Asme b31 3 Interpretations Volume 21

ASME B31.
3 INTERPRETATIONS
ASME B31.3
INTERPRETATIONS VOLUME 21
Replies to Technical Inquiries

November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2007
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ASME B31.3 INTERPRETATIONS
B31.3
Subject Interpretation File No.
Appendix M and Para. 301.3.1, Temperature Limits for Category D Fluid

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-47 07-1482
Duration of Occasional Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-08 06-379
Fig. 323.2.2B, Reduction in Minimum Design Metal Temperature Without
Impact Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-40 07-1359
Para. 300.1, Buried Piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-07 06-377
Para. 300.1.1, Content and Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-32 06-1197
Para. 300.1.3(d), Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22 06-1101
Para. 300.2, Flammable Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-25 06-1104
Para. 300.2, Inline Piping Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-24 06-1103
Para. 302.2.4, Allowances for Pressure and Temperature Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-45 07-1397
Para. 302.3.4, Table 302.3.4, and Table A1-B, Weld Joint Quality Factor . . . . . . . . . 21-37 07-1356
Para. 302.3.5(e) and Appendix A, Weld Joint Strength Reduction Factor,
W.................................................................... 21-35 07-505
Para. 304.1.1(b), Pressure Design of Straight Pipe, Maximum and Nominal
Thread Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-38 07-1357
Paras. 304.1.2, Design of Straight Pipe Under Internal Pressure and 304.2.1,
Pipe Bends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-13 06-1091
Para. 304.3.3, Reinforcement of Welded Branch Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-39 07-1358
Para. 304.7.2, Pressure Design of Unlisted Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-34 07-504
Paras. 304.7.2 and 328.5.4(d), Partial Penetration Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-02 06-297
Para. 305.2.3, Material for Severe Cyclic Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-29 06-1191
Para. 319.2.3, Displacement Stress Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-09 06-387
Para. 319.3.1(b), Flexibility Analysis Thermal Expansion Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-16 06-1094
Para. 319.3.2, Properties for Flexibility Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-26 06-1105
Paras. 321.1.4(c) and 323.2.2(d), Piping Support Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-41 07-1360
Para. 323.2.2; Fig. 323.2.2A; and Table A-1, Note (6); Lower Temperature
Limits for Impact Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-28 06-1185
Paras. 323.3.1 and K323.3.1, and Table K323.3.1, Impact Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-18 06-1097
Para. 328.6, Weld Repair and Table 331.1.1, Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . 21-19 06-1098
Para. 331, Heat Treatment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-46 07-1398
Para. 335.2.3, Bolt Length of Flanged Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-14 06-1092
Para. 341, Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-17 06-1096
Para. 341.3.1(a), Examinations and Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-48 07-1483
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Para. 341.4, Extent of Required Examination for Category D Service . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23 06-1102
Para. 341.4.1, Examination of Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-04 06-299
Paras. 341.4.1(b)(1), 344.2.2, and 344.7.1, Examination Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-20 06-1099
Paras. 342.1 and 342.2, Examination Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-05 06-374
Para. 345.2.2, Leak Testing, Other Test Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-42 07-1361
Para. 345.2.2(a), Duration of Leak Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-11 06-258,
06-295,
06-296
Para. 345.2.3(c), Leak Testing of Closure Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-10 06-388
Para. 345.2.3(c), Leak Testing of Closure Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-36 07-508
Para. A302.2.4, Pressure Allowances for Nonmetallic Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-33 07-502
Para. A323.4.2, Fluid Service for Nonmetallic Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-31 06-1196
Para. A323.4.2(a)(3), Fluid Service Requirements for Nonmetallic
Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-30 06-1194
Para. A328, Bonding Procedure Specification for Plastic Piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-15 06-1093
Paras. K323.1.5, Product Analysis and K346.2(b), Required Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-03 06-298
Para. K323.3.5 and Table K323.3.5, Impact Testing for High Pressure
Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-27 06-1184
Paras. M319 and MA319, Piping Flexibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-21 06-1100
Table 302.3.4, Weld Joint Quality Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-06 06-375
Table 323.2.2, Low Temperature Toughness Tests and Table 323.3.1,
Impact Testing Required for Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-01 06-253
Table 323.2.2, A-4(b), Impact Testing of Weld Metal and Heat Affected
Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-43 07-1362
Table 331.1.1, Requirements for Heat Treatment of Carbon Steel Pipe . . . . . . . . . . 21-12 06-372
Table 341.3.2, Acceptance Criteria for Welds — Internal Protrusions . . . . . . . . . . . 21-44 07-1363
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Interpretation: 21-01
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Table 323.2.2, Low Temperature Toughness Tests and Table 323.3.1,
Impact Testing Required for Metals
Date Issued: March 29, 2006
File: 06-253
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Question (1): In ASME B31.3, Table 323.3.1, does the term manufacturer in Column A refer to
the manufacturer of the piping component?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3 require additional impact testing of ASTM A 333 Grade 6
material if the assigned minimum temperature is −46°C (−51°F)?
Reply (2): Yes, unless the exemptions in Table 323.2.2, B-3 apply.
Question (3): Does ASME B31.3 require the manufacturer to perform impact testing at tempera-
tures below the requirements described in the material specification?
Reply (3): ASME B31.3 does not address who should do the additional testing.
Question (4): Does ASME B31.3 require that the manufacturer, who as part of its manufacture
utilizes girth welds to join ASTM A 333 Grade 6 pipe, perform impact testing if the minimum
temperature is −35°C (−31°F)?
Reply (4): Yes, unless exemptions in Table 323.2.2, A-3(b) apply.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Paras. 304.7.2 and 328.5.4(d), Partial Penetration Welding
File: 06-297
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-2004 permit partial penetration for branch connection groove
welds?
Reply (1): No; see para. 328.5.4(d).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, what is the effective weld throat thickness
required for a proprietary integrally reinforced branch connection fitting?
Reply (2): The thickness is as required by the design qualified in accordance with para. 304.7.2
or MSS SP-97, and para. 328.5.4(d).
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Paras. K323.1.5, Product Analysis and K346.2(b), Required Records
File: 06-298
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2004 require any Certified Material Test Reports (CMTR)?
Reply: No; however, see paras. K323.1.5 and K346.2(b).
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 341.4.1, Examination of Welds

File: 06-299
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, para. 341.4.1(b)(1), must welds to be examined
be selected to ensure that each welding process used by each welder or welding operator doing
the production welding is represented?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Paras. 342.1 and 342.2, Examination Personnel

File: 06-374
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, can the operator of an automatic welding
machine also perform in-process examination of the production work?
Reply (1): No; see para. 342.2.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, can the operator of an automatic welding
machine also perform examination of the production work other than in-process examination?
Reply (2): Yes, if qualified in accordance with para. 342.1.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, para. 341, may the examiner be employed
by the contractor/manufacturer?
Reply (3): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Table 302.3.4, Weld Joint Quality Factor

File: 06-375
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, can the weld joint quality factor of API 5L
SAW, GMAW, or combined GMAW/SAW welded pipe be increased to 1.00 by 100% radiography
of the weld?
Reply: The Code does not address increasing the weld joint quality factor of API 5L SAW,
GMAW, or combined GMAW/SAW welded pipe.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 300.1, Buried Piping

File: 06-377
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-2002 apply to buried piping?

Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2002 provide rules for design of buried piping for overburden
and surface live loads?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Duration of Occasional Loads

File: 06-379
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2004 specify or provide guidelines for the duration of occasional
loads?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 319.2.3, Displacement Stress Range

File: 06-387
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2004 require that the duration of an operating cycle be considered
when evaluating displacement stress range in accordance with para. 319.2.3?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 345.2.3(c), Leak Testing of Closure Welds

File: 06-388
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2004 require the owner’s approval to apply the closure weld
provisions described in para. 345.2.3(c)?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 345.2.2(a), Duration of Leak Test

Date Issued: September 20, 2006
File: 06-258, 06-295, 06-296
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, does a pressure test of less than 10-min duration
by the pipe manufacturer satisfy the requirements of the required leak test in para. 345?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Table 331.1.1, Requirements for Heat Treatment of Carbon Steel Pipe
File: 06-372
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, is PWHT required for circumferential joints
in API 5L X65 pipe when the thickness is greater than 19 mm (3⁄4 in.)?
Reply: Yes, unless the provisions of para. 331.2.2 are met.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Paras. 304.1.2, Design of Straight Pipe Under Internal Pressure and
304.2.1, Pipe Bends
File: 06-1091
Question (1): ASME B31.3-2004, para. 304.1.2 provides two equations to calculate pressure
design thickness for straight pipe, eq. (3a) and eq. (3b), the former using the outside diameter
and the latter using the inside diameter. Do these two equations yield the same results?
Reply (1): Yes, when the corrosion allowance in para. 304.1.1 is applied to the inside diameter
of the pipe.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, para. 304.2.1, may the minimum required
thickness of the extrados of a bend, after bending, in its finished form, as calculated by eq. (3e),
be less than as required for straight pipe by eq. (3a)?
Reply (2): Yes, provided the requirements of para. 304.2.1 are met.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 335.2.3, Bolt Lengths of Flanged Joints

File: 06-1092
Question: Does the term bolt as used in ASME B31.3-2004, para. 335.2.3 include bolts, bolt
studs, studs, and cap screws?
Reply: Yes; see para. 309. Also see Interpretation 17-20.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, Para. A328, Bonding Procedure Specification for Plastic
Piping
File: 06-1093
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, must all items in paras.
A328.2.1(b)(1) through (9) and paras. A328.4(a) through (e) be specified in the bonding procedure
specifications (BPS)?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, may a range be specified
for some of the items in paras. A328.2.1(b)(1) through (9) and paras. A328.4(a) through (e)?
Reply (2): Yes.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, must the test assembly
required by para. A328.2.5(a) be tested within the ranges specified for some of the items required
by paras. A328.2.1(b)(1) through (9), paras. A328.4(a) through (e), and any additional items in
the BPS?
Reply (3): Yes.
Question (4): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, if the required items in a
BPS per paras. A328.2.1(b)(1) through (9), A328.4(a) through (e), and any other items listed are
specified as a range, does Chapter VII set range limits for those items?
Reply (4): No.
Question (5): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, for the items required by
paras. A328.2.1(b)(1) through (9) and A328.4(a) through (e), are ranges required to be specified
for any of those items?
Reply (5): Yes.
Question (6): Does ASME B31.3 describe what information is required to be included in the
procedure qualification record (PQR) other than the dates and results of the bonding procedure
specification (BPS)?
Reply (6): No.
Question (7): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, when items, in addition
to those required by paras. A328.2.1(b)(1) through (9) and A328.4(a) through (e), are specified in
a BPS, must all those items be followed when fabricating the BPS qualification test assembly?
Reply (7): Yes, if the additional requirements are applicable.
Question (8): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, when making a BPS qualifi-
cation test assembly in accordance with para. A328.2.5(c)(2), may three times the piping system
design pressure be used for PT in lieu of three times the manufacturer’s allowable pressure for
the components being joined?
Reply (8): No.
Question (9): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, when performing a BPS
qualification test for RTR or RPM materials, and the materials for the piping and the component
have different specified manufacturer’s allowable pressures, can either the lower or higher of the
two pressures be used for the calculation of PT?
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Reply (9): The Code does not address this issue.
Question (10): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, is it required to write a
BPS for bonding each material formulation to other material formulations if a specific material
listed in Chapter VII is manufactured to meet multiple chemical formulations?
Reply (10): No.
Question (11): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 and B31.3-2004, is it required to perform
a BPS qualification test for bonding each material formulation to other material formulations if
a specific material listed in Chapter VII is manufactured to multiple chemical formulations?
Reply (11): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 319.3.1(b), Flexibility Analysis Thermal Expansion Data
File: 06-1094
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, para. 319.3.1(b), does the phrase “at maximum
(or minimum) temperature for the thermal cycle under analysis” require the use of the highest
(or lowest) anticipated metal temperature?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 341, Examination

File: 06-1096
Question (1): Are WPS qualified in accordance with ASME BPV Section IX acceptable for use
in ASME B31.3?
Reply (1): Yes, provided they were qualified in accordance with the applicable provisions of
para. 328.2.1.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2004 specify the mechanism for qualifying examination proce-
dures and which results are required to be recorded?
Reply (2): Yes; see paras. 343 and 344.
Question (3): Does ASME B31.3-2004 require visual examination of the assembly of threaded,
bolted, and other joints to satisfy the applicable requirements of paras. 335, A335, M335, MA335,
and K335?
Reply (3): Yes; see paras. 341.4.1(a)(4), A341.4.1(a)(4), 341.4.3(a)(2), M341.4(a)(2), MA341.2(a)(2),
and K341.4.1(a)(3).
Question (4): Does ASME B31.3-2004 require visual examination of fabrication (see para. 300.2
for definition of fabrication)?
Reply (4): Yes. See paras. 341.1(a)(2), 343.1(a)(1), A341.1(a)(2), M341.4(a)(1), K341(a)(2), and 344.2.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Paras. 323.3.1 and K323.3.1, and Table K323.3.1, Impact Testing
File: 06-1097
Question: When performing impact tests to qualify a welding procedure, does the range of
material thickness specified in Table 323.3.1 apply?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 328.6, Weld Repair and Table 331.1.1, Postweld Heat Treatment
File: 06-1098
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-2004 require heat treatment of weld repairs that are less than
or equal to 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) deep in a P-No. 1 material that was required to be heat treated in
accordance with Table 331.1.1 or the engineering design prior to examination?
Reply (1): Yes; see para. 328.6.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2004 require heat treatment of weld repairs that are greater
than 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) deep in a P-No. 1 material that was required to be heat treated in accordance
with Table 331.1.1 or the engineering design prior to examination?
Reply (2): Yes; see para. 328.6.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Paras. 341.4.1(b)(1), 344.2.2, and 344.7.1, Examination Records
File: 06-1099
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, para. 341.4.1(b)(1), is it required, for each
weld for which in-process examination is substituted, that examination and acceptance of each
applicable item in para. 344.7.1 be recorded?
Reply: Yes; see Interpretations 11-11 and 18-17, and para. 344.2.2.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Paras. M319 and MA319, Piping Flexibility

File: 06-1100
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, may flexible hose be used in Category M Fluid
Service?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 300.1.3(d), Scope

File: 06-1101
Question (1): Does the scope of ASME B31.3-2004 include vacuum insulated piping, e.g.,
cryogenic transfer line?
Reply (1): Yes. Refer to paras. 300.1.1(b)(6), 301.7.3, and 345.2.5.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3 apply to the cryogenic piping interconnecting pressure vessel(s),
while both the piping and the vessel(s) are enclosed within a pressure vessel?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 341.4, Extent of Required Examination for Category D Service
File: 06-1102
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, do the requirements of para. 341.4.1(b)(1)

pertaining to radiography or ultrasonic examination apply to Category D fluid service?
Reply: No; see para. 341.4.2.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 300.2, Inline Piping Components

File: 06-1103
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-2004 require that the inline portions of instruments be designed,
fabricated, examined, and tested in accordance with the rules of the Code?
Reply (1): Yes; see para. 300.2 (definition of “piping components”).
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2004 require that the portions of instruments that are not inline
be designed, fabricated, examined, and tested in accordance with the rules of the Code?
Reply (2): The Code does not address this situation.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, may inline portions of an instrument not
listed in Table 326.1 be used?
Reply (3): Yes; see paras. 302.2.3 and 326.1.2.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 300.2, Flammable Service

File: 06-1104
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, is a liquid that has a flash point of 38°C
(100°F) considered to be “flammable”?
Reply (1): It may or may not be, depending upon the ambient or expected operating conditions;
see the definition of “flammable” in para. 300.2.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, may a nontoxic liquid with a flash point
of 38°C (100°F) be used as an alternate test fluid per para. 345.4.1?
Reply (2): Yes if the fluid is not flammable, as defined for the purpose of this Code in para. 300.2.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 319.3.2, Properties for Flexibility Analysis

File: 06-1105
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, para. 319.3.2, can a value for modulus of
elasticity used in the analysis differ from the value shown in Appendix C?
Reply: Yes, when more directly applicable data is available; see Note (1) of Table 300.4.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. K323.3.5 and Table K323.3.5, Impact Testing for High Pressure
Piping
File: 06-1184
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2004 require impact testing according to para. K323.3 for materials
whose product specifications require impact testing?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 323.2.2; Fig. 323.2.2A; and Table A-1, Note (6); Lower Temperature
Limits for Impact Tests
File: 06-1185
Question: Are materials, for which a temperature of −20°F (−29°C) is listed in the Minimum
Temperature column of Table A-1, exempt from impact testing for any combination of thickness
and temperature above −20°F (−29°C)?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 305.2.3, Material for Severe Cyclic Conditions
File: 06-1191
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, may pipe material not listed in para. 305.2.3
be used under severe cyclic conditions?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. A323.4.2(a)(3), Fluid Service Requirements for Nonmetallic Mate-
rials
File: 06-1194
Question: Are PVC and CPVC products that are specifically designed for compressed air and
inert gas service, which meet the material requirements of ASTM D 1784, acceptable for use in
compressed gas service in B31.3 applications?
Reply: No; see para. A323.4.2(a)(3).
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para A323.4.2, Fluid Service for Nonmetallic Piping
File: 06-1196
Question: Does the Code permit plastic products for use in compressed air or compressed gas
service in B31.3 applications?
Reply: Yes, except as noted in para. A323.4.2.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 300.1.1, Content and Coverage

File: 06-1197
Question: Does compliance of a piping component with the requirements of ASME B31.9 assure
compliance with the requirements of ASME B31.3?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. A302.2.4, Pressure Allowances for Nonmetallic Piping
Date Issued: April 13, 2007
File: 07-502
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2004 provide an allowance for surge pressure above the hydrostatic
design stress for thermoplastic piping?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 304.7.2, Pressure Design of Unlisted Components

File: 07-504
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2004 provide an approach for designing a hub clamp connector?
Reply: Yes. See either para. 318 or para. 300(c)(3).
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 302.3.5(e) and Appendix A, Weld Joint Strength Reduction
Factor, W
File: 07-505
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3, para. 302.3.5(e), may the weld joint strength reduction
factor, W, be taken as 1.0 when applicable testing shows the weld joint has creep-rupture strength
that is equal to or greater than the base material at the design temperature?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 345.2.3(c), Leak Testing of Closure Welds

File: 07-508
Question (1): If a piping system is divided into subassemblies with each subassembly tested
in accordance with para. 345.1, and reassembled as a piping system, do the connecting welds
need to be tested in accordance with para. 345.1?
Reply (1): See Interpretation 20-07.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, if an integrally reinforced branch connection
utilizes a threaded and socket weld outlet combination as an unvalved hydrostatic vent and
drain, and the piping system is tested in accordance with para. 345.1, does the socket welding
of the test plugs need to be tested in accordance with para. 345.1?
Reply (2): Yes, unless the provisions of para. 345.2.6 apply.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Para. 302.3.4, Table 302.3.4, and Table A1-B, Weld Joint Quality Factor
Date Issued: October 2, 2007
File: 07-1356
Question: Is it acceptable to increase the joint quality factor of Table 302.3.4, No. 4, by additional
examination (i.e., 100% radiography)?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Para. 304.1.1(b), Pressure Design of Straight Pipe, Maximum and
Nominal Thread Depth
File: 07-1357
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2006, when a threaded component in accordance

with ASME B1.20.1 is specified, should the value of 0.02 in. be added to the nominal value of h
for inclusion with factor c of para. 304.1.1, eq. (2)?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Para. 304.3.3, Reinforcement of Welded Branch Connections

File: 07-1358
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2006, para. 304.3.3(a), may Tb for use in calculating
L4, d2, and A3 be based on the thickness of the reinforcing barrel if the thickness of the reinforcing
barrel is not uniform within the L4 limit?
Reply: No; however, see paras. 304.3.1(c) and 300(c)(3).
Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Fig. 323.2.2B, Reduction in Minimum Design Metal Temperature
Without Impact Testing
File: 07-1359
Question: Shall the pressures coincident with the metal temperatures under consideration be
used in determining the stress ratio as defined in the General Notes of Fig. 323.2.2B?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Paras. 321.1.4(c) and 323.2.2(d), Piping Support Materials
File: 07-1360
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2006 address specific impact test requirements for pipe supporting
elements?
Reply: No. See para. 321.1.4(a), which requires materials to be suitable for the service conditions.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 345.2.2, Leak Testing, Other Test Requirements
File: 07-1361
Question (1): Is it permissible to use a pump to maintain system test pressure during the testing
period?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): How much pressure drop is acceptable during a hydrostatic leak test?
Reply (2): The Code does not address this issue.
Question (3): Is there a maximum test pressure allowed during the pressure testing period?
Reply (3): No; however, see paras. 345.2.1(a) and 345.4.2.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Table 323.2.2, A-4(b), Impact Testing of Weld Metal and Heat
Affected Zone
File: 07-1362
Question: If one or more of the three exceptions for impact testing of weld metal deposits in
austenitic stainless steel, as stated in clause A-4(b) of Table 323.2.2, are satisfied, is impact testing
of the weld metal and HAZ required for cases where the design minimum temperature is below
−29°C (−20°F)?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Table 341.3.2, Acceptance Criteria for Welds — Internal Protrusions
File: 07-1363
Question (1): Does B31.3-2004 address the effect on process flow by internal protrusions in
groove welds?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Does Table 341.3.2 define the imperfection where one edge of a groove is left
unconsumed at the root without internal misalignment as incomplete penetration?
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Reply (2): No.
Question (3): In accordance with Criterion Value Notes for Table 341.3.2, Symbol E for T w > 6
mm (1⁄4 in.), is the multiplication factor 1.5 applicable for aligned porosity length and clustered
porosity length?
Reply (3): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Para. 302.2.4, Allowances for Pressure and Temperature Variations
File: 07-1397
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2006, does para. 302.2.4(f)(1)(b) apply when the
overpressure in a system in Normal Fluid Service is less than or equal to 20%?
Reply: Yes, provided the other requirements of para. 302.2.4 are met.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Para. 331, Heat Treatment Requirements

File: 07-1398
Question: For API 5L double submerged arc welded (DSAW) pipe with a wall thickness greater
than 3⁄4 in., do all welds (e.g., circumferential and longitudinal) require postweld heat treatment
to meet the requirements of ASME B31.3?
Reply: Yes, except as provided for in para. 331.1.1.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Appendix M and Para. 301.3.1, Temperature Limits for Category D
Fluid Service
File: 07-1482
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2004 permit a fluid service that is nonflammable, nontoxic, non-
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damaging to human tissues, with a design gage pressure less than 1 035 kPa, and a design
temperature between −29°C and 186°C, to be classified as a Category D fluid service, if the design
minimum temperature as defined in para. 301.3.1 is below −29°C?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 341.3.1(a), Examinations and Postweld Heat Treatment
File: 07-1483
Question: Does para. 341.3.1(a) require examinations be performed after the final heat treatment?
Reply: Yes.
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ASME B31.3 — CUMULATIVE INDEX — INTERPRETATIONS VOLS. 1–21
NUMERICAL INDEX
Code references are based on ASME B31.3-1990 or later editions. References in brackets are to previous editions
and addenda.
Reference Interpretation Reference Interpretation Reference Interpretation

Introduction 1-3 Fig. 300.1.1 1-8 310.3.2 4-11
1-6 1-19 301.5.3 4-07
1-7 2-26 301.7.2 3-4
13-04 7-10 302 1-32
20-08 8-17 19-03
300 7-10 300.1.3 [300.1.4] 1-8 302.2 1-50
8-17 1-16 302.2.1 16-18
19-11 1-19 302.2.2 17-11
300(b) 1-26 1-26 19-02
1-32 3-2 302.2.3 19-19
4-08 15-09 302.2.4 [302.2.3] 1-3
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5-03 300.1.3(d) 10-05 1-32

8-09 21-22 2-14
300.2 3-4
10-11
Category D Fluid 4-13 4-11
13-14
Service 7-01
300(c) 3-2
5-03 7-04
3-4
6-01 8-04
4-10
19-34 14-09
6-03R (Vol. 7)
Category M Fluid 1-40 17-12
7-05 Service
8-30 20-03
1-73
13-02 20-22
6-01
16-12 20-51
8-09
21-45
18-09 9-02
302.2.5 13-15
19-31 flammable 21-25
302.3 20-25
19-48 notch-sensitive 2-22
302.3.2 1-18
20-03 owner 2-30
1-38
20-20 piping components 3-2
2-16
20-38 8-01
3-13
300(c) [300(e)] 1-3 14-03
8-25
1-6 17-23
21-24 11-05
1-7
piping system 1-30 16-04
300.1 7-10
9-06 19-37
8-17 19-38
severe cyclic 5-12
9-06 302.3.4 2-20
conditions
12-20 17-14
8-09
21-07 Table 302.3.4 1-42
Table 300.4 20-23
21-32 1-78
301 5-11
300.1.1 1-47 301.1 20-40 2-20
1-52 301.2 2-3 3-11
2-26 7-01 20-34
3-1 301.2.1 2-29 21-06
4-19 13-15 21-37
6-01 301.3 2-3 302.3.5 1-20
8-01 17-07 1-50
9-02 301.3.1 10-02 2-14
17-01 21-47 2-15
(a)

302.3.5 (Cont’d) 304.3.3 (Cont’d) Table 314.2.1 8-33
2-24 11-10 11-16
3-4 12-05 315.2 3-6
4-10 14-10 315.3 3-6
4-12 15-05 317.2 1-17
6-03R (Vol. 7) 17-26 318 8-13
6-07 21-39 318.2.2 19-45
7-04 Fig. 304.3.3 8-37 319.1.1 20-48
7-05 304.3.4 1-21 319.2.1 2-17
8-16 1-37 20-45
15-15 1-55 319.2.3 7-04
16-11 1-75 7-05
17-04 2-27 12-06
17-18 Fig. 304.3.4 1-70 18-13
18-16 304.3.5 12-13 319.3.1 19-40
20-02 304.5 3-4 21-09
21-34 9-07 319.3.1(b) 15-24
Table 302.3.5 16-10 10-14 21-16
302.3.6 1-50 19-12 319.3.2 21-26
2-15 304.5.1 8-18 319.3.5 4-10
2-16 20-12 319.3.6 1-6
2-17 304.5.1(b) 9-10 1-7
19-18 304.7.2 1-51 1-55
20-02 3-2 2-24
20-49 4-05 5-15
20-50 5-05 13-05
302.4 1-20 5-11 Table 319.3.6 9-01
303 6-05 6-09 319.4.1 1-33
304.1.1 1-42 10-7 13-14
1-54 10-11 319.4.4 1-71
1-70 2-7
10-18
13-07 2-24
12-09
15-06 319.7 1-16
13-02
15-10 7-05
13-03
16-14 321.1.1 6-07
13-05
21-38 321.1.4 1-49
13-11
304.1.2 1-42 19-36
19-29
1-57 21-41
20-26
1-68 322.3 17-24
20-37
1-70 322.6.1 10-10
21-02
2-11 12-18
21-34
10-20 322.6.3 1-32
304.7.4 1-16
21-13 2-21
305.2 3-8
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304.2 15-14 2-29

3-9
304.2.1 21-13 7-01
304.2.2 18-06 305.2.1 1-38 12-04
304.2.3 1-22 305.2.3 6-01 14-09
5-11 7-03 323.1 19-28
Fig. 304.2.3 1-22 21-29 323.1.1 8-19
304.3 1-21 306.4 12-16 17-09R (Vol. 18)
1-46 306.4.2 11-03 19-41
5-01 308.2.1 5-12 323.1.2 1-11
6-09 308.2.4 5-12 1-15
304.3.1 19-33 311.2.4 6-02 1-48
304.3.2 4-05 6-05 2-1
304.3.3 4-03 311.2.5 10-04 6-06
7-02 312 9-07 8-07
8-06 314 20-48 8-19
8-37 314.2.1 2-22 11-03
(b)

323.1.2 (Cont’d) Table 323.3.5 5-14 Fig. 328.5.4 [Fig. 327.4.4] 1-59
15-04 323.4 15-03 1-74
17-01 323.4.2 10-01 4-03
17-08 10-19 4-16
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19-27 Table 326.1 1-11 7-08
323.2 3-9 1-51 328.6 2-18
323.2.1 1-13 2-3 330 8-21
323.2.2 15-12 8-07 330.1 8-23
15-25 8-34 Table 330.1.1 9-05
19-07 19-14 331 8-12
19-21 328 7-02 20-39
19-35 12-12 21-46
19-39 20-39 331.1.1 8-08
19-47 328.1 12-07 9-05
20-15 328.2 [327.5] 1-66 14-01
20-31 11-09 19-15
Fig. 323.2.2 14-08 14-13 Table 331.1.1 [Table 1-69
20-13 20-19 331.3.1]
20-15 328.2.1 [327.5.1, 327.5.2] 1-76 2-2
21-28 4-17 5-06
21-40 8-29 8-24
Table 323.2.2 [Table 1-12 19-22 9-03
323.2.1] 20-19 12-14
1-48 20-43 14-16
1-65 328.2.2 20-19 17-01
1-76 328.2.2(g) 14-05 20-44
2-19 328.2.2(i) 19-26 21-12
3-8 328.2.3 15-19 21-19
4-01 18-08 331.1.2 8-05
4-15 328.4 13-01 331.1.3 [331.3.6] 1-39
14-12 328.4.2 and Fig. 328.4.2 12-10 1-59
15-11 328.4.3 14-04 4-06
15-16 Fig. 328.4.4 8-28 5-06
17-09R (Vol. 18) 9-08 9-03
18-12 328.5 [327.4] 5-09 11-06
20-31 328.5.1 [327.4.1] 5-17 14-01
21-01 328.5.2 [327.4.2] 5-12 15-18
21-43 16-06 17-13
323.2.4 6-06 19-20 17-21
323.3 1-76 Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig. 327.4.2] 1-28 18-02
5-13 5-12 19-24
20-14 6-02 331.1.4 [331.1.2] 5-08
Table 323.3.1 [Table 1-12 6-05 331.1.6 [331.3.4] 5-08
323.3.2] 8-27 16-09
1-76 15-08 331.1.7 [331.3.2] 1-78
4-17 19-16 8-22
5-19 20-01 331.2 18-04
5-21 328.5.3 20-05 331.2.2 [331.1.1] 1-39
8-29 328.5.4 [327.4.4] 1-59 1-78
10-02 1-74 331.3.4 8-05
11-12 2-10 331.3.7 8-05
15-23 4-03 332.1 8-03
20-10 4-14 19-04
20-31 7-08 332.2 [329.1] 1-23
21-18 8-13 1-53
323.3.2 11-12 10-04 4-02
323.3.4 8-30 13-11 8-20
323.3.5 2-9 21-02 332.2.2 16-08
(c)

332.4 [329.3, 330.2] 2-2 [Table 341.3.2A] 8-32 342 15-21
19-04 8-38 342.1 [336.4.1] 2-28
332.4.2 11-03 9-04 21-05
15-17 11-08 343 [336.4.1] 2-28
335.1.1 15-07 11-14 344 [336.4] 5-09
17-25 12-22 16-13
335.2 2-5 13-16 18-11
335.2.3 17-20 341.3.3 14-14 20-42
21-14 341.3.4 [336.5, 336.5.4] 1-62 344.1 13-12
Fig. 335.3.3(a) 20-36 2-25 344.2 [336.4.2] 2-28
340.2 [336.1.2] 1-26 2-32 8-10
340.3 [336.3] 1-10 3-5 8-26
10-03 3-14 11-11
340.4 [336.2] 1-31 10-09 15-21
10-12 18-17
17-15
11-02 344.2.1 19-17
20-33
11-04 344.2.2 21-20
341 10-16
13-12 344.5 [336.4.5] 1-10
15-13
16-01 1-60
19-49
16-02 2-12
21-17
16-05 344.5.1 20-34
341.1.4.1 21-20
18-01 20-41
341.2 [336.1.1, 336.1.3] 1-10
341.4 [336.5] 1-24 344.6 [336.4.6] 1-60
1-26
1-45 344.6.2 10-17
1-27 3-12 344.7 [336.4.7] 2-28
2-28 5-20 3-14
10-03 11-01 12-01
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341.3.1 [336.5] 1-64 21-23 19-17
2-4 341.4.1 [336.5.1] 1-10 344.7.1 11-11
19-15 1-26 21-20
21-48 1-27 345 [337] 1-2
341.3.2 8-32 1-60 1-72
21-44 2-12 2-31
Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.1] 5-09 2-28 3-3
13-16 3-7 8-31
Table 341.3.2 14-02 3-12 16-03
14-07 4-12 17-30
14-15 5-10 19-23
16-07 8-02 19-30
17-03 8-10 19-49
17-22 8-26 20-17
18-07 10-03 21-11
20-16 10-17 345.1 [337.1] 1-4
20-20 11-11 1-30
11-14 4-04
20-34
11-15 6-08
[Table 327.4.1A] 1-1
18-14 8-15
1-9
19-05 12-21
1-14
19-42 20-24
1-41
20-09 21-36
2-8 20-34 345.2.2 8-31
5-04 21-04 20-46
5-13 341.4.2 8-38 18-10
5-16 341.4.3 8-10 20-47
5-17 20-09 21-42
5-18 341.5 8-38 345.2.3 20-07
5-20 341.5.1 [336.6.1] 1-5 20-11
6-04 3-12 20-24
7-06 20-34 20-27
(d)

345.2.3(c) 21-10 A304 8-14 MA323.4 9-02
345.2.3(i) 17-28 A304.1.1 14-17 19-08
20-37 14-18 MA323.4.2 8-35
345.2.4 [337.4.3] 1-35 A304.5.1 1-67 Appendix A Notes (no 2-20
345.2.5 19-44 A304.7.2 13-08 equivalent) [(14)]
345.2.6 [337.1] 1-2 A305 11-17 Note (17) 4-18
5-22 A314 8-33 Note (20) [(30)] 1-77
19-23 A322.6 17-29 Note (57) [(2)] 1-58
20-06 A323.4.2 10-06 Appendix A
345.3 [337.3] 2-6 11-18 Table A-1 [Table 1] 1-13
3-10 21-30 1-18
5-02 21-31 1-29
12-03 Table A326.1 20-30 1-38
345.3.1 20-28 A327.2.4 7-09 1-48
345.4 8-04 A328 21-15 1-77
19-25 A328.2(a) 10-8 2-1
345.4.1 12-19 A328.2.1 8-14 3-8
345.4.2 [337.4.1] 1-35 18-05 3-9
1-61 A328.2.5 17-06 3-13
1-63 A328.5 8-14 4-12
2-23 10-08 4-13
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4-04 13-08 6-01

9-09 K300 20-09 6-06
13-13 K300(a) 17-16 7-03
18-03 K303 20-21 8-11
19-10 K304.1.2 11-21 8-18
20-46 14-11 8-25
345.4.3 [337.4.2] 1-63 K314.2 17-19 8-34
345.5 [337.4.4] 1-35 K315 7-07 8-36
1-43 K322.3 7-07 11-13
6-08 K323.1.2 19-09 12-09
11-07 K323.1.5 21-03 15-01
13-06 Table K323.3.1 20-41 19-43
19-32 21-18 19-46
345.5.2 11-19 K323.3.5 21-27 20-29
345.5.4 12-02 Table K326.1 20-21 20-32
20-46 K328.2.1(a) 17-27 21-28
345.7 [337.5.2] 1-36 Fig. K328.5.4 8-37 Table A-1B [Table 1] 1-78
345.8 [337.6] 1-25 K341.4.2 20-09 2-20
3-10 K346.2(b) 21-03 4-18
17-02 M305.1 12-15 7-03
19-06 M307.2 8-35 Appendix B 19-13
20-18 M313 21-21 Appendix D 1-6
345.9 [337.5.1] 4-09 M314.2.2 20-36 1-7
5-07 M322.3 2-13 1-34
6-08 3-6 1-46
8-15 M323.1.3 3-7 1-55
10-15 M326 2-13 1-56
12-01 M335.3.3 20-36 1-71
12-21 M335.4 [M335.5, M335.6] 3-6 2-7
15-02 M341.4 [M336.5] 1-24 2-24
17-05 1-45 4-16
17-10 20-09 5-01
18-15 M341.4.1 [M336.5.1] 2-28 5-15
20-18 3-7 6-06
345.9.1 20-06 M345 20-47 12-08
20-43 M345.1 6-08 12-11
A302.2.3 20-30 MA306.5 9-02 12-17
A302.2.4 21-33 MA313 21-21 13-05
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Appendix D (Cont’d) Appendix G 5-12 Appendix M 6-01
18-18 8-09
Appendix H 8-06
Appendix E 1-44 20-23
[Appendix K] 11-10 Appendix V 17-17
Appendix X, X3.1.3 12-23
5-10 Appendix J 1-28
Appendix X, X3.2.2 13-09
19-20 1-54 Appendix X, X302.2.3 15-22
Appendix F [F323.2] 1-29 Case 137 3-1
Appendix F, F323 20-20 1-75
Case 141 1-51
Appendix F, FA323.4 20-30 5-04
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(f)
SUBJECT INDEX
Interpre- Interpre- Interpre-

Subject tation Subject tation Subject tation
Acceptance Criteria Bending 4-02 Branch Connections (Cont’d)
pressure tests 1-2 8-03 weld requirements (Cont’d)
weld 1-1 15-17 7-02
1-9 16-08 7-08
1-14 10-04
1-41 Bends 13-11
2-8 corrugated 1-23 17-26
5-09 miter (see Miter Bends)
5-13 reduction of outside 8-20 Brazed Joints
5-17 diameter for flammable service 1-17
5-18
Bolting Materials 4-15 Buckles 1-23
5-20
17-20 1-53
6-04
20-12
7-06
21-14 Cast Irons
8-32
specific requirements 10-01
12-22
Bonding Qualification Test
13-16
hot gas welded 8-14 Category D Fluid Service
14-02
minimum burst pressure 7-09 alternative pressure test for 1-36
14-07
8-14 limitations 4-13
procedure specifications 10-08 5-03
Allowable Loads 14-06 for plastic piping 21-47
21-15 radiographic examination 8-38
Allowable Stresses 4-12 requirements 18-05 21-23
bases for 1-18 solvent cement 8-14
3-13 Category M Fluid Service
8-11 Bonds clarification of term 1-73
8-25 heat fusion 8-14 9-02
10-13 hot gas welded 8-14 20-23
15-01 test assembly 7-09 double contained piping 8-35
for ASTM A 312 1-29 fittings 20-36
for ASTM A 351 11-13 Branch Connections leak test 6-08
for ASTM A 387 8-25 couplings 19-33 liquid oxygen 8-09
for ASTM A 464 8-11 extruded outlets 1-37 piping flexibility 21-21
for ASTM A 570 1-38 2-27 requirements 8-35
for ASTM A 587 1-13 6-09 9-02
for ASTM A 671 1-48 flexibility analysis 9-01 12-15
for austenitic stainless 3-13 integrally reinforced fitting 4-05 tubing size limitations 2-13
steels 11-10 “very small quantity” 1-40
for unlisted alloy steel 19-09 projection into run pipe 8-28
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pipe 9-03 Code Coverage

reinforcement 8-06 B31.3 versus B31.4 1-47
8-37 7-10
Alterations of Piping 13-04
12-05 B31.3 versus B31.9 21-32
12-13 buried piping 21-07
Alternative Tests (see Leak Tests)
14-10 cryogenic piping 21-22
15-05 fired heaters 15-09
Authorized Inspector (see Owner’s 21-39 general hydrocarbon 6-01
Inspector) weld requirements 2-10 service
4-03 inline sensing devices 8-01
Bellows 13-09 4-14 21-24
(g)

Code Coverage (Cont’d) Earthquake (see Seismic) Expansion Joints 1-16
intent 16-12 12-23
later editions 19-01 Empty System 13-09
new and replacement 5-22
transportation 9-06
piping
Extruded Outlet
12-21
Examination pressure design of 1-21
19-49
acceptance criteria 16-07 1-70
offshore platform 8-17
oil heating system 4-19 extent of 1-24 tees considered as 1-55
radioactive fluids 12-20 5-18
synfuel plant piping 1-52 11-01 Extruded Welded Tee 5-01
2-26 21-04
tobacco plant piping 3-1 21-23
Fatigue 18-09
in-process 3-14
Components (see also Fittings, Flanges, 11-15
Standard Components, Unlisted, and liquid penetrant (see Liquid Fillet Weld
Valves) Penetrant Examination) internal, slip-on flange 8-27
certification 1-26
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personnel 21-05 pressure containing 8-13

3-7 size 1-74
postweld heat treatment 21-48
5-10 use 10-4
progressive (see Progressive
13-10
Examination)
defining 17-23
radiographic (see Fittings
20-11
Radiographic Examination) B16.9 1-7
design conditions 2-3
random 1-27 5-01
fabricated or flared flaps 11-03
1-45 19-14
12-16
1-62 20-21
inline sensing devices 8-01
2-12 conforming to two grades 8-18
21-24
2-32 flared, flareless, or 3-6
listed 20-25
metric size 19-29 4-12 compression types
referenced standards 1-44 11-15 12-16
5-10 records 11-11 MSS SP-75 1-11
21-20
Compressors required 1-24
Flammable Service 1-17
internal piping 1-8 1-60
21-25
6-04
Corrugated Bends 1-23 11-14
11-15 Flanges
Cyclic Loading 5-12 assembly 2-5
15-13
17-04
15-21 design 1-67
18-14 3-4
Design (see also Pressure Design)
additional design 12-13 21-17 9-7
considerations severe cyclic conditions 10-17 general 9-10
calculations 20-26 11-14 long welding neck 4-05
21-13 spot 1-62 slip-on 5-12
conditions 2-3 types 16-13 8-27
for stainless bellows 12-23 18-11 use of aluminum 1-51
Lame theory 1-57 ultrasonic (see Ultrasonic use of raised and flat face 9-07
minimum temperature 10-02 Examination) metallic
qualification 20-38 visual (see Visual
20-40 Examination) Flexibility Analysis
branch connections 9-01
Displacement Strain 20-45
Exclusions exemptions from 1-33
Displacement Stress 2-14 for compressors and 1-8 modulus of elasticity 21-26
2-24 internal piping qualification 13-05
12-06 for interconnecting piping 1-19 13-14
18-13 21-22 thermal expansion data 15-24
21-09 listed in scope 10-5 21-16
(h)

Flexibility Characteristic Heat Treatment (Cont’d) Impact Tests (Cont’d)
effect of branch to run 1-56 heating rate 1-69 temperature limitation 5-14
diameters local 5-08 8-30
for a tee 1-55 8-05 14-12
1-56 monitoring 5-08 19-07
5-01 8-05 19-43
for components not listed 1-55 postweld 20-39 21-01
in Appendix D 20-44 21-28
2-24 requirements 8-08 21-43
Flexibility Factors 8-21
basis for 1-56 8-23 Imperfections (see also Acceptance
for B16.9 tee 1-7 8-24 Criteria)
12-08 9-03 concave root surface 1-1
12-17 9-05 6-04
for fabricated intersections 1-6 12-14 determination of 8-32
4-16 14-01 lack of fusion 5-09
5-15 14-16 porosity 1-9
for pressure piping 13-05 15-18 5-13
components 18-04 5-16
for welded elbows 1-6 21-46 5-20
21-48 slag inclusion 5-20
Fluid Service
SP-1 through SP-5 8-24 tungsten inclusions 1-9
definition 19-34
when radiography is 1-64 5-17
20-23
required undercutting 1-14
general hydrocarbon 6-01
2-4 2-8
requirements, metallic 11-16
6-04
12-15
Hydrostatic Tests (see Leak Tests)
12-16
15-03 Installed Piping 1-30
Impact Tests
requirements, nonmetallic 11-17
11-18 Instrument Piping 7-07
absorbed energy data 2-9 8-01
21-30
21-31 alternative methods 8-30
responsibility for 4-08 base metal 4-01 Internal Piping, Equipment 1-8
categorizing 11-12
8-09 18-12 Joint Factors
20-10 for ASTM A 234, ASTM A 2-20
Graphitization exclusions from 1-76 312, ASTM A 403
temperature relative to 1-58 5-14 for branch connections 8-06
onset 8-30 for circumferential welds 1-42
Hardness heat treatment required 5-19 for longitudinal and spiral 1-78
limitations on 2-2 in qualifying procedures 8-29 welds
records 8-22 of aluminum filler metals 2-19 3-11
testing 15-20 of austenitic stainless steel 1-65 8-06
of bolting materials 4-15 17-14
Heat Fusion Joints 13-08 of duplex stainless steel 20-13 20-34
Heat Treatment of heat-affected zone 1-76
cooling rate 1-69 5-21 Joints
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for austenitic stainless steel 1-65 of high pressure piping 21-27 alignment 15-07
for bending and forming 2-2 of weldments 1-12 17-25
19-04 1-65 circumferential bends 5-11
for carbon steel pipe 21-12 1-76 exposed during test 2-6
for flared laps 11-03 5-21 3-10
for valve parts 8-12 19-21 instrument tubing 7-07
governing thickness 1-39 21-19 special 8-13
1-59 requirements 15-23 tapered pipe thread 16-15
4-06 17-09 threaded 11-16
5-06 20-31 17-19
11-06 21-18 20-48
(i)

