitly required by the contract.
- The annexes relative to French regulatory conformity (ZY and ZZ, cf. A.1100).
It is permissible to use other methods or practices not specified in the optional annexes, provided
that it is demonstrated beforehand that these methods or practices meet the requirements and that the
Contractor has given prior written permission.
A 1230 GENERAL CONTENTS OF THE RCC-M

The following tables of contents summarise the structure of the RCC-M described in paragraphs
A.1210 and A.1220. Detailed tables of contents are provided at the beginning of each section and
subsection.
Table A 1230.1: Structure of Subsection A
SUBSECTION "A" : GENERAL RULES

A 1000 Objectives and structure of the Code
A 2000 General provisions
A 3000 Documents
A 4000 Components subjected to the RCC-M and component classes
A 5000 Quality Assurance
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Table A 1230.2: Structure of Subsection Z
SUBSECTION "Z" : TECHNICAL ANNEXES

ZI Properties of materials to be used in design
Z II Experimental stress analysis
Z III Determination of allowable basic stress limits
Z IV Design rules for components subjected to external pressure
ZV Design of circular bolted flange connections
Z VI Design rules for linear type supports
ZA Rule for determining reinforcements of openings in Class 1 Vessels
ZD Analysis of the fatigue behaviour of zones with geometric discontinuities
ZE Other rules acceptable for analysing Class 1 Piping under conditions requiring compliance
with Level A criteria
ZF Rules associated with Level D criteria
ZG Fast Fracture Resistance
ZH Acceptable rules for determining usage factor
ZS Constructive requirements linked to In-Service Inspection (For mechanical
components of PWR Power Plant Nuclear Islands)
ZY Provisions applicable under the order dated 12 December 2005 relating to nuclear
pressure equipment.
ZZ Provisions applicable by way of annex 1 of directive 97/23/CE and its transposition
into French law (decree 99-1046 dated 13/12/1999)
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Table A 1230.3: Structure of Subsection B
SUBSECTION "B" : CLASS 1: EQUIPMENT

B 1000 GENERAL
B 1100 Introduction
B 1200 Required documents
B 1300 Identification
B 2000 MATERIALS
B 2100 General
B 2200 Application of Section II
B 2300 Susceptibility to intergranular corrosion
B 2400 Cobalt content of austenitic and austenitic-ferritic stainless steels and nickel-
chromium-iron alloys
B 2500 Mechanical properties
B 3000 DESIGN
B 3100 General design rules
B 3200 General rules for analyzing component behaviour
B 3300 Vessel design
B 3400 Pump design
B 3500 Valve design
B 3600 Piping design
B 4000 FABRICATION AND ASSOCIATED EXAMINATIONS

B 4100 General
B 4200 Preliminary documents and requirements for fabrication and examination
B 4300 Fabrication operations
B 4400 Welding and associated techniques
B 5000 PRESSURE TESTS ON CLASS 1 COMPONENTS

B 5100 General
B 5200 Hydrostatic tests
B 5300 Additional tests on valves
B 6000 OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION

B 6100 General
B 6200 Overpressure protection file
B 6300 Discharge capacity
B 6400 Set pressure for direct pressure limitation devices
B 6500 Design and operating specifications for safety pressure relief valves
B 6600 Non-reclosing pressure relief devices
B 6700 Determination of flow capacity
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Table A 1230.4: Structure of Subsection C
SUBSECTION "C" : CLASS 2 COMPONENTS
C 1000 GENERAL
C 1100 Introduction
C 1200 Required documents
C 1300 Identification
C 2000 MATERIALS
C 2100 General
C 2200 Application of section II
C 2300 Susceptibility of intergranular corrosion
C 2400 Cobalt content of austenitic and austenitic-ferritic stainless steels and nickel-
C 3000 DESIGN
C 3100 General design rules
C 3200 Vessel design rules: 1st method
C 3300 Vessel design rules: 2nd method
C 3400 Pump design
C 3500 Valve design
C 3600 Piping design
C 4000 FABRICATION AND ASSOCIATED EXAMINATIONS

C 4100 General
C 4200 Preliminary documents and requirements for fabrication and examination
C 4300 Fabrication operations
C 4400 Welding
C 5000 PRESSURE TESTS ON CLASS 2 MATERIALS
C 5100 General
C 5200 Hydrostatic Tests
C 5300 Additional Tests on Valves
C 6000 OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION

C 6100 General
C 6200 Overpressure protection files
C 6300 Discharge capacity
C 6400 Set Pressure for direct pressure limitation devices
C 6500 Design and operating specifications for safety pressure relief valves
C 6600 Non-reclosing pressure relief devices
C 6700 Determination of flow capacity
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Table A 1230.5: Structure of Subsection D
SUBSECTION "D" : CLASS 3 COMPONENTS

D 1000 GENERAL
D 1100 Introduction
D 1200 Required documents
D 1300 Identification
D 2000 MATERIALS
D 2100 General
D 2200 Application of Section II
D 2300 Susceptibility to intergranular corrosion
D 2400 Cobalt content of austenitic and austenitic-ferritic stainless steels and nickel-
D 3000 DESIGN OF CLASS 3 COMPONENTS

D 3100 General design rules
D 3200 Not applicable
D 3300 Vessel design rules
D 3400 Pump design
D 3500 Valve design
D 3600 Piping design
D 4000 FABRICATION AND ASSOCIATED EXAMINATIONS

D 4100 General
D 4200 Preliminary documents and requirements for fabrication and examination
D 4300 Fabrication operations
D 4400 Welding and associated techniques
D 5000 PRESSURE TESTS ON CLASS 3 MATERIALS
D 5100 General
D 6000 OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION
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Table A 1230.6: Structure of Subsection E
SUBSECTION "E" : SMALL COMPONENTS

E 1000 GENERAL
E 1100 Introduction
E 1200 Quality assurance
E 1300 Documents to be submitted by the component supplier
E 2000 MATERIALS
E 2100 Relevant standards
E 2200 Additional provisions
E 3000 DESIGN
E 3100 General requirements
E 3200 Design rules for vessels and heat exchangers
E 3300 Design rules for piping
E 4000 FABRICATION AND ASSOCIATED EXAMINATION

E 4100 Cutting - repairs without welding - forming and connection
E 4200 Welding qualifications and acceptance of filler materials
E 4300 Production welding
E 4400 Welding checks
E 4500 Hydrostatic tests
E 5000 VALIDATION OF PUMPS AND ACCEPTANCE TESTS

E 5100 Scope of the validation
E 5200 Validation of a model
E 5300 Validity of a validation
E 5400 Change of components on a validated pump
E 5500 Acceptance tests for pumps
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Table A 1230.7: Structure of Subsection G
SUBSECTION "G" : REACTOR INTERNALS

G 1000 GENERAL
G 1100 Introduction
G 1200 Required documents
G 1300 Identification
G 2000 MATERIALS
G 2100 General
G 2200 Application of Section II
G 2300 Susceptibility to intergranular corrosion
G 2400 Cobalt content of austenitic stainless steels used for reactor internals and of nickel
G 3000 DESIGN
G 3100 General design rules
G 3200 Rules for analyzing core support structure behaviour
G 3300 Core support structure design
G 4000 FABRICATION AND ASSOCIATED EXAMINATIONS

G 4100 General
G 4200 Preliminary documents and requirements for fabrication and examination
G 4300 Fabrication operations
G 4400 Welding and associated techniques
G 5000 EXAMINATION METHODS - NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATIONS

G 5100 General
G 5200 Radiographic examination of welds
G 5300 Liquid penetrant examination of welds
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Table A 1230.8: Structure of Subsection H
SUBSECTION "H" : SUPPORTS

H 1000 GENERAL
H 1100 Introduction
H 1200 Scope
H 1300 Classification of supports
H 1400 Types of supports and attachments
H 1500 Required documents
H 1600 Identification
H 2000 MATERIALS
H 2100 General
H 2200 Conditions of application
H 2300 Additional requirements
H 3000 DESIGN
H 3100 General provisions
H 3200 Design rules for class S 1 supports
H 3300 Design rules for class S 2 supports
H 4000 FABRICATION AND ASSOCIATED EXAMINATIONS

H 4100 General
H 4200 Preliminary documents and requirements for fabrication and examination
H 4300 Fabrication operations
H 4400 Production welds
H 4500 Non-destructive examination of welds
H 5000 STANDARD SUPPORTS AND STANDARD SUPPORT MEMBERS

H 5100 General
H 5200 Materials
H 5300 Approval of a standard support
H 5400 Mechanical strength tests and non-destructive examinations performed for approval
H 5500 Utilization of standard supports
ANNEX H1 ACCEPTANCE OF FILLER MATERIALS AND WELDING QUALIFICATIONS
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Table A 1230.9: Structure of Subsection J
SUBSECTION "J" : LOW PRESSURE OR ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANKS

J 1000 GENERAL
J 1100 Introduction
J 1200 Scope of application
J 1300 Classification
J 1400 Types of storage tanks
J 1500 Required documents
J 1600 Identification
J 2000 MATERIALS
J 2100 General
J 2200 Applicable standards
J 2300 Additional provisons
J 3000 DESIGN
J 3100 General design rules
J 3200 Design rules for storage tanks with a relative pressure lower than 0.5 bar (50 kPa) or
atmospheric tanks
J 4000 MANUFACTURE AND ASSOCIATED EXAMINATIONS

J 4100 General
J 4200 Marking
J 4300 Cutting
J 4400 Repairs without welding
J 4500 Repairs by welding
J 4600 Forming
J 4700 Alignment of parts
J 4800 Welding and related techniques
J 4900 Examination of welds
J 5000 TESTING OF LOW PRESSURE OR ATMOSPHERIC TANKS

J 5100 Checks
J 5200 Tests
Table A 1230.10: Structure of Subsection P
SUBSECTION "P" : CONTAINMENT PENETRATION

P 1000 GENERAL
P 1100 Introduction
P 1200 Pipe penetrations
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Table A 1230.11: Structure of Section II
SECTION II - MATERIALS
M 000 GENERAL
M 100 Introduction
M 200 Steels and alloys
M 300 Products and parts
M 1000 CARBON STEELS

M 1100 Carbon steels
M 2000 ALLOY STEELS

M 2100 Manganese-nickel-molybdenum steels
M 2300 Nickel-chromium-molybdenum steels
M 3000 STAINLESS STEELS

M 3200 Martensitic stainless steels
M 3300 Austenitic stainless steels
M 3400 Austenitic-ferritic stainless steels
M 4000 SPECIAL ALLOYS

M 4100 Nickel-chromium alloys
M 4200 Not used
M 4300 Copper-aluminium alloys
M 4400 Titanium and titanium alloys
M 5000 MISCELLANEOUS
M 6000 IRON CASTINGS

M 6200 Alloy ductible iron castings
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Table A 1230.12: Structure of Section III
SECTION III - EXAMINATION METHODS

MC 1000 MECHANICAL, PHYSICAL, PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND CHEMICAL TESTS
MC 1100 General
MC 1200 Mechanical tests
MC 1300 Physical and physicochemical tests
MC 2000 ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION

MC 2100 General
MC 2200 Ultrasonic examination of castings
MC 2300 Ultrasonic examination of forgings
MC 2400 Ultrasonic examination of ferritic steel or austenitic alloy plates
at least 6 mm thick
MC 2500 Ultrasonic examination of tubes
MC 2600 Ultrasonic examination of full penetration welds in ferritic steel
MC 2700 Ultrasonic examination of buttering, cladding and plating
MC 3000 RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION

MC 3100 General
MC 3200 Radiographic examination of steel castings
MC 3300 Radiographic examination of welds
MC 4000 LIQUID PENETRANT EXAMINATION

MC 4100 General
MC 4200 Examination methods
MC 5000 MAGNETIC PARTICLE EXAMINATION

MC 5100 General
MC 5200 Magnetic particle testing by current flow technique using hand-held prods
MC 5300 Magnetic particle using the magnetic flow technique
MC 6000 EDDY CURRENT EXAMINATION OF TUBULAR PRODUCTS

MC 6100 General
MC 7000 OTHER EXAMINATION METHODS

MC 7100 Visual examination
MC 7200 Determination of surface conditions
MC 7400 Leak testing methods
MC 8000 QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE

EXAMINATION PERSONNEL
MC 9000 TERMINOLOGY
MC 9100 General
MC 9200 Terminology
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Table A 1230.13: Structure of Section IV

SECTION IV - WELDING
S 1000 GENERAL
S 1100 General provisions
S 1200 Weldability of materials
S 1300 General remarks on heat treatments
S 1400 Conservation of test specimens, qualification assemblies and production weld test
coupons
S 1500 Definition of welding procedure operations
S 1600 to S 1800 Not used
S 1900 Continued validity of qualifications ; transitional provisions
S 2000 ACCEPTANCE OF FILLER MATERIALS

S 2100 General
S 2200 Designation
S 2300 Dimensional characteristics
S 2400 Definition of lots
S 2500 Lot tests
S 2600 Labelling
S 2700 Technical reference data sheets
S 2800 Data sheets for carbon and low-alloy steel filler materials
S 2900 Data sheets for stainless steel and nickel-base alloy filler materials
S 3000 WELDING PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION

S 3100 General
S 3200 General cases
S 3300 Simulated repairs by welding
S 3400 Steel cast parts repairs by welding
S 3500 Special welds
S 3600 Weld overlay cladding of austenitic-ferritic stainless steel on carbon and low-alloy
steels
S 3700 Weld overlay cladding of nickel-base alloy on carbon and low-alloy steels
S 3800 Tube to heat exchanger tube plate welds
S 4000 QUALIFICATION OF WELDERS AND OPERATORS

S 4100 General
S 4200 General case
S 4300 Special cases
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Table A 1230.13: Structure of Section IV (Cont. 1)
SECTION IV - WELDING (Cont. 1)

S 5000 QUALIFICATION OF FILLER MATERIALS
S 5100 General
S 5200 Limits of validity of the qualification
S 5300 Qualification tests for carbon and low-alloy steel filler material
S 5400 Qualification tests on filler materials for welds of austenitic or austenitic-ferritic
stainless steel
S 5500 Welding material for austenitic-ferritic stainless steel cladding
S 5600 Welding materials for nickel-base alloy strength welds
S 5700 Qualification tests for filler materials for nickel-base alloy cladding
S 6000 TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION OF PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS

S 6100 Scope
S 6200 Qualification conditions
S 6300 Qualification report
S 6400 Workshop qualification period
S 6500 Transfer of welding procedure qualification
S 7000 PRODUCTION WELDS

S 7100 General
S 7200 Storage and use of the welding materials
S 7300 Preparation and examination of edges and surfaces for welding
S 7400 Execution on production welds
S 7500 Weld related heat treatments
S 7600 Repair by welding
S 7700 Non-destructive examinations of production welds
S 7800 Destructive testing of production welds: production weld test coupons
S 8000 WELD-DEPOSITED HARDFACINGS ON CARBON, LOW-ALLOY OR ALLOY

STEELS
S 8100 General
S 8200 Acceptance of filler materials
S 8300 Hardfacing procedure qualification
S8400 Qualification of welders and welding operators
S 8500 Manufacture
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Table A 1230.13: Structure of Section IV (Cont. 2)
SECTION IV - WELDING (Cont. 2)

ANNEX S I: Mechanical tests
S I 100 Tensile tests
S I 200 Bend tests
S I 300 Impact tests
S I 400 Metallographic examinations
S I 500 Hardness measurements
S I 600 Accelerated intergranular corrosion test
ANNEX S II: Classification of defects in metallic fusion welds with explanations
ANNEX S III: Types of branches recommended welded assemblies for pipes
Table A 1230.14: Structure of Section V
SECTION V - FABRICATION
F 1000 INTRODUCTION
F 2000 MARKING PROCEDURE

F 2100 General requirements
F 2200 Methods
F 2300 Letters or symbols
F 2400 Temporary marking
F 3000 CUTTING REPAIR WITHOUT WELDING

F 3100 General
F 3200 Shearing
F 3300 Oxy-gas cutting
F 3400 Plasma arc and gas tungsten arc cutting
F 3500 Carbon arc cutting and gouging
F 3600 Repair without welding
F 4000 FORMING AND DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES

F 4100 Forming
F 4200 Forming tolerances
F 4300 Alignment of parts joined by welding
F 4400 Expanding tubes in heat exchanger tube plates
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Table A 1230.14: Structure of Section V (cont.)
SECTION V - FABRICATION (cont.)