Lateral Fittings 1-6 Leak Tests (Cont’d) Materials (Cont’d)
Leak Tests reduced pressure 1-61 ASTM A 403 1-77
(hydrostatic test) 2-20
acceptance criteria 1-2
15-22 2-23 ASTM A 487 8-07
16-03 13-13 ASTM A 537 2-1
alternative 4-09 20-17 ASTM A 570 1-38
5-07 requirements 8-15
ASTM A 587 1-13
6-08 13-13
ASTM A 633 1-11
8-15 sensitive 1-25
ASTM A 658 3-8
12-01 17-02
12-21 ASTM A 671 1-48
19-06
17-05 19-23 ASTM B 241 2-19
17-10 temperature correction for 1-35 ASTM B 337 4-18
18-15 1-43 ASTM B 464 8-11
20-18 test fluid 12-19 austenitic stainless steels 3-13
as nondestructive 8-31 bases for design stresses 11-05
test pressure 12-04
examination
19-10 carbon steel 19-39
external design pressure 19-44
time 20-46 certification 5-10
for Category D fluid 1-36
service 21-11 8-02
for Category M fluid 20-47 21-42 13-10
service welds 20-06 21-03
for system designed for 0 2-31 20-07 conforming to two grades 8-18
psi 20-35
8-34
isolation of test pump 1-2 21-10
listed 17-09R
leakage 1-4 21-36 (Vol.
minimum hydrostatic test 2-23
18)
pressure
Lethal Substance 1-73 17-11
4-04
minor repairs and 1-2 notch sensitive 2-22
additions Limitations notes 20-29
of discharge piping 1-72 on hardness 2-2 reidentification 8-19
of joints 20-28 on imperfections (see toughness requirements 5-19
of newly constructed 1-4 Imperfections)
traceability 19-28
systems on tubing size 2-13
unlisted material 11-05
5-02 3-6
5-22 11-20
8-15 15-04
Liquid Penetrant Examination
20-24 17-01
requirements 11-14
of piping and vessel 1-63 17-08
of piping connecting 3-3 19-27
Low Temperature Requirements (see
equipment
Impact Tests)
of replacement piping 5-22
12-21 Mechanical Interlock 19-45
painting before test 2-6 Materials
3-10 API 5L 1-78
Miter Bends
5-23 2-4
personnel qualification 8-31 pressure design of 1-22
3-9
pneumatic test 11-07 3-11 5-11
11-19 6-01
12-02 6-06 Near Straight Sawtooth Runs
13-06 API 5LX 2-4 explanation of 1-33
19-23
11-05
19-30
ASTM A 234 2-20
19-32 Nomenclature
ASTM A 312 1-29
20-17 d 1-54
preparation for 2-6 1-77
2-20 T 1-28
3-10
5-02 ASTM A 350 19-07 TW 5-04
5-23 ASTM A 351 11-13 5-16
12-03 ASTM A 387 8-25 tn 1-75
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Nonmetallic Piping Pipe (Cont’d) Pipe (Cont’d)
fluid service requirements 11-17 spiral welded 7-03 of listed components 16-14
11-18 straight, under internal 10-20 16-18
in Category M Fluid 8-35 pressure of unlisted components 13-02
Service 11-21 13-03
joint requirements 7-09 14-11 13-05
8-14 types 20-27 21-34
materials 19-08 of valves 8-04
20-30 Pipe Supports 13-15
21-30 configurations 6-07
21-31 longitudinal stress effects 7-05
Pressure Rating
materials 19-36
pressure design 14-17 components 19-02
21-41
14-18 valve 8-04
use of plastic 1-49
21-33 variations 4-11
Plastic 20-22
Notch Sensitive
lined pipe — use of 8-33
materials 2-22 screwed flanges Pressure Relief Devices
pipe supports 1-49 acceptable devices 2-21
Occasional Variations 1-3 2-29
(Pressure/Temperature Pneumatic Tests (see Leak Tests) 19-41
Allowances) and test pressure 11-07
2-14 Positions 11-19
4-11 qualification of welding 1-66 12-04
loads 1-50 14-09
2-15 Postweld Heat Treatment (see Heat
18-03
2-16 Treatment)
pressure reducing station 19-31
Preheat (see Heat Treatment)
19-18 setting 1-32
20-49 Pressure Design 7-01
20-50 allowance 17-12 12-04
21-08 20-03 stop valves 10-10
20-51 12-18
Owner 21-33
responsibilities 1-26 21-45 Pressure Surges
2-30 for elevated temperatures 3-4 loads due to 1-50
5-22 in the high pressure range 1-68
19-11 17-16 Pressure-Temperature 5-05
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of extruded headers 1-21 Rating
Owner’s Inspector 1-70 8-34
qualifications of 1-31 of flanges and blanks 10-14
20-33 13-15
Pressure Test (see Leak Test)
responsibilities of 1-26 19-12
of miter bends 1-21
Pipe Progressive Examination 1-5
of nonmetallic piping 14-17
alterations of existing pipe 13-04 1-62
components
20-04 3-5
14-18
curved and mitered 15-14 of pipe 1-42 10-09
segments 1-54 10-10
18-06 1-57 10-12
elbowless 8-03 1-68 11-02
in corroded condition 2-15 1-70 11-04
instrument 17-24 2-11 13-12
made from plate 1-48 11-21 16-01
8-36 13-07 16-02
of noncircular cross section 3-2 15-06 16-05
pressure design 13-07 15-10 18-01
14-09 17-06
pressure testing 9-09 21-38 Published Specification 1-15
(k)

Radiographic Examination Seismic Loads 4-07 Stress Intensification Factors
100% 5-09 stresses due to 2-17 application of 1-34
20-17 2-24
as supplementary 8-38 Severe Cyclic Conditions 6-03R
examination cyclic loading 5-12 (Vol.
digital radiography 20-42 large rapid temperature 8-09 7)
normal fluid service 20-20 change basis for 1-56
random radiography 1-27 material 21-29 branch connections 2-7
1-45 spiral welded pipe 7-03 for B16.9 tees 1-7
1-62 for fabricated intersections 1-6
2-12 Simplified Flexibility 1-33 5-15
2-32 Analysis for tees 1-46
3-12 1-55
records 1-10 Standard Components 1-71
requirements 6-04 manufacturer’s markings 3-7 5-01
11-01 8-02 12-08
11-05 valves 5-05 12-17
12-03 8-04 for unlisted components 13-05
selection of welds for 2-25 8-07 for welded elbows 1-6
examination 12-11
spot radiography 1-62 Standards
3-12 compliance 5-10 Temperatures
survey plugs 19-48 superseded 1-44 allowance 17-12
when PWHT is required 1-64 20-03
2-4 Stresses (see also Allowable Stresses) bending 16-08
allowable 19-37 design minimum 10-02
Records 19-38 temperature
certification 5-10 19-46 14-08
8-02 20-32 14-12
10-03 displacement stress range 7-04 15-11
21-03 12-06 15-16
for radiographic 1-10 20-02 17-07
examination due to cold spring 8-16 19-35
of examinations 11-11 due to occasional loads 2-16 large changes 8-09
21-20 due to pressure surges 1-50 limitations 4-13
of hardness tests 8-22 due to seismic loads 2-17 5-14
retention of 1-10 due to sustained loads 15-15 15-12
16-04 15-25
Reinforcement, Branch 16-11 19-47
attachment weld 4-03 20-02 maximum metal 19-40
7-08 due to thermal gradients 3-4 temperature
clarification of terms 1-37 hydrostatic design 19-13 reduction 4-11
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11-10 longitudinal 1-20 20-15

limits of 2-27 1-50 variation in elevated 17-17
9-04 2-15 temperature service
2-24 verification 16-09
Repairs 4-10
to welds 2-18 4-12 Thermoplastic Piping
6-03R neat fusion joints 13-08
Responsibility (Vol. solvent cemented joints 10-8
designer 10-11 7) specific requirements 10-06
rights of owner’s 10-03 6-07
inspection 7-05 Thickness Allowances
17-15 8-16 governing 17-13
17-18 17-21
Safeguarding 5-12 18-16 18-02
reduction factors 16-10 in stress calculations 1-20
Scope (see Code Coverage) 21-34 welding tee 18-18
(l)

Thickness Requirements 20-17 Washers, Use of 2-5 Weld (Cont’d)
20-41 reinforcement 7-08
Tubing Weld 11-08

category M fluid service 16-17 acceptable criteria 17-03 repair 2-18
joints 7-07 17-22 21-19
limitations 2-13 18-07 socket 6-02
3-6 21-44 6-05
bevels 12-10 10-19
Ultrasonic Examination
in place of radiography 11-05 configuration 19-16
15-08
20-09 definition 14-03
16-06
20-42 19-05
19-20
requirements 10-17 examination of welds 10-15
11-01 spacing of 7-02
Unlisted types 20-05
11-14
components 1-6
13-16 20-07
1-51
3-6 14-14
4-05 14-15
5-05 15-02 Welder Qualification
8-7 19-17 by others 15-19
10-18 19-42 18-08
10-07 20-06 19-26
10-11 20-43 requirements 17-27
12-09 fillet size 1-74
13-02
10-19
13-03
16-06 Welding Procedure
13-05
20-01
19-03 qualification of 1-12
19-19 final 19-15
1-65
20-25 for branch connections 2-10
1-66
20-37 4-03
1-76
21-34 4-14
materials (see Materials) 8-37 4-17
11-10 8-23
Valves
19-25 8-29
Category M Fluid Service 8-35
Flanged Ball Valves 16-16 imperfections (see also 21-02 11-09
materials 8-07 Acceptable Criteria) 14-05
15-26 joint quality factor 21-06 14-13
pressure buildup 8-04 21-37
19-22
ratings 5-05 joint strength reduction 21-35
responsibility 12-07
factor
Visual Examination 12-12
longitudinal 2-20
internal 8-10 specification 8-21
3-11
8-26
4-18 8-22
13-16
requirements 2-28 of valves 12-12 20-14
10-03 preparation for welding 13-01 20-19
13-16 14-04 20-31
18-17 qualification of position 1-66
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ASME B31.3
INTERPRETATIONS VOLUME 20

November 1, 2003 through October 31, 2005
GENERAL INFORMATION
reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented. In the case where
an interpretation is corrected by errata, the original interpretation number with the suffix E is used.
Appendix Z.
NUMERICAL AND SUBJECT INDEXES

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I-1
B31.3
Allowances With Owner’s Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 B31-05-45

Appendix A, Note (76) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-29 B31-05-388
Appendix A, Table A-1, 321 Stainless Steel Stresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-32 B31-05-405
Applicability of Ultrasound Testing for Heavy Thick Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-09 B31-04-00497
Chapter VIII, Piping for Category M Fluid Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23 B31-05-107
Chapter IX, Thickness Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-41 B31-05-1209
Clarification of Seamless Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-04 B31-04-00414
Combining Displacements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-45 B31-05-1213
Coverage of Ozone Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-08 B31-04-00496
Design Stress for Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-12 B31-04-01129
Duration of Occasional Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-50 B31-05-1307
Examination and Quality Factor for Longitudinal Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-34 B31-05-455
Fig. 323.2.2B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-13 B31-04-01130
Figs. 328.5.2B and 328.5.2C, Slip-On and Socket Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-01 B31-03-01912
Hydrostatic Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-47 B31-05-1223
Interpretation 17-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-43 B31-05-1211
Minimum Thickness for Test Blanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-17 B31-04-01293
Para. 300(c)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-38 B31-05-1142
Paras. 300.1.1(b), 300(c)(4), 300(c)(5), 345.1, and 345.8, Vacuum Box
Testing of Piping Field Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-18 B31-04-01294
Para. 301.1(c) and (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-40 B31-05-1208
Para. 302.2.4, Allowances for Pressure and Temperature Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-03 B31-04-00412
Para. 302.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-51 B31-05-1308
Para. 302.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-25 B31-05-179
Para. 302.3.5, Limits on Calculated Stresses Due to Sustained Loads and
Displacement Strains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-02 B31-03-01915
Para. 304.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-26 B31-05-180
Para. 304.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-37 B31-05-1141
Para. 314, Threaded Joints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-48 B31-05-1305
Para. 323.2.2, Lower Temperature Limits, Listed Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-15 B31-04-01207
Para. 323.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-31 B31-05-404
Paras. 328.2.1 and 328.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-19 B31-03-1913
Para. 328.5.3, Seal Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-05 B31-04-00416
Para. 328.5.4, Welded Branch Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-11E B31-94-037
Para. 331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-39 B31-05-1147
Para. 340.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-33 B31-05-454
Para. 345.2.2, Visual Examination of Fillet Weld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-35 B31-05-477
Para. 345.2.2(a), Examination for Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-46 B31-05-1222
Para. 345.2.3, Piping Subassemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-11 B31-04-00499
Para. 345.2.3, Piping Subassemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-24 B31-05-157,
B31-05-319
Para. 345.2.3, Piping Subassemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-27 B31-05-328
Para. 345.2.3(c), Testing of Closure Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-07 B31-04-00438
Paras. 345.2.6 and 345.9.1(b), Leak Testing and Examination of Welds. . . . . . . . . . 20-06 B31-04-00417
Para. 345.3.1, Hydrostatic Testing of Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-28 B31-05-329
Para. K303, Use of B16.9 Buttwelding Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 B31-05-34
Paras. M314.2.2 and M335.3.3, and Fig. 335.3.3(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-36 B31-05-786
Performing Digital Radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-42 B31-05-1210
PWHT Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-44 B31-05-1212
Qualifying the Heat Input for Impact Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-14 B31-04-01131
Table 323.3.1, Welding Procedure Qualified Thickness Range and HAZ Impact
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-10 B31-04-00498
Table 341.3.2, Radiography Acceptance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-16 B31-04-01250
Table 341.3.2, Radiography Acceptance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-20 B31-04-1250
Table A326.1, Applicability of ASTM F 1281, F 1282, and F 1974. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-30 B31-05-391
Use of Sh for Occasional Stress Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-49 B31-05-1306
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Interpretation: 13-11E
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 328.5.4, Welded Branch Connections

Date Issued: November 21, 1994
File: B31-94-037
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda a, what is the effective weld
throat thickness required for a proprietary integrally reinforced branch connection fitting?
Reply: The thickness is as required by the manufacturer’s design qualified in accordance with
para. 304.7.2 or MSS SP-97 and para. 328.5.4(d)
Note: In the Reply, the cross-reference to MSS SP-97 has been corrected by errata.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Figs. 328.5.2B and 328.5.2C, Slip-On and Socket Welds
File: B31-03-01912
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, is the 1⁄16 in. approximate gap
shown in Fig. 328.5.2B and Fig. 328.5.2C required to be present before any welding, including
tack welding?
Reply (1): Yes; also see interpretations 6-02, question (1); 10-19; and 16-06.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, can radiography be used to ascertain
the “1⁄16 in. approximate gap before welding” shown in Fig. 328.5.2B and Fig. 328.5.2C?
Reply (2): The Code does not specify or restrict the methodology to determine this dimension.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 302.3.5, Limits on Calculated Stresses Due to Sustained
Loads and Displacement Strains
File: B31-03-01915
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, para. 302.3.5(c), shall sustained
load stresses be evaluated separately from the displacement stress ranges of para. 302.3.5(d)?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, para. 302.3.6(a), shall sustained
plus occasional load stresses be evaluated separately from the displacement stress ranges of para.
302.3.5(d)?
Reply (2): Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 302.2.4, Allowances for Pressure and Temperature Varia-
tions
File: B31-04-00412
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, does para. 302.2.4 apply to pressure
transients caused by water hammer?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In a fluid transient due to water hammer, there can be many pressure cycles in
the piping response. In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, must all cycles in which the
pressure exceeds the pressure rating or the calculated pressure stress exceeds the allowable stress
be considered with respect to the 1,000 cycle limit in para. 302.2.4(d)?
Reply (2): Yes.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, may the number of cycles of the
variation exceed 1,000 if justified by a more rigorous analysis in accordance with para. 300(c)(3)?
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Reply (3): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Clarification of Seamless Pipe

File: B31-04-00414
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, can a seamless pipe that has been cut
longitudinally and reassembled by welding be considered as seamless pipe for the purpose of
determining the weld joint quality factor?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 328.5.3, Seal Welds

File: B31-04-00416
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, para. 328.5.3, address sealing a threaded connection
by brazing?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Paras. 345.2.6 and 345.9.1(b), Leak Testing and Examination
of Welds
File: B31-04-00417
Question: Does ASME B31.3-1999 Edition require 100% liquid penetrant or magnetic particle
examination of the seal welds applied at hydrostatic test vents and drains after the acceptance
of hydrostatic test results?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 345.2.3(c), Testing of Closure Welds

File: B31-04-00438
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, if piping subassemblies meet
the requirements specified in para. 345.2.3(c), are there any fluid service limitations to piping
subassemblies for which closure welds are performed?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition permit a completed piping system, consisting of
piping subassemblies, to have more than one closure weld if all subassemblies have been tested
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in accordance with para. 345.2.3 and all closure welds are examined in accordance with para.
345.2.3(c)?
Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Coverage of Ozone Gas

File: B31-04-00496
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition provide coverage for ozone gas piping?
Reply: Yes; see the Introduction of ASME B31.3.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Applicability of Ultrasound Testing for Heavy Thick Piping
File: B31-04-00497
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, is ultrasonic examination an accept-
able substitute for radiography for a piping system utilizing Class 2500 components that has
been classified as high pressure piping in accordance with para. K300?
Reply (1): No; see para. K341.4.2(b).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, is ultrasonic examination an accept-
able substitute for radiography for a piping system utilizing Class 2500 components if the system
has not been classified as high pressure piping in accordance with para. K300?
Reply (2): Yes; see paras. 341.4.1(b)(1), 341.4.3(b), and M341.4(b)(1).
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Table 323.3.1, Welding Procedure Qualified Thickness Range
and HAZ Impact Location
File: B31-04-00498
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, when a material with a pipe wall
thickness of 1⁄2 in. requires impact testing per the requirements of para. 323.3, is the qualified
base metal thickness range for production welding, per A-5(a) of Table 323.3.1, 1⁄4 to 3⁄4 in.?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, may the one required set of three
HAZ (CVN) impact specimens, per the requirements of A-4, A-5, and 6 of Table 323.3.1, be taken
at any depth location of the pipe wall thickness?
Reply (2): Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 345.2.3, Piping Subassemblies

File: B31-04-00499
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, para. 345.2.3, may a component be
considered a piping subassembly?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Design Stress for Bolts

File: B31-04-01129
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition specify what loads to consider when calculating a
bolt stress to compare to the design stress values for bolting materials?
Reply: No, except for flanges; see para. 304.5.1.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Fig. 323.2.2B

File: B31-04-01130
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3, Fig. 323.2.2B, provide a basis for the use of impact-tested
carbon steels at a Minimum Design Metal Temperature (MDMT) colder than the impact test
temperature, provided the stress ratio defined in Fig. 323.2.2B is less than 1 and the MDMT is
not colder than −104°C (−155°F)?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3 permit Fig. 323.2.2B to be used to provide a basis for the use
of impact-tested duplex stainless steels, UNS S31803, impact tested at −46°C (−50°F), in the same
manner as described in question (1)?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Qualifying the Heat Input for Impact Testing
File: B31-04-01131
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition require that all the requirements of ASME BPV Code,
Section IX, be complied with for a WPS requiring impact testing?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 323.2.2, Lower Temperature Limits, Listed Materials
File: B31-04-01207
Question: Does ASME B31.3 permit a temperature reduction calculated in accordance with Fig.
323.2.2B to be applied for carbon steels covered in 323.2.2(a) that have a minimum temperature
listed in Table A-1?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Table 341.3.2, Radiography Acceptance Criteria

File: B31-04-01250
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, when 100% radiographic examination
and no further acceptance criteria are specified for Normal Fluid Service, is it required that
the acceptance criteria for severe cyclic conditions as noted in Table 341.3.2 be applied to the
examination?
Reply: No, the requirements of Normal Fluid Service apply.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Minimum Thickness for Test Blanks

File: B31-04-01293
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition address required thickness for blanks or closures
installed only for a pneumatic or hydrostatic leak test?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition address required thickness for permanent blanks
and closures?
Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, Paras. 300.1.1(b), 300(c)(4), 300(c)(5), 345.1, and 345.8, Vacuum
Box Testing of Piping Field Welds
File: B31-04-01294
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-1996 Edition permit performing the Alternative Leak Test
method in accordance with para. 345.9 in lieu of hydrostatic or pneumatic testing for Normal
Fluid Service piping that does not satisfy the conditions of para. 345.1(c)?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, para. 345.8, is it acceptable to
perform a leak test in accordance with BPV Code, Section V, Article 10, Appendix II, Bubble
Test — Vacuum Box Technique?
Reply (2): Yes, provided it has a demonstrated sensitivity of not less than 10-3 atm-ml/sec.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, para. 345.8, if leak testing in
accordance with BPV Code, Section V, Article 10, Appendix II, Bubble Test — Vacuum Box
Technique, is it acceptable to test piping with a 60 psig or greater design pressure at less than
15 psi differential pressure?
Reply (3): No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Paras. 328.2.1 and 328.2.2

Date Issued: May 20, 2005
File: B31-03-1913
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, para. 328.2.1, by referencing BPV Code Section
IX, permit the use of Standard Welding Procedure Specifications, compliant with the requirements
of BPV Code, Section IX, Article V, in ASME B31.3 applications?
Reply (1): Yes, if they satisfy all the requirements of ASME B31.3, including the qualification
requirements in para. 328.2.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, para. 328.2.2 apply to Standard Welding Procedure
Specifications compliant with the requirements of BPV Code, Section IX, Article V?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, do the rules of “discreet demonstra-
tion” of BPV Code, Section IX, Article V comply with the requirements of para. 328.2.2(i)?
Reply (3): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Table 341.3.2, Radiography Acceptance Criteria

File: B31-04-1250
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition require more stringent examination acceptance criteria
for sour and hydrogen service designated as Normal Fluid Service than for other services desig-
nated as Normal Fluid Service?
Reply: No. See paras. 300(c)(5) and F323.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. K303, Use of B16.9 Buttwelding Fittings
File: B31-05-34
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, may an ASME B16.9 fitting for which
the design pressure has been established by proof testing in accordance with ASME B16.9 be
used in Chapter IX service?
Reply: Yes, provided the requirements of Table K326.1, Note (2) are met.
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Subject: Allowances With Owner’s Approval

File: B31-05-45
Question (1): With the owner’s approval, as described in ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, para.
302.2.4(f)(1), is it permissible to exceed the pressure rating or the allowable stress for pressure
design at temperature as described in para. 302.2.4(f)(1)(a) when the variation is self-limiting
(e.g., due to a pressure relieving event)?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, para. 302.2.4(f)(2), permit exceeding the pressure
rating or the allowable stress for pressure design at the temperature at the increased condition
without owner’s approval?
Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Chapter VIII, Piping for Category M Fluid Service
File: B31-05-107
Question (1): If an ASME BPV Code Section VIII vessel has been determined to be in “lethal
substance” service, must the attached B31.3 piping system be classified as Category M Fluid
Service?
Reply (1): No; see para. 300(b)(1).
Question (2): Is Appendix M of B31.3 mandatory?

Reply (2): No; see Table 300.4. However, see the definition of fluid service in para. 300.2.
Question (3): Is the Code user responsible for considering applicable items in Appendix M?
Reply (3): Yes; see Note (2) of Table 300.4.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1998 Addenda to 1996 Edition, and B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 345.2.3, Piping
Subassemblies
File: B31-05-157 and B31-05-319
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition define “subassemblies” the same way as it defines
“piping components”?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3c-1998 Addenda and ASME B31.3-2002 Edition,
does para. 345.2.3(a) allow piping components to be independently tested as required by para.
345.1, and then assembled and placed into service with no additional leak testing?
Reply (2): No, unless the system is assembled with flanged joints or closure welds as described
in paras. 345.2.3(b) and (c).
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 302.3

File: B31-05-179
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition establish a preference in the selection of listed versus
unlisted components?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 304.7.2

File: B31-05-180
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, para. 304.7.2, require calculations consistent with
the design criteria of the Code be performed and that these calculations be substantiated by
means of (a), (b), (c), or (d)?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 345.2.3, Piping Subassemblies

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File: B31-05-328
Question: Does the ASME B31.3-2002 Edition definition of a piping subassembly require that
it be in the installed position?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 345.3.1, Hydrostatic Testing of Pipe

File: B31-05-329
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, can buried pipe be leak tested without
visual examination of joints?
Reply: No, unless the joints have been previously tested. See para. 345.3.1.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Appendix A, Note (76)

File: B31-05-388
Question: Does Note (76) apply only to the materials for which Note (76) is specified in
Table A-1?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Table A326.1, Applicability of ASTM F 1281, F 1282, and F 1974
File: B31-05-391
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition allow the use of products meeting ASTM F 1281, F
1282, and F 1974 in compressed gas service?
Reply: Yes. See para. A302.2.3 and Appendix F, para. FA323.4(b).

File: B31-05-404
Question (1): For welded (with filler metal added) austenitic stainless steel pipe or fitting
material intended for service with a minimum design metal temperature that is warmer than
the minimum temperature allowed by Table A-1 but colder than −20°F, do the requirements of
block A-4(b) of Table 323.2.2 apply?
Reply (1): Yes.
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Question (2): If it is required that the stainless steel pipe or fitting manufacturer conduct impact
tests of the weld metal deposits, may the provisions of Note (2) of Table 323.2.2, allowing impact
tests performed as part of the weld procedure qualification, be used to fully satisfy all the impact
test requirements of para. 323.2.2?
Reply (2): Yes.
Question (3): If the stainless steel pipe or fitting manufacturer uses the impact tests performed
as part of the weld procedure qualification to satisfy all the provisions of para. 323.2.2, do the
provisions of block A-1 of Table 323.3.1 apply?
Reply (3): No.
Question (4): For austenitic stainless steel applications in ASME B31.3, are manufacturer’s
welding procedure specifications and procedure qualifications necessary for any specifications
welded with filler metal?
Reply (4): No.
Question (5): When welding procedure specifications and procedure qualifications that include
qualification of the welding procedure by impact testing are produced by the manufacturer when
producing austenitic stainless steel weld pipe or fittings, may those procedure specifications and
qualifications be used to satisfy the requirements of Table 323.2.2?
Reply (5): Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Appendix A, Table A-1, 321 Stainless Steel Stresses
File: B31-05-405
Question (1): Should the allowable stress for A 403 WP321 fittings conforming to ASME B16.9,
such as elbows and tees, be per A 312 TP321 pipe?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Should the wall thickness for seamless fittings conforming to ASME B16.9, manu-
factured to A 403 WP321, be calculated based on the allowable stress value for A 403 WP321
material?
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Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 340.4

File: B31-05-454
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, para. 340.4, do the qualification
requirements of the owner’s inspector apply to the individual designated as the owner’s inspector?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, para. 340.4(b), do the qualification
requirements of the owner’s inspector apply to the organization employing the inspector?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Examination and Quality Factor for Longitudinal Welds
File: B31-05-455
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, if single butt longitudinal welds
made as part of pipe fabrication are visually examined per para. 341.4.1(a)(3) and examined per
para. 341.4.1(b), does a joint factor, Ej, of 0.80 apply?
Reply (1): Yes; see Table 302.3.4.
made as part of pipe fabrication are visually examined per para. 341.4.1(a)(3), examined per para.
341.4.1(b), and radiographed per para 341.5.1(a), does a joint factor, Ej, of 0.90 apply?
made as part of pipe fabrication are visually examined per para. 341.4.1(a)(3) and 100% radio-
graphed per para. 344.5.1 and Table 341.3.2, does a joint factor, Ej, of 1.00 apply?
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 345.2.2, Visual Examination of Fillet Weld
File: B31-05-477
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition require, when a structural attachment is fillet welded
on one side, that the opposite side of the structural attachment be left exposed for examination
during leak testing?
Reply: No. See also interpretation 19-23.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, Paras. M314.2.2 and M335.3.3, and Fig. 335.3.3(a)
File: B31-05-786
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31-3-2004 Edition, may straight thread, O-ring style
connection fittings be used in Category M fluid service?
Reply (1): Yes, provided that they meet the requirements of the Code, including para. M314.2.2
and para. M335.3.3.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, is demonstrating leak tightness
sufficient to qualify use of fittings such as those shown in Fig. 335.3.3(a) for use in Category M
Fluid Service?
Reply (2): No.

File: B31-05-1141
Question (1): When qualifying unlisted components for pressure design using ASME B31.3-2004
Edition, para. 304.7.2(d), using the rules of BPVC Section VIII-1, UG-101, may the designer make
analogies among related materials in accordance with para. 304.7.2(e)?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2004 Edition define related materials as used in para. 304.7.2(e)?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, Para. 300(c)(3)

File: B31-05-1142
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, may a designer apply a more rigorous
analysis to qualify a design that deviates from specific requirements of the Code?
Reply: Yes. See para. 300(c)(3).
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, Para. 331

File: B31-05-1147
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, are the longitudinal seams of
welded seam pipe and seams in welded seam fittings subject to the postweld heat treatment
requirements of para. 331?
Reply (1): Yes, provided the welds are made in accordance with para. 328.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, do the postweld heat treatment
requirements of para. 331 apply to listed components?
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Reply (2): No, unless otherwise required by the notes for Appendix A or specified in the
engineering design.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Paras. 301.1(c) and (d)

File: B31-05-1208
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, does the successful completion of
an engineering program that is equivalent to 2 years of full-time study meet the engineering
associate’s degree requirement of para. 301.1(c)?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does the “experience in the design of related pressure piping” requirement in
para. 301.1(d) differ from the requirements in paras. 301.1(a), (b), and (c)?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition address the initiation of experience in para. 301.1?
Reply (3): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Chapter IX, Thickness Limitations

File: B31-05-1209
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, when qualifying a welding procedure
for High Pressure Fluid Service, does the range of material thicknesses specified in Table K323.3.1
apply to determine the number of impact test pieces required?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, Performing Digital Radiography

File: B31-05-1210
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, para. 344, is the use of digital radiogra-
phy permitted?
Reply: Yes, provided the methodology meets the requirements of para. 344.5.1.
Subject: ASME B31.3, Interpretation 17-10

File: B31-05-1211
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, has the Code been changed to supersede
the response to inquiry 17-10?
Reply: Interpretation 17-10 applies to ASME B31.3-1997 Edition, Addendum b. Subsequently,
the Code was revised to reflect the present wording.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, PWHT Requirements

File: B31-05-1212
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, Table 331.1.1, for P-No. 1 material,
can a weld procedure qualified to ASME Section IX that has a weld joint thickness range from
0.0625 in. to 2.00 in. be used without postweld heat treatment for a butt groove weld joint with
a thickness greater than 3⁄4 in.?
Reply: No; see para. 328.2.1(c).
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, Combining Displacements

File: B31-05-1213
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, are strains caused by cyclic support
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displacements during seismic events considered to be externally imposed displacements in accor-

dance with para. 319.2.1(c)?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, shall externally imposed displace-
ment strains, excluding single cycle events, be considered in conjunction with thermal displace-
ment strains?
Reply (2): Yes; see para. 319.2.1(d).
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 345.2.2(a), Examination for Leaks

File: B31-05-1222
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, does the 10 min minimum hold time
referenced in para. 345.2.2 apply to both hydrostatic leak test in accordance with para. 345.4.2
and pneumatic leak test in accordance with para. 345.5.4?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, Hydrostatic Testing

File: B31-05-1223
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, are both a sensitive leak test and a
hydrostatic, pneumatic, or hydrostatic-pneumatic leak test required for Category M piping?
Reply: Yes; see para. M345.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, Para. 314, Threaded Joints

File: B31-05-1305
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-2004 Edition advise against using the relative motion of threaded
connections (i.e., to screw and unscrew some fraction of a turn) to provide flexibility for thermal
expansion?
Reply (1): Yes. See para. 314.1(c).
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2004 Edition prohibit the practice of using the relative motion
of threaded connections to provide flexibility for thermal expansion?
Reply (2): No, provided the relative motion does not cause leakage at the joint, as required by
para. 319.1.1.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, Use of Sh for Occasional Stress Evaluation

File: B31-05-1306
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, when a piping system operates at
multiple sets of coincident operating temperatures and pressures, and the system may at any
random moment be loaded with an occasional load such as earthquake, wind, or pressure relief,
should all coincident operating pressures and temperatures expected during operation be consid-
ered and shall the basic allowable stress used in para. 302.3.6 be based on the applicable tempera-
ture for each condition?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Duration of Occasional Loads

File: B31-05-1307
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 Edition address the duration of a load in qualifying the load
as being occasional in para. 302.3.6?
Reply: No.

File: B31-05-1308
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004 Edition, para. 302.2.4(f)(1)(a), is the 33% over-
pressure allowance for no more than 10 hr at any one time and no more than 100 hr/yr applicable
to pressure relieving events?
Reply: Yes, provided all other applicable requirements of para. 302.2.4 are met.
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NUMERICAL INDEX
Code references are based on ASME B31.3-1990 or later Editions. References in brackets are to previous Editions
and Addenda.

Introduction 1-3 Fig. 300.1.1 (Cont’d) 302 (Cont’d)
1-6 7-10 19-03
1-7 8-17 302.2 1-50
13-04 300.1.3 [300.1.4] 1-8 302.2.1 16-18
20-08 1-16 302.2.2 17-11
300 7-10 1-19 19-02
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8-17 1-26 302.2.3 19-19

19-11 3-2 302.2.4 [302.2.3] 1-3
300(b) 1-26 15-09 1-32
1-32 300.1.3(d) 10-05 2-14
4-08 300.2 3-4
5-03 Category D Fluid 4-13 4-11
8-09 Service 7-01
10-11 5-03 7-04
13-14 6-01 8-04
300(c) 3-2 19-34 14-09
3-4 Category M Fluid 1-40 17-12
4-10 Service 20-03
6-03R (Vol. 7) 1-73 20-22
7-05 6-01 20-51
8-30 8-09 302.2.5 13-15
13-02 9-02 302.3 20-25
16-12 notch-sensitive 2-22 302.3.2 1-18
18-09 owner 2-30 1-38
19-31 piping components 3-2 2-16
19-48 8-01 3-13
20-03 14-03 8-25
20-20 11-05
17-23
20-38 16-04
piping system 1-30
300(c) [300(e)] 1-3 19-37
9-06
1-6 19-38
severe cyclic 5-12
1-7 conditions 302.3.4 2-20
300.1 7-10 8-09 17-14
8-17 Table 302.3.4 1-42
Table 300.4 20-23
9-06 1-78
301 5-11
12-20 2-20
301.1 20-40
300.1.1 1-47 3-11
301.2 2-3
1-52 20-34
7-01
2-26 302.3.5 1-20
301.2.1 2-29
3-1 1-50
13-15 2-14
4-19
6-01 301.3 2-3 2-15
8-01 17-07 2-24
9-02 301.3.1 10-02 3-4
17-01 310.3.2 4-11 4-10
Fig. 300.1.1 1-8 301.5.3 4-07 4-12
1-19 301.7.2 3-4 6-03R (Vol. 7)
2-26 302 1-32 6-07
(a)

302.3.5 (Cont’d) 304.3.4 (Cont’d) 319.2.3 (Cont’d)
7-04 2-27 18-13
7-05 Fig. 304.3.4 1-70 319.3.1 19-40
8-16 304.3.5 12-13 319.3.1(b) 15-24
15-15 304.5 3-4 319.3.5 4-10
16-11 9-07 319.3.6 1-6
17-04 10-14 1-7
17-18 19-12 1-55
18-16 304.5.1 8-18 2-24
20-02 20-12 5-15
Table 302.3.5 16-10 304.5.1(b) 9-10 13-05
302.3.6 1-50 304.7.2 1-51 Table 319.3.6 9-01
2-15 3-2 319.4.1 1-33
2-16 4-05 13-14
2-17 5-05 319.4.4 1-71
19-18 5-11 2-7
20-02 6-09 2-24
20-49 10-7 319.7 1-16
20-50 10-11 7-05
302.4 1-20 10-18 321.1.1 6-07
303 6-05 12-09 321.1.4 1-49
304.1.1 1-42 19-36
13-02
1-54 322.3 17-24
13-03
1-70 322.6.1 10-10
13-05
13-07 12-18
13-11
15-06 322.6.3 1-32
19-29
15-10 2-21
20-26
16-14 2-29
20-37
304.1.2 1-42 7-01
304.7.4 1-16
1-57 12-04
305.2 3-8
1-68 14-09
3-9
1-70 323.1 19-28
305.2.1 1-38
2-11 323.1.1 8-19
305.2.3 6-01
10-20 17-09R (Vol. 18)
7-03
304.2 15-14 19-41
304.2.2 18-06 306.4 12-16 323.1.2 1-11
304.2.3 1-22 306.4.2 11-03 1-15
5-11 308.2.1 5-12 1-48
Fig. 304.2.3 1-22 308.2.4 5-12 2-1
304.3 1-21 311.2.4 6-02 6-06
1-46 6-05 8-07
5-01 311.2.5 10-04 8-19
6-09 312 9-07 11-03
304.3.1 19-33 314 20-48 15-04
304.3.2 4-05 314.2.1 2-22 17-01
304.3.3 4-03 Table 314.2.1 8-33 17-08
7-02 11-16 19-27
8-06 323.2 3-9
315.2 3-6
8-37 323.2.1 1-13
315.3 3-6
11-10 323.2.2 15-12
317.2 1-17
12-05 15-25
318 8-13
14-10 19-07
15-05 318.2.2 19-45 19-21
319.1.1 20-48
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17-26 19-35
Fig. 304.3.3 8-37 319.2.1 2-17 19-39
304.3.4 1-21 20-45 19-47
1-37 319.2.3 7-04 20-15
1-55 7-05 20-31
1-75 12-06 Fig. 323.2.2 14-08
(b)

Fig. 323.2.2 (Cont’d) 328.2.1 [327.5.1, 327.5.2] (Cont’d) Table 331.1.1 [Table 331.3.1] (Cont’d)
20-13 20-19 17-01
20-15 20-43 20-44
Table 323.2.2 [Table 1-12 328.2.2 20-19 331.1.2 8-05
323.2.1] 328.2.2(g) 14-05 331.1.3 [331.3.6] 1-39
1-48 328.2.2(i) 19-26 1-59
1-65 328.2.3 15-19 4-06
1-76 18-08 5-06
2-19 328.4 13-01 9-03
3-8 328.4.2 and Fig. 328.4.2 12-10 11-06
4-01 328.4.3 14-04 14-01
4-15 Fig. 328.4.4 8-28 15-18
14-12 9-08 17-13
15-11 328.5 [327.4] 5-09 17-21
15-16 328.5.1 [327.4.1] 5-17 18-02
17-09R (Vol. 18) 328.5.2 [327.4.2] 5-12 19-24
18-12 16-06 331.1.4 [331.1.2] 5-08
20-31 19-20 331.1.6 [331.3.4] 5-08
323.2.4 6-06 Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig. 327.4.2] 1-28 16-09
323.3 1-76 5-12 331.1.7 [331.3.2] 1-78
5-13 6-02 8-22
20-14 6-05 331.2 18-04
Table 323.3.1 [Table 1-12 8-27 331.2.2 [331.1.1] 1-39
323.3.2] 15-08 1-78
1-76 19-16 331.3.4 8-05
4-17 20-01 331.3.7 8-05
5-19 328.5.3 20-05 332.1 8-03
5-21 328.5.4 [327.4.4] 1-59 19-04
8-29 1-74 332.2 [329.1] 1-23
10-02 2-10 1-53
11-12 4-03 4-02
15-23 4-14 8-20
20-10 7-08 332.2.2 16-08
20-31 8-13 332.4 [329.3, 330.2] 2-2
323.3.2 11-12 10-04 19-04
323.3.4 8-30 13-11 332.4.2 11-03
323.3.5 2-9 Fig. 328.5.4 [Fig. 327.4.4] 1-59 15-17
Table 323.3.5 5-14 1-74
335.1.1 15-07
323.4 15-03 4-03
17-25
323.4.2 10-01 4-16
335.2 2-5
10-19 7-08
335.2.3 17-20
Table 326.1 1-11 328.6 2-18
Fig. 335.3.3(a) 20-36
1-51 330 8-21
2-3 340.2 [336.1.2] 1-26
330.1 8-23
8-07 340.3 [336.3] 1-10
Table 330.1.1 9-05
8-34 10-03
331 8-12
19-14 340.4 [336.2] 1-31
20-39
328 7-02 17-15
331.1.1 8-08
12-12 9-05 20-33
20-39 14-01 341 10-16
328.1 12-07 19-15 15-13
328.2 [327.5] 1-66 Table 331.1.1 [Table 1-69 19-49
11-09 331.3.1] 341.2 [336.1.1, 336.1.3] 1-10
14-13 2-2 1-26
20-19 5-06 1-27
328.2.1 [327.5.1, 327.5.2] 1-76 8-24 2-28
4-17 9-03 10-03
8-29 12-14 341.3.1 [336.5] 1-64
19-22 14-16 2-4
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(c)

341.3.1 [336.5] (Cont’d) 341.4.1 [336.5.1] (Cont’d) 345 [337] (Cont’d)
19-15 2-12 16-03
341.3.2 8-32 2-28 17-30
Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.1] 5-09 3-7 19-23
13-16 3-12 19-30
Table 341.3.2 14-02 4-12 19-49
14-07 5-10 20-17
14-15 8-02 345.1 [337.1] 1-4
16-07 8-10 1-30
17-03 8-26 4-04
17-22 10-03 6-08
18-07 10-17 8-15
20-16 11-11 12-21
20-20 11-14 20-24
20-34 11-15 345.2.2 8-31
[Table 327.4.1A] 1-1 18-14 20-46
1-9 19-05 18-10
1-14 19-42 20-47
1-41 20-09 345.2.3 20-07
2-8 20-34 20-11
5-04 341.4.2 8-38 20-24
5-13 341.4.3 8-10
20-27
5-16 20-09
345.2.3(i) 17-28
5-17 341.5 8-38
20-37
5-18 341.5.1 [336.6.1] 1-5
345.2.4 [337.4.3] 1-35
5-20 3-12
345.2.5 19-44
6-04 20-34
345.2.6 [337.1] 1-2
7-06 342 15-21
5-22
[Table 341.3.2A] 8-32 342.1 [336.4.1] 2-28
19-23
8-38 343 [336.4.1] 2-28
20-06
9-04 344 [336.4] 5-09
11-08 16-13 345.3 [337.3] 2-6
11-14 18-11 3-10
12-22 20-42 5-02
13-16 344.1 13-12 12-03
341.3.3 14-14 344.2 [336.4.2] 2-28 345.3.1 20-28
341.3.4 [336.5, 336.5.4] 1-62 8-10 345.4 8-04
2-25 8-26 19-25
2-32 11-11 345.4.1 12-19
3-5 15-21 345.4.2 [337.4.1] 1-35
3-14 18-17 1-61
10-09 344.2.1 19-17 1-63
10-12 344.5 [336.4.5] 1-10 2-23
11-02 1-60 4-04
11-04 2-12 9-09
13-12 344.5.1 20-34 13-13
16-01 20-41
18-03
16-02 344.6 [336.4.6] 1-60
19-10
16-05 344.6.2 10-17
20-46
18-01 344.7 [336.4.7] 2-28
345.4.3 [337.4.2] 1-63
341.4 [336.5] 1-24 3-14
1-45 345.5 [337.4.4] 1-35
12-01
3-12 19-17 1-43
5-20 344.7.1 11-11 6-08
11-01 345 [337] 1-2 11-07
341.4.1 [336.5.1] 1-10 1-72 13-06
1-26 2-31 19-32
1-27 3-3 345.5.2 11-19
1-60 8-31 345.5.4 12-02
(d)
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345.5.4 (Cont’d) M322.3 (Cont’d) Table A-1B [Table 1] (Cont’d)
20-46 3-6 7-03
345.7 [337.5.2] 1-36 M323.1.3 3-7 Appendix B 19-13
345.8 [337.6] 1-25
M326 2-13
3-10 Appendix D 1-6
17-02 M335.3.3 20-36
M335.4 [M335.5, M335.6] 3-6 1-7
19-06
20-18 M341.4 [M336.5] 1-24 1-34
345.9 [337.5.1] 4-09 1-45 1-46
5-07 20-09
6-08 1-55
M341.4.1 [M336.5.1] 2-28
8-15 1-56
10-15 3-7
12-01 M345 20-47 1-71
12-21 M345.1 6-08 2-7
15-02
MA306.5 9-02 2-24
17-05
MA323.4 9-02 4-16
17-10
18-15 19-08
5-01
20-18 MA323.4.2 8-35
345.9.1 20-06 Appendix A Notes (no 2-20 5-15
20-43 equivalent) [(14)] 6-06
A302.2.3 20-30 Note (17) 4-18
A304 8-14 12-08
Note (20) [(30)] 1-77
A304.1.1 14-17 Note (57) [(2)] 1-58 12-11
14-18
Appendix A 12-17
A304.5.1 1-67
Table A-1 [Table 1] 1-13
A304.7.2 13-08 13-05
A305 11-17 1-18
18-18
A314 8-33 1-29
A322.6 17-29 1-38 Appendix E [Appendix 1-44
K]
A323.4.2 10-06 1-48
11-18 1-77 5-10
Table A326.1 20-30 2-1 19-20
A327.2.4 7-09 3-8
A328.2(a) 10-8 Appendix F [F323.2] 1-29
3-9
A328.2.1 8-14 Appendix F, F323 20-20
3-13
18-05 Appendix F, FA323.4 20-30
A328.2.5 17-06 4-12
A328.5 8-14 4-13 Appendix G 5-12
10-08 6-01 Appendix H 8-06
13-08 6-06 11-10
K300 20-09 7-03
K300(a) 17-16 Appendix J 1-28
8-11
K303 20-21 1-54
8-18
K304.1.2 11-21
8-25 1-75
14-11
K314.2 17-19 8-34 5-04
K315 7-07 8-36 Appendix M 6-01
K322.3 7-07 11-13
8-09
K323.1.2 19-09 12-09
Table K323.3.1 20-41 15-01 20-23
Table K326.1 20-21 19-43 Appendix V 17-17
K328.2.1(a) 17-27
19-46 Appendix X, X3.1.3 12-23
Fig. K328.5.4 8-37
20-29
K341.4.2 20-09 Appendix X, X3.2.2 13-09
M305.1 12-15 20-32
Appendix X, X302.2.3 15-22
M307.2 8-35 Table A-1B [Table 1] 1-78
M314.2.2 20-36 2-20 Case 137 3-1
M322.3 2-13 4-18 Case 141 1-51
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SUBJECT INDEX

Acceptance Criteria Bending (Cont’d) Branch Connections (Cont’d)
weld 1-1 15-17 13-11
1-9 16-08 17-26
1-14
1-41 Bends Brazed Joints
2-8 corrugated 1-23 for flammable service 1-17
5-09 miter (see Miter Bends)
5-13 reduction of outside 8-20 Buckles 1-23
5-17 diameter 1-53
5-18
5-20 Bonding Qualification Test Cast Irons
6-04 hot gas welded 8-14 specific requirements 10-01
7-06 minimum burst pressure 7-09
8-32 8-14 Category D Fluid Service
12-22 procedure specifications 10-08 alternative pressure test for 1-36
13-16 for plastic piping limitations 4-13
14-02 requirements 18-05 5-03
14-07 solvent cement 8-14 radiographic examination 8-38
Allowable Loads 14-06 Bonds Category M Fluid Service

heat fusion 8-14 clarification of term 1-73
Allowable Stresses 4-12 hot gas welded 8-14 9-02
bases for 1-18 test assembly 7-09 20-23
3-13 double contained piping 8-35
8-11 Bolting Materials 4-15 fittings 20-36
8-25 17-20 leak test 6-08
10-13 20-12 liquid oxygen 8-09
Branch Connections 9-02
for ASTM A 312 1-29
couplings 19-33 12-15
for ASTM A 351 11-13
extruded outlets 1-37 tubing size limitations 2-13
for ASTM A 387 8-25
2-27 “very small quantity” 1-40
for ASTM A 464 8-11
6-09
for ASTM A 570 1-38
flexibility analysis 9-01
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for ASTM A 587 1-13 Code Coverage

integrally reinforced fitting 4-05 B31.3 versus B31.4 1-47
for ASTM A 671 1-48
11-10 7-10
for austenitic stainless 3-13
steels projection into run pipe 8-28 fired heaters 15-09
for unlisted alloy steel 19-09 9-03 general hydrocarbon 6-01
pipe reinforcement 8-06 service
8-37 in-line sensing devices 8-01
Alterations of Piping 13-04 12-05 intent 16-12
12-13 later editions 19-01
Alternative Tests (see Leak Tests) 14-10 new and replacement 5-22
15-05 piping
Authorized Inspector (see Owner’s weld requirements 2-10 12-21
Inspector) 4-03 19-49
4-14 offshore platform 8-17
Bellows 13-09 7-02 oil heating system 4-19
7-08 radioactive fluids 12-20
Bending 4-02 10-04 synfuel plant piping 1-52
(f)