F 5000 SURFACE TREATMENT
F 5100 Chromium plating
F 5200 Manganese phosphate coating
F 5300 Paint coating system
F 5400 Nitriding
F 5500 Electrolytic tin-plating and diffusion treatment
F 5600 Cadmium coating
F 5700 Other metal claddings or surface treatments
F 6000 CLEANLINESS
F 6100 General
F 6200 Classification
F 6300 Cleanliness control
F 6400 Requirements relative to contaminants
F 6500 Requirements for cleaning methods
F 6600 Preservation of cleanliness
ANNEX F I: Definitions
ANNEX F II: Cleanliness Control
ANNEX F III: Water Quality
ANNEX F IV: Special requirements for the selection and installation of insulation
ANNEX F V: chemical method of analysis for determining chlorine, fluorine and sulphur
contents
F 7000 MECHANICAL JOINTS

F 7100 General
F 7200 Procedure
F 7300 Installation requirements
F 7400 Lubricant requirements
F 7500 Thread requirements
F 7600 Flange requirements
F 7700 Tool requirements
F 7800 Surface treatment of bolting materials
F 7900 Standards relating to bolting material for bolted flange joints
F 8000 HEAT TREATMENT (PARTS AND COMPONENTS)

F 8100 Heat treatment procedures
F 8200 Procedures for heat treatment after forming
F 8300 Postweld heat treatments
F 8400 Heat treatments during fabrication
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Table A 1230.14: Structure of Section VI
SECTION VI - PROBATIONARY PHASE RULES

RPP GENERAL
RPP 000 Général
RPP 100 List of PPRs
RPP-1 NUCLEAR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

RPP-1/ 000 Subject
RPP-1/ 100 Management system
RPP-1/ 200 Management responsibility
RPP-1/ 300 Resource management
RPP-1/ 400 Process implementation
RPP-1/ 500 Measurement, assessment and improvement
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A 1300 LIST OF STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE EDITIONS

Standards referred to in this edition of the RCC-M are listed below giving the date of the applicable
edition. This list is periodically updated by AFCEN through modification sheets according to
A 2200.
Instruction for use of the standards are defined in the Code.
A later edition of a standard may be referred to providing submission to Contractor approval,
following A 2300, and compliance with the requirements of the modification sheet calling for this
standard new edition.
For information purpose, Table A 1301 gives the correspondence between Europeans Standards
referred to in the RCC-M and AFNOR classification number.
STANDARD DATE STANDARD DATE

NF A 05-150 December 1985 NF EN 571-1 September 1997
NF A 05-152 September 1984 NF EN 583-1 + July 1999
NF A 05-165 January 1987 Amendment A1 July 2004
NF A 32-054 September 1994 NF EN 583-2 October 2001
NF A 35-557 June 1983 NF EN 583-5 + January 2001
NF A 36-200 June 1982 Amendment A1 July 2004
NF A 36-210 September 1988 NF EN 584-1 November 1994
NF A 36-250 June 1987 NF EN 764-7 July 2002
NF A 36-605 November 1982 NF EN 895 September 1995
NF A 36-606 November 1982 NF EN 910 May 1996
NF A 45-201 September 1983 NF EN 1043-1 February 1996
NF A 45-202 December 1986 NF EN 1092-1 November 2007
NF A 45-205 September 1983 NF EN 1369 February 1997
NF A 45-209 September 1983 NF EN 1371-1 August 1997
NF A 45-255 November 1983 NF EN 1418 March 1998
NF A 49-214 June 1978 NF EN 1593 November 1999
NF A 49-281 December 1992 NF EN 1597-1 October 1997
NF A 49-285 December 1982 NF EN 1600 October 1997
NF A 91-101 May 1985 NF EN 1713 + September 1998
NF E 05-017* February 1986 Amendment A1 May 2002
NF E 05-051 September 1981 Amendment A2 July 2004
NF E 25-403 September 1983 NF EN 1759-1 May 2005
NF E 25-404 September 1983 NF EN 1779 December 1999
NF E 29-031 July 1972 NF EN 10002-5 April 1992
NF E 29-851 February 1974 NF EN 10021 March 2007
NF E 29-882 February 1974 NF EN 10025-1 March 2005
NF E 29-883 February 1974 NF EN 10025-2 March 2005
NF E 29-884 February 1974 NF EN 10027-2 November 1992
NF E 32-103 January 1990 NF EN 10028-1 + June 2009
NF E 44-001 October 1979 Amendment A1 June 2009
NF E 44-002 May 1982 NF EN 10028-2 September 2009
NF EN 287-1 + July 2004 NF EN 10028-3 September 2009
Amendment A2 September 2006 NE EN 10028-7 August 2008
NF EN 462-1 April 1994 NF EN 10045-1 October 1990
NF EN 462-2 August 1994 NF EN 10045-2 December 1992
NF EN 473 + December 2000 NF EN 10052 January 1994
Amendment A1 January 2006 NF EN 10083-1 December 2006
NF EN 499 January 1995 NF EN 10083-2 December 2006
* Reference document
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A 1300 LIST OF STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE EDITIONS (continued)

NF EN 10083-3 December 2006 NF EN 12668-3 + July 2000
NF EN 10084 March 1999 Amendment A1 January 2005
NF EN 10088-2 September 2005 NF EN 12681 May 2003
NF EN 10088-3 September 2005 NF EN 13184 November 2001
NF EN 10160 December 1999 NF EN 13185 November 2001
NF EN 10164 May 2005 NF EN 20273 June 1992
NF EN 10204 January 2005 NF EN 20898-2 March 1994
NF EN 10213 December 2007 NF EN 24497 August 1993
NF EN 10216-1 + December 2002 NF EN 25580 August 1992
Amendment A1 October 2004 NF EN 45014 May 1998
NF EN 10216-2 + December 2002 NF EN ISO 544 March 2004
Amendment A2 October 2007 NF EN ISO 643 April 2003
NF EN 10216-3 + December 2002 NF EN ISO 683-17 December 1999
Amendment A1 October 2004 NF EN ISO 898-1 June 2009
NF EN 10216-5 March 2005 NF EN ISO 945 November 1994
NF EN 10217-1 + December 2002 NF EN ISO 2162-2 December 1996
Amendment A1 July 2005 NF EN ISO 3452-2 May 2001
NF EN 10217-2 + December 2002 NF EN ISO 3452-3 February 2001
Amendment A1 July 2005 NF EN ISO 3506-1 January 2010
NF EN 10217-7 August 2005 NF EN ISO 3506-2 January 2010
NF EN 10222-1 + May 1998 NF EN ISO 3887 July 2003
Amendment A1 June 2002 NF EN ISO 4032 January 2001
NF EN 10222-2 April 2000 NF EN ISO 4034 January 2001
NF EN 10222-5 March 2000 NF EN ISO 4063 April 2000
NF EN 10228-3 September 1998 NF EN ISO 4126-1 May 2004
NF EN 10228-4 October 1999 NF EN ISO 4126-2 May 2003
NF EN 10246-5 August 2000 NF EN ISO 4126-3 June 2006
NF EN 10246-6 August 2000 NF EN ISO 4126-4 May 2004
NF EN 10246-7 January 2006 NF EN ISO 4126-5 June 2004
NF EN 10250-1 December 1999 NF EN ISO 4126-6 April 2004
NF EN 10250-2 December 1999 NF EN ISO 4126-7 May 2004
NF EN 10250-3 December 1999 NF EN ISO 4759-1 January 2001
NF EN 10250-4 December 1999 NF EN ISO 6506-1 April 2006
NF EN 10263-1 January 2002 NF EN ISO 6506-2 March 2006
NF EN 10263-3 January 2002 NF EN ISO 6506-4 April 2006
NF EN 10269 + November 1999 NF EN ISO 6507-3 March 2006
Amendment A1 August 2006 NF EN ISO 6507-4 March 2006
NF EN 10283 November 1998 NF EN ISO 6508-1 March 2006
NF EN 10307 March 2002 NF EN ISO 6508-2 March 2006
NF EN 10308 March 2002 NF EN ISO 6508-3 March 2006
NF EN 12072 December 1999 NF EN ISO 6520-1 December 1998
NF EN 12223 April 2000 NF EN ISO 6892-1 October 2009
NF EN 12330 September 2000 NF EN ISO 6847 August 2002
NF EN 12668-1 + September 2000 NF EN ISO 7438 April 2000
Amendment A1 December 2004 NF EN ISO 7500-1 January 2005
NF EN 12668-2 + October 2001 NF EN ISO 8492 December 2004
Amendment A1 January 2005 NF EN ISO 8493 December 2004
NF EN ISO 9513 May 2003
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A 1300 LIST OF STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE EDITIONS (continued)

NF EN ISO 9606-4 June 1999 ASTM E 446 1993
NF EN ISO 14344 August 2005 ASTM E 813 1981
NF EN ISO 15609-1 January 2005 ASTM G 36 1979
NF EN ISO 15609-3 November 2004 ASTM G 38 2001
NF EN ISO 15614-1 February 2005 AWS A 5.1 2004
NF EN ISO 15614-8 July 2002 AWS A 5.4 1992
NF EN ISO 15614-11 May 2002 AWS A 5.5 1996
NF EN ISO 20482 November 2003 AWS A 5.9 1993
NF EN ISO/CEI 17000 April 2005 AWS A 5.17 1997
NF EN ISO/CEI 17025 September 2005 AWS A 5.18 2005
NF ISO 68-1 March 1999 AWS A 5.20 2005
NF ISO 262 March 1999 AWS A 5.23 1997
NF ISO 965-2 March 1999 ISO 1027 1983
NF T 30-900 August 1996 ISO 4628/3 1982
NF T 30-901 August 1995 ISO 9000 2000
NF T 30-903 May 1988 ISO 9001 2008
ASME/ANSI B 16.5 1988 + add 1992 ISO 9717 1991
ASME/ANSI B 16.9 1993 IS US 319-21 June 1995
ASME/ANSI B 16.11 1991 MSS SP 43 1976
ASME/ANSI B 16.25 1992 Specifications for
ASME/ANSI B 16.28 1994 blasting by abrasives September 1973
ASME/ANSI B 16.34 1988 (O.N.H.G.P.I.)
ANSI/ASME B 36.10M 2004 Rules for fire
ANSI/ASME B 36.19M 1985 4th June 1973
protection
ASTM A 370 2002
Recommendation
ASTM E 83 2000 543.77 of I.I.S. 1977
ASTM E 186 1993 Commission XII
ASTM E 192 1991
I.A.E.A. no. GS-R-3 2006
ASTM E 208 1975
IIS/IIW 146.64 1964
ASTM E 272 1991
ISC 319.20 1979
ASTM E 280 1993
ISM 319.30 1976
Standard TEMA 1999
Note : Component analysis in conformance with paragraph 2.2 of standards ANSI B 16.9 and ANSI B 16.28 is
only acceptable if the requirements of the various subsections of the RCC-M are met.
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A 1301 TABLE OF CORRESPONDING EUROPEAN STANDARDS

AFNOR CLASSIFICATION No
EUROPEAN AFNOR EUROPEAN AFNOR

STANDARD No STANDARD No STANDARD No STANDARD No
EN 287-1 NF A 88-110.1 EN 10217-2 NF A 49-201-2
EN 462-1 NF A 09-205-1 EN 10222-1 NF A 36-620-1
EN 462-2 NF A 09-205-2 EN 10222-1 A1 NF A 36-620-1 A1
EN 473 NF A 09-010 EN 10222-2 NF A 36-620-2
EN 499 NF A 81-309 EN 10222-5 NF A 36-620-5
EN 583-1 NF A 09-340-1 EN 10228-3 NF A 04-315-3
EN 583-2 NF A 09-340-2 EN 10228-4 NF A 04-315-4
EN 583-5 NF A 09-340-5 EN 10234 NF A 03-093
EN 571-1 NF A 09-120-1 EN 10246-5 NF A 49-875-5
EN 584-1 NF A 09-217-1 EN 10246-6 NF A 49-875-6
EN 895 NF A 89-200 EN 10246-7 NF A 49-875-7
EN 910 NF A 89-203 EN 10250-1 NF A 36-630-1
EN 1043-1 NF A 89-204-1 EN 10250-2 NF A 36-630-2
EN 1092-1 NF E 29-200-1 EN 10250-3 NF A 36-630-3
EN 1369 NF A 04-193 EN 10250-4 NF A 36-630-4
EN 1371-1 NF A 04-191-1 EN 10263-1 NF A 35-564-1
EN 1418 NF A 88-112 EN 10263-2 NF A 35-564-2
EN 1593 NF A 09-108 EN 10263-3 NF A 35-564-3
EN 1597-1 NF A 81-054-1 EN 10263-4 NF A 35-564-4
EN 1600 NF A 81-343 EN 10263-5 NF A 35-564-5
EN 1713 NF A 89-522 EN 10269 NF A 35-558
EN 1759-1 NF E 29-201-1 EN 10283 NF A 32-062
EN 1779 NF A 09-105 EN 10307 NF A 04-312
EN 10002-5 NF A 03-005 EN 10308 NF A 04-307
EN 10003-1 NF A 03-031 EN 12072 NF A 81-318
EN 10003-2 NF A 03-032 EN 12223 NF A 09-311
EN 10003-3 NF A 03-033 EN 12330 NF A 91-053
EN 10021 NF A 00-100 EN 12668-1 NF A 09-320-1
EN 10025-1 NF A 35-501-1 EN 12668-2 NF A 09-320-2
EN 10025-2 NF A 35-501-2 EN 12668-3 NF A 09-320-3
EN 10027-2 NF A 02-005-2 EN 12681 NF A 04-190
EN 10028-1 NF A 36-205-1 EN 13184 NF A 09-494
EN 10028-2 NF A 36-205-2 EN 13185 NF A 09-492
EN 10028-3 NF A 36-205-3 EN 20273 NF E 25-023
EN 10028-7 NF A 36-205-7 EN 20898-2 NF E 25-400-1
EN 10045-1 NF A 03-011 EN 24497 NF A 95-152
EN 10045-2 NF A 03-012 EN 25580 NF A 09-210
EN 10052 NF A 02-010 EN 26847 NF A 81-304
EN 10083-1 NF A 35-552-1 EN 45014 NF X 50-074
EN 10083-2 NF A 35-552-2 EN ISO 544 NF A 81-301
EN 10083-3 NF A 35-552-2 EN ISO 643 NF A 04-102
EN 10084 NF A 35-551 EN ISO 683-17 NF A 35-565
EN 10088-2 NF A 35-573 EN ISO 898-1 NF E 25-100-0
EN 10088-3 NF A 35-574 EN ISO 945 NF A 32-100
EN 10160 NF A 04-305 EN ISO 2162-2 NF E 25-101
EN 10164 NF A 36-202 EN ISO 3452-2 NF A 09-120-2
EN 10204 NF A 00-001 EN ISO 3452-3 NF A 09-120-3
EN 10213 NF A 32-055 EN ISO 3506-1 NF E 25-100-0
EN 10216-2 NF A 49-200-2 EN ISO 3506-2 NF E 25-400-0
EN 10216-3 NF A 49-200-3 EN ISO 3887 NF A 04-201
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A 1301 TABLE OF CORRESPONDING EUROPEAN STANDARDS –

AFNOR CLASSIFICATION No
EUROPEAN AFNOR EUROPEAN AFNOR

STANDARD No STANDARD No STANDARD No STANDARD No
EN ISO 4032 NF E 25-400-1 EN ISO 7500-1 NF A 03-002
EN ISO 4034 NF E 25-400-2 EN ISO 8492 NF A 03-092
EN ISO 4063 NF A 80-021 EN ISO 8493 NF A 03-093
EN ISO 4759-1 NF E 27-024 EN ISO 9513 NF A 03-004
EN ISO 6506-1 NF A 03-152-1 EN ISO 9606-4 NF A 88-110-4
EN ISO 6506-2 NF A 03-152-2 EN ISO 14344 NF A 81-050
EN ISO 6507-1 NF A 03-154 EN ISO 15614-1 NF A 89-057-1
EN ISO 6507-4 NF A 03-154-4 EN ISO 20482 NF A 03-652
EN ISO 6508-1 NF A 03-153-1 ISO 68-1 NF E 03-001
EN ISO 6508-2 NF A 03-153-2 ISO 262 NF E 03-014
EN ISO 6508-3 NF A 03-153-3 ISO 965-2 NF E 03-053
EN ISO 6520-1 NF A 80-230-1
EN ISO 6892-1 NF A 03-001
EN ISO 7438 NF A 03-158
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A 1400 LIST OF REFERENCES TO STANDARDS, TO THE

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION AND TO THE CONTRACTOR
Tables A 1401 to A 1403 given below list the different paragraphs of the RCC-M in which
reference is made to:
– any one of the standards listed in A 1300. Table A 1401 shows for each standard the paragraphs
or tables of the RCC-M referring to this standard,
– the equipment specification (table A 1402),
– the Contractor. Table A 1403 lists the paragraphs requiring either information or approval of the
Contractor.
This list is for information purpose only.
TABLE A 1401 : LIST OF PARAGRAPHS REFERRING

TO STANDARDS LISTED IN A 1300
STANDARD PARAGRAPH STANDARD PARAGRAPH

NF A 05-150 M5160 § 1 - Tab MC1322 - NF E 25-404 F7900
SI 400
NF A 05-152 MC1321 - SI 400 - S8332
NF A 05-165 MC1343 NF E 29-031 C3643.1.c - C3661.2.b -
E2110.1 - E2213 - J2210 Tab C3611.4 -
NF A 32-054
Fig C3661.2.b
J2313
NF E 29-851 Tab H3240 - H3184.5.a
NF A 35-557 J2210 - M322
NF E 29-881 Tab H3240
NF A 36-200 E2220 - H3140 - J2210
NF E 29-882 Tab H3240
NF A 36-210 E2110.1 - J2210
NF E 29-883 Fig H1414.1 (2 locations)
NF A 36-250 M5130 § 0/4
NF E 29-884 Tab H3240
NF A 36-605 M352- J2210 - M1122 bis § 1
NF E 32-103 C3327
NF A 36-606 J2210 - M352
NF E 44-001 E5300
NF A 45-201 ZVI 2201
NF E 44-002 E5300
NF A 45-202 ZVI 2201 -
NF EN 287-1 H14000 - M1134 § 7.6 -
Tab ZVI 2201 (Cont) S3144 - S3417 - S4210 -
NF A 45-205 ZVI 2201 - S4221 - S4223 - S4232 -
Tab ZVI 2201 (Cont) S4233 - S4234 - S4235 -
NF A 45-209 ZVI 2201 - S4236 - S4242 - S4243 -
Tab ZVI 2201 (Cont) S4244 - S8412
NF A 45-255 ZVI 2201 - NF EN 462-1 MC3136 - MC3145 -
Tab ZVI 2201 (Cont) MC3162
NF A 49-214 E2110.2 - E2231- J2210 - NF EN 462-2 MC3136 - MC3145 -
M342 - M344.3 - MC3162
M3304 § 9.1 NF EN 473 MC7121 - MC8010 -
NF A 49-281 M1151 § 1 MC8020
NF A 49-285 M1151 § 1/1.a NF EN 499 S2810
NF A 91-101 F5172 NF EN 571-1 E 4421 - MC 4200 - S8562
NF E 05-017 MC7210 NF EN 583-1 MC2120
NF E 05-051 M3302 § 3.3.1 - ZV 120 - NF EN 583-2 MC2134.2 - MC2143 -
S8561 MC2143.1
NF E 25-403 F7900 NF EN 583-5 MC2151
NF EN 584-1 MC3132
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TABLE A 1401 : LIST OF PARAGRAPHS REFERRING TO

STANDARDS LISTED IN A 1300 (continued)
NF EN 764-7 B6111 - B6113 - B6141 - NF EN 10083-3 E2210 -J2210 - M322
B6142 - B6180 - B6312 - M5110 Ann I/IV
C6111 - C6113 - C6141 - M5150 Ann III
C6142 - C6180 - C6312 - M5190 Ann I
C6600 NF EN 10084 E2110
NF EN 895 MC1211 NF EN 10088-2 E2110 - J2210 - M3316 § 0
NF EN 910 MC1263 - MC1264
NF EN 1043-1 MC1284 - S3560 NF EN 10088-3 E2110 - J2210 - M322 -
NF EN 1092-1 C3647 M5190 Ann III
NF EN 1369 E2232 NF EN 10160 M335 - M1131 § 1
NF EN 1371-1 E2232 - M6201 § 5 M1132 § 6 - M1134 § 1
NF EN 1418 S4110 M2121 § 6 - M2122 § 6
NF EN 1593 MC7445 M2125 § 7 - M2126 § 7
NF EN 1597-1 Ann. H1 2200/2400/2500 M2126 Bis § 7 - M2127 § 6
S2531 M2128 § 6 - MC2410
NF EN 1600 S2920 - S2925 - S2930 - NF EN 10164 H2310 - M332
S2995 NF EN 10204 E2120 - J2330 - H5200 -
NF EN 1713 MC2637d M111.3 - M1146 § 1
M3316 § 0
NF EN 1759-1 C3647
NF EN 1779 MC7431 - MC7432 - NF EN 10213 E2110-J2210
MC7445 NF EN 10216-1 C3611.4 - E2110 - J2210 -
NF EN 10002-5 MC1212 M342 - M344
NF EN 10021 E2120 - J2330 NF EN 10216-2 E2110 - J2210 - M342 -
NF EN 10025-1 E2110 - J2210 M344.3 - M1141 § 9/10 -
Tab H5520 - M332 M1143 § 1 - M1146 § 0
M1134 § 1 M1147 - M1152 § 9
NF EN 10025-2 ZVI 2201 - E2110 - J2210 NF EN 10216-3 M1143 Bis § 1
Tab H5520 - M332
M1134 § 1 - S2532 - S2810 NF EN 10216-5 E2110 - J2210 - M342
S2840 - S2850 - S2860 - M344.3
S2870 NF EN 10217-1 E2110 - J2210 - M342 -
NF EN 10027-2 M5110 Ann I M344
NF EN 10028-1 E2110.1-J2210-H2320 NF EN 10217-2 E2110 - J2210 - M342 -
Tab H5520 - M332 - M1131 M 1142 § 1 - M 1148 § 9/10
S2532 - S2810 - S2820 NF EN 10217-7 E2110 - J2210 - M342
S2840 - S2850 - S2860 NF EN 10222-1 E2110-J2210-M322-M352-
S2870 - S2930 - S2970 M1122
NF EN 10028-2 E2110.1-J2210-H2320
NF EN 10222-2 E2110-J2210-M322-M352-
Tab H5520 - M332 - M1131
S2532 - S2810 - S2820 M1122
S2840 - S2850 - S2860 NF EN 10222-5 J2210
S2870 - S2930 - S2970 NF EN 10228-3 M327-1 - M327-2 - M357-2
NF EN 10028-3 E2110 - J2210 M1121 § 7 - M1122 § 1
NF EN 10028-7 E2110 - J2210 - M332 M1122 bis § 6 - M1123 § 6
NF EN 10045.1 MC1221 - MC1222 M1124 § 7 - M1125 § 7
NF EN 10045.2 MC1220 M1144 § 7 - M2111 § 7
NF EN 10052 F8110.b M2111 bis § 7 - M2112 § 7
M2112 bis § 7 - M2113.§ 7
NF EN 10083-1 Tab ZI 1.3 (cont) - M2114 § 7 - M2115 § 7
Tab ZI 1.6 (cont) -
M2115 bis §7 - M2116 § 6.
NF EN 10083-2 E2210 -J2210 - M322 M2117 § 6 - M2119 § 7
M5110 Ann I/III M2119 bis §7 - M2131 § 7
M5120 Ann II - M2131 bis § 7 - M2132 § 6
M5150 Ann II
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NF EN 10228-3 M2133 § 7 - M2133 bis §7 NF EN 12668-1 MC2131
(cont.) M2134 § 7 - M2134 bis §7 NF EN 12668-2 MC2132
M2135 § 7 - M2141 § 5 NF EN 12668-3 MC2142.1
M2142 § 6 - M2143 § 7 NF EN 12681 E2232 - M163.1 - M365.2
M2143 bis § 7 - M2311 § 6 M1112 § 6.3 - M1114 § 6
M2312 § 6 - M2321 § 6 M1115 § 6.2 - M3201 § 6.3
M3202 § 6 - M3204 § 6 M3208 § 6.3 - M3401 § 6
M3205 § 6 - M3206 § 6 M3402 § 6.3 - M3403 § 6
M5110 § 6 - M5150 § 6 M3405 § 6.3 - M3406 § 6.1
M5170 § 7 - M5190 § 6 M3407 § 6.3 - M5180 § 6.1
MC2311 - MC 2320 MC7445
NF EN 13184
NF EN 10228-4 M327-1 - M327-2 - M357-2 NF EN 13185 MC7445
M3301 § 6 - M3302 § 6
NF EN 20273 ZV140
M3306 § 6 - M3308 § 6
M3309 § 6 - M3311 § 6 NF EN 20898-2 E2110 - Tab H2200
M3321 § 6 - M4102 § 6 NF EN 24497 S8241
M4104 § 6 - M4109 § 6 NF EN 25580 MC3138.3
M5110 § 6 - M5190 § 6 NF EN 45014 A3804
MC2311 - MC 2320 S2310 - S2320 - S2330 -
NF EN ISO 544
NF EN 10246-5 M 1142 § 1 - M 1148 § 7.3 S3200 - S3640 - S3740 -
NF EN 10246-6 MC2520 S5220 - S5311 - S5411
NF EN 10246-7 M 1141 § 7 - M 1142 § 1 - NF EN ISO 643 M5160 § 1 - MC1331
M1143 Bis § 1 - M1143 § 1 - NF EN ISO 683-17 M5160 § 1
M1148 § 7.2 - MC2520 - NF EN ISO 898-1 E2110 - Tab H2200 - J2210
NF EN 10250-1 E2110 - J2210 NF EN ISO 945 M6201 § 7.1
NF EN 10250-2 E2110 - J2210 NF EN ISO 2162-2 M5190 § 8
NF EN 10250-3 E2110 - J2210 NF EN ISO 3452-2 MC4200
NF EN 10250-4 J2210 NF EN ISO 3452-3 MC4200
NF EN 10263-1 E2110 - J2210 NF EN ISO 3506-1 E2110 - Tab H2200 - J2210
NF EN 10263-2 E2110 - J2210 NF EN ISO 3506-2 E2110 - Tab H2200 - J2210
NF EN 10263-3 E2110 - J2210 NF EN ISO 3887 M5190 § 6
NF EN 10263-4 E2110 - J2210 NF EN ISO 4032 F7900
NF EN 10263-5 E2110 - J2210 NF EN ISO 4034 F7900
NF EN 10269 E2110 -M322 NF EN ISO 4063 S3121 - S8120 - F4123
M5110 Ann I/IV B6113 - B6511 - B6512.1
NF EN ISO 4126-1
NF EN 10283 E2110 - J2210.2 B6540 - B6560 - B6700
NF EN 10307 M335 - M3203 § 6 C6113 - C6511 - C6512.1
M3307 § 6 - M3310 § 6 C6540 - C6560 - C6700
M3312 § 6 - M3316 § 2.2 NF EN ISO 4126-2 B6113 - B6560 - B6700
M4103 § 6 - M4107 § 6 C6113 - C6560 - C6700
MC2410 C6600
NF EN 10308 M327-1 - M327-2 NF EN ISO 4126-3 B6113 - B6560 - B6700
M1124 § 7 - M2119 § 7 C6113 - C6560 - C6700
M2311 § 6 - M2312 § 6 C6600
M3202 § 6 - M3206 § 6 NF EN ISO 4126-4 B6113 - B6521 - B6522.3
M3306 § 6 - M3308 § 6 B6560 - B6700 - C6113
M4102 § 6 - M4104 § 6 C6521 - C6522.3 - C6560
M4109 § 6 - M5110 § 6 C6700
M5190 § 6 - MC2311 B6113 - B6560 - B6700
NF EN ISO 4126-5
NF EN 12072 S2910 - S2915 - S2940 - C6113 - C6560 - C6700
S2945 - S2950 - S2960 - B6113 - B6560 - B6700
NF EN ISO 4126-6
S2970 C6113 - C6560 - C6700
NF EN 12223 MC2134.1 C6600
NF EN 12330 F5660.c - F5671.3 - F7900
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NF EN ISO 4126-7 B6113 - B6560 - C6113 ASME/ANSI B3630.a - Tab B3611.4
C6560 B 16.9 B3642.2 - B3684.3-
NF EN ISO 4759-1 F7900 C3643.2.a C3649.a - Tab
NF EN ISO 6506-1 MC1281 C3611.4 -
NF EN ISO 6506-2 MC1280 Fig C3680.1
NF EN ISO 6506-3 MC1280 ASME/ANSI B3630.a - Tab B3611.4
B 16.11 B3661.2.b - Tab C3611.4 -
NF EN ISO 6506-4 MC1281
C3643.1.c - Fig C3661.2.b
NF EN ISO 6507-1 MC1283
ASME/ANSI B3544.8 - C3544
NF EN ISO 6507-2 MC1280
B 16.25 Fig C3680.1 -
NF EN ISO 6507-3 MC1280
NF EN ISO 6507-4 MC1283 ASME/ANSI Tab B3611.4 - B3630.a
B 16.28 B3642.2 - Tab C3611.4
NF EN ISO 6508-1 MC1282 - S8242 - S8332
NF EN ISO 6508-2 MC1280 ASME/ANSI A4232.1.b - C3531.5
B 16.34
NF EN ISO 6508-3 MC1280
ANSI/ASME Tab B3611.4 - C3671.2.c
NF EN ISO 6520-1 Ann S II
B 36.10M C3611.4 - C3643.2.b
NF EN ISO 6847 S2521 - S2530
M5190 § 4.1.3.2-MC1211 ANSI/ASME Tab B3611.4 - Tab C3611.4
NF EN ISO 6892-1
B 36.19M
NF EN ISO 7438 MC1262
IAEA A5100 - RPP-1/000
NF EN ISO 7500-1 MC1210
n°GS-R-3
ASTM A 370 MC1221 B/C
NF EN ISO 8493 MC1271 - M 1148 § 4.3.2
ASTM E 83 MC1210
ASTM E 186 M1111 § 6.2
NF EN ISO 9606-4 S4210 - S4221 - S4223
ASTM E 192 M163.1 - M1112 § 6.3.4
S4232 - S4233 - S4234
M3201 § 6.3 - M3208 § 6.3
S4235 - S4236 - S4242
M3402 § 6.3.4-M3405 § 6.3
S4243 - S4244
Ann H1 2200, 2300, 2400, ASTM E 208 MC1230 - Ann SI 332.a.1
NF EN ISO 14344
2500 - S2410 - S2420 - ASTM E 272 M4301 § 3.1
S2430 ASTM E 280 M1111 § 6.2
NF EN ISO 15609-1 S3110 - S4130 ASTM E 446 M1111 § 6.2
NF EN ISO 15609-3 S3560 ASTM E 813 ZG3440
NF EN ISO 15614-1 Ann. HI 3000 - S3110 - ASTM G 36 MC1362
S3200 S3531 ASTM G 38 MC1362
NF EN ISO 15614-8 S 3800 AWS A 5.1 S2810
NF EN ISO 15614-11 S 3560 AWS A 5.4 S2920 - S2925
NF EN ISO/CEI 17000 PPR-1/530 S2930
NF EN ISO/CEI 17025 PPR-1/420 AWS A 5.5 S2820.A -
NF EN ISO 20482 MC1265 S2820.B
NF ISO 68-1 ZV140 AWS A 5.9 S2910 - S2915 - S2940
NF ISO 262 F7900 S2945 - S2950 - S2960
NF ISO 965-2 F7900 S2970
NF T 30-900 F5331.a AWS A 5.11 S2985 - S2986
NF T 30-901 F5332 AWS A 5.14 S2980 - S2981 - S2982 -
NF T 30-903 F5331.a S2990 - S2991
ASME/ANSI ZV 120 - Tab B3611.4 AWS A 5.17 S2860
B 16.5 C3262.a - C 531.2 -C3659.3.b AWS A 5.18 S2840 - S2870
Tab C3611.4 + nota AWS A 5.20 S2850 - S2880
AWS A 5.23 S2830.A - S2830.B
ISC 319-20 S4200 § 8.2.4
ISO 1027 E4431 - MC3162
ISO 4628/3 F5340
ISO 9000 A5230
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ISO 9001 A5100 - A5110 note 1 - Blasting by F5152 - F5352
A 5230 - RPP-1/000 abrasifs
ISO 9717 F 5263 Fire protection Annex F IV B
IS US 319-21 MC2637d
MSS SP 43 Tab C3611.4 - Fig C3680.1
IIS/IIW146.64 S3922.2b - Ann S III
IIS/XII543.77 S2200
TEMA Standard C3328
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TABLEAU A 1402 : LIST OF PARAGRAPHS REFERRING TO

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION
SECTION; PARAGRAPH
SUBSECTION
SECTION I
A 2300 - A 3102 I/II - A 3203 I/II - A 3602 I - A 3801 II.1/II.3 - A 3805 II.7 - A 4220
Subsection A
A 4270 - A 4333 - A 5120
Z V 140.7 - Z V 223.2 - Z V 224.1 - Z VI 2110.b - ZF 1220.a/b/c - ZF 1322.1/2
Subsection Z ZF 1323.2 - ZS 100 - ZS 221 - ZS 222 - ZS 230 - ZY 100 - ZY 210 - ZY 800 - ZZ 100 -
ZZ 200 - ZZ 800
B 1212 - Tab B 2200 - B 3111 - B 3112 - B 3132 - B 3133 - B 3150 - B 3153 - B 3154 -
B 3155 - B 3160 - B 3234 - B 3234.9 - B 3235.4 - B 3352 - B 3421 - B 3511 - B 3512.2 -
B 3544.8 -B 3552.2.b - B 3556.1.a - B 3556.3.b - B 3662.2.2 - B 3655.2 - B 3671.a -
Subsection B B 4320 - B 4350 - B 4360 - B 4440.e - B 5111 - B 5112.a - B 5140.d/e - B 5160 -
B 5170.a/b - B 5220.c.1/3 - B 5230.a - B 5230.c.1/2/4 B 6112 - B 6120 - B 6220 - B 6512 -
B 6522.1/2/3/4
C 1211 - C 1213 - Tab 2200 (cont 2) - C 2210 - C 2222 - C 2310 - C 2410 - C 3110 -
C 3112 - C 3155 - C 3157 - C 3160 - C 3176-C 3284.8 - C 3421.1 - C 3438.b -
C 3512.1/2/3 - C 3512.4 - C 3531.5 - C 3544 C 3544.4 - C 3552.2.6 - C 3553 - C 3563.3 -
Subsection C C 3622.2 - C 3671.1 - C 4320 - C 4350 - C 4360 - C 5120 Nota - C 5241 - C 5250.c -
C 5350 - C 5430.c.1.a/e - C 5440.a - C 5440.c.1/2/4 - C 6112 - C 6120 - C 6220 - C 6512 -
C 6522.1/2/3/4
Subsection D D 1211 - D 1213 - D 2210 - D 2222 - D 2310 - D 2410 - D 4320 - D 4350 - D 4360
Subsection E E 1100 - E 2110 - E 2232 - E 3154 - E 3155
G 1211 - G 2200 - G 2321 - G 2400 - G 3010.1 - G 3110 - G 3132.3 - G 3140 - G 3154 -

Subsection G G 3155 - G 3160 - G 3233.3 - G 3234 - G 3234.9 - G 3235.b - G 3236.4 - G 3251.d -
G 3254.a - G 3255 - G 4350 - G 4360
H 1210.c - H 1511 - H 2200 Note 4/5 - H 2320 - H 3184.2 - H 3222.3 -H 3224.c -
Subsection H Fig H 3221 Note - H 4343 - H 4371.a - H 4535.1 - H 5100
J 1511.5 - J 1513 - J 2100 - J 3110 - J 3132.2/4/5/6 - J 3160 - J 3212.b/c - J 3233.4 -