Code Coverage (Cont’d) Examination (Cont’d) Fittings
synfuel plant piping (Cont’d) extent of (Cont’d) B16.9 1-7
2-26 11-01 5-01
tobacco plant piping 3-1 in-process 3-14 19-14
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11-15 20-21
Components (see also Fittings, Flanges, liquid penetrant (see Liquid conforming to two grades 8-18
Standard Components, Unlisted, and Penetrant Examination) flared, flareless, or 3-6
Valves) progressive (see Progressive compression types
certification 1-26 Examination) 12-16
3-7 radiographic (see MSS SP-75 1-11
5-10 Radiographic Examination)
13-10 random 1-27
Flammable Service 1-17
defining 17-23 1-45
20-11 1-62
2-12 Flanges
design conditions 2-3 assembly 2-5
fabricated or flared flaps 11-03 2-32
4-12 design 1-67
12-16 3-4
11-15
in-line sensing devices 8-01 9-7
records 11-11
listed 20-25 general 9-10
required 1-24
metric size 19-29 long welding neck 4-05
1-60
referenced standards 1-44 slip-on 5-12
6-04
5-10 8-27
11-14
11-15 use of aluminum 1-51
Compressors
15-13 use of raised and flat face 9-07
internal piping 1-8 metallic
15-21
18-14
Corrugated Bends 1-23
severe cyclic conditions 10-17 Flexibility Analysis
11-14 branch connections 9-01
Cyclic Loading 5-12
spot 1-62 exemptions from 1-33
17-04 types 16-13 qualification 13-05
18-11 13-14
Design (see also Pressure Design) ultrasonic (see Ultrasonic thermal expansion data 15-24
additional design 12-13 Examination)
considerations visual (see Visual
calculations 20-26 Flexibility Characteristic
Examination)
conditions 2-3 effect of branch to run 1-56
for stainless bellows 12-23 Exclusions diameters
Lame theory 1-57 for compressors and 1-8 for a tee 1-55
minimum temperature 10-02 internal piping 1-56
qualification 20-38 for interconnecting piping 1-19 5-01
20-40 listed in scope 10-5 for components not listed 1-55
in Appendix D
Expansion Joints 1-16 2-24
Displacement Strain 20-45
12-23
13-09
Displacement Stress 2-14 Flexibility Factors
2-24 Extruded Outlet basis for 1-56
12-06 pressure design of 1-21 for B16.9 tee 1-7
18-13 1-70 12-08
tees considered as 1-55 12-17
Earthquake (see Seismic) for fabricated intersections 1-6
Extruded Welded Tee 5-01 4-16
Empty System 5-15
Fatigue 18-09
transportation 9-06 for pressure piping 13-05
Fillet Weld components
Examination internal, slip-on flange 8-27 for welded elbows 1-6
acceptance criteria 16-07 pressure containing 8-13
extent of 1-24 size 1-74 Fluid Service
5-18 use 10-4 definition 19-34
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Fluid Service (Cont’d) Heat Treatment (Cont’d) Instrument Piping (Cont’d)
definition (Cont’d) when radiography is required (Cont’d) 8-01
20-23 2-4
general hydrocarbon 6-01 Internal Piping, Equipment 1-8
requirements, metallic 11-16 Hydrostatic Tests (see Leak Tests)
12-15 Joint Factors
12-16 Impact Tests for ASTM A 234, ASTM A 2-20
15-03 absorbed energy data 2-9 312, ASTM A 403
alternative methods 8-30 for branch connections 8-06
requirements, nonmetallic 11-17
base metal 4-01 for circumferential welds 1-42
11-18
11-12 for longitudinal and spiral 1-78
responsibility for 4-08
welds
categorizing 18-12
3-11
8-09 20-10
8-06
exclusions from 1-76
17-14
Graphitization 5-14
20-34
temperature relative to 1-58 8-30
onset heat treatment required 5-19
Joints
in qualifying procedures 8-29
Hardness alignment 15-07
of aluminum filler metals 2-19
17-25
limitations on 2-2 of austenitic stainless steel 1-65
circumferential bends 5-11
records 8-22 of bolting materials 4-15
exposed during test 2-6
testing 15-20 of duplex stainless steel 20-13
3-10
of the heat-affected zone 1-76
Heat Fusion Joints 13-08 instrument tubing 7-07
5-21
special 8-13
of weldments 1-12
Heat Treatment tapered pipe thread 16-15
1-65
cooling rate 1-69 threaded 11-16
1-76
for austenitic stainless steel 1-65 17-19
5-21
for bending and forming 2-2 20-48
19-21
19-04 requirements 15-23 Lateral Fittings 1-6
for flared laps 11-03 17-09
for valve parts 8-12 20-31 Leak Tests
governing thickness 1-39 temperature limitation 5-14 acceptance criteria 1-2
1-59 8-30 15-22
4-06 14-12 16-03
5-06 19-07 alternative 4-09
11-06 19-43 5-07
heating rate 1-69 6-08
local 5-08 Imperfections (see also Acceptance 8-15
8-05 Criteria) 12-01
monitoring 5-08 concave root surface 1-1 12-21
8-05 6-04 17-05
postweld 20-39 determination of 8-32 17-10
20-44 lack of fusion 5-09 18-15
requirements 8-08 porosity 1-9 20-18
8-21 5-13 as nondestructive 8-31
8-23 5-16 examination
8-24 5-20 external design pressure 19-44
9-03 slag inclusion 5-20 for Category D fluid 1-36
9-05 tungsten inclusions 1-9 service
12-14 5-17 for Category M fluid 20-47
14-01 undercutting 1-14 service
14-16 2-8 for system designed for 0 2-31
15-18 6-04 psi
18-04 isolation of test pump 1-2
SP-1 through SP-5 8-24 Installed Piping 1-30 leakage 1-4
when radiography is 1-64 minimum hydrostatic test 2-23
required Instrument Piping 7-07 pressure
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Leak Tests (Cont’d) Limitations Materials (Cont’d)
minimum hydrostatic test pressure on hardness 2-2 unlisted material (Cont’d)
(Cont’d) on imperfections (see 11-20
4-04 Imperfections) 15-04
minor repairs and 1-2 on tubing size 2-13 17-01
additions 3-6 17-08
of discharge piping 1-72 19-27
of joints 20-28 Liquid Penetrant Examination
of newly constructed 1-4 requirements 11-14 Mechanical Interlock 19-45
systems
5-02 Low Temperature Requirements (see Miter Bends
Impact Tests) pressure design of 1-22
5-22
8-15 5-11
Materials
20-24 API 5L 1-78 Near Straight Sawtooth Runs
of piping and vessel 1-63 2-4 explanation of 1-33
of piping connecting 3-3 3-9
equipment Nomenclature
3-11
of replacement piping 5-22 6-01 d 1-54
12-21 6-06 T 1-28
painting before test 2-6 API 5LX 2-4 TW 5-04
3-10 11-05 5-16
5-23 ASTM A 234 2-20 tn 1-75
personnel qualification 8-31 ASTM A 312 1-29
pneumatic test 11-07 1-77 Nonmetallic Piping
11-19 2-20 fluid service requirements 11-17
12-02 ASTM A 350 19-07 11-18
13-06 ASTM A 351 11-13 in Category M Fluid 8-35
19-23 ASTM A 387 8-25 Service
19-30 ASTM A 403 1-77 joint requirements 7-09
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19-32 2-20 8-14
20-17 ASTM A 487 8-07 materials 19-08
preparation for 2-6 ASTM A 537 2-1 20-30
3-10 ASTM A 570 1-38 pressure design 14-17
5-02 ASTM A 587 1-13 14-18
5-23 ASTM A 633 1-11
Notch Sensitive
12-03 ASTM A 658 3-8
materials 2-22
reduced pressure 1-61 ASTM A 671 1-48
(hydrostatic test) ASTM B 241 2-19 Occasional Variations 1-3
2-23 ASTM B 337 4-18 (Pressure/Temperature
13-13 ASTM B 464 8-11 Allowances)
20-17 austenitic stainless steels 3-13 2-14
requirements 8-15 bases for design stresses 11-05 4-11
13-13 carbon steel 19-39 loads 1-50
sensitive 1-25 certification 5-10 2-15
17-02 8-02 2-16
19-06 13-10 2-17
19-23 conforming to two grades 8-18 19-18
temperature correction for 1-35 8-34 20-49
1-43 listed 17-09R 20-50
(Vol.
test fluid 12-19
18) Owner
test pressure 12-04
17-11 responsibilities 1-26
19-10 notch sensitive 2-22 2-30
time 20-46 notes 20-29 5-22
welds 20-06 reidentification 8-19 19-11
20-35 toughness requirements 5-19
traceability 19-28 Owner’s Inspector
Lethal Substance 1-73 unlisted material 11-05 qualifications of 1-31
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Owner’s Inspector (Cont’d) Pressure Design (Cont’d) Progressive Examination 1-5
qualifications of (Cont’d) of flanges and blanks (Cont’d) 1-62
20-33 13-15 3-5
responsibilities of 1-26 19-12 10-09
of miter bends 1-21 10-10
Pipe of nonmetallic piping 14-17 10-12
alterations of existing pipe 13-04 components 11-02
20-04 14-18 11-04
curved and mitered 15-14 of pipe 1-42 13-12
segments 1-54 16-01
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18-06 1-57 16-02
elbowless 8-03 1-68 16-05
instrument 17-24 2-11
made from plate 1-48 11-21 Published Specification 1-15
8-36 13-07
of noncircular cross section 3-2 15-06 Radiographic Examination
pressure design 13-07 15-10 100% 5-09
14-09 17-06 20-17
pressure testing 9-09 of listed components 16-14 as supplementary 8-38
spiral welded 7-03 16-18 examination
straight, under internal 10-20 of unlisted components 13-02 digital radiography 20-42
pressure 13-03 normal fluid service 20-20
11-21 13-05 random radiography 1-27
14-11 1-45
of valves 8-04
types 20-08 1-62
13-15
20-27 2-12
Pressure Rating 2-32
Pipe Supports
configurations 6-07
valve 8-04 records 1-10
longitudinal stress effects 7-05
variations 4-11 requirements 6-04
materials 19-36
20-22 11-01
use of plastic 1-49
11-05
Pressure Relief Devices 12-03
Plastic
acceptable devices 2-21 selection of welds for 2-25
2-29 examination
screwed flanges
19-41 spot radiography 1-62
pipe supports 1-49
and test pressure 11-07 3-12
Pneumatic Tests (see Leak Tests) 11-19 survey plugs 19-48
12-04 when PWHT is required 1-64
Positions 14-09 2-4
qualification of welding 1-66 18-03
pressure reducing station 19-31 Records
Postweld Heat Treatment (see Heat requirements 17-29 certification 5-10
Treatment) setting 1-32 8-02
7-01 10-03
Preheat (see Heat Treatment) 12-04 for radiographic 1-10
stop valves 10-10 examination
Pressure Design 12-18 of examinations 11-11
allowance 17-12 of hardness tests 8-22
20-03 Pressure Surges retention of 1-10
20-51 loads due to 1-50
for elevated temperatures 3-4 Reinforcement, Branch
in the high pressure range 1-68 Pressure-Temperature 5-05 attachment weld 4-03
17-16 Rating 7-08
of extruded headers 1-21 8-34 clarification of terms 1-37
1-70 11-10
of flanges and blanks 10-14 Pressure Test (see Leak Test) limits of 2-27
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Reinforcement, Branch (Cont’d) Stresses (see also Allowable Stresses) Temperatures (Cont’d)
limits of (Cont’d) (Cont’d) limitations (Cont’d)
9-04 longitudinal (Cont’d) 19-47
1-50 maximum metal 19-40
Repairs 2-15 temperature
to welds 2-18 2-24 reduction 4-11
4-10 20-15
Responsibility 4-12 variation in elevated 17-17
designer 10-11 6-03R temperature service
rights of owner’s 10-03 (Vol. verification 16-09
inspection 7)
17-15 6-07 Thermoplastic Piping
7-05 neat fusion joints 13-08
Safeguarding 5-12 8-16 solvent cemented joints 10-8
17-18 specific requirements 10-06
Scope (see Code Coverage)
18-16
reduction factors 16-10 Thickness Allowances
Seismic Loads 4-07
governing 17-13
stresses due to 2-17
Stress Intensification Factors 17-21
Severe Cyclic Conditions application of 1-34 18-02
cyclic loading 5-12 2-24 in stress calculations 1-20
large rapid temperature 8-09 welding tee 18-18
6-03R
change (Vol.
spiral welded pipe 7-03 7) Thickness Requirements 20-17
basis for 1-56 20-41
Simplified Flexibility 1-33 branch connections 2-7
Analysis for B16.9 tees 1-7 Tubing
for fabricated intersections 1-6 category M fluid service 16-17
Standard Components joints 7-07
5-15
manufacturer’s markings 3-7 limitations 2-13
for tees 1-46
8-02 3-6
1-55
valves 5-05
1-71
8-04 Ultrasonic Examination
8-07 5-01
12-08 in place of radiography 11-05
12-17 20-09
Standards
20-42
compliance 5-10 for unlisted components 13-05
requirements 10-17
superseded 1-44 for welded elbows 1-6
12-11
Unlisted
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Stresses (see also Allowable Stresses)

allowable 19-37 components 1-6
Temperatures
19-38 1-51
allowance 17-12 3-6
19-46
20-03 4-05
20-32
bending 16-08 5-05
displacement stress range 7-04
design minimum 10-02 8-7
12-06
temperature 10-18
20-02
14-08 10-07
due to cold spring 8-16
14-12 10-11
due to occasional loads 2-16
15-11 12-09
due to pressure surges 1-50
due to seismic loads 2-17 15-16 13-02
due to sustained loads 15-15 17-07 13-03
16-04 19-35 13-05
16-11 large changes 8-09 19-03
20-02 limitations 4-13 19-19
due to thermal gradients 3-4 5-14 20-25
hydrostatic design 19-13 15-12 20-37
longitudinal 1-20 15-25 materials (see Materials)
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Valves Weld (Cont’d) Weld (Cont’d)
Category M Fluid Service 8-35 examination of welds (Cont’d) socket (Cont’d)
Flanged Ball Valves 16-16 19-17 19-20
materials 8-07 19-42 spacing of 7-02
15-26 20-06 types 20-05
pressure buildup 8-04 20-43 20-07
ratings 5-05 fillet size 1-74
10-19
Welder Qualification
Visual Examination 16-06
by others 15-19
internal 8-10 20-01
18-08
8-26 final 19-15
13-16 for branch connections 2-10 19-26
requirements 2-28 4-03 requirements 17-27
10-03 4-14
13-16 8-37 Welding Procedure
18-17 11-10 qualification of 1-12
19-25 1-65
Washers, Use of 2-5 imperfections (see 1-66
Acceptable Criteria) 1-76
Weld longitudinal 2-20 4-17
acceptable criteria 17-03 3-11 8-23
17-22 4-18
8-29
18-07 of valves 12-12
11-09
bevels 12-10 preparation for welding 13-01
14-05
configuration 19-16 14-04
14-13
definition 14-03 qualification of position 1-66
19-05 19-22
reinforcement 7-08
examination of welds 10-15 11-08 responsibility 12-07
11-01 repair 2-18 12-12
11-14 socket 6-02 specification 8-21
13-16 6-05 8-22
14-14 10-19 20-14
14-15 15-08 20-19
15-02 16-06 20-31
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ASME B31.3 CASES
B31 CASE 178

Providing an Equation for Longitudinal Stress for Sustained Loads in ASME B31.3 Construction
Approval Date: May 6, 2005

This Case shall expire on May 1, 2008, unless previously annulled or reaffirmed.
Inquiry: ASME B31.3 provides a description for or groove depth), corrosion, and erosion allow-
determining SL for sustained loads. Is there an equation ances
that may be used? Sb p resultant, intensified bending stress 3 due to
pressure, weight, and other sustained loadings
Reply: It is the opinion of the committee that, in the
absence of more applicable data and in accordance with p
(IiMi)2 + (IoMo)2
para. 302.3.5(c), the following equation may be used to Z
calculate SL for sustained loads: Ii p in-plane sustained stress index.4 In the absence
of more applicable data, Ii is taken as the greater
SL p (|Sa | + Sb)2 + (2St)2 of 0.75ii or 1.00.
Io p out-plane sustained stress index. 4 In the
where the definitions in para. 319.4.4 apply and
absence of more applicable data, Io is taken as
Sa p stress due to axial loads1
the greater of 0.75io or 1.00.
p Fa/Ap
St p torsional stress3 due to pressure, weight, and
Fa p longitudinal force due to pressure,2 weight, and
other sustained loadings1
other sustained loadings
p Mt/2Z
Ap p cross-sectional area considering nominal pipe
thickness less the sum of the mechanical (thread
3
Z shall be based on the nominal section, less the sum of the
1
In the absence of more applicable data, Sa and St need not be mechanical (thread or groove depth), corrosion, and erosion allow-
intensified. ances.
2 4
Fa includes the longitudinal force due to pressure P ⴛ Ai for It is the responsibility of the designer to determine Ii and Io; in
piping systems that contain no expansion joints, where Ai p ⴛ cases where these indices are based on stress intensification factors,
2
d /4 and d is the pipe inside diameter considering pipe wall thick- it is the responsibility of the designer to determine ii and io for all
ness less allowances. For piping systems with expansion joints, it components not explicitly addressed in Appendix D (e.g., elbows/
is the responsibility of the designer to determine the longitudinal bends/miters other than 90 deg, base-ells, reducing elbows,
force due to the pressure in the piping system. crosses, etc.).
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ASME B31.3
INTERPRETATIONS NO. 19

April 1, 2001 through October 31, 2003
General Information
revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not part of the
Code.
reply bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented.
Appendix Z.
Numerical and Subject Indexes

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B31.3
Para. 300, General Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-11 B31-02-02436

Paras. 300(c)(3) and 304.7.2, Radiographic Survey Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-48 B31-03-01455
Para. 300(c)(5), Gas Pressure Reducing Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-31 B31-03-00062
Para. 300.2, Definition of Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-34 B31-03-00437
Para. 302, Unlisted Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-03 B31-01-037
Para. 302.2.2, Pressure Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-02 B31-01-036
Para. 302.2.3, Unlisted Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-19 B31-02-03075
Para. 302.3.2(a)(3), Bases for Design Stresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-37 B31-03-00694
Para. 302.3.2(d), Bases for Design Stresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-38 B31-03-00734
Para. 302.3.6, Limits of Calculated Stress Due to Occasional Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-18 B31-02-03074
Para. 304.3.1(a)(2), Branch Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-33 B31-03-00429
Para. 304.5, Pressure Design of Flanges and Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-12 B31-02-02440
Para. 304.7.2, Metric Size Piping Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-29 B31-02-04110
Para. 318.2.2, Mechanical Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-45 B31-03-01345
Para. 319.3.1(a), Thermal Expansion Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-40 B31-03-00829
Para. 321.1.4(e), Piping Support Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-36 B31-03-00482
Para. 322.6.3, Reference to BPV Section VIII, Division 1, Para. UG-128 . . . . . . . . . 19-41 B31-03-00827
Para. 323.1, Materials and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-28 B31-02-04056
Para. 323.1.2, Unlisted Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-27 B31-02-03884
Para. 323.2.2, Lower Temperature Limits, Listed Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-07 B31-01-048
Para. 323.2.2, Lower Temperature Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-47 B31-03-01347
Table 323.2.2, Requirements for Low Temperature Toughness Tests for
Metals and Para. 323.3, Impact Testing Methods and Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21 B31-02-03629
Table 323.2.2, Requirements for Low Temperature Tests for Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-35 B31-03-00479
Para. 323.2.2(d), Lower Temperature Limits, Listed Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-39 B31-03-00821
Table 326.1, Partial Compliance ASME B16.9 Fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-14 B31-02-03069
Fig. 328, Weld End Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-16 B31-02-03071
Para. 328.2.1, Welding Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-22 B31-02-03631
Para. 328.2.2(i), Welding Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-26 B31-02-03819
Para. 328.5.2, Fillet and Socket Welds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20 B31-02-03076
Paras. 331.1.1, Heat Treatment Requirements and 341.3.1, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-15 B31-02-03070
Para. 331.1.3, Governing Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-24 B31-02-03634
Paras. 332.1, General and 332.4, Required Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-04 B31-01-038
Paras. 341 and 345, Repair or Replacement of Piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-49 B31-03-01441
Para. 341.4.1(b)(1), Production Welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-05 B31-01-039
Para. 341.4.1(b)(1), Extent of Required Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-42 B31-03-00828
Paras. 344.2.1, Definition and 344.7, In-Process Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-17 B31-02-03073
Para. 345, Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-30 B31-02-04197
Paras. 345, Testing and 345.2.6, Repairs or Additions After Leak Testing . . . . . . . 19-23 B31-02-03632
Para. 345.2.5, Leak Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-44 B31-03-01343
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Para. 345.4, Hydrostatic Leak Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-25 B31-02-03683

Para. 345.4.2, Test Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-10 B31-02-02434
Para. 345.5, Pneumatic Leak Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-32 B31-03-00264
Para. 345.8, Sensitive Leak Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-06 B31-01-047
Para. MA323.4, Nonmetallic Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-08 B31-01-053
Para. K323.1.2, Allowable Stress Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-09 B31-01-006
Table A-1, Allowable Stress Values for Carbon Steel Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-46 B31-03-01346
Table A-1, Figure 323.2.2A, Impact Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-43 B31-03-00906
Appendix B, Stress Tables and Allowable Pressure Tables for Nonmetals . . . . . . . 19-13 B31-02-02441
Appendix E, Later Editions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-01 B31-01-035
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19-01, 19-02, 19-03 ASME B31.3-2004
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2000 Addenda), Appendix E, Later Editions

Date Issued: January 4, 2002
File: B31-01-035
Question: May later editions/addenda of a section of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code than that listed in Appendix E be used for construction in accordance with B31.3?
Reply: No, unless specified in the engineering design. See para. 300(c).
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2000 Addenda), Para. 302.2.2, Pressure Ratings

File: B31-01-036
Question: May components manufactured in accordance with standards listed in Table 326.1,
which state pressure-temperature ratings are based on straight seamless pipe, have their pressure
ratings established in accordance with para. 302.2.2?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2000 Addenda), Para. 302, Unlisted Component

File: B31-01-037
Question: May an unlisted component, such as a clamp connector designed by the rules of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1, Appendix 24, be in a B31.3
piping system?
Reply: Yes, provided that it meets all of the applicable requirements of the B31.3 Code, including
para. 302.2.3.
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ASME B31.3-2004 19-04, 19-05
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2000 Addenda), Para. 332.1, General and Para. 332.4, Required Heat
Treatment
File: B31-01-038
Question (1): May pipe be bent using both hot and cold methods simultaneously on the same
bend, such as might occur during the induction bending process?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): For P-Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10a materials in which pipe is bent using both hot and
cold methods simultaneously on the same bend (such as might occur during the induction bending
process), is heat treatment required after bending in accordance with para. 332.4.1?
Reply (2): Yes.
Question (3): For P-Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10a materials in which pipe is bent using both hot and
cold methods simultaneously on the same bend (such as might occur during the induction bending
process), is heat treatment required after bending in accordance with para. 332.4.2 if none of the
conditions in para. 332.4.2(a), (b), or (c) exist?
Reply (3): No; however, heat treatment would be required in accordance with para. 332.4.1.
Question (4): For materials other than P-Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10a materials in which pipe is bent
using both hot and methods simultaneously on the same bend (such as might occur during the
induction bending process), is heat treatment after bending in accordance with para. 332.4.2
required if none of the conditions in paras. 332.4.2(a), (b), or (c) exist?
Reply (4): No, unless otherwise specified in the engineering design.
Subject: B31.3-1999 (2000 Addenda), Para. 341.4.1(b)(1), Production Welds
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File: B31-01-039
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, 2000 Addenda, para. 341.4.1(b)(1), do
production welds include both shop and field welding?
Reply: Yes.
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19-06, 19-07, 19-08 ASME B31.3-2004
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2000 Addenda), Para. 345.8, Sensitive Leak Test
File: B31-01-047
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Addenda (a), does the Gas and
Bubble Test method specified in para. 345.8 refer to the Bubble Test – Direct Pressure Technique
specified in Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V, Article 10?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Addenda (a), must the Bubble
Test – Direct Pressure Technique specified in Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section V, Article
10 demonstrate a sensitivity of at least 10-3 atm-ml/sec to meet the requirements of a sensitive
leak test in para. 345.8?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition, Para. 323.2.2, Lower Temperature Limits, Listed Materials
File: B31-01-048
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, may ASTM A 350 LF2 material be
used at temperatures below −50°F with no further impact testing?
Reply: Yes, provided that the requirements of para. 323.2.2(d) and Fig. 323.2.2B are met. See
also para. F301.
Subject: B31.3-1999, 2000 Addenda, Para. MA323.4, Nonmetallic Materials

File: B31-01-053
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 (2000 Addenda), does para. MA323.4 prohibit
reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR) or borosilicate glass piping?
Reply: No.
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ASME B31.3-2004 19-09, 19-10
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2000 Addenda), Para. K323.1.2, Allowable Stress Values
File: B31-01-006
Question: Is it the intent of ASME B31.3a-2000, para. K323.1.2 to require that the allowable
stress value at design temperature for an unlisted alloy steel pipe material for a High Pressure
Fluid Service application not exceed the lower of two-thirds of the specified minimum yield
strength at room temperature, and two-thirds of the yield strength at temperature, in accordance
with para. K302.3.2(d)?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), Para. 345.4.2, Test Pressures

Date Issued: July 1, 2002
File: B31-02-02434
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), must the minimum
hydrostatic test pressure for flanges and flanged valves be calculated in accordance with equa-
tion (24)?
Reply (1): Yes, except when para. 345.4.2(c) applies.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), may the designer,
owner, or end user waive the requirements of para. 345.4.2?
Reply (2): No.
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19-11, 19-12 ASME B31.3-2004
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition and 2001 Addenda, Para. 300, General Statements
File: B31-02-02436
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), is it the responsibil-
ity of the owner to establish the design requirements necessary for determining the piping design
loads?
Reply (1): Yes. See para. 300(b).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), is it the responsibil-
ity of the designer to determine the piping design based upon design requirements established
by the owner?
Reply (2): Yes. See para. 300(b).
Question (3): Does the Code define the excessive and harmful effects of vibration referenced
in para. 301.5.4?
Reply (3): No.
Question (4): Does para. 301.5.4 require complete elimination of vibration?

Reply (4): No.
Question (5): Does B31.3 permit the designer to determine acceptance criteria for loads and
conditions where no such criteria are provided by the Code?
Reply (5): Yes, with acceptance by the owner; see para. 300(c)(3). Also see para. 300(c)(5).
Question (6): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), para. K323.2.4(a),
when a designer uses an unlisted material, or when a listed material is to be used above the
highest temperature for which stress values appear in Appendix K, shall the designer demonstrate
the validity of the allowable stresses and other design limits to the owner?
Reply (6): Yes. See para. 300(b)(2).
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), Para. 304.5, Pressure Design of Flanges and Blanks
File: B31-02-02440
Question (1): May an ASME B16.5 blind flange be bored and used as a lapped flange in B31.3
piping systems without meeting the requirements of para. 304.5.1?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): May a lapped flange be fabricated from plate for use in B31.3 piping systems?
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Reply (2): Yes, provided the design meets the requirements of para. 304.5.1.
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ASME B31.3-2004 19-13, 19-14, 19-15
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), Appendix B, Stress Tables and Allowable Pressure
Tables for Nonmetals
File: B31-02-02441
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), may hydrostatic
design stresses (HDS) be extrapolated for temperatures outside the range listed in Appendix B?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): In accordance with B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), may hydrostatic design
stresses (HDS) exceeding those listed in Appendix B be used for pressure design calculations?
Reply (2): Yes, if developed in accordance with paras. A302.3.2 and A323.2.1.
Question (3): In accordance with B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), may plastic materials not
listed in Appendix B be used in pressure-containing piping components?
Reply (3): Yes. See para. A323.
Intepretation: 19-14
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition, Table 326.1, Partial Compliance ASME B16.9 Fittings
File: B31-02-03069
Question: According to ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, may a partial compliance fitting as defined
in ASME B16.9-1993 Edition be considered a listed component?
Reply: Yes, see para. 326.
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), Para. 331.1.1, Heat Treatment Requirements and
Para. 341.3.1, General
File: B31-02-03070
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Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), para. 331.1.1(c) is
the term “final welds” defined?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), para. 341.3.1, is
NDE examination of piping constructed of P1 or P2 materials required to be performed after
final heat treatment?
Reply (2): No.
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19-16, 19-17, 19-18, 19-19 ASME B31.3-2004
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), Fig. 328, Weld End Configurations
File: B31-02-03071
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), is it required that the
weld end configurations be identical on both sides of the weld?
Reply: No, except that a combination of the configuration types must meet the requirements
of the WPS. See para. 328.4.2(a)(2).
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), Para. 344.2.1, Definition and Para. 344.7, In-Process
Examination
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File: B31-02-03073
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), does the Code
require the examiner to be present 100% of the time during all welding operations?
Reply (1): No.
require the examiner to be present 100% of the time for in-process examination described in para.
344.7?
Reply (2): No, but the examiner must be present to examine points (a) through (g), as applicable,
for the entire weld.
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), Para. 302.3.6, Limits of Calculated Stress Due to
Occasional Loads
File: B31-02-03074
Question: Does para. 302.3.6(a) include occasional internal pressure loads (e.g., surges, spikes,
peaks, and water hammer) in the summation of longitudinal stresses due to sustained and
occasional loads?
Reply: Yes. In addition, all pressure variations must meet the requirements of para. 302.2.4.
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), Para. 302.2.3, Unlisted Components

File: B31-02-03075
Question: When qualifying an unlisted component for use in a B31.3 piping system by calcula-
tion under para. 302.2.3, shall the calculations be based on the B31.3 allowable stresses?
Reply: Yes.
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ASME B31.3-2004 19-20, 19-21, 19-22
Subject: B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), Para. 328.5.2, Fillet and Socket Welds
File: B31-02-03076
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition (2001 Addenda), paras. 328.5.2(a)
and 328.5.2(b), may a slip-on flange be welded on the face side and intermittent welded on the
hub side?
Reply (1): No.
permit slip-on flanges to be welded on the face side, with the back side (hub side) stitch welded
(intermittent welded) when qualified in accordance with para. 300(c)(3)?
Reply (2): Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Table 323.2.2, Requirements for Low Temperature Toughness Tests for
Metals and Para. 323.3, Impact Testing Methods and Criteria
File: B31-02-03629
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, if a welding procedure has been qualified
by impact testing for service at a temperature of −49°C in accordance with para. 323.3, but the
base material and weld material were impact tested at a warmer temperature in accordance with
their respective material specifications, may the weld procedure be used for service at temperatures
as low as −49°C?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Is it a requirement of ASME B31.3-2002 that the same brand and batch number
of material, as used in weld procedure qualification impact testing, be used for production welds?
Reply (2): No. See Note (2) of Table 323.2.2.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 328.2.1, Welding Qualification

File: B31-02-03631
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, does an original WPS need to be revised to
include any changed nonessential variable?
Reply: Yes. See para. 328.2.1 and BPV Code Section IX.
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19-23, 19-24, 19-25 ASME B31.3-2004
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 345, Testing and Para. 345.2.6, Repairs or Additions After Leak
Testing
File: B31-02-03632
Question (1): Is it the intent of ASME B31.3-2002, para. 345 that structural attachment welds
to piping be examined for leaks during hydrostatic test, pneumatic test, combination hydrostatic-
pneumatic test, or sensitive leak test?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Is it the intent of ASME B31.3-2002, para. 345.2.6 that structural attachments to
piping, following leak testing, be considered an “addition” that may not require retesting as long
as precautionary measures are taken to assure sound construction and the owner agrees?
Reply (2): Yes, provided the additions are minor.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 331.1.3, Governing Thickness

File: B31-02-03634
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, para. 331.1.3, is postweld heat treatment
required for branch connection welds when the thickness of the components at the joint is greater
than the nominal thickness listed in Table 331.1.1, but the thickness through the weld in any
plane is less than two times the nominal wall thickness listed?
Reply: No. See para. 331.1.3(a).
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 345.4, Hydrostatic Leak Test

File: B31-02-03683
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, is it permitted to hydrotest at a lower pressure

than required by para. 345.4 because B31.3 piping is connected to piping constructed to another
ASME B31 Code which allows a lower hydrotest pressure?
Reply: No.
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ASME B31.3-2004 19-26, 19-27, 19-28, 19-29
Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Para. 328.2.2(i), Welding Qualification

File: B31-02-03819
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 (2001 Addenda), para. 328.2.2(i), when using
welding procedures qualified by others, must all welders qualified to a specific WPS be qualified
by bend testing under BPV Section IX, para. QW-302?
Reply: No. Only one welder must be qualified to the specific WPS by the requirements of BPV
Section IX, para. QW-302. All others may be qualified in accordance with ASME B31.3, para. 328.2.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 323.1.2, Unlisted Materials

File: B31-02-03884
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 permit a material not listed in Appendix A to be used in
the design of a pressure containing system?
Reply: Yes. See para. 323.1.2.
Intepretation: 19-28
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 323.1, Materials and Specifications

File: B31-02-04056
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 require maintenance of traceability to a heat number marking
of a component that is removed or rendered unreadable during the fabrication process?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 304.7.2, Metric Size Piping Components

File: B31-02-04110
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, if unlisted components are qualified for use
in B31.3 piping systems in accordance with para. 304.7.2 in IPS sizes, are they also qualified in
metric sizes?
Reply: It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to determine that the fittings are qualified,
considering para. 304.7.2(e).
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19-30, 19-31, 19-32 ASME B31.3-2004
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 345, Testing

File: B31-02-04197
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, if an owner considers a hydrostatic leak
test impractical for reasons listed in para. 345.1(b) for non-jacketed pipe subject to external
pressure, and substitutes a pneumatic leak test, do the provisions of para. 345.2.4 take precedence
over the test pressure prescribed in para. 345.5.4?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, if an owner considers a hydrostatic leak
test impractical, for reasons listed in para. 345.1(b) for jacketed pipe subject to external pressure,
and substitutes a pneumatic test, do the provisions of para. 345.2.4 take precedence over the test
pressure prescribed in para. 345.5.4?
Reply (2): Yes and see the provisions of para. 345.2.5.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, are the requirements of para. 345.2.4 to be
applied to hydrostatic leak testing exclusively?
Reply (3): No. See para. 345.2.
Question (4): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, if a pipe is to be subjected to a hydrostatic

leak test in accordance with para. 345.2.4, must the ST/S ratio of equation (24) be considered?
Reply (4): No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 300(c)(5), Gas Pressure Reducing Station
File: B31-03-00062
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, is it required to apply ASME B31.1, para.
122.8.1 for a Gas Pressure Reducing Station that is specified to be designed to B31.3?
Reply: No; however, see para. 300(c)(5).
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 345.5, Pneumatic Leak Test

File: B31-03-00264
Question: Does ASME B31-3-2002 provide procedures for pneumatic testing other than those
shown in para. 345.5?
Reply: No.
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ASME B31.3-2004 19-33, 19-34, 19-35
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 304.3.1(a)(2), Branch Connections

File: B31-03-00429
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, are couplings (socket welded or threaded)
permitted for use as branch connections?
Reply (1): Yes. See para. 304.3.1(a)(2).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, may couplings used as branch connections
be attached using fillet welds?
Reply (2): No. See para. 328.5.4(d).
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 300.2, Definition of Fluid Service

File: B31-03-00437
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, is it permissible to categorize piping

conveying a flammable fluid service as Category D fluid service?
Reply (1): No. See para. 300.2, definition of fluid service, subparagraph (a).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, do circumferential butt welds made by
automatic orbital welding method or any other welding method require NDE in piping containing
flammable fluid?
Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Table 323.2.2, Requirements for Low Temperature Tests for Metals
File: B31-03-00479
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 permit fabrication of a piping system with a design minimum
temperature of −50°F with filler material in accordance with a specification with a recommended
minimum of −20°F?
Reply: Yes, provided the requirements of Table 323.2.2 are satisfied.
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19-36, 19-37, 19-38 ASME B31.3-2004
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 321.1.4(e), Piping Support Materials

File: B31-03-00482
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, para. 321.1.4(e), is it required that attachment
material welded to the pipe have the same properties and composition as the pipe material?
Reply: No. See para. 321.3.2 for additional requirements for welded attachments and para.
328.5 for welding requirements.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 302.3.2(a)(3), Bases for Design Stresses

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File: B31-03-00694
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002, para. 302.3.2(a)(3) require, for bolting material whose strength
has been enhanced by heat treatment or strain hardening, for temperatures below the creep range,
the values of allowable stress for the material in the annealed condition [determined in accordance
with paras. 302.3.2(a)(1) and (2)] be used if it is greater than the value for the strain hardened
or heat treated bolt determined in accordance with para. 302.3.2(c)(3)?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 302.3.2(d), Bases for Design Stresses

File: B31-03-00734
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, for a listed carbon steel material, may the
measured tensile strength and measured yield strength as shown in the Material Test Report be
used to establish the basic allowable stress values at room temperature per para. 302.3.2, instead
of using the basic allowable stress values in Appendix A?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, if a material conforms to a listed material
and also to a published unlisted material (i.e., dual certified) which has higher specified minimum
strengths, may the allowable stresses be determined using para. 323.1.2?
Reply (2): Yes.
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ASME B31.3-2004 19-39, 19-40, 19-41
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 323.2.2(d), Lower Temperature Limits, Listed Materials
File: B31-03-00821
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, para. 323.2.2(d), may Fig. 323.2.2B be
applied to carbon steel materials which have a numerical value listed in the Minimum Temperature
column of Table A-1?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, do the additional requirements in paras.
323.2.2(d)(1)(a) and 323.2.2(d)(1)(b) apply to carbon steel materials covered by para. 323.2.2(a)?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 319.3.1(a), Thermal Expansion Data

File: B31-03-00829
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, does the phrase “maximum metal tempera-
ture...for the thermal cycle under analysis” in para. 319.3.1(a) require the use of the design
temperature (defined in accordance with para. 301.3) in “determining total displacement strains
for computing the stress range” SE?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 322.6.3, Reference to BPV Section VIII, Division 1, Para. UG-128
File: B31-03-00827
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, if the appropriate engineering calculations are
performed in accordance with para. 300(c)(3) to ensure that a smaller relief device has the capacity
to relieve the pressure generated, can a relief device smaller than NPS 1⁄2 be used in accordance
with para. 322.6.3, considering the reference to the BPV Code Section VIII, Division 1, UG-128?
Reply: Yes, provided the component meets all other requirements of B31.3.
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19-42, 19-43 ASME B31.3-2004
Subject: ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, Para. 341.4.1(b)(1), Extent of Required Examination

File: B31-03-00828
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, for a girth or miter groove weld
that is visually examined by radiography internally and externally, and then examined, is it
required that both the criteria (depth and length) for incomplete penetration in Table 341.3.2 be
evaluated for acceptance of the weld?
Reply (1): Yes.
that does not have access to examine the weld internally and is visually acceptable externally,
and is examined by radiography, is it required that both the criteria (depth and length) for
incomplete penetration in Table 341.3.2 be evaluated for acceptance of the weld?
Reply (2): Yes.
and is examined by radiography, is it acceptable to apply only the criteria for length for incomplete
penetration in accordance with Table 341.3.2, for acceptance of the weld?
Reply (3): No, all listed types of weld imperfection must be evaluated.
Question (4): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, for girth or miter groove weld that
does not have access to examine the weld internally and is visually acceptable externally, and is
examined by radiography, is it acceptable to determine the depth of incomplete penetration in
accordance with Table 341.3.2, by density comparison of incomplete penetration to the density
of the wall thickness on the radiograph?
Reply (4): The Code does not address the methods for determining the extent of incomplete
penetration.
and is examined by radiography, if the depth of the incomplete penetration is indeterminable
visually, does the weld meet the requirement for the depth of incomplete penetration?
Reply (5): The Code does not address the methods for determining the extent of incomplete
penetration.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Table A-1, Fig. 323.2.2A, Impact Testing
File: B31-03-00906
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, does a material with a letter designation
in the Minimum Temperature column of Table A-1 require impact testing when the temperature/
material thickness combination falls below the curve of Fig. 323.2.2A for the specified letter
designation?
Reply: Yes. See para. 323.2.2(c), unless exemptions apply.
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ASME B31.3-2004 19-44, 19-45, 19-46
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 345.2.5, Leak Test

File: B31-03-01343
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, when a leak test is applied to jacketed pipe
where the leak test is to be based upon a critical external design pressure in accordance with
para. 345.2.5(a), is the internal test pressure to be in accordance with para. 345.2.4 regardless of
whether the leak test is hydrostatic, pneumatic, or hydrostatic-pneumatic?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 318.2.2, Mechanical Interlock

File: B31-03-01345
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, would a joint in which the mechanical strength
is developed by crimping a female part onto a pipe or tube qualify as having a mechanical
interlock in accordance with para. 318.2.2?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Table A-1, Allowable Stress Values for Carbon Steel Piping
File: B31-03-01346
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, do Table A-1 allowable stress values for carbon
steel piping contain a built-in allowance for loss of tensile strength at temperatures below 204°C
(400°F)?
Reply: For the design stress bases, see para. 302.3.
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19-47, 19-48, 19-49 ASME B31.3-2004
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 323.2.2, Lower Temperature Limits

File: B31-03-01347
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, when using a reduced stress ratio per Fig.
323.2.2B to permit use of non-impact tested materials per para. 323.2.2(d), can the hydrostatic
test required by para. 323.2.2(d)(1)(a) be substituted with the pneumatic test as permitted by
para. 345.1(b)?
Reply (1): No.
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Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2002, if a material is exempt from impact testing
because the requirements of para. 323.2.2(d) are satisfied, are welds and heat affected zones
required to be tested per Table 323.2.2, Column A (b)?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Paras. 300(c)(3) and 304.7.2, Radiographic Survey Plugs
File: B31-03-01455
Question: Does ASME B31.3-2002 permit the use of plugs threaded into the pipe wall, such as
might be used for radiographic surveys?
Reply: Yes, provided all of the requirements of ASME B31.3 are met, including the reinforcement
requirements of para. 304.3.
Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Paras. 341 and 345, Repair or Replacement of Piping
File: B31-03-01441
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-2002 apply to the repair of piping or piping components which
have been placed into service?
Reply (1): No. See para. 300(c)(2).
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2002 apply to the replacement of piping or piping components
which have been placed into service?
Reply (2): The Code does not address replacement.
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Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols. 1–19 ASME B31.3-2004
NUMERICAL INDEX
Code references are based on ASME B31.3-1990 or later
Editions. References in brackets are to previous Editions
and Addenda.

Introduction 1-3 300.1.3 [300.1.4] 1-8 302.2.4 [302.2.3] 1-3
1-6 1-16 1-32
1-7 1-19 2-14
13-04 1-26 3-4
300 7-10 3-2 4-11
8-17 15-09 7-01
19-11 300.1.3(d) 10-05 7-04
300(b) 1-26 300.2 8-04
1-32 Category D Fluid Service 4-13 14-09
4-08 5-03 17-12
5-03 6-01 302.2.5 13-15
8-09 19-34 302.3.2 1-18
10-11 Category M Fluid 1-40 1-38
13-14 Service 2-16
300(c) 3-2 1-73 3-13
3-4 6-01 8-25
4-10 8-09 11-05
6-03R (Vol. 7) 9-02 16-04
7-05 notch-sensitive 2-22 19-37
8-30 owner 2-30 19-38
13-02 piping components 3-2 302.3.4 2-20
16-12 8-01 17-14
18-09 14-03 Table 302.3.4 1-42
19-31 17-23 1-78
19-48 piping system 1-30 2-20
300(c) [300(e)] 1-3 9-06 3-11
1-6 severe cyclic conditions 5-12 302.3.5 1-20
1-7 8-09 1-50
300.1 7-10 301 5-11 2-14
8-17 301.2 2-3 2-15
9-06 7-01 2-24
12-20 301.2.1 2-29 3-4
300.1.1 1-47 13-15 4-10
1-52 301.3 2-3 4-12
2-26 17-07 6-03R (Vol. 7)
3-1 301.3.1 10-02 6-07
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4-19 310.3.2 4-11 7-04

6-01 301.5.3 4-07 7-05
8-01 301.7.2 3-4 8-16
9-02 302 1-32 15-15
17-01 19-03 16-11
Fig. 300.1.1 1-8 302.2 1-50 17-04
1-19 302.2.1 16-18 17-18
2-26 302.2.2 17-11 18-16
7-10 19-02 Table 302.3.5 16-10
8-17 302.2.3 19-19 302.3.6 1-50
(a)
ASME B31.3-2004 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols. 1–19

302.3.6 (Cont’d) 304.5.1(b) 9-10 319.4.1 1-33
2-15 304.7.2 1-51 13-14
2-16 3-2 319.4.4 1-71
2-17 4-05 2-7
19-18 5-05 2-24
302.4 1-20 5-11 319.7 1-16
303 6-05 6-09 7-05
304.1.1 1-42 10-7 321.1.1 6-07
1-54 10-11 321.1.4 1-49
1-70 10-18 19-36
13-07 12-09 322.3 17-24
15-06 13-02 322.6.1 10-10
15-10 13-03 12-18
16-14 13-05 322.6.3 1-32
304.1.2 1-42 13-11 2-21
1-57 19-29 2-29
1-68 304.7.4 1-16 7-01
1-70 305.2 3-8 12-04
2-11 3-9 14-09
10-20 305.2.1 1-38 323.1 19-28
304.2 15-14 305.2.3 6-01 323.1.1 8-19
304.2.2 18-06 7-03 17-09R
304.2.3 1-22 306.4 12-16 19-41
5-11 306.4.2 11-03 323.1.2 1-11
Fig. 304.2.3 1-22 308.2.1 5-12 1-15
304.3 1-21 308.2.4 5-12 1-48
1-46 311.2.4 6-02 2-1
5-01 6-05 6-06
6-09 311.2.5 10-04 8-07
304.3.1 19-33 312 9-07 8-19
304.3.2 4-05 314.2.1 2-22 11-03
304.3.3 4-03 Table 314.2.1 8-33 15-04
7-02 11-16 17-01
8-06 315.2 3-6 17-08
8-37 315.3 3-6 19-27
11-10 317.2 1-17 323.2 3-9
12-05 318 8-13 323.2.1 1-13
14-10 318.2.2 19-45 323.2.2 15-12
15-05 Table 319.3.6 9-01 15-25
17-26 319.2.1 2-17 19-07
Fig. 304.3.3 8-37 319.2.3 7-04 19-21
304.3.4 1-21 7-05 19-35
1-37 12-06 19-39
1-55 18-13 19-47
1-75 319.3.1 19-40 Fig. 323.2.2 14-08
2-27 319.3.1(b) 15-24 Table 323.2.2 [Table 1-12
Fig. 304.3.4 1-70 319.3.5 4-10 323.2.1]
304.3.5 12-13 319.3.6 1-6 1-48
304.5 3-4 1-7 1-65
9-07 1-55 1-76
10-14 2-24 2-19
19-12 5-15 3-8
304.5.1 8-18 13-05 4-01
(b)
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Table 323.2.2 [Table 323.2.1] (Cont’d) 328.5.1 [327.4.1] 5-17 331.1.3 [331.3.6] (Cont’d)
4-15 328.5.2 [327.4.2] 5-12 17-21
14-12 16-06 18-02
15-11 19-20 19-24
15-16 Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig. 327.4.2] 1-28 331.1.4 [331.1.2] 5-08
18-12 5-12 331.1.6 [331.3.4] 5-08
17-09R 6-02 16-09
323.2.4 6-06 6-05 331.1.7 [331.3.2] 1-78
323.3 1-76 8-27 8-22
5-13 15-08 331.2 18-04
323.3.2 11-12 19-16 331.2.2 [331.1.1] 1-39
Table 323.3.1 [Table 1-12 328.5.4 [327.4.4] 1-59 1-78
323.3.2] 1-74 331.3.4 8-05
1-76 2-10 331.3.7 8-05
4-17 4-03 332.1 8-03
5-19 4-14 19-04
5-21 7-08 332.2 [329.1] 1-23
8-29 8-13 1-53
10-02 10-04 4-02
11-12 13-11 8-20
15-23 Fig. 328.5.4 [Fig. 327.4.4] 1-59 332.2.2 16-08
323.3.4 8-30 1-74 332.4 [329.3, 330.2] 2-2
323.3.5 2-9 4-03 19-04
323.4 15-03 4-16 332.4.2 11-03
323.4.2 10-01 7-08 15-17
10-19 328.6 2-18 335.1.1 15-07
Table 323.3.5 5-14 330 8-21 17-25
Table 326.1 1-11 330.1 8-23 335.2 2-5
1-51 Table 330.1.1 9-05 335.2.3 17-20
2-3 331 8-12 340.2 [336.1.2] 1-26
8-07 331.1.1 8-08 340.3 [336.3] 1-10
8-34 9-05 10-03
19-14 14-01 340.4 [336.2] 1-31
328 7-02 19-15 17-15
12-12 Table 331.1.1 [Table 1-69 341 10-16
328.1 12-07 331.3.1] 15-13
328.2 [327.5] 1-66 2-2 19-49
11-09 5-06 341.2 [336.1.1, 336.1.3] 1-10
14-13 8-24 1-26
328.2.1 [327.5.1, 327.5.2] 1-76 9-03 1-27
4-17 12-14 2-28
8-29 14-16 10-03
19-22 17-01 341.3.1 [336.5] 1-64
328.2.2(g) 14-05 331.1.2 8-05 2-4
328.2.2(i) 19-26 331.1.3 [331.3.6] 1-39 19-15
328.2.3 15-19 1-59 341.3.2 8-32
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18-08 4-06 Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.1] 5-09

328.4 13-01 5-06 13-16
328.4.2 and Fig. 328.4.2 12-10 9-03 Table 341.3.2 14-02
328.4.3 14-04 11-06 14-07
Fig. 328.4.4 8-28 14-01 14-15
9-08 15-18 16-07
328.5 [327.4] 5-09 17-13 17-03
(c)

Table 341.3.2 (Cont’d) 341.4.1 [336.5.1] (Cont’d) 345.1 [337.1] (Cont’d)
17-22 8-02 4-04
18-07 8-10 6-08
[Table 327.4.1A] 1-1 8-26 8-15
1-9 10-03 12-21
1-14 10-17 345.2.2 8-31
1-41 11-11 18-10
2-8 11-14 345.2.3(i) 17-28
5-04 11-15 345.2.4 [337.4.3] 1-35
5-13 18-14 345.2.5 19-44
5-16 19-05 345.2.6 [337.1] 1-2
5-17 19-42 5-22
5-18 341.4.2 8-38 19-23
5-20 341.4.3 8-10 345.3 [337.3] 2-6
6-04 341.5 8-38 3-10
7-06 341.5.1 [336.6.1] 1-5 5-02
[Table 341.3.2A] 8-32 3-12 12-03
8-38 342 15-21 345.4 8-04
9-04 342.1 [336.4.1] 2-28 19-25
11-08 343 [336.4.1] 2-28 345.4.1 12-19
11-14 344 [336.4] 5-09 345.4.2 [337.4.1] 1-35
12-22 16-13 1-61
13-16 18-11 1-63
341.3.3 14-14 344.1 13-12 2-23
341.3.4 [336.5, 336.5.4] 1-62 344.2 [336.4.2] 2-28 4-04
2-25 8-10 9-09
2-32 8-26 13-13
3-5 11-11 18-03
3-14 15-21 19-10
10-09 18-17 345.4.3 [337.4.2] 1-63
10-12 344.2.1 19-17 345.5 [337.4.4] 1-35
11-02 344.5 [336.4.5] 1-10 1-43
11-04 1-60 6-08
13-12 2-12 11-07
16-01 344.6 [336.4.6] 1-60 13-06
16-02 344.6.2 10-17 19-32
16-05 344.7 [336.4.7] 2-28 345.5.2 11-19
18-01 3-14 345.5.4 12-02
341.4 [336.5] 1-24 12-01 345.7 [337.5.2] 1-36
1-45 19-17 345.8 [337.6] 1-25
3-12 344.7.1 11-11 3-10
5-20 345 [337] 1-2 17-02
11-01 1-72 19-06
341.4.1 [336.5.1] 1-10 2-31 345.9 [337.5.1] 4-09
1-26 3-3 5-07
1-27 8-31 6-08
1-60 16-03 8-15
2-12 17-30 10-15
2-28 19-23 12-01
3-7 19-30 12-21
3-12 19-49 15-02
4-12 345.1 [337.1] 1-4 17-05
5-10 1-30 17-10
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345.9 [337.5.1] (Cont’d) M345.1 6-08 Appendix B 19-13
18-15 MA306.5 9-02 Appendix D 1-6
A304 8-14 MA323.4 9-02 1-7
A304.1.1 14-17 19-08 1-34
14-18 MA323.4.2 8-35 1-46
A304.5.1 1-67 Appendix A Notes (no 2-20 1-55
A304.7.2 13-08 equivalent) [(14)] 1-56
A305 11-17 Note (17) 4-18 1-71
A314 8-33 Note (20) [(30)] 1-77 2-7
A322.6 17-29 Note (57) [(2)] 1-58 2-24
A323.4.2 10-06 Appendix A 4-16
11-18 Table A-1 [Table 1] 1-13 5-01
A327.2.4 7-09 1-18 5-15
A328.2(a) 10-8 1-29 6-06
A328.2.1 8-14 1-38 12-08
18-05 1-48 12-11
A328.2.5 17-06 1-77 12-17
A328.5 8-14 2-1 13-05
10-08 3-8 18-18
13-08 3-9 Appendix E [Appendix 1-44
K300(a) 17-16 3-13 K]
K304.1.2 11-21 4-12 5-10
14-11 4-13 19-20
K314.2 17-19 6-01 Appendix F [F323.2] 1-29
K315 7-07 6-06 Appendix G 5-12
K322.3 7-07 7-03 Appendix H 8-06
K323.1.2 19-09 8-11 11-10
K328.2.1(a) 17-27 8-18 Appendix J 1-28
Fig. K328.5.4 8-37 8-25 1-54
M305.1 12-15 8-34 1-75
M307.2 8-35 8-36 5-04
M322.3 2-13 11-13 Appendix M 6-01
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3-6 12-09 8-09

M323.1.3 3-7 15-01 Appendix V 17-17
M326 2-13 19-43 Appendix X, X3.1.3 12-23
M335.4 [M335.5, M335.6] 3-6 19-46 Appendix X, X3.2.2 13-09
M341.4 [M336.5] 1-24 Table A-1B [Table 1] 1-78 Appendix X, X302.2.3 15-22
1-45 2-20 Case 137 3-1
M341.4.1 [M336.5.1] 2-28 4-18 Case 141 1-51
3-7 7-03
(e)
SUBJECT INDEX

Acceptance Criteria Bending 4-02 Branch Connections (Cont’d)
weld 1-1 15-17 7-08
1-9 16-08 10-04
1-14 13-11
1-41 Bends 17-26
2-8 corrugated 1-23
5-09 miter (see Miter Bends) Brazed Joints
reduction of outside 8-20 for flammable service 1-17
5-13
diameter
5-17
Buckles 1-23
5-18 1-53
5-20
hot gas welded 8-14
6-04 Cast Irons
minimum burst pressure 7-09
7-06 specific requirements 10-01
8-14
8-32
procedure specifications 10-08
12-22 Category D Fluid Service
for plastic piping
13-16 alternative pressure test for 1-36
requirements 18-05
14-02 limitations 4-13
solvent cement 8-14
14-07 5-03
radiographic examination 8-38
Bonds
Allowable Loads 14-06 heat fusion 8-14
Category M Fluid Service
hot gas welded 8-14
Allowable Stresses 4-12 clarification of term 1-73
bases for 1-18 test assembly 7-09
9-02
3-13 double contained piping 8-35
Bolting Materials 4-15
8-11 leak test 6-08
17-20
8-25 liquid oxygen 8-09
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10-13 Branch Connections requirements 8-35

15-01 couplings 19-33 9-02
for ASTM A 312 1-29 extruded outlets 1-37 12-15
for ASTM A 351 11-13 2-27 tubing size limitations 2-13
for ASTM A 387 8-25 6-09 “very small quantity” 1-40
for ASTM A 570 1-38 flexibility analysis 9-01
for ASTM A 587 1-13 Code Coverage
integrally reinforced fitting 4-05
for ASTM A 671 1-48 B31.3 versus B31.4 1-47
11-10
for ASTM A 464 8-11 7-10
projection into run pipe 8-28
for austenitic stainless 3-13 fired heaters 15-09
9-03
steels general hydrocarbon 6-01
reinforcement 8-06 service
for unlisted alloy steel 19-09
8-37 in-line sensing devices 8-01
pipe
12-05 intent 16-12
Alterations of Piping 13-04 12-13 later editions 19-01
14-10 new and replacement 5-22
Alternative Tests (see Leak Tests) 15-05 piping
weld requirements 2-10 12-21
Authorized Inspector (see Owner’s
4-03 19-49
Inspector)
4-14 offshore platform 8-17
Bellows 13-09 7-02 oil heating system 4-19
(f)

Code Coverage (Cont’d) Examination (Cont’d) Fittings
radioactive fluids 12-20 progressive (see Progressive B16.9 1-7
synfuel plant piping 1-52 Examination) 5-01
2-26 radiographic (see 19-14
tobacco plant piping 3-1 Radiographic Examination) conforming to two grades 8-18
random 1-27 flared, flareless, or 3-6
Components (see also Fittings, Flanges, 1-45 compression types
Standard Components, Unlisted, and 1-62 12-16
Valves) 2-12 MSS SP-75 1-11
certification 1-26
2-32
3-7 Flammable Service 1-17
4-12
5-10
11-15
13-10 Flanges
records 11-11
defining 17-23 assembly 2-5
required 1-24
design conditions 2-3 design 1-67
1-60
fabricated or flared flaps 11-03 3-4
6-04
12-16 9-7
11-14
in-line sensing devices 8-01 general 9-10
11-15
metric size 19-29 long welding neck 4-05
15-13
referenced standards 1-44 slip-on 5-12
15-21 8-27
5-10
18-14 use of aluminum 1-51
Compressors severe cyclic conditions 10-17 use of raised and flat face 9-07
internal piping 1-8 11-14 metallic
spot 1-62
Corrugated Bends 1-23 types 16-13 Flexibility Analysis
18-11 branch connections 9-01
Cyclic Loading 5-12 exemptions from 1-33
visual (see Visual
17-04
Examination) qualification 13-05
ultrasonic (see Ultrasonic 13-14
Design (see also Pressure Design)
Examination) thermal expansion data 15-24
additional design 12-13
considerations
Exclusions Flexibility Characteristic
conditions 2-3
for compressors and 1-8 effect of branch to run 1-56
for stainless bellows 12-23
internal piping diameters
Lame theory 1-57
for interconnecting piping 1-19 for a tee 1-55
minimum temperature 10-02
listed in scope 10-5 1-56
Displacement Stress 2-14 5-01
Expansion Joints 1-16 for components not listed 1-55
2-24
12-23 in Appendix D
12-06
13-09 2-24
18-13
Extruded Outlet Flexibility Factors

Earthquake (see Seismic)
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pressure design of 1-21 basis for 1-56

Empty System 1-70 for B16.9 tee 1-7
transportation 9-06 tees considered as 1-55 12-08
12-17
Examination Extruded Welded Tee 5-01 for fabricated intersections 1-6
acceptance criteria 16-07 4-16
extent of 1-24 Fatigue 18-09 5-15
5-18 for pressure piping 13-05
11-01 Fillet Weld components
in-process 3-14 internal, slip-on flange 8-27
for welded elbows 1-6
11-15 pressure containing 8-13
liquid penetrant (see Liquid size 1-74 Fluid Service
Penetrant Examination) use 10-4 definition 19-34
(g)

Fluid Service (Cont’d) Heat Treatment (Cont’d) Instrument Piping (Cont’d)
general hydrocarbon 6-01 when radiography is required (Cont’d) 8-01
requirements, metallic 11-16 2-4
Internal Piping, Equipment 1-8
12-15
Hydrostatic Tests (see Leak Tests)
12-16
Joint Factors
15-03 Impact Tests for ASTM A 234, ASTM A 2-20
requirements, nonmetallic 11-17 absorbed energy data 2-9 312, ASTM A 403
11-18 alternative methods 8-30 for branch connections 8-06
responsibility for 4-08 base metal 4-01 for circumferential welds 1-42
categorizing 11-12 for longitudinal and spiral 1-78
8-09 18-12 welds
exclusions from 1-76 3-11
Graphitization
5-14 8-06
temperature relative to 1-58
8-30 17-14
onset
heat treatment required 5-19
in qualifying procedures 8-29 Joints
Hardness
of aluminum filler metals 2-19 alignment 15-07
limitations on 2-2
of austenitic stainless steel 1-65 17-25
records 8-22
of bolting materials 4-15 circumferential bends 5-11
testing 15-20
of the heat-affected zone 1-76 exposed during test 2-6
Heat Fusion Joints 13-08 5-21 3-10
instrument tubing 7-07
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of weldments 1-12
Heat Treatment 1-65 special 8-13
cooling rate 1-69 1-76 tapered pipe thread 16-15
for austenitic stainless steel 1-65 5-21 threaded 11-16
for bending and forming 2-2 19-21 17-19
for flared laps 11-03 Lateral Fittings 1-6
17-09
for valve parts 8-12 temperature limitation 5-14
governing thickness 1-39 Leak Tests
8-30
acceptance criteria 1-2
1-59 14-12
15-22
4-06 19-07
16-03
5-06 19-43
alternative 4-09
11-06
Imperfections (see also Acceptance 5-07
heating rate 1-69
Criteria) 6-08
local 5-08
concave root surface 1-1 8-15
8-05
6-04 12-01
monitoring 5-08
determination of 8-32 12-21
8-05
lack of fusion 5-09 17-05
requirements 8-08
porosity 1-9 17-10
8-21
5-13 18-15
8-23
5-16 as nondestructive 8-31
8-24
5-20 examination
9-03
slag inclusion 5-20 external design pressure 19-44
9-05
tungsten inclusions 1-9 for Category D fluid 1-36
12-14 service
5-17
14-01 for system designed for 0 2-31
undercutting 1-14
14-16 psi
2-8
15-18 isolation of test pump 1-2
6-04
18-04 leakage 1-4
SP-1 through SP-5 8-24 Installed Piping 1-30 minimum hydrostatic test 2-23
when radiography is 1-64 pressure
required Instrument Piping 7-07 4-04
(h)

Leak Tests (Cont’d) Liquid Penetrant Examination Mechanical Interlock 19-45
minor repairs and 1-2 requirements 11-14
additions Miter Bends
of discharge piping 1-72 Low Temperature Requirements (see pressure design of 1-22
Impact Tests) 5-11
of newly constructed 1-4
systems
Materials Near Straight Sawtooth Runs
5-02
API 5L 1-78
5-22 explanation of 1-33
2-4
8-15
3-9 Nomenclature
of piping and vessel 1-63
3-11 d 1-54
of piping connecting 3-3
6-01 T 1-28
equipment
6-06 tn 1-75
of replacement piping 5-22
API 5LX 2-4 TW 5-04
12-21
11-05 5-16
painting before test 2-6
ASTM A234 2-20
3-10
ASTM A 312 1-29 Nonmetallic Piping
5-23
1-77 fluid service requirements 11-17
personnel qualification 8-31
2-20 11-18
pneumatic test 11-07
ASTM A 350 19-07 in Category M Fluid 8-35
11-19 Service
ASTM A 351 11-13
12-02 joint requirements 7-09
ASTM A 387 8-25
13-06 8-14
ASTM A 403 1-77
19-23 materials 19-08
2-20
19-30 pressure design 14-17
ASTM A 487 8-07
19-32 14-18
ASTM A 537 2-1
preparation for 2-6
ASTM A 570 1-38
3-10 Notch Sensitive
ASTM A 587 1-13
5-02 materials 2-22
ASTM A 633 1-11
5-23
ASTM A 658 3-8 Occasional Variations 1-3
12-03
ASTM A 671 1-48 (Pressure/Temperature
reduced pressure 1-61
ASTM B 241 2-19 Allowances)
(hydrostatic test)
ASTM B 337 4-18 2-14
2-23
ASTM B 464 8-11 4-11
13-13
austenitic stainless steels 3-13 loads 1-50
requirements 8-15
bases for design stresses 11-05 2-15
13-13
carbon steel 19-39 2-16
sensitive 1-25
certification 5-10 2-17
17-02
8-02 19-18
19-06
13-10
19-23 Owner
conforming to two grades 8-18
temperature correction for 1-35 responsibilities 1-26
8-34
1-43 2-30
listed 17-09R
test fluid 12-19 5-22
17-11
test pressure 12-04 19-11
notch sensitive 2-22
19-10
reidentification 8-19
Owner’s Inspector
toughness requirements 5-19
Lethal Substance 1-73 qualifications of 1-31
traceability 19-28
responsibilities of 1-26
Limitations unlisted material 11-05
on hardness 2-2 11-20 Pipe
on imperfections (see 15-04 alterations of existing pipe 13-04
Imperfections) 17-01 curved and mitered 15-14
on tubing size 2-13 17-08 segments
3-6 19-27 18-06
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Pipe (Cont’d) Pressure Design (Cont’d) Progressive Examination (Cont’d)
elbowless 8-03 of pipe (Cont’d) 11-04
instrument 17-24 2-11 16-01
made from plate 1-48 11-21 16-02
8-36 13-07 16-05
of noncircular cross section 3-2 15-06 18-01
pressure design 13-07 15-10
17-06 Published Specification 1-15
14-09
pressure testing 9-09 of listed components 16-14
Radiographic Examination
spiral welded 7-03 16-18 100% 5-09
straight, under internal 10-20 of unlisted components 13-02 as supplementary 8-38
pressure 13-03 examination
11-21 13-05 random radiography 1-27
14-11 of valves 8-04 1-45
13-15 1-62
Pipe Supports 2-12
configurations 6-07 Pressure Rating 2-32
longitudinal stress effects 7-05 components 19-02
3-12
materials 19-36 valve 8-04
records 1-10
use of plastic 1-49 variations 4-11
requirements 6-04
11-01
Plastic Pressure Relief Devices
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acceptable devices 2-21 11-05

screwed flanges 2-29 12-03
pipe supports 1-49 19-41 selection of welds for 2-25
examination
and test pressure 11-07
Pneumatic Tests (see Leak Tests) spot radiography 1-62
11-19
3-12
12-04
Positions survey plugs 19-48
14-09
qualification of welding 1-66 when PWHT is required 1-64
18-03
2-4
Postweld Heat Treatment (see Heat pressure reducing station 19-31
Treatment) requirements 17-29 Records
setting 1-32 certification 5-10
Preheat (see Heat Treatment) 7-01 8-02
12-04 10-03
Pressure Design stop valves 10-10 for radiographic 1-10
allowance 17-12 examination
12-18
for elevated temperatures 3-4 of examinations 11-11
in the high pressure range 1-68 Pressure Surges of hardness tests 8-22
17-16 loads due to 1-50 retention of 1-10
of extruded headers 1-21
1-70 Pressure-Temperature 5-05 Reinforcement, Branch
Rating attachment weld 4-03
of flanges and blanks 10-14
8-34 7-08
13-15
19-12 clarification of terms 1-37
Pressure Test (see Leak Test)
of miter bends 1-21 11-10
of nonmetallic piping 14-17 Progressive Examination 1-5 limits of 2-27
14-18 3-5
Repairs
of pipe 1-42 10-09
to welds 2-18
1-54 10-10
1-57 10-12 Responsibility
1-68 11-02 designer 10-11
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Responsibility (Cont’d) Stresses (see also Allowable Stresses) Thermoplastic Piping
rights of owner’s 10-03 (Cont’d) neat fusion joints 13-08
inspection longitudinal (Cont’d) solvent cemented joints 10-8
17-15 6-07 specific requirements 10-06
7-05
Safeguarding 5-12 8-16 Tubing
17-18 category M fluid service 16-17
Scope (see Code Coverage) 18-16 joints 7-07
reduction factors 16-10 limitations 2-13
Seismic Loads 4-07
3-6
stresses due to 2-17
Stress Intensification Factors
application of 1-34 Thickness Allowances
Severe Cyclic Conditions
2-24 governing 17-13
cyclic loading 5-12
6-03R 17-21
large rapid temperature 8-09
change (Vol. 18-02
7) in stress calculations 1-20
spiral welded pipe 7-03
basis for 1-56 welding tee 18-18
Simplified Flexibility 1-33 branch connections 2-7
Analysis for B16.9 tees 1-7 Ultrasonic Examination
for fabricated intersections 1-6 in place of radiography 11-05
Standard Components 5-15 requirements 10-17
manufacturer’s markings 3-7 for tees 1-46
8-02 Unlisted
1-55
valves 5-05 components 1-6
1-71
8-04 1-51
5-01
8-07 3-6
12-08
4-05
12-17
Standards 5-05
compliance 5-10 for unlisted components 13-05 8-7
superseded 1-44 for welded elbows 1-6 10-18
12-11 10-07
Stresses (see also Allowable Stresses) 10-11
allowable 19-37 Temperatures
12-09
19-38 allowance 17-12
13-02
19-46 bending 16-08
13-03
displacement stress range 7-04 design minimum 10-02
13-05
12-06 temperature
19-03
due to cold spring 8-16 14-08
19-19
due to occasional loads 2-16 14-12
materials (see Materials)
due to pressure surges 1-50 15-11
due to seismic loads 2-17 15-16 Valves
due to sustained loads 15-15 17-07 Category M Fluid Service 8-35
16-04 19-35 Flanged Ball Valves 16-16
16-11 large changes 8-09 materials 8-07
due to thermal gradients 3-4 limitations 4-13 15-26
hydrostatic design 19-13 5-14 pressure buildup 8-04
longitudinal 1-20 15-12 ratings 5-05
1-50 15-25
2-15 19-47 Visual Examination
2-24 internal 8-10
maximum metal 19-40
4-10 temperature 8-26
4-12 reduction 4-11 13-16
6-03R verification 16-09 requirements 2-28
(Vol. variation in elevated 17-17 10-03
7) temperature service 13-16
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Visual Examination (Cont’d) Weld (Cont’d) Welder Qualification
requirements (Cont’d) for branch connections 2-10 by others 15-19
18-17 4-03
18-08
4-14
Washers, Use of 2-5 19-26
8-37
Weld
acceptable criteria 17-03 19-25
17-22 imperfections (see
18-07 Acceptable Criteria) Welding Procedure
bevels 12-10 longitudinal 2-20 qualification of 1-12
configuration 19-16 3-11 1-65
definition 14-03 4-18
1-66
19-05 of valves 12-12
preparation for welding 13-01 1-76
examination of welds 10-15
11-01 14-04 4-17
11-14 qualification of position 1-66 8-23
13-16 reinforcement 7-08 8-29
14-14 11-08
11-09
14-15 repair 2-18
14-05
15-02 socket 6-02
14-13
19-17 6-05
19-22
19-42 10-19
15-08 responsibility 12-07
fillet size 1-74
10-19 16-06 12-12
16-06 19-20 specification 8-21
final 19-15 spacing of 7-02 8-22
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ASME B31.3
General Information
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December 1, 1999 through March 31, 2001
It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B31 Committee concerning B31.3 as part
of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological
order. Each interpretation applies to the Edition or Addenda stated in the interpretation, or if none is
stated, to the Edition or Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the interpretation. Subsequent
These replies are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial
corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the interpretation
revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing the original
interpretation number with the suffix R is presented.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information
is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by
an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the
Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse”
any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.
For detailed instructions on preparation of technical inquiries to the B31 Committee, refer to Appendix Z.
Code Reference and Subject Indexes

Code Reference and Subject Indexes have been prepared to assist the user in locating interpretations
by location or by subject matter in the Code. They cover interpretations issued from Volume 1 up to
and including the present volume, and will be updated with each volume.
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Subject
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B31.3
Appendix D,Thickness of a Welding Tee .....................................

Para. 300(c). General Statements., ..........................................
Para. 302.3.5(c), Limits of Calculated Stresses Due to Sustained oads and
Displacement Strains.....................................................
Para. 304.2.2., Curved and Mitered Segments of Pipe ............................
Intemretation
18-18
18-09
18-16
18-06
File No .
B3 1-00-044
B31-Ca-O13
831-00-032
831-00-010
Para. 319.2.3, Displacement Stress Range ....................................... 18-13 B3 1-00-029
Para. 328.2.3, Performance Qualification by others .............................. 18-08 B3 1-00-012
Para. 33 1.1.3, Governing Thickness ........................................... 18-02 8 3 1-00-003
Para. 331.2, Heat Treatment Specific Requirements .............................. 18-04 8 3 1-00-006
.
Para 341.3.4(a), Progressive Sampling for Examination .......................... 18-01 B3 1-00-002
Para. 341.4.1@)(1), Examination Normally Required ............................. 18-14 B3 1-00-030
Para. 344. Types of Examination ............................................. 18-11 B3 1-00-025
Para. 344.2, Visual Examination ............................................. 18-17 831-00-043
Para. 345.2.2(a), Other Test Requirements ..................................... 18-10 B3 1-00-016
Para . 345.4.2, Test Pressure ................................................. 18-03 B3 1-00-004
Para. 345.9.1, Alternative Leak Test .......................................... 18-15 B 1-00-03
3 1
Para. A328.2.1@), Bonding Qualification Requirements .......................... 18-05 B31-00-009
Table 323.2.2, Impact Testing Requirements for Metais .......................... 18-12 831-00-028
Table 323.2.2, Impact Testing Requirements for Metals .......................... 17-09R B3 1-00-028
Table 341.3.2, Acceptance Criteria for Welds ................................... 18-07 B31-00-011
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831.3 Interpretations No. 18
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3-1999 Edition, Para. 341.3.4(a), Progressive Sampling for Examination
18-01, 18-02
Date Issued: May 3 1, 2000

File: B31-00-002
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, if a welding operator’s weld is rejected
and the repair is made by another welding operator, does para. 341.3.3 require the repair weld be examined?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, may the two additional welds required by
para. 341.3.4(a) be examined at the same time as the above referenced repair weld?
Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Para. 331.1.3, Governing Thickness
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File: B31-00-003
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, para. 331.1.3, can the governing thickness
for the heat treatment of branch connection welds in Fig. 328.5.4D be calculated or determined by means
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other than the formulas provided in para. 331.1.3(a)?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, para. 331.1.3, shall the governing through-
weld thickness for the heat treatment of branch connection welds in accordance with Fig. 328.5.4D be
calculated in accordance with the formulas provided in para. 331.1.3(a), even if a dimension through the
weld may be greater than calculated by the formulas?
Reply (2): Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Para. 345.4.2, Test Pressure
831.3 interpretations No. 18
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File: B3 1-00-004
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, para. 345.4.2(b), when a piping system is
constructed of different materials, shall the stress values, ST and S,from each of the individual points in
the system be used to calculate the required test pressure for that point in the system in accordance with
Eq. (24)?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordancewith ASME B3 1.3-1999Edition, when the required test pressure for individual
points in a piping system differ, and the system is tested as a whole, may any point in the piping system
be subjected to a pressure less than its required test pressure in accordance with Eq. (24)?
Reply (2): No, except as provided for in paras. 345.4.2(b), 345.4.2(c), and 345.4.3.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3- 1999 Edition, Para. 331.2, Heat Treatment Specific Requirements
File: B31-00-006
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, may alternative heat treatment methods or
exceptions be specified in the engineering design?
Reply: Yes. See para. 331.2.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Para. A328.2.l(b), Bonding Qualification Requirements
File: B3 1-00-009
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, para. A328.2.l(b), does each material type,
using the same joining method, require a separate bonding procedure specification (BPS)?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, para. A328.2.5 is a bonder or bonding
operator required to qualify for each material type listed in the BPS?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, can a bonder qualification test pressure
for thermoplastics when using the hydrostatic test method, be less than the calculated test pressure in
accordance with A328.2.5(c)( i)?
Reply (3): No.
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631.3 Interpretations
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Para. 304.2.2, Curved and Mitered Segments of Pipe
18-06, 18-07, 18-08

File: B31-00-010
Question (1): In accordance with para. 304.2.2, if a B16.9 elbow is modified by trimming it (e.g., a
standard 90 deg elbow trimmed to 75 or 15 deg), such that it no longer is in compliance with B16.9, must
it be qualified as an unlisted component in accordance with para. 304.7.2?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Is the pressure rating of a B16.9 fitting determined by the actual pipe to which it is attached?
Reply (2): No. See para. 302.2.2.
Question (3): If the ends of a B16.9 or B16.10 component have been taper bored, such that its length
no longer meets the length requirements of the component standard, must it be qualified by para. 304.7.2?
Reply (3): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Table 341.3.2, Acceptance Criteria for Welds
Date Issued: May 3 1, 2000
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File: B31-00-011
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Table 341.3.2, what is the acceptance criteria
for surface porosity and exposed slag inclusions for weld thickness greater than 3/16 in.?
Reply: The Code does not require welds greater than 3/16 in. nominal thickness to be evaluated for these
imperfections.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Para. 328.2.3, Performance Qualification by Others
Date Issued May 31, 2000
File: B31-00-012
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, para. 328.2.3, is it acceptable to use the date
furnished by a previous employer for the Welder Qualification Record as the date that the individual last
used the procedure on pressure piping when that date cannot be determined?
Reply: No.
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18-09, 18-10, 18-11
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3-1999 Edition, Para. 300(c), General Statements

File: B31-00-013
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, should the designer use EQ. (Id) to assess
fatigue from two or more sources (e.g., thermal plus wave action)?
Reply (1): Yes. However, see para. 300(c)(3).
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Question (2): When determining the allowable displacement stress range of high strength materials in
B31.3 piping, does B31.3 use the allowable stresses in Appendix A in Eqs. (la) and (lb)?
Reply (2): Yes. However, see para. 300(c)(5).
Subject: ASME B31.3- 1999 Edition, Para. 345.2.2(a), Other Test Requirements
File: B31-00-016
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, can the requirement of para. 345.2.2(a) be
satisfied by lowering the test pressure to the design pressure (multiplied by the ratio of the allowable stress
for the test temperature to the allowable stress for the design temperature) before examination for leaks?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Para. 344, Types of Examination
Date Issued: November 1,2000
File: B31-00-025
Question (i):In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, in a weld that is visually examined for
Category D Fluid Service, shall incomplete penetration be judged only on indications at the root andor
surface area?
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Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, in a weld that is visually and/or radiographi-
cally examined for Normal Fluid Service, is it required that depth of incomplete penetration be determined
by radiography?
Reply (2): No.
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3a-2000 Addenda, Table 323.2.2, Impact Testing Requirements for Metals
18-12, 17-09R

File: B31-00-028
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B3 1.3a-2000 Addenda, may welded austenitic stainless steel
pipe and fittings, with carbon content less than or equal to 0.1% and furnished in the solution heat-treated
condition, be used at temperatures warmer than those listed in the Minimum Temperature Column of Table
A-1 for the particular alloy in question without impact testing of the base metal?
Reply (1): Yes.
O Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3a-2000 Addenda, Table 323.2.2, does box A-4(a) apply
to austenitic stainless steel pipe and fittings?
Reply (2): Yes.
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Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3a-2000 Addenda, Table 323.2.2, does box A-4 (b) apply
to welds performed on austenitic stainless steel pipe and fittings, by both the manufacturer of the component
and the fabricator of the piping?
Reply (3): Yes.
Question (4):In accordance with ASME B31.3a-2000 Addenda, does para. 323.2.2(f) apply
- - - to welds
(with or without filler metal added) that are not subsequently solution heat treated?
Reply (4): Yes.
Interpretation: 17-09R (Replaces 17-09)

Subject: ASME B31.3a-2000 Addenda, Table 323.2.2, Impact Testing Requirements for Metals
File: B3 1-00-028
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3b-1997 Addenda, are classes 12, 13, 22, and 23 of ASME
A671, A672, and A691 the only listed materials in the Code for these specifications?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3a-2000 Addenda, Para. 3 19.2.3, Displacement Stress Range
File: B3 1-00-029
Question (1): In Accordance with ASME B31.3a-2000 Addenda, is it permissible for the allowable
displacement stress range calculated by Eq. (1b) to exceed the yield strength of the material at the maximum
metal temperature?
Reply (1): Yes, see para. 319.2.3. Also, see para. 319.2.2 regarding cautions for unbalanced systems.
Question (2): Does ASME B3 1.3a-2000 Addenda provide specific requirements for earthquake loads
other than para. 301.5.3?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Para. 341.4.l(b)(l), Examination Normally Required
File: B31-00-030
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, if examination of a welder’s work is satisfacto-
rily represented in accordance with the requirements of para. 341.4.1 (b)( 1) when producing welds requiring
100% examination, must examination of his work also be represented in production requiring a lesser
degree of examination?
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3a-2000 Addenda, Para. 345.9.1, Alternative Leak Test
File: B3 1-00-031
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3a-2000 Addenda, when 100% radiography is required by
para. 345.9.1 for an alternative leak test, may 100% ultrasonic examination in accordance with para. 344.6
be used in place of radiography?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3a-2000 Addenda, Para. 302.3.5 (c), Limits of Calculated Stresses Due to Sustained
Date Issued: November 1, 20ûû
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File: B3 1-00-032
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 1.3a-2000 Addenda, does the calculation of longitudinal stresses
due to pressure, weight and other sustained loadings per para. 302.3.5(c) include vibrational loadings?
Reply: No. See para. 302.3.5(d), including footnote 5, for allowable displacement stress range.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, Para. 344.2, Visual Examination
File: B3 1-00-043
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, paras. 344.2 and 344.7, for in-process
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visual examination, shall the acceptance or rejection of the individual items specified in para. 344.7 be
recorded?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, paras. 344.2 and 344.7 for in-process visual
examination, is it required to record the value of each individual item specified in para. 344.7.1?
Reply (2): No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3a-2000 Addenda, Appendix D, Thickness of a Welding Tee
File: B31-00-044
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B3 1.3a-2000Addenda, does the crotch thickness, T,, requirement
for a ?welding tee? in Appendix D apply to the whole arc, from where the wall is tangent to the header
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Reply (1): No.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3a-2000 Addenda Appendix D, does the Code specify the
specific location where T,, for a welding tee, shall be measured?
Reply (2): No.
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CODE REFERENCE INDEX
(GENERAL NOTE: Code references are based on ASME 831.3-1990 or later Editions. References in brackets
are to previous Editions and Addenda.)
Subject Reference Subject Reference
Introduction ......................... 1.3. 1.6. 1.7. 13-04 304.2.3 ..................................... 1.22. 5-11
300 ........................................ 7.10. 8.17 Fig. 304.2.3 ....................................... 1-22
300(b) ............1.26. 1.32. 4.08. 5.03. 8.09. 10.11. 13-14 304.3 ............................. 1.21. 1-46. 5-01. 6-09
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3 0 0 ( ~ )............ 3.2. 3-4. 4.10. 6-03R (Vol. 7). 7.05. 8.30. 304.3.2 .......................................... 4-05
13.02. 16.12. 18-09 304.3.3 .........
4.03. 7.02. 8.06. 8.37. 11.10. 12.05. 14.10.
300(c) [300(e)l ............................. 1.3. 1.6. 1-7 15.05. 17-26
300.1 ............................ 7.10. 8.17. 9.06. 12-20 Fig. 304.3.3 ....................................... 8-37
300.1.1 ... 1.47. 1.52. 2.26. 3.1. 4.19. 6.01. 8.01. 9.02. 17-01 304.3.4 ...................... 1.21. 1.37. 1.55. 1.75. 2-27
Fig. 300.1.1 .................... 1.8. 1.19. 2.26. 7.10. 8-17 Fig. 304.3.4 ....................................... 1-70
300.1.3 [300.1.4] ..........
1.8. 1.16. 1.19. 1.26. 3.2. 15-09 304.3.5 ......................................... 12-13
300.1.3(d) ....................................... 10-05 304.5 .................................. 3.4. 9.07. 10-14
300.2 304.5.1 .......................................... 8-18
Category D Fluid Service ................ 4.13. 5.03. 6-01 304.5.1 (b) ........................................ 9-10
Category M Fluid Service ......
1.40. 1.73. 6.01. 8.09. 9-02 304.7.2 .......
1.51. 3.2. 4.05. 5.05. 5.11. 6.09. 10.7. 10.11.
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notch-sensitive .................................. 2-22 10.18. 12.09. 13.02. 13.03. 13.05. 13-11
owner ......................................... 2-30 304.7.4 .......................................... 1-16
a piping components ............... 3.2. 8.01. 14.03. 17-23

piping system ..............................
severe cyclic conditions ......................
301 .............................................
1.30. 9-06
5-1 2. 8-09
5-11
305.2 .........................................
305.2.1 ..........................................
305.2.3 .....................................
306.4 ...........................................
3.8. 3-9
1-38
6.01. 7-03
12-16
301.2 ........................................ 2-3;7-O1 306.4.2 ......................................... 11-03
301.2.1 .................................... 2.29. 13-15 308.2.1 .......................................... 5-12
301.3 ....................................... 2.3. 17-07 308.2.4 .......................................... 5-12
301.3.1 ......................................... 10-02 31 1.2.4 ..................................... 6.02. 6-05
301.3.2 .......................................... 4-11 311.2.5 ......................................... 10-04
301.5.3 .......................................... 4-07 312 ............................................. 9-07
301.7.2 ........................................... 3-4 314.2.1 .......................................... 2-22
302 ............................................. 1-32 Table 314.2.1 ............................... 8.33. 11-16
302.2 ............................................ 1-50 315.2 ............................................. 3-6
302.2.1 ......................................... 16-18 315.3 ............................................. 3-6
302.2.2 ......................................... 17-11 317.2 ............................................ 1-17
302.2.4 [302.2.3] ...... 1.3. 1.32. 2.14. 3-4. 4.11. 7.01. 7.04. 318 ............................................. 8-13
8.04. 14.09. 17-12 Table 319.3.6 ..................................... 9-01
302.2.5 ......................................... 13-15 319.2.1 .......................................... 2-17
302.3.2 ..........1-18. 1.38. 2-1 6. 3-1 3. 8.25. 11.05. 16-04 319.2.3 ......................... 7.04. 7.05. 12.06. 18-13
302.3.4 .................................... 2.20. 17-14 319.3.1(b) ....................................... 15-24
Table 302.3.4 ...................... 1.42. 1.78. 2.20. 3-1 1 319.3.5 .......................................... 4-10
302.3.5 ........ 1.20. 1.50. 2.14. 2.15. 2.24. 3.4. 4.10. 4.12. 319.3.6 .................. 1.6. 1.7. 1.55. 2.24. 5.15. 13-05
6-03R (Vol. 7). 6.07. 7.04. 7.05. 8-1 6. 15-15. 16-11. 319.4.1 .................................... 1.33. 13-14
17.04. 17-18. 18-16 319.4.4 ................................. 1.71. 2.7. 2-24
Table 302.3.5 .................................... 16-10 319.7 ....................................... 1.16. 7-05
302.3.6 ........................... 1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17 321.1.1 .......................................... 6-07
302.4 ............................................ 1-20 321.1.4 .......................................... 1-49
303 ............................................. 6-05 322.3 ........................................... 17-24
304.1.1 ........ 1.42. 1.54. 1.70. 13.07. 15.06. 15.10. 16-14 322.6.1 ................................... 10.10. 12-18
304.1.2 ................ 1-42. 1.57. 1.68. 1.70. 2.11. 10-20 322.6.3 ............... 1.32. 2.21. 2.29. 7.01. 12.04. 14-09
304.2 ........................................... 15-14 323.1.1 ................................... 8.19. 17-09R
304.2.2 ....................................... 18-06 323.1.2 ....... 1-1 1. 1.15. 1-48. 2.1. 6.06. 8.07. 8.19. 11.03.
15.04. 17.01. 17-08
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a
323.2 .............................................
323.2.1 ..........................................
Reference
3-9
1-13
Subject
335.2.3 .........................................
340.2 I336.1.21 ...................................
Reference
17-20
1-26
323.2.2 ................................... 15-12,15-25 340.3 [336.3]............................... 1.10. 10-03
.
Fig 323.2.2 ...................................... 14-08 340.4 I336.21 ............................... 1.31. 17-15
Table 323.2.2 [Table 323.2.11 ......... 1-12,1-48, 1.65, 1.76. 341 ...................................... 10.16, 15-13
2-19,3-8.4-01.4-15. 14-12, 15-11, 15-16. 18-12, 17-09R 341.2 [336.1.1,336.1.31 ....... 1.10, 1.26. 1.27. 2.28, 10-03
323.2.4 .......................................... 6-06 341.3.1 [336.5] ............................... 1-64. 2-4
323.3 ....................................... 1.76. 5-13 341.3.2 .......................................... 8-32
323.3.2 ......................................... 11-12 Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.11 ..................... 5.09, 13-16
Table 323.3.1 rable 3232.21 .............. 1-12,1.76, 4-17, Table 341.3.2 ...... 14.02, 14.07. 14.15. 16.07, 17.03. 17.22,
5-19,5-21,8-29,10-2,11-12.15-23 18-07
323.3.4 .......................................... 8-30 [Table 327.4.1Al ........... 1.1, 1.9, 1.14, 1-41,2.8. 5.04,
323.3.5 ........................................... 2-9 5-13, 5-16. 5-17. 5-18, 5.20, 6.04, 7-06
323.4 ........................................... 15-03 [Table 341.3.2Al ........... 8.32, 8.38, 9.04, 11.08. 11.14.
323.4.2 ................................... 10-01,10-19 12.22. 13-16
Table 323.3.5 ..................................... 5-14 341.3.3 ......................................... 14-14
Table 326.1 .................... 1-1 1. 1-51,2-3,8-07.8-34 341.3.4 1336.5, 336.5.41 ......... 1.62. 2.25, 2.32, 3-5.3.14,
328 ....................................... 7-02,12-12 10.09. 10-12. 1 1.02. 1 1.04. 13-12. 16.01. 16.02, 16.05,
328.1 ........................................... 12-07 18-01
328.2 I327.51 ......................... 1-66,11-09.14-13 341.4 [336.5] ................ 1.24, 1-45. 3.12. 5.20. 11-01
328.2.1 I327.5.1, 327.5.21 ................ 1-76.4-17.8-29 341.4.1 [336.5.1]......... 1.10. 1.26. 1.27. 1.60, 2.12, 2.28.
328.2.20 ....................................... 14-05 3.7, 3.12, 4.12, 5.10, 8.02. 8.10, 8.26. 10.03, 10.17,
328.2.3 ................................... 15-19,18-08 11.11, 11.14, 11.15. 18-14
328.4 ........................................... 13-01 341.4.2 .......................................... 8-38
328.4.2 and Fig. 328.4.2 ........................... 12-10 341.4.3 .......................................... 8-10
328.4.3 ......................................... 14-04 341.5 ............................................ 8-38
.
Fig 328.4.4 .................................. 8-28,9-08 341.5.1 [336.6.11 .............................. 1-5, 3-12
328.5 1327.41 ..................................... 5-09 342 ............................................ 15-21
328.5.1 I327.4.11 .................................. 5-17 342.1 [336.4.1] ................................... 2-28
328.5.2 [327.4.21 ............................ 5-12,16-06 343 1336.4.11 ..................................... 2-28
.
Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig 327.4.21 ....... 1-28.5-12.6-02,6.05, 8-27, 344 1336.41 ........................... 5.09, 16.13, 18-11
15-08 344.1 ........................................... 13-12
328.5.4 r327.4.41 ......... 1-59,1-74.2-10,4-03,4-14,7-08, 344.2 I336.4.21 ....... 2.28. 8.10. 8.26. 11.11. 15.21. 18-17
8-13,10-04, 13-11 344.5 [336.4.5] ......................... 1-1 O. 1.60, 2-12
. .
Fig 328.5.4 [Fig 327.4.41 ....... 1-59.1-74,4-03,4-16,7-08 344.6 [336.4.61 ................................... 1-60
328.6 ............................................ 2-18 344.6.2 ......................................... 10-17
330 ............................................. 8-21 344.7 1336.4.71 ........................ 2.28, 3.14, 12-01
330.1 ............................................ 8-23 344.7.1 ......................................... 11-11
Table 330.1.1 ..................................... 9-05 345 13371 .......... 1.2, 1.72, 2.31. 3.3, 8.31, 16.03, 17-30
331 ............................................. 8-12 345.1 [337.1] ............ 1.4, 1.30. 4.04, 6.08, 8.15. 12-21
331.1.1 ............................... 8-08, 9-05,14-01
Table 331.1.1 [Table 331.3.11 .......... 1-69,2-2,5.06, 8-24.
9-03.12-14,14-16, 17-01
331.1.2 ..........................................
331.1.3 (331.3.61 ........ 1-39,1-59.4-06,5-06,9-03,11-06,
331.1.4 1331.1.21 ..................................