Subsection J J 3235.2/3 - J 4223.1 - J 4700 - J 4820.a - J 4950 -J 5210 - J 5220 - J 5240.e - J 5260
M 110 - M 144.1 - M 221.4 - M355.3 - M 1111 Annex - M 1112 § 4.3.1 -

M 1121 § 4.3.3 A - M 1122 §1/6.1 - M 1122 bis §1/4.2.1/6.1 - M 1125 § 10 - M1131
§ 9.3 - M 1132 § 4.3.1 - M 1133 § 4.1.3/9 - M 1141 § 3.2/Tab II/4.3.1 - M 1143 § 1 -
M 1143 bis § 1 - M 1145 § 4.1.3 - M 1146 § 1 - M 1147 § 2.4/4.2/6.2 - M 1148 § 2 -
M 1149 § 5.1/9 - M 2111§ 3.5/Annex 1 - M 2111 Bis § 3.5/Annex 1 - M 2112 § 3.5/
SECTION II M
Annex 1 - M 2112 Bis § 3.5 - M 2113 § 3.5/Annex 1 - M 2114 § 3.5/Annex 1 -
M 2115 § 3.5 - M 2115 Bis § 3.5/Annex 1 - M 2116 § 3.5/Annex 1 - M 2117 § 3.5/
Annex 1- M 2119 § 3.5/4.2/Tab II/Annex 1 - M 2119 Bis § 3.5/Annex 1 - M 2121 § 3.4
PART 1 M 2122 § 3.3/Annex 1 - M 2125 § 3.4/4.3/ Tab II - M 2126 § 3.4/Annex 1 -
M 2126 Bis § 3.4/Annex 1 -M 2127 § 3.3/Annex 1 - M 2128 § 3.4/4.2.3/Annex 1-
M 2131 § 3.6/Annex 1 - M 2131Bis § 3.6/Annex 1 - M 2133 § 2.3/3/3.5/ Annex 1 -
M 2133 Bis § 2.3/3.5/Annex 1 - M 2134 § 3.4/4.1/Annex 1 - M 2134 Bis § 3.4/Annex 1
M 2135 § 3.5/Annex 1 - M 2142 § 3.3/Annex 1 - M 2143 § 3.4/4.1/Annex 1 -
M 2143 Bis § 3.4/Annex 1 - M 2321 § 5 (Tab)
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SECTION; PARAGRAPH
SUBSECTION
M 3204 § 2.1/Tab I - M 3301 § 1/2.1/4.3.2/5 - M 3303 § 2.2/3.1/5/12/Tab III -
M 3304 § 2.2/10/Tab III - M 3306 § 1/2.1/4.3.2/5 - M 3307 § 2.1/4.3.2 - M 3311 § 2.2/4.3.2/5
M 3312 § 4.3.1 - M 3315 § 4.2.2/8.1/9 - M 3316 § 1 - M 3317 § 4.3.1/9 -
PART 2 M 3319 § 2.2/3.1/5/12/Tab III - M 3320 § 2.2/10/Tab III - M 3321 § 3.5 - M 3402
§ 4.3.1/Tab I - M 3405 Tab I - M 3407 Tab.1 - M 4102 § 4.2/4.3.1/5/Tab I/Tab II - M 4103
§ 2.2/Tab III - M 4105 § 3.3.3 - M 5110 § 3.3/4.3.1/Annex II - M 5140
§ 1.1/4.3.1.1/4.3.1.2/10 - M 5170 § 4.2.2 - M 5180 § 4.2/4.3.1 (Tab)/4.3.2.A/6/6.1
SECTION III MC MC 2312
S 2536.3 - S 2820.A.2.b/B.2.b - S 2821.A.2.b - S 2830.A.2.b/B.2.b - S 2831.A.2.b -

SECTION IV S S 2840.2.b - S 2850.2.b - S 2880.2.b - S 3201.a Note 3 - S 7310.c - S 7451.a - S 7713.2.c -
S 7731.b - S 8570 - S 8575 - Annex SI 330/331.c/332.c - S 3432a (2 time) - S 3564d
F 1000 - F 4124.4.b - F4132.a - F 4411 - F 4214 - F 4414 - F 4431 - F 5171.b - F 5173.b
SECTION V F F 5274 - Tab F 5322 (1) - F 5331.c - F 6130 - F 6220 - F 6541.1 - F 6621.c -
F 6000 Annex II a/b
TABLE A 1403 : LIST OF PARAGRAPHS REFERRING

TO CONTRACTOR APPROVAL
SECTION,
PARAGRAPH
SUBSECTION
SECTION I
Subsection A A 1300 - A 1500

Subsection Z ZG 1000
Subsection B B 4460.5 - B 4490 (Note)
Subsection C C 4490 (Remark et Note)
Subsection D D 4490 (Note)
Subsection E E 2130
SECTION II M M 111.3 – M 3301 para. 6.5
SECTION III MC MC 2170
SECTION IV S S 7610 - S 7630.a - Tab 7710.1 (Cont. 2) - S 8315 - S 8340 - S 8562
SECTION V F F 5710 - F 6623.b - F 7800 (Note)
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A 1500 CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO COMPONENTS

AND MATERIALS PROCURED UNDER
DIFFERENT EDITIONS OF THE CODE
The use of remaining stocks procured under previous editions of the present Code is acceptable as
long as the conditions stipulated in Table A 1502 below are met. This table covers all editions of the
Code published since 1988.
Successive columns of this table contain the following information:

- cross-reference to the relevant reference technical specification in Section II,
- addendum edition (plus base edition, to which it refers) that modifies this reference technical
specification plus the number of the corresponding modification sheet,
- the paragraph(s) of the reference technical specification affected by this modification sheet,
- purpose of the modification sheet,
- ruling of the Code concerning the technical equivalence of components procured under a
previous version of the modification sheet and the updated version of the reference technical
specification:
. a 'YES' in this column indicates that a component procured under the previous edition is
acceptable under the new one without the need to produce supporting evidence.
. if there is no 'YES' in this column then the additional action and checks specified must be
carried out in order for equivalence to the new edition to be accorded.
Inspectors shall be informed of the equivalence proposals. Where the action specified above does
not permit equivalence to be obtained the parts shall be set aside. However, requests to use such
parts may be submitted for approval to the Contractor accompanied by supporting evidence.
Table A 1502 applies to Class 1, 2 and 3 parts stored at the Manufacturers and to parts subject to
qualification as per M 140 and listed in the table. The table applies also to products in stock
procured according to M 111.2.
Generic modification sheets dealing with welding, manufacturing and inspection methods are not
considered to affect the validity of equivalence conditions as stated in Table A 1502 except for those
mentioned in Table A 1501, which sets out the additional action and checks to be performed to
render the part acceptable.
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TABLE A 1501
Table of generic modification sheets affecting the equivalence of procurements

made under previous editions, showing additional action required
to obtain such equivalence.
Base edition
SUB
MS No. Para. MS purpose Additional action required
SECTION
Addendum
Obtain the surface finish required
1988 Change relative to the surface
ZS 341 for welds inspected in service.
I June 93 condition of welds inspected in
ZS 342 Repeat the surface examinations
697 service
as per S 7700.
Requirement for preheat
1993 B 4400
temperature as per S 1320 for Check compliance of preheat
I & IV June 94 C 4400
components mentioned in B and temperature
753 S 1300
C 4400
1995 Establish a report analyzing the
More than two weld repairs at the
IV June 95 S 7160 causes of such repairs and submit
same spot
760 for approval to the Contractor
Perform again the magnetic
particle examinations in
1988 accordance with MC 5000, unless
MC 5137 Measurement of the tangential
June 93 the pre-determined values given
MC 5145 magnetic field value
III 713 in MC 5137-4 have been
complied with.
2007
Dec. 08 For class 1 parts, check that
Adjustments to examination of
II 1064 TPS finished surfaces have been
finished surfaces for Class 1 parts
Dec. 09 examined
1112
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TABLE A 1502
Equivalence or conditions governing equivalence for reference technical

specification's issued under different editions of the RCC-M
Base edition,
Equivalence or addition
TPS addendum, Para. MS purpose
action required
MS No.
1988 Replacement of BNIF technical
Dec 90 6.3 recommendations by NF A 04-160 YES
651 dated 10/86
1988
Deletion of edition date for
Dec 90 6.3 YES
N FA 04-160 as the result of MS 651
668
1988
Introduction of radiographic criteria Read radiographic films of
June 93 6.3
for narrow gauge investment castings investment castings
676
1993 4.3.1 Replacement of high temperature
June 00 4.3.2, tensile test under load by the no-hold YES
839 Tab II method
1993
M 1112 Extension to cover 100% of surface Perform "Manufacturer" level
June 00 5.1
condition tests for castings surface condition tests
858
Extension to cover 100% of
1993 6.1 Bring radiographic
volumetric examinations for Class 1
June 00 6.2 examinations into line with the
and 2 parts for systems specified in
872 6.3 new requirements
C 4440
YES
1993 Except for normal feedwater
Tightening of content percentage for
June 00 2.1 system check valve bodies,
residual sulphur and phosphorus
874 check sulphur and phosphorus
content
2000
4.1 Transfer of Main Secondary System Check compliance of
Dec 05
Tab II from Class 2 to Class 1 KV values
971
651 dated 10/86
1988
Dec 90 6.2 YES
NF A 04-160 as the result of MS 651
668
1993
Extension to cover 100% of surface Perform "Manufacturer" level
June 00 5.3
858
1993
M 1115 June 00 2.1 YES
874
Further requirement for the
2000
steelmaker, to provide the chemical
June 02 2.2 YES
analysis of each heat (part issued from
896
several melts)
Change of the A % value for
2000 conformity with the Nuclear Pressure
June 07 Tab II Equipment order when the motor Checking of the A% value.
1017 support is integrated with the main
flange
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Base edition,
action required
MS No.
1988 Ultrasonic examination: Introduction
June 93 7 of the flat-bottomed reflecting hole YES
682 method as per NF A 04-308
1993 Replacement of high temperature

4.3.3
June 00 tensile test under load by the no-hold YES
Tab II
839 method
1993 Reference Technical Specification.

M 1121 June 00 Title type changed : from Part procurement YES
863 to Product procurement
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2007 Replacement of standard NF A 04-308 by

Dec. 08 7 standard NF EN 10228-3 (for ferritic and YES
1061 martensitic steels)


June 00 1 tensile test under load by the no-hold YES
839 method
Standard NF A 36-601 replaced by
For Class 1 system parts and
2000 NF EN 10222. Conformance with new
M 1122 parts specified in C 4440,
Dec. 05 1 technical rules introduced for Class 1
check that the KV values are
944 system parts and parts specified in
in compliance.
C 4440.
2007 Replacement of standard NF A 04-308
Dec. 08 1 by standard NF EN 10228-3 (for YES
1061 ferritic and martensitic steels)
2007
9 Changes in terminology pursuant to
Dec. 11 YES
11 the revision of standard NF EN 10021
1184
Emanates from TPS M 1122. Applies
only to drop forged parts produced in For Class 1 system parts and
2000
accordance with standard NF A 36 parts specified in C 4440,
Dec. 05 1
605. Conformance with new technical check that the KV values are
944
rules introduced for Class 1 system in compliance.
parts and parts specified in C 4440.
M 1122
Bis Change of KV minimum value
2000
(.../...) required for class 2 and 3 A42Ps for Checking of the conformity of
June 07 2.2
conformity with the Nuclear Pressure the KV values
1018
Equipment Order.
Replacement of standard
2007
NF A 04-308 by standard
Dec. 08 6.2 YES
NF EN 10228-3 (for ferritic and
1061
martensitic steels)
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Base edition,
action required
MS No.
M 1122 2007
4.1.2 Changes in terminology pursuant to
Bis Dec. 11 YES
4.1.3.2 the revision of standard NF EN 10021
(cont.) 1184
1993
M 1123 June 00 2.1 YES
874
Dec. 08 6.3 by standard NF EN 10228-3 (for YES
New requirements plus taking into
1993 Check compliance of the
2.1 account of technical regulations
June 00 chemical composition and KV
4 concerning piping for the systems
879 values
defined in C 4440
2000
Transfer of Main Secondary System
M 1124 Dec 05 10 YES
971 from Class 2 to Class 1
Replacement of standard NF A 04-308

2007
by standard NF EN 10228-3 (for
Dec. 08 7 YES
ferritic and martensitic steels) or by
1061
standard NF EN 10308
Restriction of the number of
1993 grades used
Introduction of NF EN 10028-2 and
June 95 1 Waiver request with
grade name changes
781 supporting evidence for
deleted grades
June 00 1 tensile test under load by the no-hold YES
839 method
M 1131 1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000 Taking into account of the 2003 issue
Check the conformity of the
June 07 All of standard NF EN 10028-1 and 2, and
KV values for class 1 plates
1019 of the new regulations
2007
Taking into account of the 2009 issue
Dec. 09 All YES
of standard NF EN 10028-1 and 2
1113
Scope of application extended from
1993 110 to 150mm as per NF EN 10028-2. Perform KV tests at -20°C and
0
June 95 Introduction of KV at -20 and -40°C -40°C where stipulated in the
4.1.3
781 where stipulated in the equipment equipment specification
M 1132 specification
4.3.1
4.3.2
839 method
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Base edition,
action required
MS No.
1993 Introduction of KV at -20 and -40°C Perform KV tests at -20°C and
June 95 4.1.3 where stipulated in the equipment -40°C where stipulated in the
781 specification equipment specification
M 1133
4.1.1
4.1.3
839 method
1988 NF A 35-501 replaced by

June 93 1 NF EN 10025 Ed.10/90 with grade YES
687 name change. (Rewritten)
1993 Welder qualifications: NF A 88-110

June 96 7.6 replaced by NF A 88-111 or YES
793 NF EN 287-1
M 1134
1993 Introduction of NF EN 10025
June 97 1 Ed. 12/93 YES
802 Grade name change
2000 NF EN 10025/1993 replaced by
June 07 1 NF EN 10025-1/2005 and YES
1023 NF EN 10025-2/2005
1988
Introduction of standard NF A 49-213
June 93 1.2 YES
Ed. 03/90
687
Option to use RCC-M notches for
1993
ultrasonic examination instead of
June 97 1 YES
those stipulated in standard
800
NF A 49-213
1.1
1.2
839 method
1993 Correction of criteria for energy
M 1141 Check compliance with new
June 00 1.2 absorbed by breakage for tests on
criteria
845 reduced cross-section specimens
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
Writing of the TPS following
2000
cancellation of NF A 49-213 and
June 07 All YES
taking into account of the new
1020
regulations
2007
9 Taking into account of the 2007 issue
Dec. 09 YES
10 of standard NF EN 10216-2
1124
1988
Replacement of NF A 49-142 by
Dec 90 All Change of reference standard
NF A 49-241 Ed. 07/86
M 1142 659
(.../...) 1988
Use of reception certificate stipulated
June 93 1 YES
by standard NF A 49-241
687
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Base edition,
action required
MS No.
Title
0, 1
2000 NF A 49-241 replaced by standard
M 1142 6.1, 6.2 Check the conformity of
June 07 EN 10217-2 with the introduction of
(cont.) 8.3 the KV test
1038 class 2
8.4.7.2
9.2
1988
Use of reception certificate stipulated
June 93 1 YES
by standard NF A 49-211
687
2000 NF A 49-211 replaced by standard

Check the conformity of the
M 1143 June 07 All EN 10216-2 with the introduction
KV test
1041 of class 2
2007
Dec. 09 1 YES
of standard NF EN 10216-2
1124
2000
M 1143
June 07 All Introduction of TPS M 1143 Bis /
Bis
1041
June 00 Tab II tensile test under load by the no-hold YES
839 Tab III method
1993
Tightening of content percentages for Check compliance of sulphur
June 00 2.1
residual sulphur and phosphorus and phosphorus contents
874
M 1144 June 00 chemical composition and KV
879 values
defined in C 4440
2000
Dec 05 11 YES
from Class 2 to Class 1
971
2007 NF A 04-308 by standard
Dec 08 7 NF EN 10228-3 (for ferritic and YES
1061 martensitic steels)
Introduction of KV at -20 and - 40°C
1993 where stipulated in the equipment Perform KV tests at -20°C and
4.1.3
June 95 specification -40°C where stipulated in the
7.1
M 1145 781 Repair by grinding allowed within the equipment specification
dimensional tolerances of the pipe
4.1.1
4.1.3
839 method
1988
2 Taking into account of NF A 40-213
June 93 YES
4 Ed. 03/90
M 1146 687
(.../...) 1993 Replacement of high temperature
4.1
5
839 method
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Base edition,
action required
MS No.
2007 Replacement of standard
0
Dec 08 NF A 49-213 by standard YES
1
M 1146 1076 NF EN 10216-2
(cont.) 2007
Dec. 09 0 YES
1124
1993 Deletion of exchanger tube prototype
2.1
June 00 series requirement for qualification as YES
2.3
813 per M 140
June 00 4.2 tensile test under load by the no-hold YES
839 method
1993
M 1147 June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
NF A 29-215 replaced by standard
June 07 1 YES
EN 10216-2
1037
2007
Dec. 09 All YES
1124
1988
Dec 90 YES
1 Ed. 04/85
660
Taking into account of