331.1.6 1331.3.41 ............................
8-05
14-01, 15-18. 17-21,17-13, 18-02

5-08
345.2.2 ....................................
345.2.3(¡)........................................
345.2.4 [337.4.31 ..................................
345.2.6 [337.1] ...............................
345.3 f337.31 ......................
345.4.1 .........................................
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8.31. 18-10
345.4.2 [337.4.1]......... 1.35. 1.61, 1.63. 2.23. 4.04. 9.09.

17-28
1-35
1.2, 5-22
2.6, 3.10, 5.02, 12-03
345.4 ............................................ 8-04
12-19
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5-08.16-09
331.1.7 I331.3.21 ............................. 1.78. 8-22 13.13, 18-03
331.2 ........................................... 16-04 345.4.3 (337.4.21 .................................. 1-63
331.2.2 I331.1.11 ............................. 1.39, 1-78 345.5 1337-4.41 ............. 1.35, 1-43. 6.08. 11.07, 13-06
331.3.4 .......................................... 8-05 345.5.2 ......................................... 11-19
331.3.7 .......................................... 8-05 345.5.4 ......................................... 12-02
332.1 ............................................ 8-03 345.7 (337.5.21 ................................... 1-36
332.2 L329.11 ...................... 1-23. 1-53,4.02. 8-20 345.8 1337.61 .......................... 1.25. 3.10, 17-02
332.2.2 ......................................... 16-08 345.9 f337.5.11 ........ 4.09. 5.07, 6.08, 8.15. 10.15, 12.01,
332.4 1329.3, 330-21 ................................ 2-2 12.21. 15.02. 17.05. 17-1O. 18-15
332.4.2 ................................... 11-03.15-17 A304 ............................................ 8-14
335.1.1 ................................... 15-07.17-25 A304.1.1 .................................. 14.17. 14-18
335.2 ............................................. 2-5 A304.5.1 ......................................... 1-67
íb) .
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Subject Reference Subject Reference
A304.7.2 ........................................ 13-08 MA306.5 ......................................... 9-02

A305 ........................................... 11-17 MA323.4 ......................................... 9-02
A314 ............................................ 8-33 MA323.4.2 ....................................... 8-35
A322.6 ......................................... 17-29 Appendix A Notes (No equivalent) [(14)1 ............... 2-20
A323.4.2 .................................. 10.06. 11-18 Note (17) ....................................... 4-18
A327.2.4 ......................................... 7-09 Note (20) [(30)] .................................. 1-77
A328.2(a) ........................................ 10-8 Note (57) [(2)1 ................................... 1-58
A328.2.1 ................................... 8.14. 18-05 Appendix A
A328.2.5 ........................................ 17-06 Table A-1 [Table 11 .......... 1.13. 1.18. 1.29. 1.38, 1-48.
A328.5 .............................. 8.14. 10.08, 13-08 1.77. 2.1. 3.8. 3.9. 3.13. 4.12. 4.13. 6.01. 6.06. 7.03.
K300(a) ......................................... 17-16 8-1 1. 8-18. 8.25. 8.34. 8.36. 11-1 3. 12.09. 15-01
K304.1.2 ..................................11.21. 14-11 Table A-16 [Table 11 .............. 1.78. 2.20.4.18. 7-03
K314.2 .......................................... 17-19 Appendix D .......... 1.6. 1.7. 1.34. 1.46. 1.55. 1.56. 1.71.
K315 ............................................ 7-07 2.7. 2.24. 4-1 6. 5.01. 5.15. 6.06. 12.08. 12-1 1.
K322.3 ...........................................
K328.2.1 (a) ......................................
Fig. K328.5.4 .....................................
M305.1 .........................................
M307.2 ..........................................
M322.3 ......................................
M323.1.3 .........................................
M326 ............................................
7-07
17-27
8-37
12-15
8-35
2.13, 3.6
3-7
2-13
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Appendix E [Appendix KI ......................
Appendix j ........................
Appendix M .................................
12-17. 13.05. 18-18
Appendix F íF323.21 ...............................

Appendix G ......................................
Appendix H ................................
Appendix V ......................................
Appendix X. X3.1.3 ...............................
1.44. 5-10
1-29
5-12
8.06. 11-10
1.28. 1.54. 1.75. 5-04
6.01. 8-09
17-17
12-23
M335.4 (M335.5, M335.61 ........................... 3-6 Appendix X. X3.2.2 ............................... 13-09
M341.4 IM336.51 ............................. 1.24. 1-45 Appendix X. X302.2.3 ............................. 15-22
M341.4.1 iM336.5.11 ........................... 2.28. 3-7 Case 137 .......................................... 3-1
M345.1 .......................................... 6-08 Case 141 ......................................... 1-51
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SUBJECT INDEX
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Subjed Interpretation No . Subject Interpretation No.
Acceptance Criteria Branch Connections (Cont'd)

pressure tests ....................................... 1-2 flexibility analysis .................................. 9-01
weld ............ 1.9. 1.14. 1-41. 2.8. 5.09. 5.13.
1.1. 5.17. integrally reinforced fining ..................... 4.05. 1 1 -1 0
5.18. 5.20. 6.04. 7.06. 8.32. 12.22. 13.16. projection into run pipe ........................
8.28. 9-03
14.02. 14-07 reinforcement ........ 8.06. 8.37. 12.05. 12-13. 14-1O. 1 5-05
weld requirements ....... 2.10. 4.03. 4.14. 7.02. 7.08. 10.04.
Allowable Loads ................................... 14-06 13.11. 17-26
Allowable Stresses ................................. 4-12 Brazed joints

bases for .............. 1.18. 3.13. 8-11. 8.25. 10.13. 15-01 for flammable service ............................... 1-17
for ASTMA 312 ................................... 1-29
for ASTM A 351 .................................. 11-13 Buckles ..................................... 1.23. 1-53
for ASTM A 387 ...................................
8-25
for ASTMA 570 ...................................
1-38
for ASTM A 587 ................................... 1-13 Cast Irons
for ASTM A 671 ................................... 1-48 specific requirements .............................. 10-01
for ASTM 8 464 ................................... 8-11
for austenitic stainless steels ......................... 3-13 Category D Fluid Service
alternative pressure test for .......................... 1-36
Alterations of Piping .............................. 13-04 limitations ................................... 4-13. 5-03
radiographic examination ........................... 8-38
Alternative Tests ........................... see Leak Tests
Authorized Inspector ................. see Owner's Inspector clarification of term ........................... 1.73. 9-02
double contained piping ............................ 8-35
leak test .......................................... 6-08
Bellows ......................................... 13-09 liquid oxygen ..................................... 8-09
requirements ........................... 8.35. 9.02. 12-15
Bending ......................... 4.02. 8.03. 15.17. 16-08 tubing size limitations .............................. 2-13
"very small quantity" ............................... 1-40
Bends
corrugated ........................................ 1-23 Code Coverage
miter ................................... see Miter Bends 831.3 versus 831.4 ........................... 1-47. 7-10
reduction of outside diameter ........................ 8-20 fired heaters ..................................... 15-09
general hydrocarbon service ......................... 6-01
Bonding Qualification Test in-line sensing devices .............................. 8-01
hot gas welded .................................... 8-14 intent ........................................... 16-12
minimum burst pressure ........................
7.09. 8-14 new and replacement piping ................... 5-22.12-21
procedure specifications for plastic piping ............. 10-08 offshore platform .................................. 8-17
requirements ..................................... 18-05 oil heating system .................................. 4-19
solvent cement .................................... 8-14 radioactive fluids ................................. 12-20
synfuel plant piping ........................... 1-52.2-26
Bonds tobacco plant piping ................................ 3-1
heat fusion ....................................... 8-14
hot gas welded .................................... 8-14 Components (see also Fittings. Flanges. Standard Components.
test assembly ...................................... 7-09 Unlisted and Valves)
certification ........................ 1.26. 3.7. 5.10. 13-10
Bolting Materials ............................ 4.15. 17-20 defining ......................................... 17-23
design conditions ................................... 2-3
Branch Connections fabricated or flared laps ...................... 1 1.03. 12-16
extruded outlets ......................... 1.37. 2.27. 6-09 in-line sensing devices .............................. 8-01
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Subject Interpretation No.zyxwv
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Subject Interpretation No.
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Components (see also Fittings. Flanges. Standard Components. Fillet Weld
Unlisted and Valves) (Cont’d) internal. slip-on flange .............................. 8-27
referenced standards .......................... 1-44. 5-1O pressure containing ................................ 8-13
size ............................................. 1-74
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Compressors use .............................................. 104
Fittings
internal piping ..................................... 1-8 616.9 ........................................ 1.7. 5.01
conforming to two grades ........................... 8-18
Corrugated Bends ................................. 1-23 flared. flareless. or compression types ............ 3.6. 12-16
MSS SP-75 ....................................... 1-11
Cyclic loading .............................. 5-12. 17-04
Flammable Service ................................. 1-17
Design (see also Pressure Design) Flanges

additional design considerations ................. 12-13 .... assembly .......................................... 2-5
conditions ................................... ...... 2-3 design ................................... 1.67. 3-4. 9-7
for stainless bellows ........................... . . . . 12-23 general .......................................... 9-10
Lame theory ................................ ..... 1-57 long welding neck ................................. 4-05
minimum temperature ........................ .... 10-02 slip-on ...................................... 5.12. 8-27
use of aluminum ................................... 1-51
use of raised and flat face metallic .................... 9-07
Displacement Stress ............... 2.14. 2.24. 2.06. 18-13
Flexibility Analysis
Earthquake ................................. branch connections ................................ 9-01
see Seismic
exemptions from ................................... 1-33
qualification ............................... 13.05. 13-14
Empty System
thermal expansion data ............................
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15-24
transportation ..................................... 9-06
Flexibility Characteristic
Examination effect of branch to run diameters ..................... 1-56
acceptance criteria ................................ 16-07
for a tee ................................ 1.55. 1.56. 5-01
extent of .............................. 1.24. 5-1 8. 11-01
for components not listed in Appendix D ......... 1.55. 2-24
in-process .................................. 3-14. 11-15
liquid penetrant ........... see Liquid Penetrant Examination
Flexibility Factors
progressive ....................
see Progressive Examination basis for .......................................... 1-56
radiographic ................. see Radiographic Examination
for 61 6-9 tee ........................... 1.7. 12.08. 12-17
random ...........
1.27. 145. 1.62. 2.12. 2.32. 4-1 2. 11-1 5
for fabricated intersections .................. 1.6. 4-1 6. 5-15
records ......................................... 11-11
for pressure piping components ..................... 13-05
required ..
1.24. 1.60. 6.04. 11-14. 11-15. 15-13. 15-2 1. 18-14
for welded elbows .................................. 1-6
severe cyclic conditions ...................... 10-17. 11-14
Spot ............................................. 1-62
Fluid Service
types ..................................... 16.13. 18-11
general hydrocarbon ............................... 6-01
visual ............................. see Visual Examination
requirements. metallic ........... 11.16. 12.15. 12.16. 15-03
ultrasonic ...................... see Ultrasonic Examination
requirements. nonmetallic .................... 11-17. 11-1 8
responsibility for categorizing ................... 4.08. 8-09
Exclusions
for compressors and internal piping .................... 1-8 Graphitization
for interconnecting piping ........................... 1-19 temperature relative to onset ......................... 1-58
listed in scope ..................................... 10-5
Expansion Joints ....................... 1-16. 12.23. 13-09 Hardness

limitations on ...................................... 2-2
Extruded Outlet records .......................................... 8-22
pressure design of ............................. 1.21. 1-70 testing .......................................... 15-20
tees considered as ................................. 1-55
Heat Fasion Joints ................................ 13-08
Extruded Welded Tee .............................. 5-01
Heat Treatment
cooling rate ....................................... 1-69
Fatigue ......................................... 18-09 for austenitic stainless steel .......................... 1-65
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Subject
Heat Treatment (Cont'd)

for bending and forming
for flared laps
.............................
....................................
2-2
11-03
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Interpretation No . Subject
lateral Fittings
leak Tests
Interpretation No .
..................................... 1-6
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for valve parts ..................................... 8-12 acceptance criteria ...................... 1.2. 15.22. 16-03
governing thickness ........... 1.39. 1.59. 4.06. 5.06. 11-06 alternative ....... 4.09. 5.07. 6.08. 8.15. 12.01. 12.21. 17.05.
heating rate ....................................... 1-69 17.10. 18-15
local ....................................... 5.08. 8-05 as nondestructive examination ....................... 8-31
monitoring .................................. 5.08. 8-05 for Category D fluid service .......................... 1-36
requirements .......
8-08. 8.21. 8.23. 8.24. 9.03. 9.05. 12.14. for system designed for O psi ......................... 2-31
14.01. 14-16. 15-18. 18-04 isolation of test pump ................................ 1-2
SP-1 through SP-5 ................................. 8-24 leakage ........................................... 1-4
when radiography is required .................... 1.64. 2-4 minimum hydrostatic test pressure ............... 2.23. 4-04
minor repairs and additions ........................... 1-2
Hydrostatic Tests .......................... s e e Leak Tests of discharge piping ................................. 1-72
of newly constructed systems .......... 1-4. 5.02. 5.22. 8-15
of piping and vessel ................................ 1-63
Impact Tests of piping connecting equipment ....................... 3-3
absorbed energy data ................................ 2-9 of replacement piping ........................ 5.22. 12-21
alternative methods ................................ 8-30 painting before test ........................ 2.6. 3.10. 5-23
base metal ............................ 4.01. 11.12. 18-12 personnel qualification .............................. 8-31
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exclusions from ......................... 1.76. 5-14. 8-30 pneumatic test ................. 11.07. 11.19. 12.02. 13-06
heat treatment required ............................. 5-19 preparation for ................ 2.6. 3.10. 5.02. 5.23. 12-03
in qualifying procedures ............................ 8-29 reduced pressure (hydrostatic test) ......... 1.61. 2.23. 13-13
of aluminum filler metals ............................ 2-19 requirements ................................ 8-1 5. 13-13
of austenitic stainless steel
of bolting materials
of the heat-affected zone
of weldments
requirements
.................................
......................
temperature limitation
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........................... 1-65
....................... 1.76. 5-21
4-1 5
1-12. 1.65. 1.76. 5-21

............................... 15.23. 7 7-09
................... 5.14. 8.30. 14-12
Imperfections (see also Acceptance Criteria)
sensitive ...................................
temperature correction for ......................
test fluid ........................................
test pressure .....................................
lethal Substance
limitations
1.25. 17-02
1.35. 1-43
..................................
12-19
12-04
1-73
concave root surface ........................... 1.1. 6-04 on hardness ........................................ 2-2

determination of ................................... 8-32 on imperfections ......................... see Imperfections
lack of fusion ..................................... 5-09 on tubing size ................................. 2.13, 3-6
porosity ............................ 1.9. 5.13. 5.16. 5-20
slag inclusion ..................................... 5-20 liquid Penetrant Examination
tungsten inclusions ............................. 1.9. 5-1 7 requirements ..................................... 11-14
undercutting ............................. 1.14. 2.8. 6-04
low Temperature Requirements ............ see Impact Tests
Installed Piping .................................... 1-30
Instrument Piping ............................. 7.07. 8-01 Materials

API 5L .....................
1.78. 2-4. 3.9. 3.11. 6.01. 6-06
Internal Piping, Equipment ........................... 1-8 API 5LX ..................................... 2.4. 11.05
ASTMA234 ...................................... 2-20
Joint Factors ASTM A 312 ............................ 1.29, 1.77, 2-20
for ASTM A 234. ASTM A 312. ASTM A 403 ........... 2-20 ASTM A 351 ..................................... 11-13
for branch connections ............................. 8-06 ASTMA 387 ...................................... 8-25
for circumferential welds ............................ 1-42 ASTMA403 ................................. 1.77. 2.20
for longitudinal and spiral welds ...... 1.78. 3-1 1. 8.06. 7-14 ASTM A 4 8 7 ...................................... 8-07
joints
alignment .................................
circumferential bends
instrument tubing
15.07.
...............................
exposed during test ............................
special ...........................................
tapered pipe thread
2.6.
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...............................
7-25
5-1 1
3-1 O
7-07
8-13
16-15
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ASTM A 570 ......................................
ASTMA 587 ......................................
ASTMA633 ......................................
ASTMA658 .......................................
ASTM A 671 ......................................
ASTM 6 241 ......................................
ASTMB 337 ......................................
2-1
1-38
1-13
1-11
3-8
1-48
'2-19
4-18
threaded .................................. 11-16. 17-19 ASTM 6 464 ...................................... 8-11
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Materials (Cont’d) Pipe Supports (Cont’d)
austenitic stainless steels ............................ 3-1 3 longitudinal stress effects ............................ 7-05
bases for design stresses ............................
11-05 use of plastic ...................................... 1-49
certification ............................ 5-1O. 8.02. 13-1O
conforming to two grades ...................... 8-1 8. 8-34 Plastic
listed .................................... 17.09R. 17-1 1 lined pipe . use of screwed flanges ................... 8-33
notch sensitive .................................... 2-22 pipe supports ..................................... 1-49
reidentification .................................... 8-19
toughness requirements ............................. 5-1 9 Pneumatic Tests ........................... see Leak Tests
unlisted material .......... 11.05. 11.20. 15.04. 17.01. 17-08
Positions
Miter Bends qualification of welding ............................. 1-66
pressure design of ............................. 1.22. 5-1 1
Nomenclature
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explanation of .....................................
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T ...............................................
t” ...............................................
Tw .........................................
1-54
1-28
1-75
5-04, 5-16
1-33
Postweld Heat Treatment
Preheat
allowance
............... see Heat Treatment
..............................
Pressure Design
.......................................
for elevated temperatures
in the high pressure range
see Heat Treatment
.............................
.....................
17-12
3-4
1.68. 17-16
of extruded headers ...........................
1.21. 1-70
Nonmetallic Piping
of flanges and blanks ........................
10.14. 13-15
of miter bends .....................................
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fluid service requirements .................... 11-17. 11-1 8
in Category M Fluid Service ......................... 8-35
of nonmetallic piping components .............
14-17. 14-18
joint requirements ............................ 7.09. 8-14
of pipe ......
1.42. 1.54. 1.57. 1.68. 1.70. 2.11. 11.21. 13.07.
15.06. 15-1O. 17-06
pressure design ............................. 14-17. 14-18
of listed components ........................
16-14. 16-18
of unlisted components ................ 13.02. 13.03. 13-05
Notch Sensitive
of valves ................................... 8.04. 13-15
materials ......................................... 2-22
Pressure Rating
valve ............................................ 8-04
Occasional Variations
variations ......................................... 4-11
(Pressure/Temperature Allowances) ........ 1.3. 2-1 4. 4-1 1
loads ............................. 1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17
Pressure Relief Devices
Owner acceptable devices ............................ 2.21. 2-29
responsibilites ........................... 1.26. 2.30. 5-22 and test pressure .......... 11.07. 11-19. 12.04. 14.09. 18-03
requirements ..................................... 17-29
Owner’s Inspector setting ................................ 1.32. 7.01. 12-04
qualifications of ................................... 1-31 stop valves ................................ 10-1O. 12-18
responsibilitiesof .................................. 1-26
Pressure Surges
loads due to ...................................... 1-50
Pipe
alterations of existing pipe .................... ...... 13-04 Pressure-Temperature Rating ................... 5.05. 8-34
curved and mitred segments .................. 15.14. 18-06
elbowless ................................. ....... 8-03 Pressure Test .............................. see Leak Test
in corroded condition ....................... ....... 2-15
instrument ................................. ...... 17-24 Progressive Examination ........
1.5. 1.62. 3.5. 10.09. 10-1O.
made from plate ............................ . . 1.48. 8-36 10-12. 11.02. 11.04. 13-12. 16.01. 16.02. 16.05. 18-01
of noncircular cross section .................... . . . . . . . 3-2
pressure design ............................. 13.07. 14-09 Published Specification ............................. 1-15
pressure testing ............................. ....... 9-09
spiral welded .............................. ....... 7-03
.
straight. under internal pressure ......... 10-20. 11.21. 14-11 Radiographic Examination
100% ............................................ 5-09
Pipe Supports as supplementary examination ....................... 8-38
configurations ..................................... 6-07 random radiography ....... 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2.12. 2.32. 3-12
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Radiographic Examination (Cont’d)
records ............................... ........... 1-10
Interpretation No. Subject
Stresses (Cont’d)
reduction factors ..................................
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16-10
requirements .................... 6.04. 1-01. 11.05, 12-03
........... 2-25
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spot radiography ....................... ...... 1.62. 3-12 application of ................... 1.34. 2.24. 6-03R (Vol 7) .
when PWHT is required ................. ....... 1.64. 2-4 basis for ..........................................
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branch connections ........... ..................... 2-7
Records for B 16.9 tees ................ ..................... 1-7
certification ............................ 5-1O. 8.02. 10-03 for fabricated intersections ...... ................
1.6. 5-15
for radiographic examination ......................... 1-1O for tees ............... 1-46. .55. 1.71. 5.01. 12.08. 12-17
of examinations .................................. 11-1 1 for unlisted components ........ ...................
13-05
of hardness tests ................................... 8-22 for welded elbows ............ ............... 1.6. 12-11
retention of ....................................... 1-1O
Reinforcement. Branch Temperature

attachment weld .............................. 4.03. 7-08 allowance ....................................... 17-12
clarification of terms ......................... 1.37. 1 1-1O bending ......................................... 16-08
limitsof ..................................... 2.27. 9-04 design minimum temperature ..... 10.02. 14.08. 14-12. 15-1 1.
15.16. 17-07
Repairs large changes ..................................... 8-09
to welds ......................................... 2-18 limitations ....................... 4.13. 5.14. 15.12. 15-25
reduction ......................................... 4-11
verification ...................................... 16-09
Responsibility
variation in elevated temperature service .............. 17-17
designer ......................................... 10-1 1
rights of owner’s inspection ................... 10.03. 17-1 5
Thermoplastic Piping
neat fusion joints ................................. 13-08
Safeguarding ...................................... 5-12 solvent cemented joints ............................. 10-8
specific requirements .............................. 10-06
Scope ............................... see Code Coverage
Tubing
category M fluid service ............................ 16-17
Seismic loads ..................................... 4-07
joints ............................................ 7-07
stresses due to ..................................... 2-1 7
limitations .................................... 2.13. 3-6

Thickness Allowances
cyclic loading ..................................... 5-12
governing ........................... 17-13. 17-2 1. 18-02
large rapid temperature change ....................... 8-09
spiral welded pipe ................................. 7-03
in stress calculations ...............................
1-20
welding tee ...................................... 18-18
Simplified Flexibility Analysis ........................ 1-33

Standard Components in place of radiography ............................ 11-05
manufacturers markings ......................... 3.7. 8-02 requirements .....................................
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valves ................................. 5.05. 8.04. 8-07
Unlisted
Standards components ....
1.6. 1.51. 3.6. 4.05. 5.05. 8.7. 10.18. 10.11.
compliance ....................................... 5-10 10.07. 12.09. 13.02. 13.03. 13-05
superseded ....................................... 1-44 materials .................................. see Materials
Stresses (see also Allowable Stresses) Valves

displacement stress range ..................... 7.04. 12-06 Category M Fluid Service ............................ 8-35
due to cold spring ................................. 8-1 6 Flanged Bail Valves ............................... 16-16
due to occasional loads ............................. 2-1 6 materials ................................... 8.07. 15-26
due to pressure surges .............................. 1-50 pressure build up .................................. 8-04
due to seismic loads ................................ 2-1 7 ratings ........................................... 5-05
due to sustained loads ................. 15-15. 16.04. 16-1 1
due to thermal gradients ............................. 3-4 Visual Examination
longitudinal .............. 1.20. 1.50. 2.15. 2.24. 4.10, 4.12. internal ............................... 8.10. 8.26. 13-16
6-03R (VOI. 7). 6.07. 7.05. 8-1 6. 17-18. 18-16 requirements .................... 2.28. 10.03. 13-16. 18-17
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Subject
reinforcement ...............................
Interpretation No
qualification of position .............................
repair ............................................
socket ....................
1-66
7.08. 1 1-08
2-18
6.02. 6.05. 10.19. 15.08. 16-06
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spacing of ........................................ 7-02
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definition ........................................ 14-03 Welder Qualification
examination of welds ...... 10-15. 11.01. 1 1-1 4. 13-16. 14-14. by others .................................. 15-19. 18-08
14-15. 15-02 requirements ..................................... 17-27
fillet size ............................. 1.74. 10-19. 16-06
for branch connections ........ 2-1 O. 4.03. 4.14. 8.37. 1 1-1O Welding Procedure
imperfections ..................... see Acceptance Criteria qualification of ...... 1.12. 1.65. 1.66. 1.76. 4.17. 8.23. 8.29.
longitudinal ............................. 2.20. 3-11. 4-1 8 11.09. 14.05. 14-13
of valves ........................................ 12-12 responsibility ............................... 12.07. 12-12
preparation for welding ...................... 13.01. 14-04 specification ................................. 8.21. 8-22
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April 1,198 Through November 31, 1W
is available which the inquirer believes might ‘affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by
Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify.” “rate,” or “endorse”
For detailed instructions on preparation of technical inquiries to the 8 31 Committee, refer to Appendix Z.
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Appendix V Allowable Variation in Elevated Temperature Service.................

Para. 3OíI.2. Deiiiiing Piping Components......................................
Para. 301.3, Design Teinperatures ............................................
Para. 302.2.2, Listcd Components Not Having Specitic Ratings ....................
Paru. 302.2.4. Allowances for Pressure and Temperature Variation..................
Interpretation
17-17
17-23
17-07
17-1 I
17-12
File No.
8 3 1-98-026
8 1-99-0
3 1 2
831-98-006
B 1-98-0
3 1 7
B31-98-019A
Para. 302.3.5(c), Longitudinal Stress .......................................... 17-18 B3 1-99-004
Para. 302.3.5(d). Limits of Calculation Stresses Due to Susiained Loads 17-04 8 3 1-97-048 '
and Displacement Strains..................................................
Pura. 304.3.3. Reinforcement of Welded Branch Connections...................... 17-26 B3 1-99-022
Para. 322.3. Insirumcnt Piping ............................................... 17-24 8 3 1-99-013
Para. 323.1. I , Listed Materials ............................................... 17-09 8 3 1-98-009
Para. 323.I .2, Unlistcd Materials and Unlisted Components for Metallic 17-08 8 3 1-98-08
Piping Lincd With Nonmetals .............................................
Para . 323.1.2. Unlisted Materials ............................................. 17-0I 8 3 1-97-044
Para. 331.1.3, Governing Thickness........................................... 17-13 B3 1-98-020
Paru. 331.1.3. G«verning Thickness.............. ......................... 17-2 I B 1-99-01
3 0
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Para. 335. I .I(c) Alignment of Flanged Joints................................... 17-25 B3 1-99-030
Paru. 335.2.3. Bolt Length .................................................. 17-20 8 3 1-99-009
Para. 340.4, Qualification of the Owner's Inspector .............................. 17-15 B3 1-98-023
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Para. 345 Tcsiing ......................................................... 17-30 8 3 1-99-028
Para . 345.2.3íc). Special Provisions for Testing of Closure Welds .................. 17-28 B3 1-99-025
Pira . 345.8(h), Scnsiiive Leak Test ........................................... 17-02 B3 1-97446
Para . 345.9. I(a). Alternative Leak Test Examination of Welds ..................... 17-10 B31-98-01 1
Pdra. 345.9.1(h). Alternative k i k Test Examination of Welds ..................... 17-05 B3 1-97-049
Para. A322.6. Pressure Relieving Devices ...................................... 17-29 B3 1-99-027
Para. A328.2.5(b)( I ). Qualification Test Pressure................................ 17-06 8 1-98-00
3 1
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Para. K3OO(a) Applicability of High Pressure Piping............................ : 17-16 B3 1-98425
Para. K314.2. Special Threaded Joints ......................................... 17-19 B3 1-99-08
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Tahle 302.3.4. Longitudinal Weld Joint Quality Factor ........................... 17-14 B31-98-022
Tahle 341.3.2, Accepiance Criteria for Welds ................................... 17-22 831-99-011
Tahle 341.3.2, Accepiance Criteria for Welds ................................... 17-03 8 3 1-97-047
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Subject: ASME B3 I .3b- I997 Addenda, Para. 323. I .2, Unlisted Materials
17-01, 17-02, 17-03
File: B3 1-97-044
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Question (i): In accordance with ASME B3 I .3b- 1997, does Table 30.1.1 apply to materials that are
not listed in Table A-I but are listed in ASME BPVC Section IX?
Reply (i): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B3 I .3b- 1997, does Table 33 I . I . 1 apply to materials that are
not listed in Table A-I but are listed in ASME BPVC Section IX?
Reply (2): Yes, unless the provisions of para. 33 I .2.2 are satisfied.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3b-1997 Addenda, Para. 345.8(b), Sensitive Leak Test
File: B3 1-97-046
Question: in accordance with ASME B3 I .3b-1997, para. 345.8(b), must the test pressure for a sensitive
leak test be greater than 15 psi?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3b-I997 Addenda, Table 341.3.2, Acceptance Criteria for Welds
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3b-1997, Table 341.3.2, is the maximum allowable height of
reinforcement or internal protrusion, in any plane through the weld, listed in "L" for each face of the weld?
Reply: Yes. See also Interpretation 9-04.
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Question ( 1 ): In accordance with ASME B3 I .3b- 1997, para. 302.3.5(d), may the number of cycles, Ni,
in Equation (Id) exceed 2,000,000 cycles?
Reply ( 1 ): Yes; however, see also Note ( 5 ) of Equation (IC)for limits on the equivalent number of full
displacement cycles, N.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3b-1997, para. 302.3.5(d), Equation (Id), is it required to
combine thermal displacement cycles with displacement cycles due to other conditions such as wave motion.
Reply (2): Yes.
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Subject: ASME B3 1 .3- I996 Edition, Para. 345.9. 1 (b), Alternative Leak Test Examination of Welds
File: B3 1-97-049
Question: in accordance with ASME 83 1.3- I996 Edition, para. 345.9.I(b), may the liquid penetrant
method be used to examine a weld on a magnetic material?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3- I996 Edition; Para. A328.2.5(b)( i), Qualification Test Pressure
Date issued: May 19, 1998
File: B3 1-98-O0 I
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, can the pressure design thickness be used
instead of the nominal thickness in Equation (27) of para. A328.2.5(b)( i), to calculate the qualification
pressure'?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASME B3 I .3b-1997 Addenda; Para. 301.3, Design Temperatures
Date issued: May 19. 1998
17-07, 17-08, 17-09
File: B3 1-98-006
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 1.3b-1997, para. 301.3, should fire case temperature or pressures
be considered to satisfy the requirements of para. 301.2, in establishing the design conditions of piping
that may be exposed to an accidental fire?
Reply: The Code does not require the consideration of accidental fire cases when establishing the piping
design conditions, except as required to meet the pressure relief requirements of para. 322.6.3. See also
para. 300(c)(5).
Subject: ASME B3 i .3-1996 Edition, Para. 323.1.2, Unlisted Materials and Unlisted Components for Metallic
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File: B3 1-98-008
Question ( I ) : in accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, may unlisted metallic materials be used
in the manufacture of metallic piping components lined with non-metals?
Reply (i): Yes. See para. A323.1.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B3 i .3-1996 Edition, may pressure containing metallic piping
components (lined with non-metals), not manufactured in accordance with a listed standard and for which
the rules in para. 304 (other than para. 304.7.2) do not apply, be qualified for use under this Code?
Reply (2): Yes. See paras. A300(d) and 304.7.2.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3b- 1997 Addenda, Para. 323. i. I, Listed Materials
File: B3 1-98-009
Question ( I ) : In accordance with ASME B3 I .3b- 1997, are classes 12, 13, 22, and 23 of ASTM A 67 I,
A 672, and A 691 the only listed materials in the Code for these specifications?
Reply (i): Yes.
Question (2): Is it a requirement that listed pipe and tube materials in ASME B31.3 be hydrotested by
the manufacturer?
Reply (2): Yes. See the requirements of the listed specifications and Note (76) of Appendix A.
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Subject: ASME B3 I .3b- 1997 Addenda, Para, 345.9. i(a), Alternative Leak Test Examination of Welds
File: B3 1-98-0I I
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 I .3b- 1997, para. 345.9. I (a), is 100% UT examination an accept-
able substitute for 100% radiography?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3b-I997 Addenda, Para. 302.2.2, Listed Components Not Having Specific Ratings
Date issued: November I I , I998
File: B31-98-017
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3b-1997, if a fitting is manufactured to ASME B16.9 and a
listed material specification that includes a reference to Note (16) of Appendix A, may the user establish
the pressure-temperature rating in accordance with para. 302.2.2, without applying a weld joint quality
Factor in accordance with para. 302.3.4?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B3 I .3b- 1997 Addenda, Para. 302.2.4, Allowances for Pressure and Temperature Variation
Date Issued: November 1 I , I998
File: B3 I -98-019A
Question ( I ) : In accordance with ASME B3 I .3b- 1997,para. 302.2.4, are the ailowable variations permitted
in this paragraph only applicable when the increased pressure is less than or equal to the test pressure used
in accordance with para. 345'?
Reply (I): Yes.
Question (2): When establishing the maximum allowable relieving pressure permitted in accordance with
para. 322.6.3(c), may the test pressure used in accordance with para. 345 be exceeded?
Reply (2): Yes, provided the maximum relieving pressure requirements of ASME BPVC Section VIII,
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Subject: ASME 83 I .3b- I997 Addenda, Para. 33 I . 1.3, Governing Thickness
Date Issued: November I I , 1998
File: B31-98-020
Background (Question ( I )I: An integrally-reinforced branch connection fitting is welded externally to a

pipe that has a wall thicker than the minimum material thickness requiring PWHT, and the branch pipe
has a wall thickness thinner than the minimum material thickness requiring PWHT.
Question (la): In accordance with ASME B31.3b-1997, does the thickness of the branch pipe attiched ,
to the branch connection fitting have any effect on whether the weld between the branch connection and
the main pipe requires PWHT?
Reply ( I a): No.
Question ( I b): Does the weld throat thickness between the branch connection fitting and main pipe have
any effect on whether this joint requires PWHT?
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Reply ( I b): Yes. See para. 33 I . 1.3(a).
Question (IC):Does the thickness of the branch connection fitting have any effect on whether this joint
requires PWHT?
Reply (IC): NO. See para. 33 I . 1.3(a).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3b-1997, para. 331.1.3, if the header has a wall thickness
less than the minimum material thickness requiring PWHT, would the deciding factor for carrying out
PWHT be whether the throat thickness of the joint is greater than twice the minimum material thickness
requiring PWHT?
Reply (2): Yes.
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Date Issued: November 1 I , 1998
File: B3 1-98-022
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, is it permissible to increase Ei for ASTM
A 3 I2 EFW pipe to 1 .o0by IoO% radiography?
Reply: Yes. See Table 302.3.4.
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Subject: ASME B3 I .3b-1997 Addenda, Para. 340.4, Qualification of the Owner's Inspector
831.3 Interpretations NO. 17
File: B3 1-98-023
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3b-1997, may the owner's inspector and the installing contrac-
tor's examiner both be employed by the same organization'?
Reply: Yes, provided all requirements of para. 340.4 are met.
Subject: ASME B31.3b-1997 Addenda, Para. K300(a), Applicability of High Pressure Piping
Date Issued: November i 1, 1998
File: B3 1-98-025
Question ( I ) : In accordance with ASME B31.3b-1997, para. K300(a), is it mandatory that the owner of
a piping system designate it as being in High Pressure Fluid Service in accordance with Chapter IX when
the system pressure exceeds that allowed by ASME B 16.5, PN 420 (Class 2500) rating?
Reply (I): No.
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Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3b-1997, para. K300(a), can piping be designated by the
owner as being in High Pressure Fluid Service in accordance with Chapter IX and be designed to Chapter
IX, even if this results in a wall thickness that is less than that required by design in accordance with
Chapters I through VI'?
Reply (2): Yes; however, when piping is so designated, Chapter IX shall be applied in its entirety.
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3b-I997 Addenda, Appendix V, Allowable Variation in Elevated Temperature Service
File: B3 1-98-026
Question ( I ) : in accordance with ASME B3 I .3b-1997, when evaluating variations in elevated temperature
service in accordance with Appendix V, must the design temperature established in accordance with para.
301.3 be high enough such that the corresponding allowable stress value in Table A-1 is based on creep
criteria?
Reply (I): No; however, if the maximum temperature experienced during the variations is where the
creep properties control design, Appendix V applies. Note that the word “design” in para. V302(c) does
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Question (2): When some varying conditions are below the creep range and some are in the creep range,
does ASME B31.3b-1997, Appendix V require that conditions below the creep range be included in the
calculation of the usage factor in accordance with para. V303.27
Reply (2): No. See para. V302(c).
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3b-1997, when determining if Table A-1 allowable stress
values are based upon creep criteria, may the maximum temperature in Tables 2A or 2B of ASME BPVC
Section 11, Part D be used as the highest temperature, which is below the range of values based upon the
creep criteria?
Reply (3): Yes. See Footnote 2 to para. 302.3.2.
Subject: ASME 8 3 1.3~-1998Addenda, Para. 302.3.5(c), Longitudinal Stress
Date Issued: July I , 1999
File: B3 1-99-004
Question ( I ) : Shall longitudinal stresses due to the misalignment of piping during assembly, or intentional
cold spring, be included as a longitudinal sustained stress in accordance with para. 302.3.5(c)?
Reply (I): No.
Question (2): is it required to include the stresses due to misalignment of piping during assembly or
intentional cold spring in the calculation of displacement stress rmge in accordance with para. 3 19.2.3?
Reply (2): No. See para. 3 19.2.1(c).
Question (3): Shall axial stresses due to the imposed displacements be considered in the evaluation of
the displacement stress range‘?
Reply (3): Yes. See para. 319.2.3(c).
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Subject: ASME B3 i .3- 1 996 Edition, Para.. K3 14.2, Special Threaded Joints
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File: B3 i -99-008
Question ( I ): In accordance with ASME B3 i .3- i996 Edition, is a hammer union, whose mate and female
ends are butt welded to the piping, considered a Special Threaded Joint us defined in para. K314.2?
Reply ( i ): No.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, can a threaded joint that does not meet
the requirements of para. K314.2 be qualified for High Pressure Fluid Service in accordance with the
requirements of para. K304.7.2?
Reply (2): Yes, provided the requirements of para. K314.3 are also met.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3c- I 998 Addenda, Para. 335.2.3, Bolt Length
File: B3 i -99-009
Question: In accordunce with ASME B31.3~-1998,Para. 335.2.3, if a bolt fails to extend beyond its nut
and no more than one thread is visible inside the nut, is the bolt considered acceptably engaged?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3c- I 998 Addenda, Para. 33 i. 1.3, Governing Thickness
Date Issued: July I , i999
File: B31-99-010
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1998,para. 331.1.3, if the thicker of two components is
machined before welding, in accrodance with para. 328.4.2, to match the thickness of the thinner component,
is the resulting matching thickness at the weld joint used in determining the requirements for PWHT?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B3 I .3c-1998 Addenda, Table 341.3.2. Acceptance Criteria for Welds
17-22, 17-23, 17-24
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Date Issued: July I, 1999
File: B3 1-99-011
Question ( 1 ): In accordance with ASME B3 I .3c-1998, Table 341.3.2, is surface porosity acceptable on
the crown or external surface of a groove weld that is greater than y,(,in. in nominal thickness?
Reply (I): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1998,Table 341.3.2, is surface porosity acceptable on
the crown of a ‘/4 in. fillet weld‘?
Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3c- 1998 Addenda, Para. 300.2, Defining Piping Components
Date Issued: July I, 1999
File: B3 1 -99-0 I 2
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 I .3c- 1998, are pressure containing components such as strainers,
filters, knock-out pots, holding pots and other devices that serve such purposes as mixing, separating,
snubbing, distributing, and metering or controlling flow included in the scope of this Code?
Reply: Yes, unless the Owner specifies another code. See definition of “piping component..” (para.
300.2)
Subject: ASME B3 1.3~-
1998 Addenda, Pdra. 322.3, Instrument Piping
File: B3 1-99-0I 3
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Question: In accordance with ASME 8 3 1 . 3 ~1998,
- are instrument piping components (such as tubing,
compression fittings, barstock valves, etc.) outside of a piping isolation valve (piping root valve) within
the scope of ASME B31.3?
Reply: Yes. See para. 322.3.
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Subject: ASME B3 I .3-1996 Edition, Para. 335. I . I (c), Alignment of Flanged Joints
File: B3 1-99-020
Question ( I ) : In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, para. 335. I. i(c), does the specified tolerance
apply to each individual flange, measured to the design plane, or to the total misalignment between two
mating tlanges'?
Reply (I): It applies to each individual flange, measured to the design plane.
Question (2): in accordance with ASME B3 I .3-1996 Edition, para. 335. I . i(c). do the requirements apply
to all pipe sizes and pressure rating classes?
Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3- 1999 Edition, Para. 304.3.3, Reinforcement of Welded Branch Connections
Date Issued:' November 16, 1999
File: B3 1-99-022
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, can the rules in para. 304.3.3 be used for the
pressure design of a Tee,machined from stock with a remaining block shape, that does not conform to a
listed standard'?
Reply: Yes; however, see paras. 304.3.5 and 300(c).
Subject: ASME B3 I .3- 1999 Edition, Para. K328.2. I (a), Welding Qualification Requirements
File: B3 1-99-024 .
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 i .3- I999 Edition, para. K328.2.1(a), must the performance
qualification test coupons for each welder and welding operator be impact tested'?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B3 I .3-1999 Edition, Para. 345.2.3(c), Special Provisions for Testing of Closure Welds
File: B3 1-99-025
Question ( I 1: Does ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, pard. 345.2.3(c) require that the described examinations
be pedormed for closure welds connecting piping systems or components that have been successfully tested
in accordance with para. 345?
Reply ( i ) : No. The weld may be leak tested in accordance with para. 345. I instead.
Question (2): Can weld connecting a flange to a piping system be considered a closure weld?
Reply (2): Yes, but if the weld is to be examined in accordance with para. 345.2.3(c), the flange, as well
as the piping system must have been successfully tested.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3- 1999 Edition, Para. A322.6, Pressure Relieving Devices
File: B3 1-99-027
Question: Are pressure relieving devices installed in accordance with ASME B3 I .3-1999 Edition, para.
A322.6 required to meet ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1, UG-I36(b)(3)?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3- 1999 Edition, Para. 345, Testing
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File: B3 1-99-028
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1999 Edition, para. 345, may the test pressure exceed the
maximum allowable internal pressure, P,,,, for a miter bend in accordance with para. 304.2.3?
Reply: Yes.
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(GENERAL NOTE: Code references are based on ASME 831.3-1990 or later Editions References in brackets .
are to prcvious Editions and Addenda.)
Subject Reference Subject
Introduction ......................... 1.3. 1.6. 1.7. 13-04 304.2.3 ..................................... 1-22. 5-11
300 ........................................ 7.10. 8-17 Fig. 304.2.3 ...................................... 1-22
300(h) . . . . . . . . . . 1.26. 1.32. 4.08. 5.03. 8.09. 10.11. 13-14 304.3 ............................. 1-21, 1-46, 5-01. 6-09
3 0 0 ( ~ ). . . . . . . . . . 3.2. 3.4. 4.10. 6-03R (Vol. 7). 7.05. 8.30. 304.3.2 .......................................... 4-05
13.02. 16-12 304.3.3 ....... 4-03, 7-02, 8-06, 8-37, 11-10, 12-05, 14.10,
3 0 0 ( ~ [300(e)l
) ............................. 1.3. 1.6. 1-7 15-05, 17-26
300.1 ............................ 7.10. 8.17. 9.06. 12-20 Fig. 304.3.3 ...................................... 8-37
300.1.1 . 1.47. 1.52. 2.26. 3.1. 4.19. 6.01. 8.01. 9.02. 17-01 304.3.4 ..................... 1-21, 1-37, 1-55, 1-75, 2-27
Fig. 300.1.1 .................. 1.8. 1.19. 2.26. 7.10. 8-17 Fig. 304.3.4 ...................................... 1-70
300.1.3 I300.1.41 ......... 1.8. 1.16. 1.19. 1.26. 3.2. 15-09 304.3.5 ......................................... 12-13
300.1.3(d) ....................................... 10-05 304.5 .................................. 3-4, 9-07, 10-14
300.2 304.5.1 .......................................... 8-18
Category D Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.13. 5.03. 6-01 304.5.1 (b) ........................................ 9-10
Category M Fluid Service .... 1.40. 1.73. 6.01. ß.04. 9-02 304.7.2 ..... 1-51, 3-2, 4-05, 5-05, 5-11, 6-09, 10-7, 10-11,
notch-sensitive .................................. 2-22 10-18, 12-09, 13-02, 13-03, 13-05, 13-11
owner ......................................... 2-30 304.7.4 .......................................... 1-16
piping components ............... 3.2. 8.01. 14.03. 17-23 305.2 ......................................... 3-8, 3-9
piping system .............................. 1.30. 9-06 305.2.1 .......................................... 1-38
sevcre cyclic conditions ..................... 5.12. 8-09 305.2.3 ..................................... 6-01, 7-03
301 ............................................. 5-11 306.4 ........................................... 12-16
301.2 ........................................ 2.3. 7-01 306.4.2 ......................................... 11-03
301.2.1 .................................... 2.29. 13-15 308.2.1 .......................................... 5-12
301.3 ....................................... 2.3. 17-07 308.2.4 .......................................... 5-12
301.3.1 ......................................... 10-02 31 1.2.4 ..................................... 6-02. 6-05
301.3.2 .......................................... 4-11 311.2.5 ......................................... 10-04
301.5.3 .......................................... 4-07 312 ............................................. 9-07
301.7.2 ........................................... 3-4 314.2.1 .......................................... 2-22
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302 ............................................. 1-32 Table 314.2.1 ............................... 8-33. 11-16
302.2 ............................................ 1-SO 315.2 ............................................. 3-6
302.2.1 ......................................... 16-18 315.3. ............................................ 3-6
302.2.2 ......................................... 17-11 317.2 ............................................ 1-17
302.2.4 1302.2.31 . . . . . 1.3. 1.32. 2.14. 3.4. 4.11. 7.01. 7.04. 318 ............................................. 8-13
8.04. 14.09. 1 7-12 Table 319.3.6 ..................................... 9-01
302.2.5 .............................. 319.2.1 .......................................... 2-17
302.3.2 ......... 1.18. 1.38. 2.16. 3.13. 319.2.3 ............................... 7.04. 7-05. 12-06
302.3.4 .................................... 2.20. 17-14 319.3.1(b) ....................................... 15-24
Table 302.3.4 ............ ....... 1.42. 1.78. 2.20. 3-1 1 319.3.5 .......................................... 4-10
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302.3.5 . . . . . . 1.20. 1.50 2.14. 2.15. 2.24. 3.4. 4.10. 4.12. 319.3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6. 1-7, 1-55, 2-24, 5-15. 13-05
6-03K (Vol. 7). 6.07. 7.04. 7.05. 8.16. 15.15. 10.11. 319.4.1 .................................... 1.33, 13-14
17.04. 17-18 ....................... 1-71, 2.7, 2-24
Table 302.3.5 . . . . . . . . . ....................... 16-10 319.7 ..............................
302.3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17 321.1.1 ............................
302.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... 321.1.4 ............................
303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ 6-05 322.3 ..............................
304.1.1 . . . . . . . 1.42. 1.54. 1.70. 13.07. 15.06. 15-1O. 16-14 322.6.1 ................................... 10.10, 12-18
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304.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42. 1.57. 1.68 1.70. 2.11. 10-20 322.6.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32. 2-21, 2.29, 7-01, 12.04, 14-09
304.2 .................................. 323.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.19. 17-09
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323.2 ............................................. 3-9 335.2.3 ......................................... 17-20
323.2.1 .......................................... 1-13 340.2 [336.1.21 ................................... 1-26
323.2.2 ................................... 15.12. 15-25 340.3 1336.31 ................................ 1-10. 10-03
Fig. 323.2.2 ..................................... 14-08 340.4 1336.21 ............................... 1-31, 17-15
Table 323.2.2 [Table 323.2.11 ....... 1.12. 1-48. 1.65. 1.76. 341 ...................................... 10-16, 15-13
2.19. 3.8. 4.01. 4.15. 14.12. 15.11. 15-16 341.2 1336.1.1. 336.1.31 ...... 1.10. 1-26. 1-27, 2-28. 10-03
323.2.4 ...................................... 341.3.1 1336.51 ............................... 1.64. 2-4
323.3 ....................................... 341.3.2 .......................................... 8-32
323.3.2 ......................................... 11-12 Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.11 .................... 5-09. 13-16
Table 323.3.1 [Table 323.2.21 ............ 1.12. 1.76. 4.17. Table 341.3.2 ..... 14-02, 14-07. 14-15. 16-07, 17-03. 17-22
5.19. 5.21. 8.29. 10.2. 11.12. 15-23 [Table 327.4.1Al . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 1.9, 1-14. 1.41, 2-8. 5-04.
323.3.4 .......................................... 8-30 5-13, 5.16, 5-17, 5-18, 5-20, 6-04, 7-06
323.3.5 ............. ..... 8-32, 8-38, 9-04, 11-08. 11-14.
323.4 ........................................... 15-03 12.22. 13-16
323.4.2 ............. ................... 10.01. 10-19 341.3.3 .........................................
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Table 323.3.5 ..................................... 5-14 341.3.4 [336.5, 336.5.41 . . . . . . . . 1.62, 2-25, 2-32, 3-5, 3.14,
Table 326.1 .................. 1.11. 1.51. 2.3. 8.07. 8-34 10-09, 10-12, 11-02, 11-04, 13-12, 16-01, 16-02, 16-05
328 ....................................... 7.02. 12-12 341.4 [336.51 ............... 1-24, 1-45, 3-12, 5-20, 11-01
328.1 ........................................... 12-07 341.4.1 1336.5.11 ........ 1.10, 1-26, 1.27, 1-60, 2.12, 2-28,
328.2 1327.51 ......................... 1.66. 11.09. 14-13 3-7, 3-12, 4-12, 5-10. 8-02, 8-10, 8-26, 10-03. 10-17,
328.2.1 1327.5.1, 327.5.21 ................ 1.76. 4.17. 8-29 11-11, 11-14, 11-15
328.2.2(g) ........................................ 14-05 341.4.2 .......................................... 8-38
328.2.3 ......................................... 15-19 341.4.3 .......................................... 8-10
328.4 ........................................... 13-01 341.5 ............................................ 8-38
328.4.2 and Fig. 328.4.2 .......................... 341.5.1 1336.6.11 ..............................
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328.4.3 ......................................... 14-04 342 ............................................ 15-21
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Fig 328.4.4 ................................. 8.28. 9-08 342.1 1336.4.11 ................................... 2-28
328.5 1327.41 ..................................... 5-09 343 [336.4.1] ..................................... 2-28
328.5.1 1327.4.11 .................................. 5-17 344 [336.41 ................................ 5-09, 16-13
328.5.2 1327.4.21 ........................... 5.12. 16-06 344.1 ........................................... 13-12
Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig. 327.4.21 ..... 1.28. 5.12. 6.02. 6.05. 8.27. 344.2 1336.4.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28. 8-10, 8y26, 11-11, 15-21
15-08 344.5 1336.4.51 ......................... 1-10, 1-60, 2-12
328.5.4 1327.4.41 . . . . . . . . 1.59. 1.74. 2.10. 4.03. 4.14. 7.08. 344.6 [336.4.61 ................................... 1-60
8.13. 10.04. 13-11 344.6.2 ......................................... 10-17
Fig. 328.5.4 IFig. 327.4.41 ..... 1.59. 1.74. 4.03. 4.16. 7-08 344.7 [336.4.71 ........................ 2-28, 3-14, 12-01
328.6 ............................................ 2-18 344.7.1 ......................................... 11-11
330 ............................................. 8-21 . . 1.2. 1.72. 2-31, 3-3, 8-31, 16-03, 17-30
330.1 ............................................ 8-23 345.1 1337.11 . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 1-30, 4-04, 6-08, 8-15. 12-21
Table 330.1.1 ..................................... 9-05 345.2.2 .......................................... 8-31
331 ............................................. 8-.12 345.2.3(¡) ........................................ 17-28
331.1.1 ............................... 8.08. 9.05. 14-01 345.2.4 1337.4.31 .................................. 1-35
Table 331.1.1 [Table 331.3.11 ........
1.69. 2.2. 5.06. 8.24. 345.2.6 1337.11 ............................... 1-2, 5-22
9.03. 12.14. 14.16. 17-01 345.3 (337.31 ...................... 2-6, 3-10, 5-02, 12-03
331.1.2 .......................................... 8-05 345.4 ............................................ 8-04
331.1.3 [331.3.61 . . . . . . .1.39. 1.59. 4.06. 5.06. 9.03. 11.06. 345.4.1 ......................................... 12-19
14.01. 15.18. 17.21. 17-13 345.4.2 1337.4.11 ........ 1.35, 1-61, 1-63, 2-23, 4-04, 9-09,
331.1.4 1331.1.2) .................................. 5-08 13-13
331.1.6 1331.3.41 ............................ 5.08. 16-09 345.4.3 (337.4.21 .................................. 1-63
331.1.7 1331.3.21 ............................. 1.78. 8-22 345.5 1337.4.41 ............ 1-35. 1-43. 6-08, 11-07, 13-06
331.2.2 1331.1.11 ............................. 1.39. 1-78 345.5.2 ......................................... 11-19
331.3.4 .......................................... 8-05 345.5.4 ......................................... 12-02
331.3.7 .......................................... 8-05 345.7 1337.5.21 ................................... 1-36
332.1 ............................................ 8-03 345.8 1337.61 .......................... 1-25, 3-10, 17-02
332.2 1329.11 ...................... 1.23. 1.53. 4.02 8-20 . 345.9 1337.5.11 . . . . . . . 4-09. 5-07, 6-08, 8-15, 10-15. 12-01,
332.2.2 .......................................... 16-08 12-21, 15-02, 17-05. 17-10
332.4 1329.3, 330.21 ................................ 2-2 A304 ............................................ 8-14
332.4.2 ................................... 11.03. 15-17 A304.1.1 .................................. 14-17, 14-18
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A304.7.2 ........................................ 13-08 MA323.4 ............. ........................ 9-02
A305 ........................................... 11-17 MA323.4.2 ....................................... 8-35
A314 ............................................ 8-33 Appendix A Notes (No equivalent) 1(14)1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
A322.6 ......................................... 17-29 Note (17) ....................................... 4-18
A323.4.2 .................................. 10-06, 11-18 Note (20) [(30)1 ................................. 1-77
A327.2.4 ......................................... 7-09 Note (57) I(2)I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58
A328.2(a) ........................................ 10-8 Appendix A
A328.2.1 ................................. Table A-1 ITable 11 . . . . . . . . . 1-13. 1-18, 1-29. 1.38. 1.48.
A328.2.5 ........................................ 17-06 1.77. 2.1. 3.8. 3.9. 3.13. 4.12. 4.13. 6.01. 6.Of>. 7.03.
A328.5 .............................. 8.14, 10-08 . 13-08 8.11. 8.18. 8.25. 8.34. 8.36. 11.13. 12.09. 15-01
K300(a) ......................................... 17-16 Table A-16 [Table 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78. 2.20. 4.18. 7-03
K304.1.2 ............................... Appendix D ......... 1.6. 1.7. 1.34. 1.46. 1.55. 1.56. 1.71.
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K322.3 ........................................... 7-07 Appendix E [Appendix KI ...................... 1.44. 5-10
K328.2.l(a) ...................................... 17-27 Appendix F [F323.2] ............................... 1-29
................................. 8-37 Appendix C ...................................... 5-12
M305.1 ......................................... 12-15 Appendix H ................................ 8.06. 11-10
................................. 8-35 Appendix J ........................ 1.28. 1-
M322.3 ...................................... 2-13, 3-6 Appendix M ..............................
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M323.1.3 ......................................... 3-7 Appendix V ..............................
M326 ............................................ 2-13 Appendix X. X3.1.3 ............................... 12-23
M335.4 lM335.5, M335.61. .......................... 3-6 Appendix X. X3.2.2 ........... ................ 13-09
M341.4 lM336.51 ............................ 1.24. 1-45 Appendix X. X302.2.3 ............................. 15-22
M341.4.1 lM336.5.11 .......................... 2.28. 3-7 Case 137 .......................................... 3-1
M345.1 .......................................... 6-08 Case 141 ......................................... 1-51
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Compressors Fittings
internal piping ..................................... 1-8 B16.9 ........................................ 1.7. 5-01
conforming to two grades ........................... 8-18
Corrugated Bends ................................. 1-23 flared. flareless. or compression types ............ 3.6. 12-16
MSS SP-75 .......................................
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Cyclic Loading .............................. 5-12. 17-04
Flammable Service ................................. 1-17
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Design (see also Pressure Design) Flanges
additional design considerations .................... 12-13 assembly .......................................... 2-5
conditions ......................................... 2-3 design ................................... 1.67. 3.4. 9-7
for stainless bellows .............................. 12-23 general .......................................... 9-10
Lame theory ...................................... 1-57 long welding neck ................................. 4-05
minimum temperature ............................. 10-02 slip-on ...................................... 5.12. 8-27
use of aluminum .................................. 1-51
Displacement Stress .................... 2.14. 2.24. 12-06 use of raised and flat face metallic ................... 9-07
Earthquake ................................. see Seismic branch connections ................................ 9-01
exemptions from .................................. 1-33
qualification ............................... 13.05. 13-14
Empty System
thermal expansion data ............................ 15-24
transportation ..................................... 9-06
Examination
effect of branch to run diameters .................... 1-56
acceptance criteria ................................
16-07
for a tee ............................... 1.55. 1.56. 5-01
extent of .............................. 1.24. 5.18. 11-01
for components not I h e d in Appendix D ........ 1.55. 2-24
in-process .................................. 3.14. 11-15
liquid penetrant ........... see Liquid Penetrant Examination
Flexibility Factors
progressive ................... see Progressive Examination
basis for ......................................... 1-56
radiographic ................. see Radiographic Examination
for B16-9 tee ..........................
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1-7. 12.08. 12-17
random .......... 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2.12. 2.32. 4.12. 11-15
records ......................................... 11-11
for fabricated intersections .................
1.6. 4.16. 5-15
for pressure piping components ..................... 13-05
required ....... 1.24. 1.60. 6.04. 11.14. 11.15. 15.13. 15-21
for welded elbows .................................. 1-6
severe cyclic conditions ..................... 10-17. 11-14
Spot ............................................. 1-62
types ........................................... 16-13 Fluid Service
visual ............................ see Visual Examination general hydrocarbon ............................... 6-01
ukrasonic ..................... see Ultrasonic Examination requirements. metallic . . . . . . . . . . 11.16. 12.15. 12.16. 15-03
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responsibility for categorizing ................... 4.08. 8-09
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Exclusions
for compressors and internal piping .................. 1-8
Graphitization
for interconnecting piping ............................ 1-19
listed in scope ....................................
10-5
temperature relative to onset ........................ 1-58
Expansion Joints ....................... 1.16. 12.23. 3 -09 Hardness

limitations on ....................................... 2-2
Extruded Outlet records .......................................... 8-22
pressure design of ............................ 1.21. 1-70 testing .......................................... 15-20
tee? considered as ................................. 1-55
Heat Fusion Jdhts ................................. 13-08
Extruded Welded Tee .............................. 5-01
Heat Treatment
cooling rate ...................................... 1-69
Fillet Weld for austenitic stainless steel ......................... 1-65
internal. slip-on flange ............................. 8-27 for bending and forming ............................. 2-2
pressure containing ................................ 8-13 for flared laps .................................... 11-03
size .............................................. 1-74 for valve parts .................................... 8-12
use .............................................. 10-4 governing thickness .......... 1.39. 1.59. 4.06. 5.06. 11-06
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heating rate ....................................... 1-69 acceptance criteria ...................... 1.2. 15.22. 16-03
local ....................................... 5.08. 8-05 alternative 4.09. 5.07. 6.08. 8-15. 12.01. 12.21. 17.05. 17-1O
monitoring .................................. 5.08. 8-05 as nondestructive examination ....................... 8-31
rcquircments . . . . . 8-08. 8.21. 8.23. 8.24. 9.03. 9.05. 12.14. for Category D fluid service ......................... 1-36
14.01. 14.16. 15-18 for system designed for O psi ........................ 2-31
SP-1 through SP-5 ................................. 8-24 isolation of test pump ............................... 1-2
when radiography is required ................... 1.64. 2-4 leakage ........................................... 1-4
minimum hydrostatic test pressure ..............
2.23. 4-04
Hydrostatic Tests .......................... see Leak Tests minor repairs and additions .......................... 1-2
of discharge piping ................................ 1-72
of newly constructed systems .......... 1.4. 5.02. 5.22. 8-15
Impact Tests of piping and vessel ............................... 1-63
absorbed energy data ............................... 2-9 of piping connecting equipment ...................... 3-3
alternative methods ................................ 8-30 of replacement piping ........................ 5.22. 12-21
base metal ................................. 4-01. 11-12 painting before test ....................... 2.6. 3.10. 5-23
exclusions from ......................... 1-76. 5.14. 8-30 personnel qualification ............................. 8-31
heat treatment required ............................. 5-1 9 pneumatic test ................ 11.07. 11.19. 12-02. 13-06
in qualifying procedures ............................ 8-29 preparation for ............... 2.6. 3.10. 5.02. 5.23. 12-03
of aluminum filler metals ........................... 2-19 reduced pressure (hydrostatic test) 1.61. 2.23. 13-13.........
of austenitic stainless steel .......................... 1-65 requirements ................................ 8-1 5. 13-13
of bolting materials ................................ 4-15 sensitive ................................... 1.25. 17-02
of the heat-affected zone ...................... 1-76. 5-21 temperature correction for ..................... 1.35. 1-43
of weldments ...................... 1-12. 1-65. 1-76. 5-21 test fluid ........................................ 12-19
requirements ..................................... 15-23 test pressure ..................................... 12-04
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temperature limitation ...................5-14. 8-30. 14-12
Lethal Substance .................................. 1-73
concave root surface ........................... 1.1. 6-04
determination of ................................... 8-32 Limitations
lack of fusion ..................................... 5-09 on hardness ....................................... 2-2
porosity ............................ 1.9. 5.13. 5.16. 5-20 on imperfections ....................... see imperfections
slag inclusion ..................................... 5-20 on tubing size ................................ 2.13. 3-6
tungsten inclusions ............................ 1.9. 5-1 7
undercutting ............................. 1.14. 2.8. 6-04 Liquid Penetrant Examination
requirements ..................................... 11-14
installed Piping ................................... 1-30
Low Temperature Requirements ........... see Impact Tests
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Internal Piping, Equipment ........................... 1-8 Materials

API 5L ................... 1.78. 2.4. 3.9. 3.11. 6.01. 6-06
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Joint Factors 2.4. 11-05
for ASTM A 234. ASTM A 312. ASTM A 403 ......... 2-20 ASTM A 234 ..................................... 2-20
for branch conncxtions ............................. 8-06 ASTM A 312 ........................... 1-29, 1.77, 2-20
for circumferential welds . . . . . . . . . .I ................ 1-42 ASTM A 351 ....................................
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for longitudinal and spiral welds . . . . . 1.78. 3-1 1. 8.06. 17-14 ASTM A 387 ..................................... 8-25
ASTM A 403 ................................ 1.77. 2-20
Joints ASTM A 487 ..................................... 8-07
alignment ................................. 15.07. 17-25 ASTM A 537 ................................
circumicrcntial hcnds .............................. 5-1 1 ASTM A 570 ................................
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ex~ioscyIduring test ............................ 2.6. 3-10 ASTM A 587 ............. ..................... 1-13
instrument tubing .................................. 7-07 ASTM A 633 ..................................... 1-11
. sl>ccicìI ........................................... 8-13 ASTM A 658 ...................................... 3-8
tapered pipe thread ............................... 16-15 ASTM A 671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
threaded .................................. 11-16. 17-19 ASTM B 241 ........
ASTM B 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
ASTM B 464 ..................................... 8-11
Lateral Fittings ..................................... 1-6 austenitic stainless steels ............................ 3-13
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bases for design stresses ........................... 1 1-05 longitudinal stress effects ........................... 7-05
certification ............................ 5.10. 8.02. 13-10 use of plastic ..................................... 1-49
conforming to two grades ...................... 8.18. 8-34
listed ..................................... 17.09. 17-11 Plastic
notch sensitive .................................... 2-22 lined pipe-use of screwed flangcu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
reidentification ....................................8-19 pipe supports ..................................... 1-49
toughness rcquircments ............................. 5-19
unlisted material ......... 1 1.05. 1 1.20. 15.04. 17-01. 1 7-08 Pneumatic Tests ........................... see Leak Tests
Miter Bends Positions

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Near Straight Sawtooth Runs
Nomenclature
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...............................................
...............................................
t" ...............................................
T, ......................................... 5.04.
1-33
1-54
1-28
1-75
5-16
Preheat
Pressure Design
..............
.............................
allowance .......................................
for elevated temperatures
in the high pressure range ....................
of extruded headers
see Heat Treatment
see Heat Treatment
...........................
17-12
............................ 3-4
1.68. 17-16
1-21. 1-70
Nonmetallic Piping of flaiiges and blanks ....................... 10.14. 13-15
fluid service requirements .................... 1 1-1 7. 1 1-1 8 of miter bends .................................... 1-21
in Category M Fluid Service ........................ 8-35 of nonmetallic piping components . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17. 14-18
joint requirements ............................ 7.09. 8-14 of pipe . . . 1-42. 1.54. 1.57. 1.68. 1.70. 2.11. 11.21. 13.07.
pressure design .............................
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of listed components ........................ 16.14. 16-18
Notch Sensitive of unlisted components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.02. 13.03. 13-05
materials ......................................... 2-22 of valves ................................... 8.04. 13-15
Pressure Rating
Occasional Variations valve ............................................ 8-04
íPressure/Temperature Allowances) ........ 1.3.2.14. 4-11 variations ......................................... 4-11
loads ............................. 1-50,2-15, 2-16,2-17
Owner acceptable devices ............................ 2.21. 2-29
responsihilites ........................... 1-26.2.30. 5-22 and test pressure .............. 1 1 .07. 11.19. 12.04. 14-09
requirements ..................................... 17-29
Owner's Inspector setting ................................ 1.32. 7.01. 12-04
qualifications of ................................... 1-31 stop valves ................................ 10.10. 12-18
responsibilities of .................................. 1-26
Pressure Surges
loads due to ...................................... 1-50
Pipe
alterations of existing pipe ......................... 13-04 Pressure-Temperature Rating ...................5.05. 8-34
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curved and mitred segments ....................... 15-14
elbowless ........................................ 8-03 Pressure Test ............................. . s e e Leak Test
in corroded condition .............................. 2-15
instrument ....................................... 17-24 Progressive Examination . . . . . . . 1.5. 1.62. 3.5. 10-09. 10-1O.
made from plate ............................. 1.48. 8-36 10-12. 1 1.02. 1 1.04. 13-12';1' 6.01. 16.02. 16-05
of noncircular cross section .......................... 3-2
pressure design .............................
13-07. 14-09 Published Specification ............................. 1-15
pressure testing .................................... 9-09
spiral w e l d d ..................................... 7-03
straight. under internal prtrsure .........
10.20. 11.21. 14-11 Radiographic Examination
1000/0............................................ 5-09
Pipe Supports as supplementary examination ....................... 8-38
coniigurations .................................... 6-07 random radiography ..... 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2.12. 2.32. 3-12
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rcrords .......................................... 1-10 rcduction factors ................................. 16-10
rtquirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-04. 11.01. 11.05. 12-03
selcution of welds for examination ................... 2-25 Stress intensification Factors
spot radiography .......................... ... 1.62. 3-12 application of .................. 1.34. 2.24. 6-03R (Vol. 7)
when PWHT is required .................... .... 1.64. 2-4 basis for ......................................... 1-56
branch connections ................................. 2-7
Records for 816.9 tees ..................................... 1-7
certiiication ............................ 5. O. 8.02. 10-03 for fabricated intersections ...................... 1-6, 5-15
for radiographic examination ............... 1-10 ........ for tcm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46, 1-55, 1-71, 5-01, 12-08, 12-17
of examinations .......................... ....... 11-11 for unlisted components ........................... 13-05
of hardness tests ......................... . . . . . . . . 8-22 for welded elbows ............................ 1-6. 12-11
retention of .............................. ........ 1-10
Reinforcement. Branch Temperature
attachment weld .............................. 4.03. 7-08 allowance ....................................... 17-12
clarification of terms ......................... 1.37. 11-10 bending .......................................... 16-08
limits of ..................................... 2.27. 9-04 design minimum temperature .... 10.02. 14.08. 14.12. 15.11.
15.16. 17-07
Repairs large changes ..................................... 8-09
to welds ......................................... 2-18 limitations ...................... .4.13. 5.14. 15.12. 15-25
reduction ......................................... 4-11
Responsibility verification ...................................... 16-09
variation in elevated temperature service ............. 17-17
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Thermoplastic Piping
neat fusion joints ................................. 13-08
Safeguarding ...................................... 5-12 solvent cemented joints ............................ 10-8
5pecific requirements .............................. 10-06
Scope ............................... see Code Coverage
Tubing
Seismic loads ..................................... 4-07 category M fluid service ........................... 16-17
stresses due to .................................... 2-17 joints ............................................ 7-07
limitations .................................... 2-1 3, 3-6
cyclic loading ..................................... 5-12 Thickness Allowances
large rapid temperature change ...................... 8-09 governing ................................. 17.13. 17-21
spiral welded pipe ................................. 7-03 in stress calculations ............................... 1-20
Simplified Flexibility Analysis ........................ 1-33

Standard Components in place of radiography ........................... 11-05
manufacturers markings ......................... 3.7. 8-02 rcquircments ..................................... 10-17
valves ................................. 5.05. 8.04. 8-07
Unlisted
Standards Components .. 1.6. 1.51.
3.6. 4.05. 5.05. 8.7. 10.18. 10.11,
compliance ....................................... 5-10 10.07. 12.09. 13.02. 13.03. 13-05
superseded ....................................... 1-44 materials .................................. see Materials
Stresses (see also Allowable Stresses) Valves

displacement stress range ..................... 7.04. 12-06 Category M Fluid Service ........................... 8-35
due to cold spring ................................. 8-16 Flanged Ball Valves ............................... 16-16
due to occasional loads ............................ 2-16 materials ................................... 8.07, 15-26
due to pressure surges ............................. 1-50 pressure build up .................................. 8-04
due to seismic loads ............................... 2-17 ratings ........................................... 5-05
due to sustained loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.15. 16.04. 16-11
due to thermal gradients ............................. 3-4 Visual Examination
iongitudinai ............. i.20. 1.50. 2.15. 2.24. 4.10. 4.12. internal ............................... 8.10. 8.26. 13-16
6-O.IR (Vol. 7). 6.07. 7.05. 8.16. 17-18 requirements .......................... 2.28. 10.03. 13-16
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reinforcement ...............................
Interpretation No.
7.08. 11-08
repair ............................................ 2-18
socket ................... 6-02, 6-05, 10-19, 15-08, 16-06
bevels .......................................... 12-10 spacing of ........................................ 7-02
definition ........................................ 14-03
examination of welds .... 10-15. 11-01. 11.14. 13.16. 14.14.
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14.15. 15-02 hy others ........................................ 15-19
fillet size ............................. 1.74. 10.19. 16-06 requirements ..................................... 17-27
for branch connections ....... 2.10. 4.03. 4.14. 8.37. 11-10
imperfcctions ..................... see Acceptance Criteria Welding Procedure
longitudinal ............................. 2.20. 3-1 1. 4-18 qualification of .....
1-12. 1.65. 1.66.
1.76. 4-1 7. 8.23. 8.29.
of valves ........................................ 12-12 11.09. 14.05. 14-13
preparation for welding ...................... 13.01. 14-04 responsibility ............................... 12.07. 12-12
qualification of position ............................ 1-66 specification ................................. 8.21. 8-22
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Para. 300(c)(3). Intent of the Code............................................
Para. 302.2.1, Prssure-Temperature Design Criteria - Listed Components
Having Established Ratings ...............................................
Para. 302.3.2, Limits of Calculated Stresses Due to Sustained Loads
interpretation
16-12
16-18
16-04
File No .
B3 1-97-0268
831-97-038
B3 1 -96-057
and Displacement Strains .................................................
Para. 302.3.5, Limits of Calculated Stresses Due to Sustained Loads and 16-1 1 B3 1-97-024
Displacement Strains.....................................................
Para . 304.1.1, Pressure Design of Components .................................. 16-14 B3 1-97-029
Para . 328.5.2. Welding Requirements - Fillet and Socket Welds .................. 16-06 63 1-96-0588
Para. 33 I .1.6, Temperature Verification ........................................ 16-09 B 1-97-01
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Para . 332.2.2(a), Bending Temperature .................................... 16-08 B31-97-001
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Para. 344, Types of Examination .....................................
Para. 345, Leak Testing ....................................................
Table 302.3.5, Stress-Range Reduction Factors ..................................
Table 323.2.2, Minimum Temperatures Without Impact Testing for Carbon
Steel Materials..........................................................
Table 341.3.2A, Examination Acceptance Criteria ...............................
16-01
16-02
16-05
16-13
16-03
16-10
14-12R
16-07
B3 1-96-053
B3 1-96-054
B31-96-0S8A
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8 3 1-96-055
8 3 1-97-014
B3 1-95-018
B3 1-96-060
Flanged Ball Valves ....................................................... 16-16 B3 1-97-036
Tapered Pipe Thread Joints.......... 16-15 B3 1-97-032
Tubing in Category M Fluid Service .......................................... 16-17 B3 1-97-037
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Interpretation: 14-12R
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Subject: ASME B3 I .3-1993 Edition, Table 323.2.2, Minimum Temperatures Without Impact Testing for
Carbon Steel Materials
File: 631-95-018
14-12R, 16-01, 16-02
Question: Does ASME 831.3-1993 Edition require impact testing of ASTM A 403 WP304W. B16.9
fittings manufactured from A 312 welded TP304 pipe without the use of weld metal deposits and used at
design temperatures of -425°F or above.
Reply: No. See Table 323.2.2, Column A.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3- 1996 Edition, Para. 34 I .3.4, Progressive Examination
File: B3 1-96-053
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 1.3-1996 Edition, para. 341.3.4, Progressive Examination, if a
defective weld is repaired, found defective again, repaired a second time and again found to be defective,
is it necessary to examine two additional items for each failed repair?
Reply: No. See para. 341.3.3.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3-1993 Edition, Para. 341.3.4, Progressive Examination
File: B3 1-96-054
Question ( I ) : In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Table 341.3.2A and para. 341.3.4, when
the engineering design specifies more stringent acceptance criteria for normal fluid service, do the
requirements of para. 34 I .3.4, Progressive Examination, still apply?
Reply (i): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B3 I .3- 1993 Edition, for normal fluid service, when a particular
one hundred welds constitute a designated lot, welder “ A completes three welds and two are radiographed
to acceptance, and welder “B” completes ninety-seven welds and five are radiographed to acceptance, do
all welds in the lot, after visual and leak tests, meet the requirements of the Code?
Reply (2): Yes. provided no other welds in the designated lot were examined showing unacceptabel
defects.
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File: B3 1-96-055
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, para. 345.1(b), with a system design
pressure of 150 psig at 200"F, and where a hydrostatic pressure test is impractical, does a pneumatic test
at 150 psig or 110%of design pressure, whichever is less, satisfy the requirements of the Code?
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B3 1.3-1996 Edition, under the above conditions, would testing
in accordance with para. 345.9 be required?
Reply (2): No. Use of the alternative leak test is permitted only if the conditions of para. 345.1(c) are met.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3a- 1996 Addenda, Para. 302.3.2, Limits of Calculated Stresses Due to Sustained Loads
and Displacement Strains
File: B3 1-96-057
Question ( I ) : In accordance with ASME B3 1.3a-1996 Addenda, para. 302.3.5, shall the longitudinal
sustained stresses, S,, be evaluated in the installed and all operating positions of the pipe relative to its
supports and restraints?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3a-i996 Addenda, para. 302.3.5, is there an allowable
operating stress for the combination of longitudinal sustained stresses and displacement stresses, not
displacement stress ranges?
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3-1996 Edition, Para. 341.3.4, Progressive Examination
File: B3 1-96-05814
Question ( I ) : A welder’s production welds experience some rejections. The welder is retained and
requalified. In accordance with ASME B3 1.3-1996 Edition, para. 341.3.4, Progressive Examination, does
the Code require more stringent examination of this welders welds?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B3 I .3-1996 Edition, para. 341.3.4, can the two additional joints
examined after a defective joint is found to be counted as part of the 5% random radiography requirement?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3-1996 Edition, Para. 328.5.2, Welding Requirements - Fillet and Socket Welds
File: B3 1-96-058B
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, para. 328.5.2 and Fig. 328.5.2c, what is the
minimum gap acceptable in a socket-welded joint after welding?
Reply: The Vl6 in. approximate gap shown in Fig. 328.5.2~is “before welding.” The Code does not
provide a gap dimension after welding.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3-1993 Edition, Table 341.3.2A, Examination Acceptance Criteria
File: B3 1-96-060
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 1.3-1993 Edition, Table 34 I .3.2A, in the radiographic examination
of girth and miter groove welds, can a densitometer be used to evaluate root concavity?
Reply: The Code does not address the use of a densitometer for this purpose.
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Subject: ASME B3 I .3- I996 Edition, Para. 332.2.2(a), Bending Temperature
File: B3 1-97-001
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 1.3-1996 Edition, paras. 332.2.2(a) and (b), are the transformation
ranges used in B31.3 considered to be the lower critical temperatures in ASME B31.1-1995 Edition, para.
129.3.I ?
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Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3a-1996 Addenda, Para. 33 I . 1.6, Temperature Verification
File: B3 1-97-013
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 1.3a-1996 Addenda, para. 33 1.1.6, can a thermocouple be laid
on a part being heat treated as opposed to being attached?
Reply: The Code requires only that temperature be checked by thermocouple, pyrometers, or other
suitable methods to ensure that WPS requirements are met. It does not otherwise address positioning or
attachment of thermocouples, except for a permissive statement in para. 330.1.3(b) allowing attachment by
capacitor discharge method without procedure and performance qualifications.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3a- I996 Addenda, Table 302.3.5, Stress-Range Reduction Factors
File: B31-97-014
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Question (i): In accordance with ASME B3 I .3a- 1996 Addenda, does the stress range reduction factor,
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f, as listed in Table 302.3.5 and provided in equation ( I c) depend on the material of construction?
Reply (I): No, except see para. 319.3.4(b).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B3 I .3a- 1996 Addenda, Appendix D, do the stress intensification
factors, ii and i,, depend on the material of construction?
Reply (2): No.
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B31.3 Interpretations No. 16 16-11, 16-12, 16-13
Subject: ASME B31.3a-1996 Addenda, Para. 302.3.5, Limits of Calculated Stresses Due to Sustained Loads
and Displacement Strains
File: B3 1-97-024
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B3 1.3a-1996 Addenda, para. 302.3.5, is the stress range reduction
factor independent of the material of construction?
Reply (i): Yes; however, see para. 319.3.4(b).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B3 1.3a-1996 Addenda, are the stress intensification factors
listed in Appendix D independent of the material of construction?
Reply: Yes; however, see para. 319.3.4(b).
Subject: ASME B3 1.3a-1996 Addenda, Para. 300(c)(3), Intent of the Code
File: B3 1 -97-026B
Question (1): May a piping designer use para. 300(c)(3) of ASME B31.3a-1996 Addenda and apply a
more rigorous analysis to qualify the design and acceptance criteria of piping where the Code requirements
employ a simplified approach?
Reply ( i ) : Yes, if the designer can demonstrate the validity of the approach to the owner.
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Question (2): In accordance with ASME 8 3 1.3-1996 Edition, does a piping system that has been designed
in accordance with the Code but not fabricated or assembled as specified by the engineering design, comply
with the Code if a more rigorous analysis proves it suitable for the service intended?
Reply (2): No. See para. 300.2, Definitions - Assembly and Erection. Also, see para. 341.3.2.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3a-1996 Addenda, Para. 344,Types of Examination
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File: B3 1-97-028
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3a-1996 Addenda, para. 344, does the Code contain instruction
or restrictions regarding the design of a designated lot of piping?
Reply: No, other chan the definition in Note 2 of para. 344.1.3.
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3a- i 996 Addenda, Para. 304. i. 1, Pressure Design of Components
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Date Issued: November IO, 1997
File: B3 1-97-029
Question: For subsea production systems where ASME B31.3 is required, can the internal design gage
pressure, P, in paras. 304. I . I and 304. I .2 be interpreted as coincident internal design gage pressure minus
external gage pressure?
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Reply: Yes; however, when the coincident external gage pressure is greater than the internal gage pressure,
the design shall be in accordance with para. 304.1.3.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3a- 1996 Addenda, Tapered Thread Joints
File: B3 1-97-032
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3a-1996 Addenda, does the Code permit the use of tapered
pipe thread joints?
Reply: Yes, provided the joints comply with the provisions of paras. 314 and 335.3.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3- 1996 Edition, Flanged Ball Valves
File: B3 1-97-036
Question: According to ASME 831.3-1996 Edition, are flanged ball valves where the ball is held in
place by a threaded retainer plug in which the end of the plug forms some or all of the flange face prohibited
from use in Category M Fluid Service?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, Tubing in Category M Fluid Service
16-17, 16-18
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File: 8 3 i -97-037
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 I .3- 1996 Edition, is tubing with flared, flareless, and compression
tubing joints prohibited for Category M fluid service in sizes larger than 16 mm (y8in.) O. D.for piping
other than instrumentation signal lines in contact with process fluids and process temperature-pressure
conditions?
Reply: No. Also, see Interpretation 2-13.
Subject: ASME B3 I .3a- 1996 Addenda, Para. 302.2.1, Pressure-Temperature Design Criteria - Listed
Components Having Established Ratings
File: B3 1-97-038
Question: When selecting a flange on the basis of pressure-temperature rating given in ASME B 16.5,
in accordance with ASME B31.3a-1996 Addenda, para. 302.2.1, is it required to consider any external
forces and moments acting on the flange?
Reply: Yes. See para. 303.
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(GENERAL NOTE: Code references are based on ASME 631.3-1990 or later Editions. References in brackets
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Interpretation Interpretation
Code Reference -
No. Code Reference -
No.
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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 1-6, 1-7, 13-04 304.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21, 1-46, 5-01, 6-09
300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1O, 8-1 7 304.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-O5
300(b) . . . . . . . . . .1-26, 1-32, 4-08, 5-03, -11, 13-14 304.3.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-03, 7-02, 8-06,
300(~). 3-2, 3-4, 4-10, 6-03R (Vol. 7), 7-05, 8-30, 13-02, 16-12 8-37, 11-10, 12-05, 14-10, 15-05
300(c) [300(e)l. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 1-6, 1-7 Fig. 304.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . .8-37
300.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1O, 8-1 7, 9-06, 12-20 304.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21, 1-37, 1-55, 1-75, 2-27
300.1.1 . . . . . . . . 1-47, 1-52, 2-26, 3-1, 4-1 9, 6-01, 8-01, 9-02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-70
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Fig. 300.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 1-19, 2-26, 7-10, 8-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
300.1.3 [300.1.4] . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 1-16, 1-19, 1-26, 3-2, 15-09 304.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4, 9-07, 10-14
300.1.3(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-05
300.2 304.5.1 (b) . . . . . . . . .
Category 0 Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 3, 5-03, 6-01 304.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51, 3-2, 4-05, 5-05, 5-11, 6-09, 10-07,
. . . . 1-40, 1-73, 6-01, 8-09, 9-02 10-11, 10-18, 12-09, 13-02, 13-03, 13-05, 13-11
notch-sensitive . . . . .................... .2-22 304.7.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
..................... 2-30 305.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..3-8,3-9
piping components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2, 8-01, 14-03 305.2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
piping system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30, 9-06 305.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-01, 7-03
severe cyclic conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12, 8-09 306.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 306.4.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
301.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . 2-3, 7-01
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29,13-15 300.2.4 ................ ...........
................................. 2-3 311.2.4 ................................
301.3.1. . . . . . . . . . . ...................... 10-02
301.3.2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11 312 ........................
301.5.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-O7 314.2.1 . . . . . ........................ .2-22
301.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Table 314.2.1 . . . . .
302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 315.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
302.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
302.2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 7.2. .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-17
302.2.4 [302.2.3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 1-32, 2-14, 3-4,
4-1 1, 7-01, 7-04, 8-04, 14-09 Table 319.3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
302.2.5 . . . ...... . . 13-15 319.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
302.3.2 . . . . . . . . . 1-18, 1-38, 2-16, 3-13, 8-25, 11-05, 16-04 319.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-04, 7-05, 12-06
302.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24
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302.3.5 . . . 1-20, 1-50, 2-14, 2-15, 2-24, 3-4, 4-10, 4-12, 319.3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6, 1-7, 1-55, 2-24, 5
-03R (Vol. 7), 6-07, 7-04, 7-05, 8-1 6, 15-15, 16-11 ...................... 1-33, 13-14
Table 302.3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-10 319.4.4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-71, 2-7, 2-24
302.3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-50, 2-1 5, 2-16 , 2-1 7 319.7.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16, 7-05
321.1 . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-O7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-O5 321.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
322.6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10, 12-18
322.6.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32, 2-21, 2-29, 7-01, 12-04, 14-09
323.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
323.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 1-15, 1-48, 2-1,
Fig. 304.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 6-06, 8-07, 8-1 9, 11-03, 15-04
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323.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 340.3 I336.31 ........................... 1.10, 10-03
323.2.1 .................................... 1-13 340.4 I336.21 ................................ 1-31
323.2.2 .............................. 15.12, 15-25 341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 6.1 5.13
Fig. 323.2.2 ................................ 14-06 341.2 I336.1.1, 336.1.31. . . . . . . 1.10. 1.26. 1.27. 2.28. 10-03
Table 323.2.2 341.3.1 I336.51 ........................... 1.64, 2 4
[Table 323.2.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12, 1.48, 1.65, 1.76, 341.3.2 .................................... 8.32
2.19, 3.8, 4.01, 4.15, 14.12, 15.11, 15-16 Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.11 ................... 5.09, 13-16
323.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.06 Table 341.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.02, 14.07. 14.15, 16-07
323.3 ................................. 1.76, 5-1 3 [Table 327.4.1Al. . . . . . . . . . 1.1. 1.9. 1.14. 1.41. 2-8. 5-04.
323.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 2 5.13. 5.16. 5.17. 5.18. 5.20. 6.04, 7-06,
Table 323.3.1 [Table 341.3.2Al. . . . . 8.32, 8.38. 9.04. 11.08, 11.14, 12.22.
[Table 323.2.21 . . . . . . . . 1.12, 1.76, 4.17, 5.19, 5.21, 8.29, 13-16
10.2, 11.12, 15-23 341.3.3 ................................... 14-14
323.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.30 341.3.4 I336.5, 336.5.41 ........ 1.62, 2.25. 2.32. 3.5, 3.14.
323.3.5 . . . ............................ 2-9 10.09, 10-12, 11.02. 11-04. 13-12. 16-01. 16.02. 16-05
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323.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-03 341.4 [336.5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.24, 1.45, 3-1 2, 5.20, 11-01
323.4.2 .............................. 10.01, 10-19 341.4.1 1336.5.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10, 1.26, 1.27, 1.60, 2.12,
Table 323.3.5 ................................ 5-14 2.28. 3.7. 3-1 2. 4-1 2. 5.10.
Table 326.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.11, 1.51, 2.3, 8.07, 8-34 8.02, 8-1 O, 8.26, 10.03. 10-1 7.
328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.02, 12-12 11.11, 11.14, 11-15
328.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-07 341.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.38
328.2 I327.51 ...................... 1.66, 11.09, 14-13 341.4.3 .................................... 8.10
328.2.1 1327.5.1, 327.5.21 .............. 1.76, 4.17, 8-29 341.5 ...................................... 8-38
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-05 341.5.1 1336.6.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5. 3-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19 342 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-21
328.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-01 342.1 [336.4.1 ] ............................... 2.28
328.4.2 and Fig. 328.4.2 ....................... 12-10 343 [336.4.1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28
328.4.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-04 344 I336.41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.09.1 6.13
Fig. 328.4.4 ............................. 8.28, 9-08 344.1 ..................................... 13-12
328.5 1327.41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.09 344.2 1336.4.23 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28. 8.10. 8.26, 11.11, 15-21
328.5.1 1327.4.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17 344.5 I336.4.51 ...................... 1.10. 1.60. 2-12
328.5.2 I327.4.21 ........................ 5.12, 16-06 344.6 [336.4.6] .............................. 1-60
Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig. 327.4.21 . . . . . . . . . . 1.28, 5.12, 6.02, 6.05, 344.6.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
8.27, 15-08 344.7 I336.4.71 ..................... 2.28. 3.14, 12-01
328.5.4 1327.4.41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.59, 1.74, 2.10, 4.03, 344.7.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11
4.14, 7.08, 8.13, 10.04, 13-11 345 [3371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2. 1.72. 2.31, 3.3. 8.31. 16-03
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Fig 328.5.4 [Fig. 327.4.41 . . . . . . . . . . 1.59, 1.74, 4.03, 4.16, 345.1 I337.11 . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 1.30. 4.04. 6.08, 8.15. 12-21
7-08 345.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31
328.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 345.2.4 1337.4.31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21 345.2.6 1337.11 ........................... 1.2, 5-22
330.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23 345.3 [337.31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6. 3.10. 5-02. 12-03
Table 330.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.05 345.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.04
331 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 345.4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
331.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.08, 9.05, 14-01 345.4.2 I337.4.11 . . . . . . . . 1.35. 1.61. 1.63. 2.23. 4-04. 9.09.
Table 331.1 .1 13-13
(Table 331.3.1 1 . . . . . . . . 1.69, 2.2, 5.06, 8.24, 9.03, 12-14, 345.4.3 1337.4.21 ............................. 1-63
14-16 345.5 [337.4.4] ............ 1.35. 1-43. 6.08, 11.07, 13-06
331.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.05 345.5.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-19
331.1.3 1331.3.61 . . . . . . . . . 1.39, 1.59, 4.06, 5.06, 9.03, 345.5.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-02
11.06, 14.01, 15-18 345.7 [337.5.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
331.1.4 (331.1.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-08 345.8 [337.6] ............................ 1.25. 3-10
331.1.6 I331.3.41 ........................ 5.08, 16-09 345.9 1337.5.11 . . . . . . .4.09. 5.07. 6.08. 8.15. 10.15. 12-01.
331.1.7 [331.3.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78, 8-22 12.21. 15-02
331.2.2 [331.1.1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39, 1-78 A304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
331.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-05 A304.1.1 ............................. 14-17, 14-18
331.3.7 . . . ....................... 8-05 A304.5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-67
332.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-03 A304.7.2 .................................. 13-08
332.2 1329.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23, 1.53, 4.02, 8-20 A305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17
332.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-06 A314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
332.4 1329.3, 330.21 ............................ 2.2 A323.4.2 ............................. 10.06, 11-18
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332.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.03, 15-17 A327.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-09
335.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-07 A328.2(a) ................................... 10-8
335.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 A328.2.1 ................................... 8.14
340.2 1336.1.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 A328.5 ......................... .8.14.10.08. 13-08
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Code Reference
K304.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interpretation
No .
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11.21. 14-11
K315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K322.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fig. K328.5.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-07
7-07
8.37
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Appendix A
Table A-1 [Table i ] . . . . . . . . .1-13.
interpretation
No .
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1.18. 1.29. 1.38. 1.48.