1988
NF EN 10045-1
June 93 1 YES
Taking into account of NF A 49-870
687
Ed. 11/87, deletion of U-notches

1.1
M 1148 1.2
839 method
1993
June 00 1.2 YES
NF EN 10246-7
841
1993 Correction of criteria for energy
Check compliance with new
June 00 1.1 absorbed by breakage for tests on
criteria
845 reduced cross-section specimens
2000 Check the conformity of the
TPS rewritten
June 07 All KV test and the elongation
NF A 49-243 deleted
1039 during the tensile test
Title
1988 Limit use of reference technical
1
Dec 90 specification M 1149 to class 2 weld YES
6
M 1149 644 fittings
10
(.../...)
1993 KV test at 0°C to be carried out at - Perform KV tests at -20°C
June 95 4.3.1 20°C where stipulated in the where stipulated in the
781 equipment specification equipment specification
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Base edition,
action required
MS No.
4.3.1
4.3.2
839 method
M 1149 June 00 chemical composition and KV
(cont.) 879 values
defined in C 4440
Title
2000
1 / 1.2 Transfer of Main Secondary System
Dec 06 YES
3 / 5.1 from Class 2 to Class 1
971
7 / 10
1988 Introduction of reference technical
Dec 90 Spec specification M 1151 for class 3 YES
644 fittings
M 1151
1993
Extension of sampling conditions for
June 00 1b YES
tensile test pieces
873
New requirements plus taking into Check compliance of the
1993 2.1
account of technical regulations chemical composition and KV
June 00 4
concerning piping for the systems values. Check compliance of
879 7
defined in C 4440 ultrasonic examinations
2000
Dec 06 11 YES
from Class 2 to Class 1
M 1152 971
2000
Replacement of NF A 49-213 ed.
June 07 9 YES
03/09 by NF EN 10216-2 ed. 12/02
1024
2007
Dec. 09 9 YES
1124
2000 Introduction of the possibility of
June 02 6 performing liquid penetrant YES
910 examination
M 2115 Check the sulphur and
2000
Taking into account of the fast phosphorus contents and
June 07 Ann. 1
fracture file conformity with KV and
1033
RTNDT criteria
1988 Check that the mechanical
Increased mechanical properties for
Dec 90 Tab II properties comply with the
18MND5 traction
666 new criteria
M 2119 682 method as per NF A 04-308
(.../...) 1988
June 93 4.5.2 YES
replaced by NF EN 10045-1 Ed. 10/90
687
Tab II
4.3.3
839 method
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Check sulphur and phosphorus

Tightening of content percentages for
contents. Check RTNDT
1993 residual sulphur and phosphorus
2.1 determination for SG
June 00 Determination of RTNDT for SG
ann. 1 feedwater inlet nozzle and
863 feedwater inlet nozzle and PZR surge,
PZR surge, spray and valve
spray and valve nozzles
nozzles
2000
Chemical characteristics measurement
Dec. 05 2.2 YES
on top side of the ingot
969
2000
Introduction of a micrographic
Dec. 05 3.4 YES
examination
970
2000 New requirements for KV 0°C, A% Check compliance of

June 07 Tab II and Rm max at 20°C taking into mechanical properties with the
M 2119
1009 account the new regulations. new criteria
(cont.)
2000 Check the sulphur and
Taking into account of the fast
June 07 Ann. 1 phosphorus contents and
fracture file
1033 conformity with RTNDT criteria
2007
Introduction of grade 20 MND 5 with
Dec. 08 All /
TPS M 2119 Bis
1060

2007
Dec. 08 7 YES
1061 standard NF EN 10308
2007
6 Introduction of the option for
Dec. 10 YES
8 magnetic particle examination.
1158
2007
Introduction of grade 20 MND 5 with
Dec. 08 All /
TPS M 2119 Bis
1060
2007
M 2119 6 Introduction of the option for
Dec. 10 YES
Bis 8 magnetic particle examination.
1158
2007
Correction of % Max. Carbon for ladle
Dec. 11 Tab. I YES
analysis
1167
1993 Tab II Replacement of high temperature

M 2125
June 00 4.3.1 tensile test under load by the no-hold YES
(.../...)
839 4.3.2 method
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2000
Introduction of a micrographic
Dec. 05 3.4 YES
examination
M 2125 970
(cont.) 2007 4.2
Location of specimens in the thickness
Dec. 10 4.3.1 YES
of the plate
1150 Tab. III
Tab II
4.3.2 method
839
1993 Reference Technical Specification
June 00 Title type changed from Part procurement YES
2000 Deletion of requirement for
June 02 3.5 Contractor's approval of bar YES
M 2311 909 straightening
2000 New requirements for A%, Z% and
Check compliance of Z%
June 07 Tab II taking into account of the new
values
1008 regulations.
2007
Dec. 08 6.3 YES
1061
2007 Surface roughness Ra values removed
Dec. 09 3.3.2 from the TPS and replaced by cross- YES
1106 references to Section MC.
June 00 Tab III tensile test under load by the no-hold YES
839 4.3.2 method
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
M 2312
2000 Deletion of requirement for
(.../...)
June 02 3.5 Contractor's approval of bar YES
909 straightening
2000 New requirements for A%, Z% and

Check compliance of A% and
June 07 Tab II taking into account of the new
Z% values
1008 regulations.

2007
Dec. 08 6.3 YES
1061
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2007 3.4
Allow for procurement of bar in non-
Dec. 08 4.2 YES
heat treated condition.
1075 4.3.1

M 2312 Dec. 09 3.3.2 from the TPS and replaced by cross- YES
(cont.) 1106 references to Section MC.
Title
2007
0 Introduction of possible procurement
Dec. 09 /
3.1 of rolled bars
1110
3.2
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
M 2321
651 dated 10/86
1988
Dec 90 6.3 YES
668
1998
M 3201 Introduction of radiographic criteria Read radiographic films of
June 93 6.3
676
1988
Mention of the existence of sub-
June 93 0 YES
categories in chapters C and D 2000.
691
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
1993 Hardness at blank centre: waiver
June 94 4.3.3 C a) possible where blank can be used to YES
755 produce one shaft only
1993
Deletion of M 140 qualification for
June 00 4.3.2 YES
M 3202 auxiliary shafts
811
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2007
Dec. 08 6.3 YES
1061
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M 3203
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
1993
M 3204 June 00 2.1 YES
874
1988
Introduction of Z6CNU17.04 for
June 93 All YES
control valve cages
670

1988
2.1 Taking into account of NF A 35-581
June 93 YES
4.1 replaced by NF A 35-573
687
0
2.1
1993 3.2.1 Introduction of NF A 35-565 Ed.
June 95 3.3 09/94 : Z100CD17 grade name YES
781 4.1 changed to X105CrMo17
4.4
6.1
M 3206
(.../...) 1993 0
June 00 2 Introduction of NF EN 10088 YES
826 4.1
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
0
Tab 1
2000 3.2 Taking into account of replacement of
June 02 3.3 NF A 35-565 by NF EN ISO 683-17: YES
920 4.1 X105CrMo17 becomes X108CrMo17
4.4
6
2007
Dec. 08 6.3 YES
1061
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(Cont.)
Use of transverse or straight beam
1993
6.1 ultrasonic examination by immersion
June 95 YES
6.2 for thickness/diameter ratios between
770
M 3207 0.35 and 0.40
1993 Time of U/S examination degree,
June 97 6.2 before/after stress-relieving heat YES
794 treatment
651 dated 10/86
1988
Dec 90 6.3 YES
668
1988
June 93 6.3
676
M 3208 1993
June 00 5.1
858
1993 Bring radiographic
872 new requirements
C 4440
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
Introduction of the option to reduce
1988
the Rp0.002 at 350°C by 5MPa for parts
Dec 90 Tab II YES
made of Z2CND18.12+N2 with
623
thickness >50mm
1988
Taking into account of NF A 03.156
June 93 4.3.3 YES
M 3301 replaced by NF EN 10045-1 Ed. 10/90
687
(.../...) 1993
Standardization of Mo content in
June 00 Tab I YES
austenitic stainless steels
812
1993 Modified conditions regarding
2.3
June 00 subjection to intergranular corrosion YES
Tab I
828 test
839 Tab II method
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1993 4.3.2
Replacement of KU test by KV test
June 00 4.3.3 YES
for austenitic stainless steels
840 Tab II
Manufacture of thin austenitic
1993
stainless steel parts subject to
June 00 1 YES
pressure: remelt where stipulated in
856
the specification
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
Increase of maximum boron content
June 02 Tab I YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
904
Thickness to be checked must be
2000
M 3301 representative of the part in its final
June 02 6.5 YES
(cont.) state, Contractor's agreement required
911
for any adjustment
Modification of the minimum Rm
2000
value at 350°C for grade
June 07 Tab II YES
Z2 CND 18-12 controlled nitrogen
998
content steel
2000
New KV and A% requirements to take Check the conformity of the
June 07 Tab II
into account the new regulations KV and A% values
1021
1061 austenitic and austenitic-ferritic steels)
Perform KV test unless A%
2007 Requirement for performance of KV
4.3.2 is specified ≥ 45% at room
Dec. 11 test in accordance with the regulations
Tab II temperature for level 1
1182 and COLEN sheet No.4 of 23/01/2012
products
2000
M 3302 June 02 Tab I YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
904
1988
Flattening test: clarification regarding
Dec 90 4.3.2.3 b) YES
retesting
641
1988 Reduction in the number of tubes in
June 93 3.3 prototype series for manufacturing YES
720 runs of less than 100 tubes
Precision stating that the requirements
1993
M 3303 of F 4165 a) shall be replaced by those
June 94 11.2.2 YES
(.../...) stipulated in the reference technical
733
specification
1993
June 00 Tab I YES
812
June 00 3.3 series requirement for qualification as YES
813 per M 140
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2.3
Tab I
828 test
839 Tab II method
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
M 3303 874
(cont.) 2000
Increase of the maximum depth of
June 02 0 YES
tubes from 2 to 3 mm
902
2000
June 02 Tab 1 YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
904
2000
June 07 Tab II YES
998
content steel
1988
Introduction of Ni content check on
Dec 90 2.2 YES
material.
630
1988
Dec 90 4.3.2.4 b) YES
retesting
641
1993
June 00 Tab I YES
812
2.3
Tab I
828 test
839 Tab II method
M 3304
1993 4.3.2
(.../...) Replacement of KU test by KV test
June 00 Tab II YES
840 Tab III
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
June 02 Tab I YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
904
2000
June 07 Tab II YES
998
content steel
2000
June 07 Tab II
1021
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(Cont.) Tab II temperature for level 1
products
1993
June 00 Tab I YES
812
2.3
Tab I
828 test
839 Tab II method
1993 4.3.2
June 00 4.3.3 YES
840 Tab II
Manufacture of thin austenitic
1993
stainless steel parts subject to
June 00 1 YES
pressure: remelt where stipulated in
856
the specification
M 3306 1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
June 02 Tab 1 YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
904
2000 Thickness to be checked must be
June 02 6.5 representative of the part in its final YES
911 state
2000
June 07 Tab II YES
998
content steel
2000
June 07 Tab II
1021
Dec. 08 6.3 NF EN 10228-4 (for austenitic and YES
1061 austenitic-ferritic steels) or by
products
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1993
June 00 Tab I YES
812
2.3
Tab I
828 test
839 Tab II method
1993 4.3.3
June 00 Tab II YES
840 Tab III
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
M 3307 residual sulphur and phosphorus
874
2000
June 02 Tab 1 YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
904
2000
June 07 Tab II YES
998
content steel
2000
June 07 Tab II
1021
products
1988
June 93 4.3.1 YES
replaced by NF EN 10045-1 Ed. 10/90
687
June 00 2.3 subjection to intergranular corrosion YES
828 test
M 3308
(.../...) 1993 4.3.2
June 00 Tab II YES
840 Tab III

1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
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2007
Dec. 08 6.3 YES
austenitic and austenitic-ferritic steels)
M 3308 1061
or by standard NF EN 10308
(cont.)
Dec. 09 3.5 from the TPS and replaced by cross- YES
2000
Increase in the A% value from
June 07 Tab II YES
30 to 35%
1021
M 3309
is specified ≥ 45% at room
Dec. 11 4.1 test in accordance with the regulations
temperature for level 1
products
2.3
11
828 test
4.3.2
Tab II
839 method
1993 4.3.2
June 00 Tab II YES
840 Tab III
M 3310 1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
June 02 Tab 1 YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
904
Dec. 11 Tab III test in accordance with the regulations
products
June 93 4.3.3 replaced by YES
687 NF EN 10045-1 Ed. 10/90
1993
M 3311 Standardization of Mo content in
June 00 Tab I YES
(.../...) austenitic stainless steels
812
2.3
11
828 test
839 Tab II method
A 1000 / 50  n° 137-2012
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action required
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1993 4.3.3
June 00 Tab II YES
840 Tab III
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
M 3311 June 02 Tab 1 YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
(cont.) 904
2007
NF A 04308 by standard
Dec. 08 6.3 YES
NF EN 10228-4 (for austenitic and
1061
austenitic-ferritic steels)
Dec. 11 4.3.2 test in accordance with the regulations
products
M 3312 June 00 4.3.1 tensile test under load by the no-hold YES
839 method
1993
June 00 4.1.3 YES
840
2000
Deletion of reference to
June 07 801 YES
M 3314 NFA 49-250
2024
products
1993
June 00 4.1.2 YES
840
M 3315 Perform KV test unless A%
products
1988
June 93 1 YES
Ed. 10/90
687
M 3316
1993
0
June 00 Introduction of NF EN 10088 YES
1
826
1988 Title Introduction in the reference technical
M 3317
Dec 90 0 to 8 specification of class 1 austenitic YES
(.../...) stainless steel weld fittings
643 13
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4.3.2
839 method
1993
M 3317 4.3.1 Replacement of KU test by KV test
June 00 YES
(cont.) 4.3.2 for austenitic stainless steels
840
products
2000
M 3318 June 02 Tab 1 YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
904
1988
Flattening test:clarification regarding
Dec 90 4.3.2.3 b) YES
retesting
641
1988
Reference technical specification and
June 93 9.3 Repeat the eddy current test
defect catalog criteria made consistent
728
Precision stating that the requirements
1993
of F 4165 a) shall be replaced by those
June 94 11.2.2 YES
stipulated in the reference technical
733
specification
1993
Addition of air under air differential
June 95 12 YES
method for testing air-tightness
771
1993
June 00 Tab I YES
812
June 00 3.3 series requirement for qualification as YES
M 3319 813 per M 140
2.3
Tab I
828 test
839 Tab III method
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
June 02 Tab 1 YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
904
2000
June 07 Tab II YES
998
content steel
A 1000 / 52  n° 137-2012
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action required
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Introduction of Ni content check on
material.
1988 2.2 Deletion of requirement to sample as
Dec 90 4.2 close as possible to the inner wall for YES
630 4.3.2.1 a) the tensile test.
Tube thickness to be taken into
account for the tensile test.
1988
Dec 90 4.3.2.3 b) YES
retesting
641
1993
June 00 Tab I YES
812
2.3
Tab I
828 test
M 3320
839 Tab III method
1993
Modification of inner and outer
June 00 6.1 YES
surface roughness criteria
850
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
June 02 Tab 1 YES
from 0,0015% to 0,0018%
904
2000
June 07 Tab II YES
998
content steel
2000 Introduction of Part Procurement Check the compliance of the
Dec. 05 All Specification which replaces same for part with the requirements of
967 M 3305, M 3313 et M 3318. TPS M 3321.
2007
Grain size verification method
M 3321 Dec. 09 3.5 YES
updated.
1123
products
2000
New KV requirements to take into Check the conformity of the
June 07 Tab II
account the new regulations KV values
1021
4.1 is specified ≥ 45% at room
4.3.1 temperature for level 1
products
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Dec 90 6.3 recommendations by YES
651 NF A 04-160 dated 10/86
1988
Dec 90 6.3 YES
668
1998
Cross-reference to Section MC for
June 93 2.3 YES
measurement of ferrite content
675
1988
June 93 6.3
676
1988 Limitation regarding the use of grade
Prohibition of use of Mo grade
June 93 0 containing Mo at temperatures
above 250°C
725 beneath 250°C
2.4
11
828 test