1.77. 2.1. 3.8. 3.9. 3.13. 4.12.
4.13. 6.01. 6.06. 7.03. 8.11.
M305.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
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8-18. 8.25. 8.34. 8.36. 11-1 3. 12.09.
M307.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35 15-01
M322.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13, 3.6 Table A-1 B [Table i ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78. 2.20. 4.18. 7-03
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 Appendix D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6. 1.7. 1.34. 1.46. 1.55.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13 1.56. 1.71. 2.7. 2.24. 4-1 6.
M335.4 IM335.5, M335.61 ........................ 3-6 5.01. 5-1 5. 6-06. 12.08. 12-11. 12-17. 13-05
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M341.4 1M336.51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24, 1-45 Appendix E [Appendix KI .................... 1.44. 5-10
M341.4.1 IM336.5.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28, 3-7 Appendix F lF323.21 ........................... 1-29
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M345.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-08 Appendix G ................................. 5.12
MA306.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.02 Appendix H ........................... .8-06.1 1.10
MA323.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-02 Appendix J ..................... 1.28. 1.54. 1.75. 5-04
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MA323.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.35 Appendix M . ........................... .6.01. 8-09
Appendix A Notes Appendix X. X3.1.3 ........................... 12-23
(No equivalent) [(i411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Appendix X. X3.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-09
Note (i 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18 Appendix X. X302.2.3 ......................... 15-22
Note (20) [(30)] ............................. 1-77 Case137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Note (57) [(2)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58 Case141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
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S T D - A S M E B31.3 zyxw
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I N T NO. L b - E N G L 0759b70 O h O b 8 3 8 LTT
SUBJECT INDEX
Subiect zyxwvutsrq
Acceptance Criteria
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pressure tests. . . . . . . ...
. . . . . . . ......... . . .
.
. 1-2
weld.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 1-9, 1-14, 1-41, 2-8, 5-09, 5-13,
5-17, 5-18, 5-20, 6-04, 7-06, 8-32, 12-22, 13-16,
Interpretation
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No.
....
Subiect
integrally reinforced fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . .
reinforcement. . . . ....
.. . ..
Interpretation
-
No.
flexibility analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-01
, 4-05, 11-1O
8-06, 8-37, 12-05, 12-13, 14-10, 15-05

.
projection into run pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 8-28, 9-03
14-02, 14-07 weld requirements . . 2-10, 4-03, 4-14, 7-02, 7-08, 10-04, 13-11
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Allowable loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-06 Brazed joints
for flammable service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 1-17
.
Allowable Stresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
bases f o r . . . . . . . . . . . ..
1-18, 3-13, 8-11, 8-25, 10-13, 15-01 B u c ~ ~.~. s. . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23, 1-53
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for ASTM A 312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . 1-29 .
for ASTM A 351 . . . . . . . . . . . ..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 3 cast Irons
..
for ASTM A 387. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-25 specific requirements . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-01
for ASTM A 570. . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
for ASTM A 587. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Category 0 Fluid Service
.. ...
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for ASTM A 671. , . . . .. ...... .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 alternative pressure test for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
, , . . . . . 1-36
for ASTM B 464. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
, . . . . . . . . . .8-11 limitations . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . ..... .
, . . . . . .4-13, 5-03
for austenitic stainless steels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 radiographic examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Alterations of Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-04 Category M Fluid Service

clarification of term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . 1-73, 9-02
Alternative Tests. . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . see Leak Tests double contained piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
Authorized Inspector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Owner’s Inspector

.
leak test., , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . .6-O8 .
liquid oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-O9 .
Bellow s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-09
requirements. . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35, 9-02, 12-15
tubing size limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .
. , , . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Bending. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-02, 8-03, 15-17, 16-08 ”very small quantiîy” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Bends Code Coverage

. .
corrugated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 B31.3 versus 831.4 . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47, 7-10
miter . . .... . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Miter Bends ................
..
reduction of outside diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 n service . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . .6-O1
in-line sensing devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-01
Bonding Qualification Test intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , , . . . . 16-12
hot gas welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14 new and replacement piping . . . . . . . . . 5-22, 12-21
.
minimum burst pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . 7-09, 8-14 offshore platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
procedure specifications for plastic piping. . . . . . . . . . 10-08 .. oil heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . .4-19
..
solvent cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 8-14 radioactive fluids . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .
synfuel plant piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonds tobacco plant piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
heat fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14
hot gas welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,8-14 Components (see also Fitting, Flanges, Standard components,
test assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , , 7-09 . Unlisted and Valves)
certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26 3-7, 5-10, 13-10
Bolting Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15 design conditions. . . . . . . . , . . .2-3
fabricated or flared laps
Branch Connections in-line sensing devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . 8-01
extruded outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37, 2-27, 6-09 referenced standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44, 5-1O
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S T D . A S M E B3L.3 zyxwvutsr
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Interpretation
0759b70 Obüb839 03b m
Interpretation
No. - Subiect -
No.
COmpSSOrS F b P
internal piping................................. 1-8 assembly .................................... 2.5
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design............................... 1.67.3-4 .9.7
Corrugated Bends ............................. 1-23 general ..................................... 9.10
long welding neck ............................. 4.05
Cyclic Loading ............................... 5.12 slipon ................................ .5.12. 8.27
use of aluminum ............................. . l-51
W g n (see ah0 Pressure Design) use of raised and flat face metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-07
additional design considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
conditions.................................... 2.3 FkxibiMy Andy&
for stainless bellows ........................... 12.23 branch connections ............................ 9.01
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Lame theory ................................ . l-57 exemptions from .............................. 1.33
minimum temperature.......................... 10-02 qualification ........................... 13.05, 13-14
thermal expansiondata......................... 15-24
DiSpkcem«it St- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.14.2.24. 12-06
Flexibility Characteridic
Earthquake ............................. seeSeismic eífect of branch to run diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56
for a tee ............................ 1.55.1.56. 5.01
Empty svst- for componentsnot listed in Appendix D . . . . . . . . . 1.55. 2-24
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transportation ................................ 9.06
Flexibility Factors
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Examination basis for ................................... . l-56
acceptance criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-07 for 616-9 tees ....................... 1.7, 12.08, 12-17
extent of ........................... 1.24. 5.18. 11-01 for fabricated intersections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6, 4-16. 5-15
in-process ............................. .3.14.1 1.15 for pressure piping components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-05
liquid pentrant . . . . . . . . . . . .see Liquid Pentrant Examination for welded elbows .............................. 1.6
progressive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Progressive Examination
radiographic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Radiographic Examination Fluid SeMce
random. . . . . . . . . . . 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2.12. 2.32. 4.12, 11-15 general hydrocarbon ........................... 6-01
records .................................... 11-11 requirements. metallic . . . . . . . . . . 11.16. 12.15. 12.16. 1543
required. . . . . . . . 1.24. 1.60. 6.04. 11.14, 11.15. 15.13, 15-21 requirements. nonmetallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.17. 11-18
severe cyclic conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17, 11-14 responsibilityfor categorizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.08. 8-09
Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-62
wpe~ ..................................... 16-13 Craph¡¡iUt¡on
visual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see visual examination temperature relative to onset ...................... 1-58
ultrasonic.................... see ultrasonic examination
Hardness
Exclusions limitations on ................................. 2-2
for compressors and internal piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Words ..................................... 8-22
for interconnectingpiping........................ 1-19 testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-20
listed in scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Heat Fusion Joints ............................ 13-08
Expansion Joints .................... 1-16. 12.23.1 3-09
Heat Treabnent
Extruded Outlet cooling rate................................. . l-69
pressure design of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21. 1-70 for austenitic stainless steel ....................... 1-65
tees considered as ............................. 1-55 for bending and forming........................... 2.2
for flared laps ............................... 11-03
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Extruded Welded Tee ........................... 5.01 for valve parts ................................ 8.12
governing thickness. . . . . . . . . . . 1.39, 1.59, 4-06, 5.06, 11-06
Fillet Weid heating rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-69
internal. slip-on flange .......................... 8-27 local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
&05 .5.08,
pressure containing ............................ 8-13 monitoring .............................. 5.08. 8-05
size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-74 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 8.08. 8-21. 8.23. 8.24. 9.03, 9.05.
use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 12-14, 14-01, 14-16. 15-18
SP-1 through SP-5 ............................. 8-24
Fittings when radiography is required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64. 2-4
B16.9 .................................. 1.7, 5.01
conformingto two grades ........................ 8.18 Hydrostatic Tests ....................... see Leak Tests
flared. flareless. or compression types . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6. 12-16
MSS SP-75 .................................. 1-11 Impact Teds
absorbedenergy data ............................ 2.9
Flammable Service ............................. 1-17 alternative methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.30
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Subiect
base metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
exclusions from .......................
heat treatment required ..........................
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No
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Interoretation
.4.01.1 1.12
1.76, 5-1 4. 8-30
5-19
. Subiect
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
temperature correction for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.35,

Interpretation
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No.
.8.15.
sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13-13
1-25
1-43
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in qualifying procedures ......................... 8.29 tatfluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
of aluminum filler metals ........................ 2-19 test oressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-04
of austenitic stainless steel ........................ 1-65
of bolting materials ............................ 4-1 5 Lethal Substance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.73
of the heat affected zone .................... 1.76, 5-21
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of weldments ....................
Imperfections(see also Acceptance Criteria)

concave root surface ........................
determination of ..............................
lack of fusion ................................
1.1.
1.12, 1.65, 1.76, 5-21
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
temperature limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14. 8.30. 14-12
15-23
6-04
8.32
5.09
Limitations
on imperfections .....................
liquid Penetrant Examination

see Imperfections
on hardness ..................................
on tubing size .............................
requirements ...............................
2.2
2.13. 3-6
. 1 1.14
porosity ......................... 1.9, 5.13, 5.16. 5-20
slag inclusion ................................ 5.20
Low Temperature Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . see Impact Tests
tungsten inclusions ......................... 1.9. 5~17
undercutting.......................... 1.14. 2.8. 6-04 Materials
API 5L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.78. 2.4. 3.9. 3.11. 6.01. 6-06
Installed Piping ............................... 1-30 API 5LX ............................... .2.4. 11-05
ASTMA234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Instrument Piping ......................... 7-07, 8.01 ASTM A 312 ......................... 1.29. 1.77. 2.20
ASTM A 351 ................................ 11.13
Internal Piping, Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 ASTM A 387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25
ASTM A 403 ............................. 1.77. 2-20
loint Factors ASTMA487 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-07
for ASTM A 234. ASTM A 312, ASTM A 403 . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 ASTMA537 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
for branch connections .......................... 8-06 ASTMA570 ................................. 1-38
for circumferential welds......................... 1-42 ASTMA587 ................................. 1-13
for longitudinal and spiral welds . . . . . . . . . . .1.78, 3-11, 8-06 ASTM A 633 ................................. 1-11
ASTMA658 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Joints ASTM A 671 ................................. 1.48
alignment .................................. 15-07 ASTM B 241 ................................. 2.19
circumferential bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 1 ASTM B 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
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exposed during test ......................... 2.6. 3-10 ASTM B 464 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
instrument tubing .............................. 7-07 austenitic stainless steels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 bases for design stresses ........................ 11-05
tapered pipe thread ........................... 16-15 certification ........................ 5-1O. 8.02. 13-10
threaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 6 conforming to two grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.18. 8-34
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notch sensitive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
lateral Fitting ................................ 1-6 reidentification ............................... 8.19
toughness requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Leak Tests
unlisted material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.05. 1140. 15-04
acceptance criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2. 15.22, 16-03
alternative . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.09, 5.07. 6.08. 8-15. 12.01. 12-21
Miter Bends
as nondestructuve examination .................... 8-3 1
for Category D fluid service....................... 1-36
pressure design of ......................... 1.22. 5-11
for system designed for O psi ...................... 2-31
isolation of test pump ............................ 1-2 Near Straight Sawtooth Runs
leakage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 explanation of ................................ 1-33
minimum hydrostatic test pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23. 4-04
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minor repairs and additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Nomenclature
of discharge piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-72 d......................................... 1-54
of newly constructed systems . . . . . . . . . . 1.4. 5.02. 5.22. 8-1 5 r ......................................... 1-28
of piping and vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-63 t" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-75
of piping connecting equipment .................... 3-3 Tw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-04, 5-16
of replacement piping ..................... 5.22. 12-21
painting before test ..................... 2.6. 3-1O. 5-23 Nonmetallic Piping
personnel qualification .......................... 8-31 fluid service requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 7. 11-1 8
pneumatic test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.07. 11-19, 12.02, 13-06 in Category M Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
preparation for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6, 3-1 O, 5.02, 5.23, 12-03 joint requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.09. 8-14
reduced pressure (hydrostatic test) . . . . . . . . . 1.61. 2.23. 13-13 pressure design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17. 14-18
Cumulative B31.3 Interpretations Vols. 1-1 6

Index .

Subiect
Notch Smsitive
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interpretation
-
No.
materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Subia
and test pressure ..............
11 .07. 1 1 -1 9. 12.04. 14-09
setting ............................
stop valves ............................
1.32. 7.01. 12-04
10-1O. 12-18
interpretation
No.
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Ocruional Variations
(pressure/temperature diwances) . . . . . . . 1.3. 2.14. 4-11 Pressure surges
loads .......................... 1.50. 2-15. 2-16. 2-17 loads due to ................................. 1-50
Owner Pressure-Temperature Rating ................. 5-05. 8.34

responsibilities ....................... 1.26. 2.30. 5-22
Pressure Test ........................... see Leak Test
Owner's Impector
qualifications of ............................... 1-31 P r o g d v e Examination........ 1.5. 1.62. 3.5. 10-09.10-10.
responsibilities of .............................. 1-26 10-12. 11.02. 1 1 .04. 13-12. 16.01. 16.02. 16-05
Pipe Published Specification.......................... 1. 5
alterations of existing pipe ....................... 13-04
curved and mitred segments ..................... 15-14 Radiographic Examination
elbowless ................................... 8.03 100% ...................................... 5-09
in corroded condition ........................... 2.15 as supplementary examination..................... 8.38
made from plate .......................... 1.48. 8-36 random radiography. . . . . . . 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2-12. 2.32. 3-12
of noncircular cross section ........................ 3-2 records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
pressure design ......................... 13.07, 14-09 requirements .................. 6.04. 11.01. 11.05. 12-03
pressure testing ............................... 9.09 selection of welds for examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25
spiral welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-03 spot radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.62. 3-12
straight. under internal pressure . . . . . . . . . 10.20, 11 -21, 14-11
when PWHT is required ...................... 1.64. 2-4
Pipe supports
Records
configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.07
certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1O. 8.02. 10-03
longitudinal stress effects......................... 7-05
of examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 -1 1
use of plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 of hardness tests .............................. 8.22
for radiographic examination...................... 1'10
Plutic
retention of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
lined pipe-use of screwed flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
pipe suppolts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-49
Reinforcement. Branch
attachment weld ......................... .4.03. 7-08
Pneumatic Tests ........................ see Leak Tests
clarification of terms ....................... 1.37. 11 -1 0
limits of ............................... .2.27. 9.04
Poritia4l!4
qualification of welding ......................... 1-66
Repairs
Poshvcld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Heat Treatment to welds .................................... 2.18
Preheat .......................... see Heat Treatment Responsibility

designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i 0.11
rights of owner's inspection ...................... 10-03
Pressure k g n
for elevated temperatures ......................... 3-4
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in the high pressure range ........................ 1-68 5-12

of extruded headers ........................ 1-21.1-70
of flanges and blanks ..................... 10-14,13-15 Scope ........................... see Code Coverage
of miter bends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
of nonmetallic piping components . . . . . . . . . . . .14-17, 14-18 S e i ¡ i C Loads ................................ 4.07
Of pipe .................... 1-42,1-54,1-57.1-68.1-70. stresses due to ............................... . î-1 7
2-11. 11-21.13-07.15-06.15-10
of unlisted components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-02.13-03.13-05 Severe Cydic Conditions
of listed components ..................... 16-14,16-18 cyclic loading ................................ 5-12
of valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-04.1 3-15 large rapid temperature change .................... 8-09
spiral welded pipe. ............................
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7-03
Pressun Rating
valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.04 Simplified Flexibility Analysis ..................... 1-33
variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
standard Components
Pnrsure Relief ûevices manufacturers markings ..................... .3.7. 8-02
acceptable devices......................... 2.21. 2-29 valves ............................ .5.05,8.04. 8-07
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Standards
Interpretation
No.
compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
superseded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stresses (seealso Allowable Stresses)

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Interpretation
in place of radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlisted
No .
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11-05
10-17
displacement stress range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.04. 12-06 components . . . . . . . . . . 1.6. 1-51. 3.6, 4.05. 5.05. 8.7. 10-18.
due to cold spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 6 10-11. 10-07. 12.09. 13.02. 13.03. 13-05
due to occasional loads ......................... 2-1 6 materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Materials
due to pressure surges .......................... 1-50
due to seismic loads............................ 2.17 Valves
due to sustained loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-15. 16.04. 16-11 Category M Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
due to thermal gradients .......................... 3-4 Flanged Ball Valves ........................... 16-16
longitudinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20. 1.50. 2-15. 2.24. materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.07. 15-26
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4.12. 6-03R (Vol. 7). 6.07. 7.05. 8-16 pressure build up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.04
reduction factors ............................. 16-1O ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.05
Stress Intensification Factors Visual Examination

application of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.34. 2.24. 6-03R (Vol. 7) internal ........................... 8-1O. 8.26. 13-16
basis for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56 requirements ...................... .2.28.10.03.1 3.16
branch connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
for 816.9 tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Washers. Use of ............................... 2.5
for fabricated intersections .................... 1-6, 5-1 5
for tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46. 1.55. 1.71. 5.01. 12.08. 12-17 Weld
for unlisted components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-05 bevels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
for welded elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6. 12-11 definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-03
examination of welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-15. 11.01. 11-14.
Temperature 13-16. 14-14. 14-15. 15-02
bending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-08 fillet size ......................... 1.74. 10.19. 16-06
design minimum temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.02, 14.08, for branch connections . . . . . . . . 2-1O. 4.03. 4-14. 8.37. 11-10
14.12. 15.11, 15-16 imperfections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Acceptance Criteria
large changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.09 longitudinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20. 3-11. 4-18
limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 3. 5.14. 15-12. 15-25 of valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 preparation for welding .................... 13.01. 14-04
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verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-09 qualification of position ......................... 1-66
reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.08. 11-08
Thermoplastic Piping repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
neat fusion joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-08 socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.02. 6.05. 10-19. 15.08. 16-06
solvent cemented joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 spacing of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-02
specific requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-06
Tubing by others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19
category M fluid service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-07 Welding Procedure
limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13. 3-6 qualification of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12. 1.65. 1.66. 1.76. 4-1 7.
8.23. 8.29. 11.09. 14.05. 14-13
Thickness Allowances responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.07. 12-12
in stress calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.21. 8-22
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ASME B31.3
General Information
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of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological order.
Each interpretation applies to the Edition or Addenda stated in the interpretation, or if none is stated,
to the Edition or Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the interpretation. Subsequent revisions
to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not part of the Code or its
Addenda.
editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some instances, a review of the
interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing
the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional infor-
mation is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved
by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the
Appendix 2.
Code Reference and Subject indexes

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Fig. 328.5.2B Sketch (3), Socket Welding Flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hardness Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Metallic Valves Lined with a Nonmetal ....................................
Interpretation
15-08
15-20
15-26
File No
831-96-009
B31-96-039
B3 1-96-049
Para. 300.1.3, Scope; Exclusions , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-09 B31-96-010
Para. 302.3.5, Limits of Calculated Stresses Due to Sustained Loads and Displacement Strains . 15-15 B3 1-96-020
Para. 304.1, Pressure Design of Components; Straight Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-10 B31-96-011
Para. 304.1.1, Pressure Design of Components; Straight Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-06 B3 1-96-007
Para. 304.2, Curved and Mitered Segments of Pipe.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-14 B 1-96-01
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Para. 304.3.3, Reinforcement of Welded Branch Connections . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-05 B3 1-95-052
Para. 319.3. I(b), Thermal Expansion Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-24 B3 1-96-045
Para. 323.1.2, Unlisted Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-04 B31-95-048
Para. 323.2.2, Lower Temperature Limits, Listed Materials ................. 15-12 B31-96-015,
B31-96-016
Para. 323.2.2, Lower Temperature Limits, Listed Materials ................. 15-25 B31-96-047
Para. 323.4, Fluid Service Requirements for Materials . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-03 B31-95-046
Para. 328.2.3, Performance Qualification by Others ................. 15-19 B3 1-96-037
Para. 331.1.3(b), Heat Treatment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-18 B3 1-96-036
Para. 332.4.2(a), Cold Bending and Forming . . . . .......................... 15-17 B3 1-96-034
Para. 335.1.1(c), Alignment; Flanged Joints , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-07 B3 1-96-008
Para. 341, Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................... 15-13 B 1-96-01
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Para. 342 and Para. 344.2, Examination . . . . . . . ....................... 15-21 B 1-96-04
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Para. 345.9.1(a), Examination of Welds . . . . . . . ....................... 15-02 B3 1-95-045
Para. X302.2.3, Leak Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-22 B3 1-96-043
Table A-1, Allowable Stresses . . . . . . . . . . .............................. 15-01 B31-95-044
Table 323.2.2, Minimum Temperatures 15-11 B3 1-96-014
Table 323.2.2, Minimum Temperatures Without Impact Testing for Carbon Steel Materials . . . . 15-16 B 1-96-02
3 1
Table 323.3.1, Impact Testing Requirements for Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-23 B3 1-96-044
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83 1.3 Interpretations No. 15
0 7 5 7 b 7 0 0 5 8 4 0 3 2 T7b =
15-01, 15-02
Subject: ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Table A-1, Allowable Stresses
File: B3 1-95-044
Question (1): Are the material requirements of ASME SA-106 the same as ASTM A 106?
Reply (2): Yes.
Question (2): When doing an ASME B3 1.3 system stress evaluation, what allowable stresses are used
for ASTM A 106 or ASME SA-106?
Reply (2): Those listed in ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Table A-1 for ASTM A 106.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 345.9.1(a), Examination of Welds
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File: B3 1-95-045
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 1.3~-1995Addenda, is it permissible to perform magnetic

particle examination of a circumferential weld in lieu of radiography as specified in para. 345.9.1(a)?
Reply: No.
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Subject:
Date Issued:
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15-03, 15-04
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Materials
May 21, 1996

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File: B3 1-95-046
Question (1): Does the ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda permit the use of gray cast iron at tempera-
tures down to - 150°F
Reply (1): Yes, however, see para. 323.4.2(b) and F323.4(a).
Question (2): For temperatures below -20"F, are there any special toughness test requirements for
gray cast iron?
Reply (2): No. See Table 323.2.2, Box B-l.
Question (3): For any temperatures below -20°F, are the allowable stresses at -20°F applicable?
Reply (3): Yes.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 323.1.2, Unlisted Materials
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File: B3 1-95-048
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, can API 5L X65 pipe be qualified
under para. 323.1.2 for Normal Fluid Service?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Can API 5L X65 pipe be qualified for applications above operating temperatures of
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INT N O - 15-ENGL 0 7 5 7 b 7 0 0 5 8 4 0 3 4 Ab7 m
15-05, 15-06, 15-07
Subject: ASME B3 1.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 304.3.3, Reinforcement of Welded Branch

Connections
File: B31-95-052
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, para. 304.3.3, is it permissible to
multiply the required area replacement in Eq.(6) by factor F from ASME Section VIII, Division 1, 1995
Edition, Fig. UG-37? The nozzle is welded on a cylindrical header as per Fig. UW-16.1 sketch (a).
Reply: No, except as provided in para. 300(c)(3) considering the design conditions of para. 301 and
design criteria of para. 302.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 304.1.1, Pressure Design of Components;

Straight Pipe
File: B3 1-96-007
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, para. 304.1.1, shall the quality factor
E also include ligament efficiency?
Reply: No; see para. 304.3 for the reinforcement of multiple openings.
Subject: ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 335.1.1(c), Alignment; Flanged Joints
File: B3 1-96-008
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, para. 335.1.1(c), prior to bolting up

a flanged joint, may the flange faces be out of alignment from the design plane by more than 1/16 in./ft
(0.5%), provided the misalignment is considered in the design of the flanged assembly and attached
piping in accordance with para. 300(c)(3)?
Reply: Yes.
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15-08, 15-09, 15-10
Subject:
Date Issued:
File:
May 21, 1996
B3 1-96-009
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ASME €431.3~-1995Addenda, Fig. 328.5.2B Sketch (3), Socket Welding Flange
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, may the fillet weld shown in Fig.
328.5.2B Sketch (3) (socket welding flange) be repositioned to the inside of the pipe?
Reply: No, unless qualified under para. 304.7.
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 300.1.3, Scope; Exclusions
File: B31-96-010
Question: Does ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda apply to internal fuel gas manifolds installed in a fired
heater?
Reply: No, see paras. 300.1.3(c) and (d).
Subject ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 304.1, Pressure Design of Components;

Straight Pipe
Date Issued:
File:
May 21, 1996
B3 1-96-011
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Question: May the internal pressure design thickness t be computed in accordance with the provi-
sions of ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, paras. 304.1.1 and 304.1.2 when t is greater than or equal to
D / 6 and P/SE > 0.385?
Reply: Yes. However, it is the responsibility of the designer to provide the special consideration
required in para. 304.1.2(b). Alternatively, as an option to the owner, the design may be in accordance
with Chapter IX.
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SI! 17759670 058LiD3b b 3 L S
15-11, 15-12
Subject: ASME B3 1.3~-1995Addenda, Table 323.2.2, Minimum Temperature Without

Impact Testing for Carbon Steel Materials
File: B3 1-96-014
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Question (1): Does the assigned curve in the second sentence of Box B-3, Table 323.2.2, ASME
B31.3~-1995Addenda refer to the curve assignment from Table A-l?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): If the material has been heat treated per Note (2) or (3), Fig. 323.2.2, is further heat
treatment or impact testing of the base metal required for use below the original assigned curve, but above
the reassigned curve?
Reply (2): No.
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 323.2.2, Lower Temperature Limits, Listed
Materials
File: B3 1-96-015, B3 1-96-016
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, when making blind flanges of
carbon steel plate materials which have a Fig. 323.2.2 Curve assignment in Table A-1, is the thickness
of the finished blind considered the nominal thickness when using Fig. 323.2.2 to establish the need for
impact testing?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): For carbon steel materials with a letter designation in the Min. Temp. column of Table
A-1, can flanges manufactured in accordance with ASME B16.5 be used at temperatures down to - 10°F
without impact testing regardless of thickness?
Reply (2): No, the requirements of para. 323.2.2 apply.
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15-13, 15-14
Subject: ASME B3 1.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 341, Examination

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File: B3 1-96-017
Question: If a fabricated valve meets all the requirements of ASME B16.34, does ASME B31.3~-
1995 Addenda require that nondestructive examination in accordance with ASME B3 1.3 also be per-
formed on the valve?
Reply: No, see also Interpretation 12-12.
Subject: ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 304.2, Curved and Mitered Segments of Pipe
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File: B3 1-96-018
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, para. 304.2.1, can the minimum
required thickness t , of a bend, after bending, be determined by taking in consideration of lower
(pressure) stresses on the outside of a bend (and higher pressure stresses on the inside of the bend) than
on a straight pipe with identical wall thickness?
Reply (1): No, except as provided in para. 300(c)(3).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B3 1.3~-1995Addenda, Chapter IX (High Pressure Piping),
can the minimum required thickness t , of a bend, after bending, be determined by taking into considera-
tion lower stresses on the outside of a bend (and higher stresses on the inside of the bend) than on a
straight pipe with identical wall thickness?
Reply (2): No, except as provided in para. 300(c)(3).
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83 1.3 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n s No. 15
Subject:
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ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 302.3.5, Limits of Calculated Stresses due to

Sustained Loads and Displacement Strains
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15-15, 15-16
Date Issued:
File:
May 21, 1996
B3 1-96-020
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Question (1): What is the definition of sustained loadings as intended in ASME B31.3~-1995
Addenda, para. 302.3.5(c)?
Reply (1): The Code does not offer for sustained loadings other than in the referenced paragraph.
Sustained loads do not typically include forces resulting from applied displacements such as restrained
thermal growth. See para. 319.2.3.
Question (2): When flanges are subjected to external forces and moments, is it permissible to
calculate the stresses in the flange due to these forces and moments using BPV Code, Section VIII,
Division 1, Appendix 2, and using the equivalent pressure calculated from these forces and moments?
Reply (2): The Code does not provide specific design formulas for the design of flange joints
subjected to applied external forces and moments except as provided in para. 300(c)(3). However,
external forces and moments shall be considered in design. See paras. 3 19.1.1 and 321.1.1.
Subject : ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Table 323.2.2, Minimum Temperature Without

File: B31-96-02 1
Question (i): Does the assigned curve in the second sentence of Box B-3, Table 323.2.2, ASME
B31.3~-1995Addenda refer to the curve assignment from Table A-l?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): If the material has been heat treated per Notes (2) or (3), Fig. 323.2.2, is further heat
treatment or impact testing of the base metal required for use below the original assigned curve, but above
the reassigned curve?
Reply (2): No.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 332.4.2(a), Cold Bending and Forming
File: B3 1-96-034
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 332.4.2(a), cold bending and
forming, can the elongation value for SA-106 B reported in the Certified Material Test Report be
substituted for the specified basic minimum elongation in calculating the maximum fiber elongation?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B3 1.301993 Addenda, Para. 33 1.1.3(b), Heat Treatment Requirements
File: B3 1-96-036
Question (1): In accordance with ASMEB31.3c-1993 Addenda, Table 331.1.1 and para. 331.1.3(b),
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do socket welds and seal welds with P-No. 5 materials with a chromium content greater than 3% but
less than lo%, a carbon content less than 0.15%, and a weld throat thickness of 0.5 in. or less require
postweld heat treatment if matching filler material is used?
Reply (1): Yes,unless applicable provisions of para. 331.1.3(b) are met.

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Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Table 331.1.1 and para. 331.1.3(b),
do socket welds and seal welds with P-No. 5 materials with a chromium content greater than 3% but
less than lo%, a carbon content less than 0.15%, and a weld throat thickness of 0.5 in. or less require
postweld heat treatment if a non-air-hardening filler metal is used?
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Reply (2): No.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Table 331.1.1 and paras. 331.1.3(b)
and 331.1.7, if a non-air-hardenable filler is used, is the base metal HAZ required to be 241 maximum
Brinell hardness for P-No. 5 materials with chromium content greater than 3% but less than lo%?
Reply (3): Yes,unless the applicable provisions of para. 331.3(b) are met.
Question (4): In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Table 331.1.1 and para. 331.1.3(b),
do the requirements of para. 331.1.3(b) override the requirements of Table 331.1.1 relating to base metal
group and/or the specified minimum tensile strength?
Reply (4): No, unless the applicable provisions of para. 331.1.3(b) are met.

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Subject: ASME B3 1.3-1996 Edition, Para. 328.2.3, Performance Qualification by Others
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File: B3 1-96-037
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, para. 328.2.3, is it acceptable for an
employer to accept a welder performance qualification previously conducted by an organization whose
welder qualification program, with the exception of testing under the full supervision and control of the
manufacturer, contractor, assembler, or installer, complies fully with the provisions of ASME Section
IX?
Reply: No.
interpretation: 15-20
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Hardness Testing
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Question: Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition require P-No. 1 carbon steel welds, hot bends, and
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hot-formed components locally heat treated to be hardness tested?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3a-1993 Addenda, Paras. 342 and 344.2, Examination
File: B3 1-96-041
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3a-1993 Addenda, paras. 342 and/or 344.2 require that personnel
performing visual examinations required by paras. 341.4 and 344.7 be qualified and certified in accord-
ance with SNT-TC-1A, Recommended Practice for Nondestructive Testing Personnel Qualification and
Certification?
Reply (i): No.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3a-1993 Addenda, paras. 342 and/or 344.2 require that personnel
performing visual examinations required by paras. 341.4 and 344.7 be qualified and certified to AWS
QCl, Standard for Qualification and Certification of Welding Inspectors?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): Does ASME B31.3a-1993 Addenda, paras. 342 and 344.2 permit that the visual
examinations required by paras. 341.4 and 344.7 be performed by personnel that (1) meet the physical
requirements of ASME BPV Code, Section V, Article 9, (2) are competent to perform visual examination
in accordance with the manufacturer’s written procedures and (3) the employer certifies and makes
available records of the examiner which show dates and results of qualifications?
Reply (3): Yes.
Question (4): Does ASME B31.3a-1993 Addenda, paras. 342 and 344.2 permit that the visual
examinations required by paras. 341.4 and 344.7 be performed by personnel that (1) meet the physical
requirements of ASME BPV Code Section C, Article 9, (2) have training and experience commensurate
with the needs of the visual examinations required by paras. 341.4 and 344.7, (3) have demonstrated
competence to perform the visual examinations using the employer’s written procedures through written
and practical testing administered by the employer, and (4) the employer certifies and makes available
records of the examiner which show dates and results of qualification?
Reply (4): Yes.
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B 3 1.3 Interpretations No. 15 15-22, 15-23, 15-24
Subject: ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, Para. X302.2.3, Leak Test
File: B3 1-96-043
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, para. X302.2.3, is a pneumatic leak check
of an expansion joint at a test pressure of 110% of the design pressure, in accordance with para. 345.5,
an acceptable test?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, Table 323.3.1, Impact Testing Requirements for Metals
File: B3 1-96-044
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 1.3-1996 Edition, when qualifying welding procedures
which require impact testing, is the thickness range qualified to T/2 to T + Y4 in. rather than the range
given in ASME Section IX, QW-403.10?
Reply: Yes, provided the criteria and thickness limits specified in ASME Section IX, para. QW-
403.10 are not exceeded. See ASME B31.3, Table 323.3.1, box A-5.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3-1996 Edition, Para. 3 19.3.l(b), Thermal Expansion Data
File: B3 1-96-045
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1996 Edition, para. 319.3.1(b), must all thermal
conditions of a piping system be evaluated for end reactions on equipment?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3 provide specific allowable piping load limits for end reactions on
equipment?
Reply (2): No.
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Subject:
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Materials
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3~-1995Addenda, Para. 323.2.2 and Table 323.2.2, does
P-No. 1 carbon steel subject to metal temperatures between -20°F and -50°F with coincident pressure
in excess of 25% of the maximum allowable design pressure require impact testing?
Reply: Yes, except as provided in Note ( 5 ) of Table 323.2.2.
Subject: ASME €331.3-1996 Edition, Metallic Valves Lined with a Nonmetal
File: B3 1-96-049
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition prohibit the use of a metallic valve lined with a
nonmetal in Category M Fluid Service?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition address a sensitive leak test for a metallic valve lined
with a nonmetal?
Reply (2): No.
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(GENERAL NOTE: Code references are based on ASME 831.3-1 990 or later Editions. References in brackets
Code Reference No.
- Code Reference, No.
introduction ......................... . l-3, 1-6, 1-7, 13-04 304.3.2
300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10, 8-17 304.3.3 ................................
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300(b) . . . . . . . . . . ..1-26, 1-32, 4-08, 5-03, 8-09, 10-11, 13-14 8-37, 11-1O, 12-05, 14-10, 15-05
3OOíc) 3-2, 3-4, 4-10, 6-03R (Vol. 7), 7-05, 8-30, 13-02 Fig. 304.3.3 ...................................... .8-37
300W [300(e)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l - 3 , 1-6, 1-7
300.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10, 8-17, 9-06, 12-20
300.1.1 . . . . . . . . . 1 , 4-19, 6-01, 8-01, 9-02 ...................
Fig. 300.1.1 .................... 1-8, 1-19, 2-26, 7-10, 8-17 ...................
300.1.3 [300.1.4] 1-8, 1-16, 1-19, 1-26, 3-2, 15-09
...................... .lo-O5 . . . . . . . .9-1 o
300.2 304.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51, 3-2, 4-05, 5-05, 5-11, 6-09, 10-07,
Category D Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13, 5-03, 6-01 10-1 1, 10-18, 12-09, 13-02, 13-03, 13-05, 13-1 1
304.7.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
. . . . . . .3-8, 3-9
owner . . . . . . . . . . . . .
piping components ...................... 305.2.3 .............
piping system . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-03
301 .......... 308.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-02, 6-05
301.3 ......................... 311.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-04
312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 314.2.1 ...

301.7.2 .............
315.3.. ........
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-50
..................... 8-13
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4-1 1, 7-01, 7-04, 8-04, 14-09
302.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15 .......................... 2-17
302.3.2 . 1-18, 1-38, 2-16, 3-1 3, 8-25, 1 1-05
302.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Table 302.3.4 . . . . . . . . . l-42, 1-78, 2-20, 3-1 1 319.3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
302.3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20, 1-50, 2-14, 2-15, 2-24, 3-4,
4-10, 4-1 2, 6-03R (Vol. 71, 6-07, 7-04, 319.4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7-05, 8-16, 15-15
302.3.6 ........................... .l-50, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17 319.7.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l-16, 7-05
302.4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l-20 321.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-42, 1-54, 1-70, 13-07, 15-06, 15-1 O 322.6.1 ................... . .lo-10, 12-18
304.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l-42, 1-57, 1-68, 1-70, 2-11, 10-20
304.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-14 323.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
304.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 1-15, 1-48, 2-1,
Fig. 304.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-06, 8-07, 8-19, 1 1-03, 15-04
304.3 . . . . . . . . . . . ..l-21, 1-4 323.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
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323.2.1 ........................................... 1-13 340.4 1336.2) ...................................... 1-31
323.2.2 ................................... .15-12. 15-25 ........................... 10-16, 15-13
Fig. 323.2.2 . . . . . . ............................ .l4-08 6.1.31 . . . . . . . .l-10, 1-26, 1-27, 2-28, 10-03
Table 323.2.2 341.3.1 1336.51 ............................... .l-64, 2-4
[Table 323.2.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 1-48, 1-65, 1-76, 341.3.2 ..........................
2-19, 3-8, 4-01, 4-1 5, 14-12, 15-11, 15-16 Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5-09, 13-16
Table 341.3.2 ........................ .14-02, 14-07, 14-15
323.3 ........................................ 1-76, 5-13 [Table 327.4.1Al ........... 1-1, 1-9, 1-14, 1-41, 2-8, 5-04,
5-13, 5-16, 5-17, 5-18, 5-20, 6-04, 7-06,
Table 323.3.1 [Table 341.3.2Al . . . .8-32, 8-38, 9-04, 11-08, 11-14, 12-22,
[Table 323.2.21 . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 1-76, 4-17, 5-19, 5-21, 8-29, 13-16
10-2, 11-12, 15-23 ..................................... 14-14
323.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................... 8-30 , 336.5.41 . . . . . . . . . 1-62, 2-25, 2-32, 3-5, 3-14,
323.3.5 ............................................ 2-9 10-09, 10-12, 11-02, 11-04, 13-12
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323.4 ............................................ 15-03 341.4 1336.51 ..................1-24, 1-45, 3-12, 5-20, 11-01
323.4.2 ................................... .lo-01, 10-19 341.4.1 [336.5.1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10, 1-26, 1-27, 1-60, 2-12,
Table 323.3.5 ...................................... 5-14 2-28, 3-7, 3-12, 4-12, 5-10,
Table 326.1 ................... .l-11, 1-51, 2-3, 8-07, 8-34 8-02, 8-10, 8-26, 10-03, 10-17,
328 ........................................ 7-02, 12-12 11-11, 11-14, 11-15
328.1 ............................................ 12-07 ............................. 8-38
328.2 [327.5] ......................... .l-66, 11-09, 14-13 341.4.3 .......................................... 8-10
328.2.1 [327.5.1, 327.5.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l-76, 4-17, 8-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-38
............................ 15-21
328.4 ......... ............................. 2-28
. . . . . . . .2-28
344.1 ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-12
328.5.1 (327.4.13 ................................... 5-17 ...1-10, 1-60, 2-12
328.5.2 [327.4.2]. ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-60
Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig. 327.4.21 ............ 1-2
8-27, 15-08
328.5.4 [327.4.4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59, 1-74, 2-10, 4-03, 344.7.1 ............................
4-14, 7-08, 8-13, 10-04, 13-11 345 [337] ...................... .l-2,
Fig. 328.5.4 [Fig. 327.4.41 ............ 1-59, 1-74, 4-03, 4-16, 345.1 [337.1] ............ .l-4, 1.30, 4-04, 6-08, 8-15, 12-21
7-08 345.2.2 ........................................... 8-31
328.6 ............................................. 2-18 345.2.4 [337.4.3] ................................... 1-35
330 .................................. 345.2.6 [337.1] ............................... .l-2, 5-22
330.1 ............................................. 8-23 345.3 [337.3] ...................... .2-6, 3-10, 5-02, 12-03
Table 330.1.1 ...................................... 9-05 .......................... 8-04
331 .............................................. 8-12 .......................... 12-19
33 1.1.1 ............................... .8-08, 9-05, 14-01 345.4.2 1337.4.11 ......... 1-35, 1-61, 1-63, 2-23, 4-04, 9-09,
Table 331.1.1 13-13
[Table 331.3.11 ......... 1-69, 2-2, 5-06, 8-24, 9-03, 12-14, 345.4.3 [337.4.2]. .................................. 1-63
14-16 345.5 1337.4.41 ..............l-35, 1-43, 6-08, 11-07, 13-06
331.1.2 ........................................... 8-05 345.5.2 .......................................... 11-19
331.1.3 1331.3.61 .............. 1-39, 1-59, 4-06, 5-06, 9-03, 345.5.4 .......................................... 12-02
11-06, 14-01, 15-18 345.7 [337.5.2] .................................... 1-36
331.1.4 [331.1.2] ................................... 5-08 345.8 [337.6] ................................ .l-25, 3-10
331.1.6 [331.3.4] ................................... 5-08 345.9 [337.5.1] ........ 4-09, 5-07, 6-08, 8-15, 10-15, 12-01,
331.1.7 I331.3.21 ............................. .l-78, 8-22 12-21, 15-02
331.2.2 I331.1.11 ............................. .l-39, 1-78 A304 ............................................. 8-14
331.3.4 ........................................... 8-05 A304.1.1 .................................. .14-17, 14-18
331.3.7 ........................................... 8-05 A304.5.1 .......................................... 1-67
332.1 ............................................. 8-03 A304.7.2 ......................................... 13-08
332.2 1329.13 ...................... .l-23, 1-53, 4-02, 8-20 A305 ............................................ 11-17
332.4 1329.3, 330.21 ................................. 2-2 A314 ............................................. 8-33
332.4.2 .................................... 11-03, 15-17 A323.4.2 ................................... 10-06, 11-18
335.1.1 .......................................... 15-07 A327.2.4 .......................................... 7-09
335.2 .............................................. 2-5 A328.2(a) ........................ ..............10-8
340.2 [336.1.2] .................................... 1-26 A328.2.1 ......................... ..............8-14
340.3 (336.31 ............................... .l-10, 10-03 A328.5 . . . . . . . . . . . ................ .8-14, 10-08, 13-08
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...................... .11-21, 14-11 Appendix A
Table A-1 [Table i ] . . . . . . . . . . 1-13,
1-18, 1-29, 1-38, 1-48,
1-77, 2-1, 3-8, 3-9, 3-13, 4-12,
4-13, 6-01, 6-06, 7-03, 8-11,
M305.1 ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15 8-18, 8-25, 8-34, 8-36, 11-13, 12-09,
M307.2 ....... 15-01
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13, 3-6 Table A-1 B [Table 11 . .l-78, 2-20, 4-18, 7-03
M323.1.3 .................................. Appendix D . . . . . . . . . -6, 1-7, 1-34, 1-46, 1-55,
1-56, 1-71, 2-7, 2-24, 4-16,
5-01, 5-1 5, 6-06, 12-08, 12-1 1, 12-17, 13-05
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44 5-10
......................... .................... 5-12
Appendix H ......................
Appendix M .....................
Appendix X, X3.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-23
Appendix X, X3.2.2 ......................
Appendix X, X302.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..15-22
Case 137.. . . . . . . . . .
Case 141 . . . . . . . .
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pressure tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
weld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1, 1.9. 1.14. 1.41. 2.8. 5.09. 5.13.
5-17. 5-1 8. 5.20. 6.04. 7.06. 8.32. 12.22. 13-16. 14.02.
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Subject
Branch Connections
extruded outlets .........................
flexibility analysis ...................................
Interpretation
.1.37. 2.27. 6-09