4.1
4.3
839 method
M 3402 1993 4.3.1

June 00 4.3.2 YES
840 Tab II
1993
June 00 5.1
858
1993
Option to furnish a copy of the heat
June 00 11 YES
treatment test report
871
1993 6.1 Bring radiographic
872 6.3 new requirements
C 4440
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
June 07 Tab II
1021
products
A 1000 / 54  n° 137-2012
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action required
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1988
Use of adjacent cast blocks instead of
Dec 90 4.2.2 YES
separately cast blocks
627
Reduction of the max. Schaeffler Check ferrite content measured
1988
2.3 ferrite content from 25% to 20%. by Schaeffler method
Dec 90
5 Min. 5mm thickness to be removed Check that the minimum 5mm
649
from the parts of surface has been removed
Dec 90 6 recommendations by NF A 04-160 YES
651 dated 10/86
1988
Dec 90 6 YES
668
1988
Cross-reference to Section MC for
June 93 2.3 YES
675 measurement of ferrite content
0
1988
2.1
June 93 Deletion of grade Z3CND19.10M Mo grades prohibited
2.4
725
M 3403 Tab II
2.4
828 11 test
4.1
4.3 method
839
4.3.2
1993
Tab II Replacement of KU test by KV test
June 00 YES
Tab III for austenitic stainless steels
840
Tab IV
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
June 07 Tab II
1021
products
651 dated 10/86
M 3405 1988
(.../...) Dec 90 6.3 YES
668
1988
June 93 6.3
676
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1988 Taking into account of
June 93 4.3.2 NF A 03-156 replaced by YES
687 NF EN 10045-1 Ed. 10/90
Mention of the existence of sub-
1988 categories in chapters C and D 2000.
June 93 0 Addition of mention that reactor YES
691 coolant pump internals are in
category A2.
1988 Introduction of radiographic criteria
Check validity of the
June 93 Ann. I for impeller prototype parts of reactor
prototype part report
707 coolant pumps
2.4
M 3405 June 00 subjection to intergranular corrosion YES
11
(cont.) 828 test
4.1
4.3
839 method
1993 4.3.2
June 00 Tab II YES
840 Tab III
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
products
2000
June 07 Tab II
1021
1182 and COLEN sheet No.4 of 23/01/2012 products
2000
Cross-reference to NF A 32-060 has
M 3407 June 02 3.4 YES
been deleted
930
Tab I NC 15Fe: addition of precautionary
note regarding use above 250°C (risk Check the operating
of stress corrosion). temperature and the corrosion
1993 risk for NC15Fe.
M 4102 Final heat treatment range changed
June 94 3.2.2 Perform final treatment within
(.../...) from 705 - 1150°C to
749 the new temperature range.
950 - 1150°C perform additional treatment at
Requirement for systematic additional 715°C
treatment at 715°C
1996 Check that
June 96 Tab II NC30Fe : Rp0.2 changed from
789 250 MPa to 240-400MPa Rp0.002  400MPa
A 1000 / 56  n° 137-2012
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action required
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1993 t
June 97 Tab II NC30Fe : R 0,002 changed from YES
796 190 to 180MPa
4.1
4.3
839 method
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000
Clarification on the step of samples
June 02 4.2 YES
cutting
919
M 4102
(cont.) Tab. II
2000 Introduction of KV at 20°C. Perform the KV tests at 20°C
4.2
June 07 New requirements for A % to take the and check the conformity of
4.3.1
1022 new regulations into account the A%.values
4.3.2
Dec. 11 4.1 test in accordance with the regulations
products
4.1
4.3.2
839 method
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
Tab. II
2007 Introduction of KV at 20°C. Perform the KV tests at 20°C
4.2
M 4103 Dec. 10 New requirements for A % to take the and check the conformity of
Tab. III
1128 new French regulations into account the A%.values
4.3.2
2007 Title
Dec. 11 0, 2.2 Restricted use of NC 15 Fe alloy plate YES
1181 6, 11
products
0, 1, 2,
M 4104 2.3, 3.2,
(.../...) 1988 3.3, 4.1, Additional requirements contained in
June 93 4.3, 4.4, the equipment specification added to YES
717 5, 6.1, the reference technical specification
6.3, 7, 9,
11
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1993
Hardness test performed only in as-
June 95 Tab II YES
delivered state
765

1993
M 4104 June 00 2.1 YES
(.../...) 874
Dec. 09 3.4 from the TPS and replaced by cross- YES
2000
8.4 Introduction of type 2.0, 5.2 probes
June 02 YES
(note) for 22.22 mm tubes
917
2000 In case of minor internal surface

repairs, submission of a report setting
M 4105 June 02 7 out how any problems encountered YES
926 were analysed and dealt with.
2000
New requirements for A % to take the Check the conformity of the
June 07 Tab. II
new regulations into account A%.values
1022
1993
Introduction of reference technical
June 94 All /
specification M4107
749
1993 t
June 97 Tab II NCFe : R 0,002 changed from 190 to YES
796 180M Pa

4.1
4.3
839 method
M 4107 1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
Tab. II
2000 Introduction of KV at 20°C Perform the KV tests at 20°C
4.2
4.3.1
4.3.2
products
A 1000 / 58  n° 137-2012
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action required
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1993
June 94 All /
specification M4108
749
1993 t
NCFe : R 0,002 changed from 190 to
June 97 Tab II YES
180 MPa
796
4.1
4.3
839 method
M 4108 1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
Tab. II
4.2
4.3.1
4.3.2
products
1993
June 94 All /
specification M4109
749
1993 t
NCFe : R 0,002 changed from 190 to
June 97 Tab II YES
180 MPa
796
4.1
4.3
839 method
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
Title
2000 Introduction of the possibility to
0
M 4109 Dec 03 supply rolling bars for steam generator YES
3.2
941 plugs
Tab II
Tab. II
4.2
4.3.1
4.3.2
products
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1988
Adjustment of the document covering
Dec 90 6.2.2 YES
welding repairs with Cu-Al wire
652
M 4301 Cross-reference to standard
2000
NF A 53-709 concerning the size
June 02 4.3.2 YES
of tensile test specimens has been
930
deleted
1988
Grain size number range changed
M 4401 Dec 90 4.3.4 YES
from 4 - 7 to 4 - 8
648
1988 Ultrasonic examination: introduction

1988
4.3.1 Taking into account of NF A 03-156
June 93 YES
Ann. I replaced by NF EN 10045-1 Ed. 10/90
687
1988 Hardness measurements: introduction
June 93 4.2.2 of case of bars delivered in the as- YES
708 manufactured condition
1993
Ann.
June 95 "fracture energy" replaced by "impact" YES
VIII
765
1993 Ann. I
Introduction of NF EN 10083-1:
June 95 Ann. III YES
grade name change
781 Ann. IV
1993
Ann. VI Standardization of Mo content in
June 00 YES
Ann. VII austenitic stainless steels
812
M 5110 1993
(.../...) June 00 Ann. I NF NE 10083 revision YES
836
4.3
Ann IV,
V, VII
839 method
and VIII
4.3.1
1993 4.3.2
June 00 Ann II, YES
840 VI, VII
and VIII
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
2000 Ann I Deletion of NF A 35-558 and
June 02 Ann V introduction of requirements sufficient YES
928 Ann VIII in themselves
2000
Ann I Introduction of Grade
Dec. 05 /
Ann VIII X5 CrNiCuMo 15-06
968
A 1000 / 60  n° 137-2012
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action required
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2.2
2000 Ann I, II, Update of the set of standard Check the conformity of the
June 07 III, IV references and taking into account KV and A% values for the
1043 and of the new regulations pressure bolding
VIII
2007 NF EN 10228-3 (for ferritic and
Dec. 08 6.3 martensitic steels) or by standard YES
1061 NF EN 10228-4 (for austenitic and
M 5110 austenitic-ferritic steels) or by
(cont.) standard NF EN 10308
Dec. 11 Ann. III test in accordance with the regulations
2007
0 Stipulation regarding the use of
Dec. 11 YES
Ann. I pressure resistant parts
1190
1993 0
Introduction of NF EN 10083-1:
June 95 Ann. II YES
grade name change
781 Ann. III
1993 Grade name change as per
0
June 95 NF EN 10027. YES
2.2 Components replaced by product
782
1993
June 00 Ann. V YES
812
1993
0
June 00 NF NE 10083 revision YES
Ann. II
836
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
M 5120 2000 Deletion of NF A 35-558 and
June 02 Ann IV introduction of requirements sufficient YES
928 in themselves
2.2
4.2.3
2000 Update of the set of standard Check the conformity of the
4.3.1
June 07 references and taking into account of KV and A% values for the
4.3.2
1043 the new regulations pressure bolding
Ann I to
IV
Dec. 11 Ann. I test in accordance with the regulations
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action required
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KV tests maintained following
1993
introduction of NF EN 10028-2.
M 5130 June 95 1 YES
'fracture energy tests' replaced by 'and
781
impact'
4.3.1.2
4.3.2
839 method
1993
4.3.1.2 Replacement of KU test by KV test
M 5140 June 00 YES
4.3.2 for austenitic stainless steels
840
products

1993
Ann. II Introduction of NF EN 10083-1:
June 95 YES
Ann. III grade name change
781
M 5150 Dec. 08 6.3 NF EN 10228-3 (for ferritic and YES
1061 martensitic steels) or by standard
NF EN 10308
2007
Ann. II Update of standardization reference
Dec. 08 YES
Ann. III documents
1067
1988 Introduction of the option to use salt

Dec 90 1 bath quenching and not systematically YES
647 perform stabilizing heat treatment
Introduction of NF A 35-565
M 5160 1993
Ed. 09/94 : use of grade 100CD7.3
June 95 1 YES
instead of the grade specified in the
781
reference technical specification
2000
June 02 1 YES
NF EN ISO 683-17
920
M 5170
(.../...)
A 1000 / 62  n° 137-2012
Base edition,
action required
MS No.
4.3.2
4.3.3
839 method
M 5170
(cont.) Replacement of standard
2007
Dec. 08 7 YES
NF EN 10228-3 (for ferritic and
1061
martensitic steels)
1988 Adjustment of radio criteria to
Dec 90 3.1 RCC-M classifications for testing YES
636 a prototype part

651 dated 10/86
1988
M 5180 Deletion of edition date for
Dec 90 6.1 YES
668
839 method
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874

Taking into account of

NF A 03-705 replaced by
NF EN 10002-1 Ed. 10/90.
1988 4.1.3.2
June 93 Ann. I YES
replaced by NF EN 10045-1
687 Ann. III
Ed. 10/90
Taking into account of new name as
per NF A 35-574 dated 05/90
M 5190 1993 Replacement of NF A 35-552 by
(.../...) June 93 Ann. I NF EN 10083-1 in the product YES
781 chemical analysis tolerance tables
1993
June 00 Ann. III Introduction of NF EN 10088 YES
826
1993
Replacement of NF E 25-101 by
June 00 8 YES
NF EN ISO 2162-2
837
1993
June 00 2.1 YES
874
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Base edition,
action required
MS No.
2000
Suppression of specified cobalt
June 02 An. II YES
content
908
2000
Suppression of the reference at the
June 02 An. I YES
standard NF A 35-571
921
M 5190 NF A 04-308 by standard
(cont.) 2007 NF EN 10228-3 (for ferritic and
Dec. 08 6.3 martensitic steels) or by standard YES
1061 NF EN 10228-4 (for austenitic and
austenitic-ferritic steels) or by
Update of standardization reference
2007 documents
Dec. 08 An. I Replacement of standard YES
1067 NF EN 10083-1 by standard
NF EN 10083-3
3.1 Introduction of macrographic
examination in the event of doubt
1988
concerning the result of radiographic Repeat liquid penetrant
June 93
examination of the prototype piece. examination
683
Introduction of NF A 04-191 for LPT
5 criteria
June 93 4.3.2 replaced by NF EN 10045-1 YES
687 Ed. 10/90
1988 Title Replacement of grade FGS 370-17
June 93 0 (which has been deleted from YES
709 Tab. I NF A 32-201) by grade FGS 350-22
M 6201
Introduction of NF A 32-301
1993 0
Ed.12/92: grade name change
June 95 4.1 YES
Introduction of NF EN ISO 945
781 7.1 Ed. 11/94
0
1993 2.1.2
June 00 4 Introduction of NF EN 1563 YES
833 Ann. I,
II, III
2000
NF A 04-191 replaced by
June 02 5 YES
NF EN 1371-1
930
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A 2000
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A 2100 DEFINITIONS
A 2110 GENERAL
This code identifies the components and the participants responsible for their design and
construction.
In addition, these components or the participants must meet the requirements associated with the
applicable national regulations.
The definitions given below are useful for using the rules of the code, and the cross-reference with
the regulatory definitions is given in annexes ZY and ZZ.
A 2120 DEFINITIONS
OPERATOR or PRIME Individual or legal entity, or Representative thereof, for whom the
CONTRACTOR nuclear island is intended in view of operation.
CONTRACTOR Individual or legal entity responsible for the design and construction
of all or part of the nuclear island.
MANUFACTURER Individual or legal entity responsible for the design and construction
of pressure equipment.
The Contractor may assume the role of Manufacturer for some
equipment items or some services.
SUPPLIER (OR LOWER- Individual or legal entity who supplies materials or components, or
TIER SUPPLIER) provides certain services, on behalf of the Contractor or a
Manufacturer.
PRESSURE Vessel, exchanger, pipe, safety accessory or pressure accessory
EQUIPMENT (PE) (including valves).
NUCLEAR PRESSURE Pressure equipment with a level of radioactive release in the event of
EQUIPMENT (NPE) failure which justifies this classification as such by way of the
applicable regulations.
PRESSURE EQUIPMENT Several pressure equipment items assembled by a Manufacturer to
ASSEMBLY (ASSEMBLY) form an integrated and functional assembly.
ASSEMBLY Individual or legal entity responsible for the design and assembly of
MANUFACTURER several PEs or NPEs or several pressure equipment items and
assemblies.
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INSPECTOR In terms of technical inspection, a person responsible with respect to a

Manufacturer or Supplier for checking compliance with the
documents attached to the order received by the Manufacturer or
Supplier, with the present Code and with the documents drawn up in
application of the latter.
The Inspector may or may not be a member of the Manufacturer's or
the Supplier's staff, but he can in no way fulfill the role of both
inspector and surveillance agent for the same equipment.
SURVEILLANCE AGENT Person independent of the Supplier concerned, commissioned by the
Manufacturer to ensure that the equipment is constructed and
inspected in compliance with the documents attached to the order
placed with the Supplier, with the present Code and with the
documents drawn up in application of the latter.
This definition does not designate the organizations to which the
Surveillance Agents belong, the scope of their duties or the means of
action available to them. These provisions are detailed with regard to
the regulations, elsewhere.
A 2200 SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF THE RCC-M
A 2210 SCOPE OF THE RCC-M

The RCC-M constitutes a set of technical rules to be applied by a Manufacturer or a Supplier in the
design and construction of mechanical components for PWR nuclear islands and primarily for
equipment associated with the safety of the installation. Consequently, the Operator or his
Representative and the Contractor are responsible for determining the list of mechanical equipment
and assemblies to be produced within the contractual framework.
The provisions covering the packaging, shipment, safety of transport, storage and maintenance at
the factory or on site before installation must be expressed by the Operator, or by the Contractor in
the equipment specification.
A 2220 REVISIONS AND APPLICATION OF THE RCC-M

The RCC-M is periodically updated. Modification requests may be submitted.
These requests are examined by AFCEN and, once accepted, issued in the form of modification
sheets which are sent to the requestor: these modification sheets are then incorporated in an
addendum. The purpose of these modifications is to take into account technological progress or to
specify certain points. The orders placed for producing equipment in accordance with the RCC-M,
refer to this Code and supplement it if necessary with documents appended to the orders.
A 2000 / 2  n° 137-2012
A 2300 INDICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE RCC-M
The equipment specification (see A 3100) both in its initial and subsequent forms as the purchase
order progresses shall indicate the edition of the RCC-M, i.e. reference edition, addenda and
modification sheets with which the component must comply.
The same applies to those purchase orders placed by the Manufacturer or the Supplier(s).
The Manufacturer or the Supplier(s) shall be able to indicate, for each instruction or procedure they
use within the scope of an order, the edition of the RCC-M, i.e. reference edition, addenda and
modification sheets, applicable at the time the operations concerned are performed.
A 2400 NON-CONFORMANCE TO THE APPLICABLE

REQUIREMENTS
There are two types of non-conformance which may be distinguished as follows:

1) deviations from the Manufacturer's or Supplier own requirements. These requirements are not
specified in documents attached to the purchase order for the component nor in the RCC-M
(case 1).
2) non-conformance to requirements which are specified in technical documents attached to the
purchase order for the component or in the RCC-M (case 2).
In the first case, remedying the non-conformity is the sole responsibility of the Supplier, or the
Manufacturer respectively. It must be recorded in writing.
In case 2, if the Manufacturer, or the Supplier respectively, is able to remedy the non-conformance,
the non-conformance shall be remedied as for case 1.
If the Supplier, or the Manufacturer respectively, is unable to remedy the non-conformity, then the
provisions of A 2500 or A 2600, as the case may be, shall be applied.
A 2500 NON-CONFORMANCE TO THE PURCHASE ORDER

REQUIREMENTS (OTHER THAN THE RCC-M)
When a component conforms to the RCC-M but not to a requirement of the purchase order and the
Manufacturer or the Supplier is unable to remedy the non-conformance, then the non-conformance
shall be processed according to the documents attached to the purchase order.
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A 2600 NON-CONFORMANCE WITH

THE REQUIREMENTSOF THE RCC-M
The decision to manufacture a component in accordance with the RCC-M implies that all the
provisions of the RCC-M applicable thereto must be complied with.
When a non-conformance with the RCC-M occurs which cannot be remedied, the action to be
taken falls outside the scope of the RCC-M and shall be defined within the contractual framework
designating the parties involved.
The non-conformance shall be examined and recorded in writing in a deviation report.
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A 3000
DOCUMENTS
This chapter defines the documents to be prepared in application of the requirements of this Code.
A 3100 GENERAL DOCUMENTS
A 3101 HAZARDS ANALYSIS
The hazards analysis is the document which is used to determine the hazards which apply to the
equipment due to the pressure. The Manufacturer carries out this analysis so as to design and build
his equipment items, taking into account this analysis.
After drawing up the list of hazardous phenomena, the manufacturer applies the principles set out
below in the following order:
- eliminate or reduce hazards as far as is reasonably practicable;
- apply appropriate protection measures against hazards which cannot be eliminated;
- where appropriate, inform the Operator of residual hazards and indicate whether it is necessary to
take appropriate special measures to reduce the risks at the time of installation and/or use.
This analysis can remain internal within the Manufacturer's departments or can be covered by a
document sent to third parties, according to the applicable regulations (for example, see annexes ZY
and ZZ).
A 3102 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION

I - PURPOSE
The equipment specification is the document with which the Contractor defines his requirements to
the Manufacturer, both from the technical point of view and from the point of view of quality
assurance, by integrating the results of the hazards analysis.
II - CONTENTS
The equipment specification specifies in particular:
a) scope,
b) scope of supplies,
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c) reference documents, particularly the RCC-M, together with details of their conditions of
application, where necessary.
d) the application conditions for constructive provisions not specified in this Code.
A 3103 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The instruction manual contains all the information necessary for safety as concerns:
- erection, including the assembly of the various pressure equipment;
- commissioning;
- operation;
- maintenance, including the checks by the Operator.
The instruction manual can be accompanied by technical documentation and drawings and diagrams
necessary for correct understanding of these instructions.
Additional provisions can be imposed in compliance with the applicable regulations (for example,
see annexes ZY and ZZ).
A 3200 OTHER TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
A 3201 COMPREHENSIVE LAYOUT AND REFERENCING DOCUMENTS

I - SCOPE
The scope of these documents is to provide an overall description of a component or a major
component part. They shall:
- determine geometrical characteristics,
- give a comprehensive description of the interconnection of parts, particularly from an operational
point of view, and from the fabrication and assembly point of view.
II - CONTENTS
The comprehensive layout and referencing drawings, which may comprise plans, sketches,
drawings, diagrams or data sheets, describe a component or major component part and, in certain
cases, its layout. These documents may be sufficient in themselves, or else make reference to other
more detailed documents.
These documents specify:
- the identification number of all component parts (this number shall be the same number used in
the parts list),
- main dimensions of the component including tolerances,
- other parameters when relevant (functional tolerances, etc.).
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A 3202 COMPONENTS PARTS LIST

I - SCOPE
This document establishes the list of component parts covered by technical requirements:
- in this Code,
- in the purchase order.
II - CONTENTS
For each component part, this list indicates:
- its description.
- its reference in the general layout and referencing documents,
- its characteristics or the references of the document which defines its characteristics.
A 3203 SIZING REPORT AND STRESS REPORT

I - SCOPE
These reports shall demonstrate that the design requirements of the RCC-M and the equipment
specification have been met.
II - CONTENTS
The sizing report justifies the selection of wall thicknesses and profiles for components and, in
particular, demonstrates that the requirements of B, C, D, E, G and H and J 3000 with respect to
minimum wall thicknesses, reinforcement rules and constructional provisions have been complied
with.
The stress report or design report justifies compliance with the stress limitations of B, C, D, E, G, H
and J 3000 in the conditions of the various categories and associated loading combinations,
indicated in the equipment specification. This report also covers compliance with any additional
requirements likely to appear in the equipment specification.
A 3204 DESCRIPTION OF FABRICATION SHOPS

The description of fabrication shops shall specify the fabrication shops and the work performed in
them for the fabrication of components.
A 3205 PRESSURE TEST CONDITIONS

B and C 5230 and 5260 specify the content of this file.
A 3206 OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION FILE

B and C 6200 specify the content of this file.
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A 3300 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO PROCUREMENT
A 3301 TECHNICAL PART AND PRODUCT

MANUFACTURING PROGRAMME
I - SCOPE
This programme specifies the main phases in the manufacture and examination of a part or product
and demonstrates that the applicable requirements of the various chapters of SECTION II have
been met.
II - CONTENTS
SECTION II of this Code defines the content of the manufacturing programme and the parts and
products for which it must be drawn up.
A 3302 PART OR PRODUCT SUB-PURCHASE ORDERS

Refer to chapter M 111.
A 3303 CHARACTERISATION RECORDS

A 3303.1 Part type record (Castings)
A 3303.2 Characterisation report for prototype series of heat exchanger tubes

A 3400 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO FABRICATION PROCESSES

(OTHER THAN WELDING)
A 3401 FABRICATION PROCEDURES OR INSTRUCTIONS

I - SCOPE
The fabrication procedures or instructions describe a fabrication process (other than welding).
II - CONTENTS
The contents of fabrication procedures or instructions are specified in the following paragraphs or
chapters:
- F 2200 (electrolytic marking)
- F 4100 (forming)
- F 4160 (heat exchanger tube bending)
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- F 4400
(tube expanding)
- F 5130
(chromium plating)
- F 5230
(manganese phosphate coating)
- F 5370
(paint coating)
- F 5430
(nitriding)
- F 6150
(shop cleaning, packing, storage, transportation, cleaning during and after installation on
the site)
- F 7000 (fit-up and tightening of mechanical joints)
- F 8000 (heat treatment)
Note: Each procedure or instruction may be specified by a set of properly identified documents (work sheets,
instruction sheets, etc.).
A 3500 WELDING DOCUMENTS
A 3501 WELDING DATA PACKAGE

I - SCOPE
The welding data package gathers together all the essential elements defining the welding operations
for a component or component part.
II - CONTENTS
The contents of the welding data package are specified in paragraph S 1120.
A 3502 FILLER MATERIALS ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENTS AND WELDING

PROCEDURE DOCUMENTS
I - SCOPE
These documents describe the conditions of acceptance for filler materials and the conditions of
execution of welding operations.
II - CONTENTS
The contents of welding procedures or instructions are specified in the following paragraphs:
- S 1121 (welding procedure)
- S 2120 (filler materials acceptance)
- S 3130 (welding procedure qualification)
- S 4130 (welders and welding operators qualification documents)
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- S 7120 (production welds)

- S 8000 (hardfacing).
A 3503 WELDING REPORTS

I - SCOPE
The welding report provides a written record of a welding operation and the results obtained, thus
proving that the requirements of the RCC-M have been met.
II - CONTENTS
The contents of welding reports are specified in the following paragraphs or subchapters:
- S 1200 (weldability of materials)
- S 2550 (filler materials acceptance)
- S 3160 (welding procedure qualification)
- S 4200 (welders and welding operators qualification)
- S 5140 (filler materials qualification)
- S 5142 Qualification data sheet
- S 5143 Qualification certificate
- S 6300 (technical qualification of production workshops)
- S 6500 (transfer of welding procedure qualification)
- S 7470 (production weld data sheet)
- S 7870 (Production weld test coupon reports)
- S 8000 (hardfacing filler materials acceptance).
A 3600 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO EXAMINATION
A 3601 EXAMINATION PROCEDURES OR INSTRUCTIONS

I - SCOPE
The examination procedures or instructions specify examination criteria and methods.
II - CONTENTS
Refer to the following paragraphs according to the type of examination:
- MC 2122 (ultrasonic examination)
- MC 3122 (radiographic examination)
- MC 4122 (liquid penetrant examination)
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- MC 5122 (magnetic particle examination)

- MC 6122 (eddy current examination)
- MC 7122 (visual examination)
- MC 7422 (leak detection examination)
A 3602 EXAMINATION AND TEST REPORTS

I - SCOPE
Examination and test reports provide a written record of the results of examinations and tests thus
providing evidence of the compliance with or non-conformance to the criteria specified in the
technical documents mentioned in the quality plan, and consequently compliance with the
equipment specifications or, if applicable, the sub-purchase order technical documents
(see A 2300).
II - CONTENTS
The contents of the reports for the various examination methods are specified in the following
paragraphs:
- MC 2160 (ultrasonic examination)
- MC 3170 (radiographic examination)
- MC 4200 (liquid penetrant examination)
- MC 5180 (magnetic particle examination)
- MC 6150 (eddy current examination)
- MC 7150 (visual examination)
- MC 7450 (leak detection examination).
In cases of non-conformance, the examination reports include the reference of the corresponding
non-conformance report.
A 3603 HYDROSTATIC TEST REPORTS

See B 5000, C 5000, D 5000.
A 3700 NON-CONFORMANCE REPORT AND DEVIATION REPORT
A 3701 NON-CONFORMANCE REPORT

I - SCOPE
The non-conformance report provides a written description of the nature and extent of non-
conformance and describes the solution adopted to permit the use of the component.
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II - CONTENTS
The non-conformance report shall provide at least the following information:
- identification of the component and technical document concerned,
- description of the non-conformance and comparison with the specified criteria,
- the solution adopted by the Manufacturer,
- corrective action envisaged.
The procedure for dealing with a non-conformance is specified in subchapters A 2400 and A 2500.
A 3702 DEVIATION REPORT

I - SCOPE
This report allows the non-conformance to be dealt with in the cases described in A 2500 and
A 2600.
II - CONTENTS
In addition to the information provided by the corresponding non-conformance report, the deviation
report shall include at least the solution adopted by the client.
A 3800 TECHNICAL PREPARATION, FOLLOW-UP

AND FINAL REPORT DOCUMENTS
A 3801 FOLLOW-UP DOCUMENTS

I - SCOPE
For all manufacturing, assembly and testing activities it shall be possible to demonstrate that the
required level of quality has been adequately defined and that such activities have been performed in
a satisfactory manner and that the required degree of quality has been reached.
Follow-up documents go through three successive phases:
a) 'INITIAL': in its initial phase the follow-up document contains a chronological list of the
expected procurement, manufacturing, examination and testing operations for the component,
b) 'PRODUCTION': during this phase the Manufacturer completes the document as and when the
listed operations are carried out,
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c) 'FINAL' phase: in this phase the document has been entirely completed and consigned to the end-
of-manufacturing report (A 3805).
Follow-up documents1 may be prepared on any media of the manufacturer's choice.
II – CONTENTS OF FOLLOW-UP DOCUMENTS IN THE INITIAL PHASE

Follow-up documents shall mention at least the following:
II.1 The reference of the equipment specification or, where applicable, the sub-purchase technical
document with the applicable revision number.
The revision number of these documents is given, either in the follow up documents, or by a
documentary management system.
II.2 Designation of the component assemblies, sub-assemblies and parts concerned2. Welded
joints and cladding shall be considered to be a part.
II.3 A list, in logical order, of all procurement, manufacturing, assembly, examination and test
operations carried out3.
II.4 For each operation described in paragraph II.3, the number of the technical document which
the Manufacturer intends to apply (drawings, procedures, internal instructions, relevant
paragraphs of the RCC-M). No revision number shall be indicated4.
II.5 For each operation described in paragraph II.3, the surveillance the Manufacturer intends to
ensure on manufacturing operations or services performed by himself and his subcontractors,
if so required by his organization.
1 The follow-up documents may take different forms for the different phases, provided that it is easy to make the
connection between the operations described in the documents used for each phase.
The follow-up documents may either be drawn up for the component as a whole plus its component parts, or for
each component part, or for each phase of production. In addition, partial follow-up documents grouping together
operations or phases of production may also be drawn up. If this is the case, reference shall be made to these follow-
up documents in the overall follow-up document at the corresponding phase.
In the latter two cases, follow-up documents for the component as a whole shall be accompanied by a list of these
additional follow-up documents. Each follow-up document or group of follow-up documents in the initial phase
shall be accompanied by a list of these documents and a list of those still to be drawn up.
2 As a general rule, if neither the RCC-M nor the equipment specification contain stipulations regarding manufacture
of constituent items covered by the Code then this document only mentions the procurement operations for these
items.
3 The examinations and tests referred to shall be situated in relation to manufacturing operations. They shall include,
at least, the examinations and tests required by the RCC-M and the equipment specification, in particular:
a) procurements (for a component, the types of operation to be mentioned are those considered vital and that the
RCC-M or the purchase order require to be accompanied by documentation, constituting the acceptance of the
procured items necessary for the manufacture of the component),
b) special processes such as welding, hard facing including production weld test coupons,
c) heat treatments.
4 It shall be permissible for these indications to be given in the 'Production' phase only.
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Furthermore, for each operation described in paragraph II.3, a space shall be provided to mark
the operations of which the Surveillance Agents must be notified by the Manufacturer. There
are two types of "notification point".
a) A witness point. This point is marked with the letter "W" and is used to designate an
operation which the Surveillance Agent wishes to be notified about but which the
Manufacturer may perform under the conditions specified in the purchase order if the
Surveillance Agent is not present.
b) A hold point. This point is marked with a letter "H" and is used to designate an operation
which the Manufacturer is not allowed to perform or begin without the Surveillance
Agent's permission5 (unless prior written authorization has been given by the body
which imposed the hold point).
III – EVOLUTION OF THE FOLLOW-UP DOCUMENTS DURING PRODUCTION

In the Production phase, the follow-up document repeats the information given in the initial phase
and is completed as the production of the component progresses6.
The following information shall be given next to each operation listed:
a) the procedure or instruction used with the relevant revision number or reference to the relevant
paragraph of the RCC-M where this is sufficient in itself to define the operation,
b) the identification number of the report for examinations and tests7 foreseen in the follow-up
document and all those performed in accordance with internal requirements having resulted in
either non-conformance or repair8.
c) Reference to the production weld data sheet (S 7470) for production welds and reference to the
production weld test coupon report (S 7870).
d) Reference to the recording of the heat treatment diagram or the heat treatment records as per
A 3801.II.3).
e) The identification numbers of the non-conformance reports and a brief description of action taken
such as rejection, accepted as-is, repair with reference to appropriate file.
5 If a Surveillance Agent does not attend the operation and the Manufacturer has checked that the Surveillance Agent
has been duly notified within the contractual time period, the Manufacturer may disregard the hold point 48 hours
after serving formal notice on the organization to which the Surveillance Agent belongs.
6 If, during manufacture, operations other than those foreseen in the initial phase should prove necessary, the follow-up
document shall be amended or supplemented by another follow-up document, to which reference shall be made in the
follow-up document.
7 In the event that checks by liquid penetrant examination, by magnetic particle examination, checks on surface
condition by visual inspection, sand-blasting, passivation, or dimensional testing prove to be compliant, a report on the
examination is not mandatory. In such cases, the following information shall be included in the follow-up document:
- date, name and signature (by hand or electronic) of the Inspector(s),
- indication of conformance of the result to the corresponding paragraph of the RCC-M or to the procedure or
instruction specified in the follow-up document.
8 In the case of repair by welding, the follow-up document shall be supplemented by reference to a record of repairs. In
addition to drawings showing the location of repairs, this record shall give the same information as for normal
operations.
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IV – FOLLOW-UP DOCUMENTS AT THE FINAL PHASE

The follow-up document at the final phase shall include all the information added during
manufacture9.
A 3802 Paragraph No. not used.
A 3803 Paragraph No. not used.
A 3804 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

I – SCOPE
The purpose of this document is to certify that the supply complies with the technical and quality
requirements stipulated on the purchase order. It shall be drawn up by the Manufacturer and the
Supplier.
II – CONTENTS
The certificate of compliance shall be drawn up in accordance with the requirements of standard
NF EN 45014. It shall contain sufficient information to enable the user to identify the Supplier
responsible for drawing up the certificate. It shall identify the product and the relevant documents in
the purchase order. The certificate must be signed and contain at least the following details:
- Supplier's name and address,
- Identification of the component concerned (designation, reference, type),
- reference to the technical requirements stipulated in the contract and, where these have not been
met, a list of waivers,
- in the case of qualified components, the certificate of compliance shall mention both the reference
of the Reference File and the revision number in force.
The certificate of compliance must be signed and dated by an authorized representative of recipient
of the purchase order.
A 3805 END-OF-MANUFACTURING REPORT

I – SCOPE
The end-of-manufacturing report contains a certain number of documents included to demonstrate
that the final quality of the component corresponds to the quality required.
It shall be drawn up by the Manufacturer.
9 If the final phase follow-up document in the end-of-manufacturing report is of a different form than the follow-up
document used in the workshop, the Inspector's signature may be replaced with that of the person in charge of
establishing the final phase of the follow-up document according to the quality system. However, the actual date of
inspection, the Inspector's name and the conformity indications appearing on the follow-up document shall be
transcribed onto the final version of the follow-up document included in the end-of-manufacturing report.
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II – CONTENTS
The end-of-manufacturing report shall comprise at least the following:
II.1 the certificate(s) of compliance (A 3804),
II.2 the final phase follow-up document(s) (A 3801.III.b),
II.3 the following documents:
a) examination and test results (A 3801.II.3.b),

b) production weld data sheets and production weld test coupon reports (A 3801.III.c),
c) heat treatment diagrams or heat treatment records (A 3801.III.d),
d) the sheets for processing non-conformances as defined in A 2400 second sub-paragraph,
A 2500 and A 2600; the list of the sheets for processing non-conformances, as defined in
A 2400 first sub-paragraph,
e) documents relating to procurement (A 3801.II.3.a).
II.4 the welding data package (A 3501) or the welding procedure data sheets for hardfacing
operations (S 1121),
II.5 filler materials qualification record (S 5140),
II.6 extracts from examination and test procedures or instructions enabling the examination or test
conditions to be defined in cases where the reports are insufficient in themselves,
II.7 manufacturing procedures or instructions whose inclusion in the end-of-manufacturing report
is required by the equipment specification.
The end-of-manufacturing report is progressively added-to during manufacture of the component. It
may cover several components.
The documents relating to procurement, welding data packages, and the procedures and instructions
referred to in A 3805.II.6 and A 3805.II.7 may be the object of sub-files covering several
components at a time.
Indication of compliance, as required by A 2300, shall be included in the end-of-manufacturing
report.
A 3000 / 12  n° 137-2012
A 4000
COMPONENTS SUBJECT TO THE RCC-M

AND COMPONENT CLASSES
A 4100 COMPONENTS SUBJECT TO THE RCC-M
The requirements of the RCC-M, taking into account the additional provisions contained in the rest
of this chapter, apply to the following components, if classified according to A 4200 or A 4300:
- pressure-retaining components:
. vessels,
. heat exchangers,
. pumps,
. valves,
. piping.
- Other components:
. reactor vessel internals,
. supports for pressure-retaining components and storage tanks,
. low pressure or atmospheric storage tanks.
For the applicable Section of RCC-M, see A 4400.
Other mechanical components or types of components may be made subject to the requirements of
the RCC-M at a later date, in which case they shall be covered by specific subsections added to
SECTION I.
The component class is specified in the Equipment specification.
A 4200 PRESSURE RETAINING COMPONENTS
A 4210 CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES

To apply the requirements of this Code, the class designated is that taking into account the safety
related function of the equipment and, where appropriate, the radioactive inventory or the
operating conditions.
The Code class may be different from the Safety class. It is given in the Equipment Specification.
In the particular case of heat exchangers, both parts may be assigned a different class.
 n° 137-2012 A 4000 / 1
In addition, the regulation applicable to nuclear pressure equipment in force in the country where
the plant is to be installed, may lead the equipment specification to require a RCC-M class more
severe than the one resulting from the safety class. In order to facilitate such classification, main
primary and secondary systems are defined in A 4220.
In A 4250, the RCC-M also identifies the small components within the set of components. This
distinction results from the different technical approaches of the production conditions.
Certain pressure-retaining components of the nuclear island may not be covered by any of the three
classes, in which case these components are outside the scope of the RCC-M.
A 4220 DEFINITION OF MAIN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SYSTEMS

A 4221 DEFINITION OF THE MAIN PRIMARY SYSTEM
The main primary system (MPS) of nuclear water reactor includes the set of pressure equipments
of this reactor, which contain fluid directly receiving the energy released from the nuclear fuel and
which cannot be safely isolated from the pressure vessel where the fuel is located. It includes
safety relief accessories and pressure accessories having an isolation function.
MPS equipments are classified 1 for RCC-M application. Small piping with a nominal diameter of
50 or less may nevertheless be realized according to class 2 rules.
A 4222 DEFINITION OF THE MAIN SECONDARY SYSTEMS

The main secondary systems (MSS) of nuclear water reactor includes the secondary side of the
steam generators of this reactor, and the piping which cannot be safely isolated from the steam
generators, including safety relief accessories and pressure accessories having an isolation
function.
Every main secondary system includes:
- the main steam system, from the steam generator to the fixed point located outside the
containment, including the safety valves,
- the turbine bypass system, up to the control valves,
- the feedwater flow control system, from the fixed point outside the containment to the steam
generator,
- the auxiliary feedwater system, from the containment penetration to the steam generator,
- the feedwater flow control system and the main steam system fixed points located outside the
containment and the fixed point constituted by the auxiliary feedwater system penetration
flange.
MSS equipments may be classified 1 or 2 for RCC-M application by the equipment specification.
Small piping with a nominal diameter of 100 mm or less may nevertheless in any case be realized
according to class 2 rules.
A 4000 / 2  n° 137-2012
A 4230 CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATION

For each equipment, the applicable class defined above shall be applied. However, a more stringent
class could be assigned to certain components, for example to standardize production. When this
decision is taken by the Manufacturer, the Contractor shall be informed of this decision, which
must only be a properly substantiated exception. Accordingly, all the requirements of the more
severe class shall be met.
A 4240 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPONENT PARTS

A 4241 PARTS AND PRODUCTS
Parts of pressure-retaining components shall be of the same class as the component.
Other component parts or products are not subject to the requirements of the RCC-M unless they
are specially referred to in subsection B, C, D which specify the applicable requirements (e.g.
technical reference specifications in tables B, C, D 2200, rules concerning hardfacing in B, C,
D 4500 etc.).
A 4242 WELDS
Welds subjected to pressure shall be assigned the same class as the parts they join. If the parts have
different class designations, the weld shall be assigned the most severe class.
Welds which are not subjected to pressure but which affect a pressure retaining component shall be
assigned the same class as the component they affect. Welds for permanent attachments which are
not subjected to mechanical loads shall meet the special requirements given in SECTION IV.
A 4250 SMALL COMPONENTS

Under this Code, "small components" are identified as class 1 or 2 pressure materials which meet
the following conditions:
- vessels intended for gases, liquefied gases, gases dissolved under pressure, vapours and liquids
whose vapour pressure, at the maximum allowable temperature, which is equal to or less than
0.5 bars relative pressure, at normal atmospheric pressure (1013 mbars), or with a volume equal
to or less than 1 L or where the product PS.V is equal to or less than 25 bars.L, on the condition
that the pressure PS is equal to or lower than 200 bars;
- pipes intended for gases, liquefied gases, gases dissolved under pressure, vapours and liquids
whose vapour pressure, at the maximum allowable temperature, which is equal to or less than
0.5 bars relative pressure, at normal atmospheric pressure (1013 mbars), or with an ND equal to
or less than 25;
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- safety accessories and pressure accessories intended for equipment covered by the previous two
sub-paragraphs;
- pumps with a drive power equal to or less than 160 kW,
Class 3 components which meet the above criteria can also be considered as "small components"
under the terms of this Code. Some materials which exceed these thresholds can also be considered
as small components according to the applicable regulatory texts (in particular, see annexes ZY
and ZZ).
A 4300 OTHER COMPONENTS
A 4310 REACTOR INTERNALS

Subsection G of the RCC-M classifies reactor internals according to function into two categories:
- CS* (Core support structures) and
- IS** (Internal structures).
Classification criteria for the above two categories are given in paragraph G 1100.
Since these criteria relate to operation, the Contractor shall be responsible for classifying internals
into one or the other category.
Subsection G specifies the requirements which are applicable in their entirety to core support
structures.
Internal structures are not subject to the requirements of the RCC-M unless specifically referred to
in subsection G, in which case the applicable requirements are specified.
The RCC-M does not cover all other components such as fuel assemblies, instrumentation, control
rods, etc.
* CS corresponds to the French abbreviation ES (éléments de support de cœur).
** IS corresponds to the French abbreviation EI (éléments internes).
A 4320 SUPPORTS OF PRESSURE RETAINING COMPONENTS

AND STORAGE TANKS
The provisions applicable to the supports of components subject to the RCC-M are indicated in
subsection H of the Code.
The jurisdictional boundary of subsection H is defined in H 1200. This subchapter gives a detailed
indication, in particular, of the limits separating the jurisdictional boundaries of subsection H and
the subsections applicable to pressure-retaining components.
For application of the provisions of subsection H, supports are divided into classes S1 and S2 in
accordance with the class of the supported component. Support classification rules are given
in H 1300.
A 4000 / 4  n° 137-2012
A 4330 LOW PRESSURE OR ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANKS

A 4331 GENERAL
The requirements applicable to low-pressure or atmospheric storage tanks are given in subsection J
of this Code.
The scope of subsection J is defined in J 1000. Subchapter J 1200 specifies the general
characteristics of this equipment, as well as the limits separating the respective scopes of
subsection J and the rules applicable to tank supports (subsection H in the case of intermediate
support parts).
For application of the requirements of subsection J, the storage tanks are classified into class 2 and
3 according to the safety function.
A 4332 SAFETY FUNCTION OF LOW-PRESSURE STORAGE TANKS

The safety class for storage tanks is defined in the Safety Report of the Plant. Safety classes 2 and
3 correspond to classes 2 and 3 of subsection J respectively.
A 4400 APPLICATION OF THE CODE

ACCORDING TO CLASS
The components are classified according to the principles of A 4200 and A 4300 and fixed in the
Equipment specification. This class governs the applicable RCC-M Sub-section, as defined in
Table A 4400.
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Table A 4400: Applicable RCC-M Subsections according

to component type and classification
Applicable
RCC-M
Subsection
Class 1
• pressure retaining components B
• small components E
• supports S1 H
Class 2
• pressure retaining components C
• supports S2 H
Class 3
• pressure retaining components D
• supports S2 H
Reactor pressure vessel internals
• CS Core support structures G
• IS Internal structures
Storage Tanks
• Class 2
J
• Class 3
Provisions applying to containment building penetrations are given in Subsection P.
A 4000 / 6  n° 137-2012
A 5000
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A 5100 SUBJECT
This chapter covers RCC-M requirements applicable to the preparation and implementation of
quality management systems.
The provisions of ISO Standard 9001 2008 are referred to, and supplemented by the following
information.
A 5110 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR,

MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER1 1
With respect to Quality management, the Contractor, Manufacturer or Supplier is responsible for the
following:
a) Preparation and implementation of a quality management system in accordance with the

requirements of the present subsection for all activities and related services involved in the
production of components subject to the RCC-M.
All products2 safety classified or which have an impact on a safety function during operation,
shall be subject to this quality management system, which shall comply with the requirements of
A 5200:
- implementation of the safety culture as defined in A 5210
- adoption of a graded approach in the quality management system; the supplier identifies his
activities important for safety for the product covered by the order in accordance with A 5220.
1. Three terms are defined in A 2100 "Definitions" according to the activity of each entity. In the
NF EN ISO 9001:2008 standard the terms Client, Organisations and Supplier(s) are used independently of the types
of product or service involved. 'Organisation' is the entity that must comply with the standard, 'Client' is the entity
that places an order and 'Supplier' the entity with whom the Organisation places an order.
2 . The term 'product' is used in the ISO standard to designate a component or part thereof, hardware or software. For
the purposes of the present section, the term 'product' is taken in the general sense understood by the ISO standard.
 No. 137-2012 A 5000 / 1

b) Notifying each of its manufacturers and suppliers of the applicable quality management
requirements. Regarding purchase orders for such safety classified products or related services,
the Contractor, Manufacturer or Supplier shall, in accordance with their quality system, decide
which requirements should be provided with the procurement documents. This decision is made
on the basis of the impact that the purchased product or service has upon the safety function of
the component in question. It takes the form of a list of goods and services that must be subjected
to a quality management system in accordance with the requirements of paragraph A 5200 and,
where stipulated in the contract, be submitted for approval to the Client.
c) Verification that his Contractors, Manufacturers and Suppliers meet the requirements specified
(in particular, that approval is obtained of the lists of products and services for which a quality
management system compliant with A 5200 is applicable).
A 5200 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

REQUIREMENTS
A 5210 SAFETY CULTURE

“Safety culture” is defined as all the properties and attitudes of organisations and individuals which
ensure that matters relating to protection and safety receive the priority attention which they warrant
on the basis of their importance.
The supplier’s quality management system shall be used to promote and support a strong safety
culture by:
- identification of activities which are important for safety within the organisation,
- the provision of resources as required to perform the tasks in question,
- ensuring individual awareness.
A 5220 GRADING THE APPROACH OF THE

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
An activity important for safety is an operation which contributes to the quality of the product and
its functionality. Inspections and tests allow to verify that the result of the activity important for
safety is obtained and contribute to the technical inspection. They are not deemed important for
safety by themselves, unless it is warranted.
Examples of activities important for safety are:
- design/engineering activities required for the product covered by the order,
- procurement activities, in cases where the client deems the manufacture of a product ordered
from a supplier to be an activity important for safety,
- manufacturing activities,
- assembly activities, etc.
Activities for important safety identified by the supplier and the way such activities are controlled,
shall be described in the supplier’s quality management system.
The RCC-M graduates the requirements concerning these activities.
A 5000 / 2  No. 137-2012

A 5230 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

In this paragraph the additional requirements have been written using ISO terminology.
Terms which refer to the definitions in ISO 9000 2000 “Quality management systems. Fundamental
principles and vocabulary” are accompanied by an asterisk (*) where they appear for the first time in
this chapter.
The paragraph numbering follows the ISO standard with a "a" appended.
All suppliers exercising any activity important for the safety of a component subject to the RCC-M
must implement a quality management system* that meets the requirements of the ISO 9001 2008
standards as stipulated and completed in the "a" paragraphs below.
4.1 a GENERAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

For each process* involving activities important for safety, the acceptance criteria and responsibility
for performing all inspection, testing, design verification and validation activities shall be specified.
For each process, it shall be specified if and when these activities must be performed by nominated
individuals or entities other than those who initially performed the task.
The organisation* (manufacturer or supplier) shall evaluate and classify the changes in his quality
management organisation according to their importance with respect to safety. All changes shall be
justified. The implementation of such changes shall be planned, checked, communicated, monitored,
tracked and recorded to ensure that safety is not affected.
4.2.3 a DOCUMENT AND DATA CONTROL

Documents and data verification shall be performed by individuals other than those who established
the document or data, before they are distributed.
6.2. a Human Resources

All staff involved in the manufacture the product covered by the order shall be trained on the
importance of their task and of the potential impact on the safety of the nuclear installation of any
failure or mistake on their part.
7.3.5 a DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT VERIFICATION*

Design and development verification shall be performed by individuals other than those who
perform the design tasks to be verified.
7.4.2 a PROCUREMENT INFORMATION

The Manufacturer, regardless of its position in the supply chain, shall take the necessary steps to
ensure that the contractual requirements (stipulated in the RCC-M or the procurement order) are
passed on to its suppliers.
 No. 137-2012 A 5000 / 3

The Supplier shall take necessary provisions to verify the proper implementation of its contractual
requirements at its Subcontractors. All tests and verifications shall be recorded.
7.5.3 a IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY* OF THE PRODUCT

All contractual documents required by the RCC-M or stipulated in the purchase order (whether
handed to the Client or kept at his disposal) shall be clearly identified and related unambiguously to
the products concerned.
8.2.4 a MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT OF THE PRODUCT

The contractually required activities (as per the RCC-M or the procurement order) for checking,
validating, monitoring, testing or performing specific tests on the product must be performed by
individuals other than those who initially carried out the activity important for safety under
examination.
8.3 a CONTROL OF NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT

Supplier arrangements regarding the processing of non-conformities* shall be in accordance with
the requirements of RCC-M subchapters A 2400, 2500 and 2600.
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A 1000 OBJECTIVES AND STRUCTURE OF THE CODE ...................... A1000/1

A 1200 STRUCTURE .................................................................................................................... /2

A 1210 GENERAL STRUCTURE..................................................................................................... /2

A 1220 STRUCTURE OF SUBSECTIONS..................................................................................... /3

A 1230 GENERAL CONTENTS OF RCC-M .................................................................................. /4

A 1300 LIST OF STANDARDS AND APPLICABLE EDITIONS ............................. /20

A 1400 LIST OF REFERENCES TO STANDARDS, TO THE EQUIPMENT

A 1500 CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO COMPONENTS

A 2000 GENERAL PROVISIONS................................................................................... A2000/1

A 2100 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................. /1

A 2110 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. /1

A 2120 DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................ /1

A 2200 SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF THE RCC-M ................................................ /2

A 2210 SCOPE OF THE RCC-M...................................................................................................... /2

A 2220 REVISIONS AND APPLICATION OF THE RCC-M ........................................................ /2

A 2300 INDICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE RCC-M ................................... /3

A 2400 NON-CONFORMANCE TO THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS ..... /3

A 2500 NON-CONFORMANCE TO THE PURCHASE ORDER

A 2600 NON-CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS

A 3000 DOCUMENTS .............................................................................................................. A3000/1

A 3100 GENERAL DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................... /1

A 3101 Hazards analysis

A 3200 OTHER TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS .................................................................... /2

A 3201 Comprehensive layout and referencing documents

A 3300 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO PROCUREMENT ........................................... /4

A 3301 Technical part and product manufacturing programmes

A 3400 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO FABRICATION PROCESSES

A 3401 Fabrication procedures or instructions

A 3500 WELDING DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................... /5

A 3501 Welding data package

A 3600 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO EXAMINATION............................................... /6

A 3601 Examination procedures or instructions

A 3700 NON-CONFORMANCE REPORT AND DEVIATION REPORT .............. /7

A 3701 Non-conformance report

A 3800 TECHNICAL PREPARATION, FOLLOW-UP,

A 3801 Follow-up documents

A 4000 COMPONENTS SUBJECT TO THE RCC-M

A 4100 COMPONENTS SUBJECT TO THE RCC-M .................................................... /1

A 4200 PRESSURE RETAINING COMPONENTS......................................................... /1

A 4210 CLASSIFICATION PRINCIPLES ....................................................................................... /1

A 4230 CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATION ...................................................................................... /3

A 4240 CLASSIFICATION OF COMPONENT PARTS ................................................................ /3

A 4241 Parts and Products

A 4250 SMALL COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................... /3

A 4300 OTHER COMPONENTS.............................................................................................. /4

A 4310 REACTOR INTERNALS ...................................................................................................... /4

A 4320 SUPPORTS OF PRESSURE-RETAINING COMPONENTS

A 4330 LOW-PRESSURE OR ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANKS ........................................ /5

A 4400 APPLICATION OF THE CODE ACCORDING TO CLASS ....................... /5

A 5000 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ....................................................... A5000/1

A 5100 SUBJECT ........................................................................................................................... /1

A 5110 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR,

A 5200 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................ /2

A 5210 SAFETY CULTURE.............................................................................................................. /2

A 5220 GRADING THE APPROACH OF THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ............ /2

A 5230 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................................................. /3

OBJECTIVES AND STRUCTURE OF THE CODE

Application to other regulatory frameworks must be covered by appropriate provisions in the

A 1210 GENERAL STUCTURE

SECTIONS II to V provide rules for the following technical fields:

- Section II covers requirements for the procurement of parts and products.