9-01
No.
14-07 integrally reinforced fitting ..................... 4.05. 1 1-1 0

projection into run pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.28. 9-03
Allowable loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.06 reinforcement . . . . . . . . 8.06. 8.37. 12.05. 12-13. 4-1 O, 15-05
weld requirements . .2.1 O, 4.03, 4.14, 7.02, 7.08, 0.04, 13-1 1
Allowable Stresses ................................. 4.12
bases for . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1.18, 3.13. 8.11. 8.25. 10.13. 15-01 Brazed joints
for ASTM A 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 for flammable service ................................ 1.1 7
for ASTM A 351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
for ASTM A 387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25 Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23. 1-53
for ASTM A 570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
for ASTM A 587 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Cast Irons
for ASTM A 671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 specific requirements .............................. . i 0.01
for ASTM 6 464 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
for austenitic stainless steels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Category D Fluid Service
alternative pressure test for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36
Alterations of Piping . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.04 limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.13, 5-03
radiographic examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Alternative Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Leak Tests
clarification of term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-73, 9-02
Authorized Inspector ...... . . . see Owner's Inspector
double contained piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-08
Bellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-09 liquid oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-09
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.35, 9.02, 12-15
Bending .4.02, 8.03. 15-17 tubing size limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
"very small quantity" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-40
Bends
corrugated ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Code Coverage
miter ......................... . . . . . . . . see Miter Bends 631.3 versus 631.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-47, 7-10
reduction of outside diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20 fired heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 5.09
general hydrocarbon service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.01
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-01
Bonding Qualification Test . . . . . . . . . 5.22, 12-21
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hot gas welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17

minimum burst pressure ........................ .7.09, 8-14 oil heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
procedure specifications for plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-08 radioactive fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2-20
solvent cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 synfuel plant piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.52 2-26
tobacco plant piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonds
heat fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Components (see also Fittings. Flanges. Standard
hot gas welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 components. Unlisted and Valves)
test assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.09 certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.26. 3.7. 5-1 O. 13-10
design conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Bolting Materials .................................. 4-15 fabricated or flared laps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.03. 12-1 6
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flared. flareless. or
Interpretation
No.
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referenced standards .......................... . l-44, 5-1 O compression types .......................... .3.6. 12-16
MSS SP-75 ........................................ 1-11
Compressors
internai piping ...................................... .................................
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Corrugated Bends .................................. 1.23 Flanges
assembly ........................................... 2-5
Cyclic loading .................................... 5.12 design ................................... .1.67. 3.4. 9-7
general ........................................... 9.1 0
Design (seealso Pressure long welding neck .................................. 4.05
Design) SIip-On ...................................... .5.12, 8-27
additional design considerations ...................... 12.13 use of aluminum .................................... 1.51
conditions .......................................... 2-3 use of raised and flat face metallic ..................... 9.07
for stainless bellows ............................... .l2.23
Lame theory ....................................... 1.57 Flexibility Analysis
minimum temperature .............................. 10.02 branch connections ................................. 9.01
exemptions from .................................... 1.33
Displacement Stress .................... .2.14. 2.24. 12-06 qualification ............................... .13.05, 13-14
thermal expansion data ............................ .i5.24
Earthquake .................................. see Seismic
effect of branch to run
Empty System
diameters ........................................ 1.56
transportation ...................................... 9.06
for a tee ............................... .1.55, 1.56. 5-01
for components not listed
Examination
in Appendix D ............................. .1.55. 2-24
extent of .............................. .1.24. 5.18. 11-01
in-process .................................. .3.14. 11-15
Flexibility Factors
liquid pentrant .............. see Liquid Pentrant Examination
basis for ......................................... . l-56
progressive .................... .see Progressive Examination
for 616.9 tees ......................... ..1.7. 12.08. 12-17
radiographic ..................see Radiographic Examination
for fabricated intersections .................. . l-6, 4.16. 5-15
random ........................... 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2.12.
for pressure piping components ...................... 13.05
2.32. 4.12. 11-15
for welded elbows .................................... 1.6
records .......................................... 11-11
required ........ 1.24. 1.60. 6.04. 11.14. 11.15. 15.13. 15-21
Fluid Service
severe cyclic conditions ...................... .10.1 7. 11-14
general hydrocarbon ................................ 6.01
Spot .............................................. 1-62
requirements. metallic ........... 11.16. 12.15. 12.16. 15-03
visual .............................. see visual examination
requirements. nonmetallic .................... .l l -17. 11-18
ultrasonic ....................... see ultrasonic examination responsibility for
categorizing ................................ .4.08. 8-09
Exclusions
for compressors and internal piping .................... . l-8
Graphitization
for interconnecting piping ............................ 1.19 temperature relative to
listed in scope ..................................... .1 0-5
onset ........................................... 1-58
Expansion Joints ...................... . l-16. 12.23. 13-09 Hardness

limitations on ....................................... 2.2
Extruded Outiet records ........................................... 8-22
pressure design of ............................. .1.21. 1-70 testing ............................................ 15.20
tees considered as .................................. 1.55
Heat Fusion joints ............................... . 1 3.08
Extruded Welded Tee .............................. 5.01
Heat Treatment
Fillet Weld cooling rate ....................................... . l-69
internal. slip-on flange ............................... 8.27 for austenitic stainless steel .......................... . l-65
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........................ 2-2
size .............................................. 1-74 for flared laps ............... ...................... 11-03
use ............................................... 10-4 for valve parts .............. ....................... 8-12
governing thickness ......... . .1.39. 1.59. 4.06. 5-06. 11-06
Fittings heating rate ................ ....................... 1-69
816.9 ........................................ 1-7, 5-01 local ..................... ..................5-08. 8-05
conforming to two grades ............................ 8-18 monitoring ................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.08. 8-05
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requirements . . . . . . . 8.08. 8.21. 8.23. 8.24. 9.03. 9.05. 12.14. isolation of test pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
14.01. 14.16. 15-18 leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
SP-1 through SP-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.24 minimum hydrostatic test
when radiography is pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .
required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-64, 2-4
of discharge piping . . .
Hydrostatic lests ......................... . s e e Leak Tests of newly constructed
systems . . . . . . 1.4, 5-02, 5-22, 8-15
Impact lests
absorbed energy data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9 of piping connecting
alternative methods 8-30 equipment ........................................ 3-3
base metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.01, 11-1 2 of replacement piping
. . . . .1.76, 5.14, 8-30 painting before test ...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 personnel qualification
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 preparation for ..
of austenitic stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-65
of bolting materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 1-61, 2-23, 13-13
of the heat affected zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-76, 5-21
of weldments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-12. 1-65, 1-76. 5-21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-23
temperature limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.14, 8-30, 14-12
test pressure ...................................... 12-04
concave root surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1. 6-04 lethal Substance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.73
determination of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-32
lack of fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-09
Limitations
porosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.9, 5.13. 5.16. 5-20
on imperfections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see imperfections
slag inclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20
on hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
tungsten inclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-9, 5-17
on tubing size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13. 3-6
undercutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14, 2.8, 6-04
Installed Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l -30

liquid Penetrant Examination
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
Instrument Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.07, 8-01
Low Temperature
Internal Piping. Equipment .......................... . l -8 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Impact Tests
Joint Factors Materials

for ASTM A 234. API 5L .............................. 1.78. 2.4. 3.9. 3-1 1.
ASTM A 312. ASTM A 403 ......................... 2.20 6.01. 6-06
for branch connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.06 API 51x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4. 11-05
for circumferential welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-42 ASTM A 2 3 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
for longitudinal and spiral
welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-78, 3-1 1, 8-06
ASTM A 387
Joints
alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l5.07 ASTM A 4 8 7
circumferential bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11 ASTM A 5 3 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
exposed during test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6, 3-10 ASTM A 5 7 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
instrument tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.07 ASTM A 5 8 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 ASTM A 6 3 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
threaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16 ASTM A 6 5 8
Lateral Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

ASTM 6 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Leak lests ASTM 6 464 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
acceptance criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-2, 15-22 austenitic stainless steels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13
alternative . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4.09. 5.07. 6.08. 8-1 5. 12.01. 12-21
as nondestructive examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31
for Category D fluid service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-36
for system designed for notch sensitive
o psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 reidentification ...................
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STD-ASME B3L-3
Subject
i <
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Interpretation
No.
- Subiect
0584050 T O 1 W
Interpretation
No.
-
toughness requirements .............................. 5.19 Preheat .............................. see Heat Treatment
unlisted material ...................... .l l-05, 1 1.20. 15-04
Pressure Design
Miter Bends for elevated temperatures ............................ -3-4
pressure design of ............................. . l-22, 5-11 in the high pressure range ............................ 1.68
of extruded headers ...........................
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.1.21, 1-70
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Near Straight Sawtooth of flanges and blanks ........................ .10.14, 13-15
Runs of miter bends ..................................... 1.21
explanation of ...................................... 1.33 of nonmetallic piping components . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.17, 14-18
of pipe ............................ 1.42, 1.54. 1.57. 1.68.
Nomenclature 1.70. 2.11. 11.21. 13.07. 15.06. 15-10
d ................................................ 1.54 of unlisted components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.02. 13.03. 13-05
T ................................................ 1-28 of valves ................................... .8.04. 13-15
t., ................................................ 1-75
T,,, .......................................... 5.04. 5-16
Pressure Rating
vaive ............................................. 8.04
Nonmetallic Piping
variations .......................................... 4.11
fluid service requirements ..................... 11-1 7. 1 1 -18
in Category M Fluid Service .......................... 8.35
joint requirements ............................. .7.09. 8-14 Pressure Relief Devices
pressure design ............................. .14.17. 14-18 acceptable devices ............................ .2.21. 2-29
and test pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.07. 1 1 -1 9. 12.04. 14-09
Notch Sensitive setting ................................ .1.32. 7.01. 12-04
materials .......................................... 2.22 stop valves ................................ .l0.1 O. 12-18
Occasional Variations Pressure Surges

(pressure/temperature allowances) . . . . . . .. l-3, 2-14. 4-11 loads due to ....................................... 1.50
loads ............................. .1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17
Pressure-Temperature Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5.05. 8-34
Owner
responsibilities........................... . l -26, 2.30. 5-22
Pressure Test .............................. .see Leak Test
Owner's Inspector
qualifications of ................................... . l-31 Progressive Examination ............. 1.5. 1.62. 3.5. 10.09.
responsibilitiesof .................................. . l -26 10.10. 10-12
1 1 .02. 11.04. 13-12
Pipe
alterations of existing pipe ........................... 13.04 Published Specification ............................. 1.15
curved and mitred segments ......................... 15.14
elbowless ......................................... 8.03 Radiographic Examination
in corroded condition ............................... 2.15 1 OO0/o ............................................ 5.09
made from plate .............................. .1.48, 8..36 as supplementary examination ......................... 8.38
of noncircular cross section ............................ 3.2 random radiography ................. 1.27, 1.45. 1.62. 2.12.
pressure design ............. ............... .13.07, 14-09
2.32. 3-12
pressure testing ..................................... 9.09
records ........................................... 1.1 0
spiral welded ...................................... 7.03
requirements .................... .6.04. 11.01. 11.05. 12-03
straight, under internal pressure .......... .10.20, 1 1.21, 14-11
selection of welds for
examination ...................................... 2.25
Pipe supports
spot radiography .............................. . l-62, 3-12
configurations ...................................... 6.07
when PWHT is required ........................ .1.64. 2-4
longitudinal stress effects ............................. 7.05
use of plastic ....................................... 1.49
Records
Plastic certification ............................ .5.10. 8.02. 10-03
lined pipe . use of screwed flanges ...................8.33 of examinations ................................... 11-1 1
pipe supports ...................................... 1-49 of hardness tests .................................... 8.22
for radiographic examination ......................... . 1-1 0
Pneumatic Tests .......................... .see Leak Tests retention of ........................................ 1-10
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Positions Reinforcement. Branch
qualification of welding ............................. , l-66 attachment weld .............................. .4.03. 7-08
clarification of terms .......................... .i&'.1 1-1 0
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Postweld Heat Treatment .............. see Heat Treatment limits of ..................................... .2.27. 9-04
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STD.ASME €332.3 I N T N O - 2 5 - E N G L m 0 7 5 9 b 7 0 0 5 8 4 0 5 3 7 4 8
Subject
Repairs
to welds
Responsibility
..........................................
No.
designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rights of owner’s inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Interpretation
2-18
10-11
.IO-O3
Subject
Thermoplastic piping
solvent cemented joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

specific requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tubing
Interpretation
neat fusion joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

No.
.13-O8
.lo-8
.10-06
joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-07
Safeguarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12 limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13, 3-6
Scope ............................... .see Code Coverage Thickness Allowances

in stress calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
Seismic loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-07
stresses due to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Ultrasonic Examination
in place of radiography ............................. 1 1-05
Severe Cyclic Conditions requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lo-1 7
cyclic loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
large rapid temperature change ....................... ,8-09 Unlisted
spiral welded pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-O3 components . . . . . . . . . . 1-6, 1-51, 3-6, 4-05, 5-05, 8-7, 10-18,
10-1 1, 10-07, 12-09, 13-02, 13-03, 13-05
Simplified Flexibility Analysis ....................... .1-33 materials .................................. .see Materials
Standard Components Valves

manufacturers markings ......................... .3-7, 8-02 Category M Fluid Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-35
valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-05, 8-04, 8-07 materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-07, 15-26
pressure build up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-O4
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Standards ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-05

compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1 O
superseded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-44 Visual Examination
internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1O, 8-26, 13-16
Stresses (see also requirements .......................... .2-28, 10-03, 13-16
Allowable Stresses)
displacement stress range ...................... .7-04, 12-06 Washers, Use of ................................... .2-5
due to cold spring . . . . . . . . . . .8-16
due to occasional loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Weld
due to pressure surges . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-50 bevels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
due to seismic loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 definition
due to sustained loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-15 examinati
14-14, 14-15, 15-02
1-20, 1-50, 2-15, 2-24, 4-10, fillet size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l -74, 10-19
-03R (Vol. 7), 6-07, 7-05, 8-16 for branch connections . . . 2-10, 4-03, 4-14, 8-37, 11-10
imperfections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Acceptance Criteria
Stress Intensification Factors longitudinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20, 3-11, 4-18
application of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l -34, 2-24, 6-03R (Vol. 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
basis for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56 welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-01, 14-04
branch connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 qualification of position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , l -66
for 816.9 tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-08, 1 1-08
. . . . . . . . . . . . l - 6 , 5-15 repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
. . . . . 1-46, 1-55, 1-71, socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-02, 6-05, 10-19, 15-08
5-01, 12-08, 12-17 spacing of . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-O2
for unlisted components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-O5
for welded elbows ............................ . l-6, 12-1 1 Welder Qualification
by others.. ....................... .15-19
Temperature
design minimum temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 10-02, 14-08, 14-12, Welding Procedure
15-11, 15-16 qualification of . . . . . . 1-1 2, 1-65, 1-66, 1-76, 4-1 7, 8-23, 8-29,
large changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-09 11-09, 14-05, 14-13
limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13, 5-14, 15-12, 15-25 responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-07, 12-1 2
reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21, 8-22
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General Information
ASME B31.3
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It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the B3 1 Committee concerning B3 1.3 as part
of the update service to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological order.
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Each interpretation applies to the Edition or Addenda stated in the interpretation, or if none is stated,
to the Edition or Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the interpretation. Subsequent revisions
to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not part of the Code or its
Addenda.
interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply bearing
the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented.
ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional infor-
mation is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved
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by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As stated in the
Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not ?approve,? ?certify,? ?rate,? or ?endorse?
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Subject
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Fig. 323.2.2, Minimum Temperatures Without Impact Testing for Carbon Steel Materials .....
Maximum Allowable External Loads .................................................
Para . 300.2 Definitions .............................................................
Para . 302.2.4, Design Criteria Allowances for Pressure and Temperature Variations. and Para.
Inteniretation
14-08
14-06
14-03
File No.
B31-95-010
B31-95-007
B31-95-002
322.6.3(c), Pressure Relieving Devices ................................................. 14-09 B3 1-95-012

Para . 304.3.3 Reinforcement of Welded Branch Connections .............................. 14-10 8 31-95-014
Para. 328.2 Welding Qualifications ................................................... 14-13 831-95-025
Para. 328.2.2(g), Procedure Qualification by Others ..................................... 14-05 B31-95-005
Para. 328.4.3, Preparation for Welding Alignment ...................................... 14-04 8 31-95-003
Para . 331.1.3(b) and Table 331.1.1, Heat Treatment Requirements ......................... 14-01 B31-94-064
Para. 341.3.3 Defective Components and Workmanship .................................. 14-14 B31-95-032
Para . A304.1.1 (a). Pressure Design of Nonmetallic Piping Components .................... 14-17 B31-95-037
Para. A304.1.1 (a). Pressure Design of Nonmetallic Piping Components .................... 14-18 B31-95-038
Para . K304.1.2 Straight Pipe Under Internal Pressure ................................... 14-11 B3 1-95-016
Table 323.2.2, Minimum Temperatures Without Impact Testing for Carbon Steel Materials .... 14-12 B31-95-018
Table 331.1.1, Postweld Heat Treatment .............................................. 14-16 B3 1-95-036
Table 341.3.2A Acceptance Criteria for Welds ......................................... 14-02 B31-95-001
Table 341.3.2A Acceptance Criteria for Welds ......................................... 14-07 B3 1-95-009
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Table 341.3.2A Acceptance Criteria for Welds ........................ 14-15 B31-95-034
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ASME 83L.3A 96 0759670 0574532 bT2 D
83 1.3 Interpretations No. 14 14-01
Subject: ASME B31.3b-1994 Addenda, Para. 331.1.3(b), and Table 331.1.1, Heat Treatment
Requirements
Date Issued: June 22, 1995
File: B3 1-94-064
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B3 1.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, does the portion of para.
331.1.3@) which states “the thickness through the weld in any plane” refer to the weld thickness?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, does the minimum
material thickness stated in para. 331.1.3(b) refer to the requirements of Table 331.1.1?
Reply (2): Yes.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, can the BHN (Brinell
Hardness Number) equivalent of tensile strength of material before PWHT be considered a minimum
value?
Reply (3): The Code does not address BHN equivalent of tensile strength or minimum BHN.
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14-02
Subject:
Date Issued:
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ASME B3 1.3b-1994 Addenda, Table 341.3.2A Acceptance Criteria for Welds
June 22, 1995

File: B3 1-95-001
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, what does the notation
“NA” for concave root surfaces for fillet welds in Table 341.3.2A mean?
Reply (1): This indicates that there is no acceptance criterion.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, does internal protrusion
or suck up apply to fillet welds?
Reply (2): No; see Note (8) in Table 341.3.2A.
Question (3): Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, address the acceptance criteria for root
surface concavity of fillet welds?
Reply (3): No.
Question (4): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, does melt-through of a
pressure boundary with a fillet weld constitute a violation of the Code?
Reply (4): The Code does not address this subject.
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14-03, 14-04
Subject: ASME B3 1.3b-1994 Addenda, Para. 300.2 Definitions
File: B3 1-95-002
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, para. 300.2, is weld
considered to be a piping component?
Reply (I): No.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, specifically address the areas of general
workmanship regarding squareness, levelness, and plumbness?
Reply (2): No; except as provided for in para. 335.1.
Question (3): In accordance with B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, if there are additional require-
ments specified in the engineering design, does the Code require the manufacturer, fabricator, and erector
to adhere to those requirements?
Reply (3): Yes, see paras. 300(b)(3) and 300(c)(5).
Question (4): Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, have requirements for the minimum
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lengths of pipe sections between welds?
Reply (4): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3b-1994 Addenda, Para. 328.4.3, Preparation for Welding Alignment
File: B3 1-95-003
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, how much angular deflection
can a section of piping contain after a circumferential butt weld is made?
Reply: The angular deflection shall not exceed what is permissible by para. 335.1, provided the
requirements of para. 304.2.3 are met.
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ASME B 3 l 1 - 3 A 96 W 0759670 0574535 301 =
Subject: ASME B3 1.3b-1994 Addenda, Para. 328.2.2(g), Procedure Qualification by Others
File: B3 1-95-005
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, is the use of AWS E-6013
welding electrode permissible under the provisions of para 328.2.2?
Reply: No; however, this welding material may be used if the provisions of paras. 328.1 and 328.2.1
are met.
Subject: ASME B3 1.3b-1994 Addenda, Maximum Allowable External Loads
File: B31-95-007
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda by provide design rules for establishing
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the magnitude of the maximum allowable external loads on flanged joints?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, allow the use of other design methods,
such as contained in ASME B3 1.1 or ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III for establishing
the maximum allowable external loads for flanged joints, considering the application and the appropriate
allowable stress basis?
Reply (2): Yes.The designer is responsible for the design approach used.
Subject: ASME B31.3b-1994 Addenda, Table 341.3.2A Acceptance Criteria for Welds
File: B31-95-09
Question: Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda a, require the acceptance criteria of Table
34 1.3.2A for lack of fusion and/or incomplete penetration be applied to internal undercut?
Reply: No.
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B3 1.3 Interpretations No. 14
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3b-1994 Addenda, Fig. 323.2.2 Minimum Temperatures Without

File: B3 1-95-010
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 1.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, if ASTM A 234, Grade WPB
fittings are normalized or stress relieved or ASTM A 106, Grade B pipe is normalized, may they be used
at temperatures below Curve B, Fig. 323.2.2 without impact testing?
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Reply: No. The requirements of box B-3, Table 323.2.2 apply.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para 302.2.4, Design Criteria Allowances for Pressure
and Temperature Variations, and Para. 322.6.3(c), Pressure Relieving Devices
File: B3 1-95-012
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, are the provisions of para. 302.2.4
applicable for the initial design of piping systems?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, para 322.6.3(c), when a pressure
relieving device is set above the design pressure, what requirements limit the maximum allowance
relieving pressure?
Reply (2): The greater of the pressure requirements of Section VIII, Division 1, or para. 302.2.4
Interpretation: 14-1O
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 304.3.3 Reinforcement of Welded Branch

Connections
File: B3 1-95-014
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, para. 304.3.3, is it permissible to multiply
the required area replacement in Eq. (6) by the factor F from the ASME Section VIII, Division 1, 1992,
Fig. UG-37?
Reply: No. See 304.3.3(f)(1).
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Interpretation: 14-1 1
Subject:
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ASME B31.3a-1993 Addenda, Para. K304.1.2 Straight Pipe Under Internal
Pressure
Date Issued:
File:
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November 20, 1995
B31-95-016
Question: May Eq. (35a) in para. K304.1.2 of ASME B31.3a-1993 Addenda be modified to take
into account external and internal mechanical (thread or groove depth), corrosion, and erosion ailow-
ances separately?
Reply: No. See para. K304.1.l(b) for the definition of c.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Table 323.2.2, Minimum Temperatures Without

Impact Testing for Carbon Steel Materiais
File: B31-95-018
Question: Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition require impact testing of ASTM A 403 WP304W, B16.9
fittings manufactured from A 312 welded TP304 pipe without use if weld metal deposits and used at
design temperatures of -425°F or above.
Reply: No. See Table 323.2.2, Column A.
Interpretation: 14-1 3
Subject: ASME B3 1.3b-1994 Addenda, Para. 328.2 Welding Qualifications
File: B3 1-95-025
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, when a proprietary
integrally reinforced branch connection fitting is welded to the outside of run pipe, is the weld classified
as a single vee full penetration butt weld with a cover fillet weid?
Reply (1): No, see para. 328.5.4(d).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, what pipe diameter would
be used for the WPS, PQR,and WQR for NPS '/i and NPS Y4 proprietary integrally reinforced branch
connection fittings?
Reply (2): All welding qualifications shall be in accordance with para. 328.2.
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Subject: ASME B31.3b-1994 Addenda, Para. 341.3.3 Defective Components and

14-14, 14-15, 14-16
Workmanship
File: B3 1-95-032
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, if a welder’s welds which are
rejected are completely cut out and the joints are welded by a new welder, does para. 341.3.3 require
these new welds to be examined?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B3 1.3b-1994 Addenda, Table 341.3.2A Acceptance Criteria for Welds
File: B3 1-95-034
Question: In accordance with ASME B3 1.3-1993 Edition, Addenda b, when 100% radiographic
examination and no further acceptance criteria are specified, is it required that the acceptance criteria
for severe cyclic conditions as noted in Table 341.3.2A be applied to the examination?
Reply: No, see para. 341.3.1.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Table 331.1.1, Postweld Heat Treatment
Date Issued:
File:
PWHT after welding?

November 20, 1995
B31-95-036
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, does A 335 P5 (5 Cr, Y2Mo) pipe require
Reply: Yes, per Table 33 1.1.1.

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Subject: ASME B3 1.3-1993 Edition, Para. A304.1.1 (a), Pressure Design of Nonmetallic
Piping Components
File: B3 1-95-037
Question: According to ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, do the requirements of para. A304.1.1 apply
to the reduced sections of RTR pipe outside the socket of a socket joint?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para A304.1.1 (a), Pressure Design of Nonmetallic
Piping Components
File: B3 1-95-038
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Question: According to ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, can the minimum thickness of RTR and RPM
pipe be calculated using ASTM D 2992 procedure B HDS with a service factor of 0.5 (static HDBS)?
Reply: Yes, refer to A302.3.2(~)(2).
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(GENERAL NOTE: Code references are based on ASME 631.3-1990 or later Editions, References in brackets
Code Reference -
NO. Code Reference -
No.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l - 3 , 1-6, 1-7, 13-04 304.3.3 ....... . . . . 4-03, 7-02, 8-06,

300 ......................................... 7-10, 8-17 7, 11-10, 12-05, 14-10
300(b) ........... .l-26, 1-32, 4-08, 5-03, 8-09, 10-11, 13-14
300W . . . . . . .3-2, 3-4, 4-10, 6-03R (Vol. 7), 7-05, 8-30, 13-02
. . . . . . . . .1-3, 1-6, 1-7
300.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 O, 8-17, 9-06, 12-20
300.1.1 . . . . . . . . .1-47, 1-52, 2-26, 3-1, 4-19, 6-01, 8-01, 9-02 304.5 .................................. .3-4, 9-07, 10-14
, 1-19, 2-26, 7-10, 8-17 304.5.1 . . . . .
300.1.3 [300.1.4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l - 8 , 1-16, 1-19, 1-26, 3-2 ........................
300.1.3(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lo-O5
300.2
Category D Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13, 5-03, 6-01 ..................... 1-16
Category M Fluid Service . . . . ..1-40, 1-73, 6-01, 8-09, 9-02
notch-sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 -2 2
306.4 . . . . . . . .
31 1.2.4 . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . ..2-3 312 ................

.......................... 4-11 . . . . . .8-33, 11-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
..................... 1-17
302.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 ................................
302.2.4 [302.2.3] ..................... 1-3, 1-32, 2-14, 3-4,
4-11, 7-01, 7-04, 8-04, 14-09
........................ .13-15 319.2.3 ...... . . .7-04, 7-05, 12-06
18, 1-38, 2-16, 3-13, 8-25, 11-05
........................ 2-20 1-6, 1-7, 1-55, 2-24, 5-15, 13-05
. . . . . . . . .l-42, 1-78, 2-20, 3-1 1 ............................ 1-33, 13-14
1-20, 1-50, 2-14, 2-15, 2-24, 3-4, 319.4.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
, 4-12, 6-03R (Vol. 7), 6-07, 7-04,
7-05, 8-16
302.3.6 ........................... .l-50, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
302.4. . . . . . . . . . . ..................... 10-10, 12-18
303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-05 .1-32, 2-21, 2-29, 7-01, 12-04, 14-09
304.1.1 . . . . . . . . . 1-42, 1-54, 1-70, 13-07
1-68, 1-70, 2-1 1, 10-20 . . . 1-11, 1-15, 1-48, 2-1,
304.2.3 ............................... 6-06, 8-07, 8-19, 11-03
Fig. 304.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
304.3. ....................... .l-21, 1-46, 5-01, 6-09
304.3.2 ....................... Fig. 323.2.2 ..................................... .14-O8
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Table 323.2.2 Table 341.3.2 ........................ .14.02, 14.07. 14-15
...................1-12, 1.48, . . . . 1.1. 1.9. 1.14, 1.41, 2.8. 5.04.
[Table 323.2.11 1.65. 1.76.
2.19. 3.8. 4.01. 4.15. 14-12 .
5.16. 5.17. 5.18. 5.20. 6.04. 7.06.
.... 8.32.
323.2.4 ........................................... 6-06 [Table 341.3.2Al 8.38. 9.04. 11.08. 11.14. 12.22.
323.3 . . . . . ..................... 1.76. 5-13 13-16
323.3.2 . . . ......................... 11-12 341.3.3 ..................... .. .14.14
Table 323.3.1 341.3.4 [336.5, 336.5.41 . . . . . . . .5. 3.14.
[Table 323.2.21 . . . . . . . . . 1.12. 1.76. 4.17. 5.19. 5.21. 8.29. 10.09. 10.12. 11.02. 11.04. 13-12
10.2. 11-12 341.4 [336.5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.24. 1.45. 3.12. 5.20. 11-01
323.3.4 ........................................... 8-30 341.4.1 [336.5.1] . . . . . . . . . 1.10. 1.26. 1.27. 1.60. 2.12.
.................................... 2-9 2.28. 3.7. 3-1 2. 4-1 2. 5-1O.
323.4.2 .................................... 10.01. 10-19 8.02. 8-1 O. 8.26. 10.03. 10-17.
........................... 5-14 11.11. 11.14. 11-15
. . . . . . ..1.11. 1.51. 2.3. 8.07. 8-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-38
................................... 7.02. 12-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.10
.......................... 12-07 341.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-38
328.2 [327.5] ......................... .1.66. 11.09. 14-13 ............1.5. 3-12
328.2.1 [327.5.1, 327.5.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1.76. 4.17. 8-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
343 [336.4.1] ...................................... 2.28
344 [336.4] ....................................... 5.09
328.4.2 and Fig. 328.4.2 ........ 344.1 ............................................ 13-12
2.28. 8-1O. 8.26. 11-1 1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8.28. 9-08 ......1-1O. 1.60. 2-1 2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.17
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. . . . .2.28. 3-14. 12-01
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-11
8-2 7 ..... .1.2. 1.72. 2.31. 3.3. 8-31
328.5.4 [327.4.4] .. 1.59. 1.74. 2.10. 4.03. 4.04. 6.08. 8-15. 12-2 1
........................ 8-31
7-08
328.6. ........ .2.6. 3-1O. 5.02. 12-03
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.04
.
.................................... 8-23 345.4.1 .......................................... 12-19
345.4.2 [337.4.1] . . . .1.35. 1.61. 1.63. 2-
...................... 8-12 345.4.3 [337.4.2] .....................
. . . . . . . . . . .1.35. 1-4
Table 331.1.1 345.5.2 .............................
[Table 331.3.11 . . . . . . . . .1.69. 2.2. 5.06. 8.24. 12.14. 9.03. ................................. 12-02
14-16 345.7 [337.5.2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-36
.
331.1.2 ........................................... 8-05 345.8 [337.6] ................................ .1.25. 3-10
331.1.3 [331.3.6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.39. 1.59. 4.06. 5.06. 9.03. . . . . .4.09. 5.07. 6.08. 8.15. 10.15. 12.01.
11.06. 14-01 12-21
331.1.4 [331.1.2] ................................... 5.08 A304 .............................
331.1.6 [331.3.4] .......................... A304.1.1 ..........................
331.1.7 [331.3.2] .......................... A304.5.1 .......................................... 1-67
331.2.2 [331.1.1]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A304.7.2 ........................................ .1 3.08
331.3.4 ........................................... 8-05 A305 ............................................ 11-17
331.3.7 ..................... A314 ............................................. 8-33
332.1 ....................... A323.4.2,. ................................ .10.06. 11-18
332.2 [329.1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.23. 1.53. 4.02. 8-20 A327.2.4 .......................................... 7-09
332.4 [329.3, 330.21 .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2..2 A328.2(a) ........................................ .10.8
332.4.2 ............... ........................ 11-03 A328.2.1 .........................
335.2 .............................................. 2-5 A328.5 ..........................
............................... 1-26 K304.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..11.21. 14-11
340.3 [336.3] ............................... .1.10. 10-03 K315 ............................................. 7-07
340.4 (336.21 ...................................... 1-31 K322.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-07
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341 ............................................. 10-16 Fig. K328.5.4 ...................................... 8.37
341.2 [336.1.1, 336.1.31 . . . . . . ..1.10. 1.26. 1.27. 2.28. 10-03 M305.1 ......................................... .l2.15
341.3.1 [336.5] ............................... .1.64. 2-4 M307.2 ......................
341.3.2 ........................................... 8-32 M322.3 ......................
Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.11 ..................... .5.09. 13-16 M323.1.3 .................... . . . . . . . . . . . .3.7
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Interpretation
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No.
M326 ............................................ 2-13

M335.4 [M335.5, M335.61 . . . . . . . .................3-6
M341.4 [M336.5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l-24. 1-45
M341.4.1 [M336.5.1] ......... ........... .2-28, 3-7
M345.1 ..................... ................6-08
MA306.5 ....... ............................... 9-02
.............................. 9-02
MA323.4.2 . . . . . . .............................. 8-35
Appendix A Notes
(Noequivalent) [U 411 .............................. 2-20
.............................. 4-18
.............................. 1-77
.............................. 1-58
Appendix A
Table A-1 [Table 11 . . . . . . . . . . 1-13, 1-18, 1-29, 1-38, 1-48,
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1-77, 2-1, 3-8, 3-9, 3-13, 4-12,
4-13, 6-01, 6-06, 7-03, 8-11,
, 8-34, 8-36, 11-13, 12-09
Table A-1B [Table i]. . . . . .1-78, 2-20, 4-18, 7-03
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Appendix 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6, 1-7, 1-34, 1-46, 1-55,
1-56, 1-71, 2-7, 2-24, 4-16,
5-01, 5-15, 6-06, 12-08, 12-11, 12-17, 13-05
Appendix E [Appendix K I . . . .1-44, 5-10
Appendix F (F323.21 ................................ 1-29
Appendix G . . . . . . . .........................
Appendix H ................................ .8-06, 11-10
Appendix J ........................ .1-28, 1-54, 1-75, 5-04
Appendix M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-01, 8-09
Appendix X, X3.1.3 .............. ..... . . .12-23
Appendix X, X3.2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-09
Case 137 . . . . . . . . . .................... 3-1
Case 141 .......................................... 1-51
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No. Subject
Interpretation
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No.
Acceptance Criteria
pressure tests ......................................
Allowable loads .................................

. l-2
weld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 1-9, 1-14, 1-41, 2-8, 5-09, 5-13,
5-17, 5-18, 5-20, 6-04, 7-06, 8-32, 12-22, 13-16, 14-02,
14-07
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Branch Connections
extruded outlets .........................
integrally reinforced fitting .....................

projection into run pipe ........................
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.l-37, 2-27, 6-09
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.4-05, 11-1O
.8-28, 9-03
reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-06, 8-37, 12-05, 12-13, 14-10
weld requirements . .2-1O, 4-03, 4-1 4, 7-02, 7-08, 10-04, 13-1 1
Allowable Stresses ................................ .4-12
Brazed joints
bases for .................... .l-18, 3-13, 8-11, 8-25, 10-13
for flammable service ................................ i -1 7
for ASTM A 312 .................................... 1-29
for ASTM A351 ............................. .. .. .. .. .. ..11-13
for ASTM A 387 .............................
,8-25 Buckles.. ................................... . l-23, 1-53
for ASTM A 570 .................................... 1-38
for ASTM A 587 .................................... 1-13 Cast Irons
for ASTM A 671 ................................... .l-48 specific requirements .............................. .lo-o1
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for ASTM B 464 ................................... .8-11
for austenitic stainless steels .......................... .3-13 Category D Fluid Service
alternative pressure test for .......................... .l-36
limitations .................................
Alterations of Piping ............................. .13-O4
radiographic examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Alternative Tests .......................... .see Leak Tests Category M Fluid Service
clarification of term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-73, 9-02
Authorized Inspector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Owner's inspector 8-35
leak test . . . . . . . ........................... 6-08
liquid oxygen .............................. 8-09
Bellows ......................................... .13-O9
. . .8-35, 9-02, 12-15
tubing size limitations .......................... 2-1 3
Bending ..................................... 4-02, 8-03 "very small quantity" . . . 1-40
Bends Code Coverage

corrugated ............................. . . . . . . . . . . . .l-23 631.3 versus 631.4 . . . . . . . . l -47, 7-1.0
miter ................................. . . see Miter Bends general hydrocarbon service ......................... .6-O1
reduction of outside diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .8-20 in-line sensing devices . . .
new and replacement piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22 12-21
hot gas welded ......................... . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4-19
radioactive fluids ...........................
minimum burst pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-09, 8-1 4
synfuel plant piping
procedure specifications for plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lo-O8
tobacco plant piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
solvent cement ......................... . . . . . . . . . . . ,8-14
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Components (see also Fittings, Flanges, Standard
Bonds components, Unlisted and Valves)
heat fusion ....................................... .8-14 certification ........................ .l-26, 3-7, 5-10, 13-10
hot gas welded .................................... .8-14 design conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
test assembly ..................................... .7-O9 fabricated or flared laps ...................... .l l-03, 12-1 6
in-line sensing devices .............................. .8-O1
Bolting Materials ................................. .4-15 referenced standards .......................... .1-44, 5-1 O
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Compressors Flammable Service ................................. 1.17
internal piping ....................................... i-8
Flanges
Corrugated Bends ................................. . l-23 assembly ........................................... 25
.
design ................................... .1.67, 3.4. 9-7
Cyclic loading .................................... 5-12 general ........................................... 9.1 0
long welding neck .................................. 4.05
Design (see also Pressure slip-on ...................................... .5.12. 8-27
Design) use of aluminum .................................... 1.51
additional design considerations ...................... 12.13 use of raised and flat face metallic ..................... 9.07
conditions .......................................... 2-3
for stainless bellows ................................ 12.23 Flexibility Analysis
Lame theory ....................................... 1.57 branch connections ................................. 9.01
minimum temperature .............................. 10.02 exemptions from .................................... 1.33
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qualification ............................... .13.05, 13-14
Displacement Stress .................... .2.14, 2.24, 12-06
Earthquake .................................. see Seismic effect of branch to run
diameters ........................................ 1.56
Empty System for a tee ............................... .1.55. 1.56. 5-01
transportation ................................. i ....9.06 for components not listed
in Appendix D ............................. .1.55. 2-24
Examination
extent of .............................. .1.24. 5.18. 11-01 Flexibility Factors
............................ 3.14. 11-15 basis for .......................................... 1-56
. . . . . . . . . . .see Liquid Pentrant Examination for B16.9 tees .......................... .l-7. 12.08. 12-17
.............. .see Progressive Examination for fabricated intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. l -6, 4-1 6. 5-15
. . . . . . . . . . . . . see Radiographic Examination for pressure piping components ...................... 13.05
random ............ . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2.12. for welded elbows ................................... 1.6
2.32. 4.12. 11-15
records . . ..... ........................... 11-11 Fluid Service
required .................... .1.24. 1.60. 6.04. 1 1.14. 1 1-15 general hydrocarbon ................................ 6.0 1
severe cyclic conditions ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.17. 11-14 requirements. metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..11.16. 12-15, 12-16
spot ...................... .................... 1-62 requirements. nonmetallic .................... .l1.1 7. 11-18
visual ..................... ..... see visual examination responsibility for
ultrasonic ....................... see ultrasonic examination categorizing ................................ .4-08. 8-09
Exclusions Graphitization
for compressors and internai piping ..................... 1.8 temperature relative to
for interconnecting piping ............................ 1.1 9 onset ........................................... 1-58
listed in scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5
Hardness
Expansion Joints ...................... .1.16. 12.23. 13-09 limitations on ....................................... 2-2
records ........................................... 8-22
Extruded Outlet
pressure design of ............................. . l -2 1. 1-70 Heat Fusion Joints ................................ 13.08
Heat Treatment
Extruded Welded Tee .............................. 5.01 cooling rate ....................................... . l -69
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for austenitic stainless steel ........................... 1.65
Fillet Weld for bending and forming .............................. 2.2
internal. slip-on flange ............................... 8.27 for flared laps ..................................... 1 1-03
pressure containing .................................. 8.13 for valve parts ...................................... 8.12
size .............................................. 1-74 governing thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . l-39, 1.59, 4.06, 5.06. 1 1-06
use ............................................... 10-4 heating rate ....................................... . l-69
local ....................................... .5.08, 8-05
Fittings monitoring ................................... .5.08, 8-05
616.9 ........................................ 1.7. 5-01 requirements .......
8.08, 8.21. 8.23, 8.24, 9.03. 9.05. 12.14.
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conforming to two grades ............................ 8.18 14.01, 14-16

flared. flareless. or SP-1 through SP-5 .................................. 8.24
compression types .......................... .3.6. 12-1 6 when radiography is
MSS SP-75 ........................................ 1-11 required .................................... .1.64. 2-4
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Subiect
A S I E B31.3A 9 b zyxwvu
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Interpretation
No .
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Interpretation
N o.
-
Hydrostatic Tests ......................... .see Leak Tests of piping and vessel ................................ . l -63
of piping connecting
impact Tests equipment ........................................ 3-3
absorbed energy data ................................. 2.9 of replacement piping ........................ .5.22, 12-21
alternative methods ................................. 8.30 painting before test ........................ .2.6, 3-1 O. 5-23
base metal .................................. .4.01, 1 1-12 personnel qualification . .......................... 8-31
exclusions from ......................... .1.76, 5.14, 8-30 pneumatic test . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.07. 11.19. 12.02. 13-06
heat treatment required .............................. 5.19 preparation for . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6. 3.10. 5.02. 5.23. 12-03
in qualifying procedures .............................. 8.29 reduced pressure
of aluminum filler metals ............................. 2.19 (hydrostatic test) ...................... . l-61, 2.23. 13-13
of austenitic stainless steel ........................... . l-65 requirements ................................ .8.15. 13-13
of bolting materials .................................. 4.15 sensitive .......................................... 1-25
of the heat affected zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . temperature correction for ...................... . l-35, 1-43
of weldments ...................... .1.12, 1.65, 1.76, 5-21 ..................................... 12-19
temperature limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.14, 8.30, 14-12 test pressure ...................................... 12.04
imperfections (see also Acceptance Criteria) lethal Substance .................................. . l-73

concave root surface ........................... .1.1. 6-04
determination of .................................... 8.32 limitations
lack of fusion ...................................... 5.09 on imperfections ......................... see Imperfections
porosity ............................ . l -9, 5-1 3, 5-1 6. 5-20 on hardness ........................................ 2-2
slag inclusion ...................................... 5-20 on tubing size ................................. .2-13, 3-6
tungsten inclusions ............................. .l-9, 5-17
undercutting .............................. 1-14, 2-8, 6-04 liquid Penetrant Examination
requirements ..................................... .1 1-14
Installed Piping ................................... . l-30
low Temperature
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Instrument Piping ............................ .7.07, 6-01 Requirements ......................... see Impact Tests
Internal Piping. Equipment .......................... . l-8 Materials
joint Factors
for ASTM A 234.
ASTM A 31 2. ASTM A 403 ......................... 2.20 ASTM A 234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
for branch connections .............................. 8.06 ASTM A 312 . . . . . l-29, 1.77, 2-20
for circumferential welds ............................ . l-42
for longitudinal and spiral ASTM A 387 ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.25
welds ................................ .1.78. 3-1 1, 8-06
ASTM A 487 ...
joints ASTM A 537 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
circumferential bands ................................ 5-11 ASTM A 570 . . . . . . . . . . . .1.38
exposed during test ............................ .2-6, 3-1 O
instrument tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-07 ASTM A 633 .................................. 1-11
special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.13
threaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16
..... . . 1.6
leak Tests austenitic stainless steels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13

acceptance criteria .................................. . l-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-05
4.09, 5.07, 6.08, 8.15, 12.01, 12-21
n .................... conforming to two grades ...................... .8.18, 8-34
.......................... 1-36 notch sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
for system designed for reidentification ..................................... 8.1 9
................................. 2-31 toughness requirements . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 1.2 unlisted material ............................ .l l-05, 11-20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Miter Bends
pressure ................................... .2.23. 4-04 pressure design of ............ 1.22. 5-11
minor repairs and additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
of discharge piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-72 Near Straight Sawtooth
of newly constructed
systems ......................
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1-4, 5-02, 5-22, 8-15

Runs
explanation of ..................................... . l-33

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Nomenclature
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Interpretation
No.
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1.54
T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
I" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- 1-75
Subject
of nonmetallic piping components

Of pipe ............................ 1.42, 1.54. 1.57. 1.68.
1.70. 2.11. 11.21. 13-07
of unlisted components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.02. 13.03. 13-05
Interpretation
..............14.17. 14-18
No.
-
T, .......................................... 5.04. 5-16 of valves ................................... .8.0 4. 13-15
Nonmetallic Piping Pressure Rating

fluid service requirements ..................... 1 1-1 7. 1 1-1 8 valve ............................................. 8.04
in Category M Fluid Service .......................... 8.35 variations .......................................... 4-11
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joint requirements ............................. .7.09. 8-14
pressure design ............................. .14.17. 14-18 Pressure Relief Devices
acceptable devices ............................ .2.21. 2-29
Notch Sensitive and test pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.07. 1 1 - 1 9. 12.04. 14-09
materials .......................................... 2.22 setting ................................ .1.32. 7.01. 12-04
stop valves ................................. 10.1 O. 12-18
Pressure Surges
(pressure/temperature allowances) . . . . . . . . l -3, 2-14. 4-11
loads due to ....................................... 1.50
loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17
Owner
responsibilities ........................... .1.26. 2.30. 5-22 Pressure Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..see Leak Test
Owner's Inspector Progressive Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5. 1.62. 3.5. 10.09.
qualifications of .................................... i -31 10.10. 10-12
responsibilities of ................................... 1-26 11.02. 11.04. 13-12
Pipe Published Specification ............................ . 1-1 5

alterations of existing pipe .......................... .l 3.04
elbowless ......................................... 8.03 Radiographic Examination
in corroded condition ............................... 2.1 5 100% ............................................ 5-09
made from plate .............................. .1.48. 8-36 as supplementary examination ......................... 8.38
of noncircular cross section ............................ 3.2 random radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2-12.
pressure design ............................. .13.07. 14-09 2.32. 3-12
pressure testing ..................................... 9.09 records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
spiral welded ...................................... 7.03 requirements .................... .6.04. 1 1.01. 1 1 .05. 12-03
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straight. under internal pressure . . . . . . . . . ..10.20. 1 1.21. 14-11 selection of welds for
examination ...................................... 2-25
Pipe Supports spot radiography .............................. . l-62, 3-12
configurations ...................................... 6.07 when PWHT is required ........................ .1.64, 2-4
use of plastic ....................................... 1.49 Records
certification ............................. 5.1 O. 8.02. 10-03
PIastic of examinations .................................. .i 1.11
lined pipe . use of screwed flanges ............. .....8.33 I
of hardness tests .................................... 8.22
pipe supports ...................................... 1-49 for radiographic examination ......................... . l-10
retention of ....................................... . 1-1 0
Pneumatic Tests .......................... .see Leak Tests
attachment weld .............................. .4.03. 7-08
Positions
clarification of terms. ......................... .1-37.11-10
qualification of welding ............................. . l -66
limits of ..................................... .2-27.9-04
Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Heat Treatment Repairs
to welds .......................................... 2-18
Preheat .............................. see Heat Treatment
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Responsibility
Pressure Design designer ......................................... .10.11
for elevated temperatures ............................. 3.4 rights of owner's inspection ......................... .10.03
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in the high pressure range ........................... . l-68
of extruded headers ........................... .1.21. 1-70 Safeguarding ...................................... 5.12
of flanges and blanks ........................ .10.14. 13-15
of miter bends .................................... . l -21 Scope ............................... .see Code Coverage
íh) Cumulative Index .831.3 Interpretations Vols 1-1 4 .

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ASME B 3 L * 3 A Yb W 0759b70 0574547 0 2 3
Interpretation
No .
- Subject
Interpretation
No .
-
Seismic Loads ..................................... 4-07 Tubing
stresses due to ..................................... 2.17 joints ............................................. 7.07
limitations .................................... .2.13. 3-6
cyclic loading ...................................... 5.12 Thickness Allowances
large rapid temperature change ........................ 8.09 in stress calculations ................................. 1.20
spiral welded pipe .................................. 7.03
Simplified Flexibility Analysis ....................... .l.
33 in place of radiography ............................. 1 1-05
requirements ..................................... .l
0.1 7
Standard Components
manufacturers markings .......................... .3-7, 8-02 Unlisted
valves ................................. .5.05, 8.04. 8-07 components . . . . . . . . . . 1.6.
1.51. 3.6. 4.05. 5.05. 8.7. 10.18.
10-1 1. 10.07. 12.09. 13.02. 13.03. 13-05
Standards materials .................................. .see Materials
compliance ........................................ 5-10
superseded ........................................ 1-44 Valves
Category M Fluid Service ............................. 8.35
Stresses (see also materials .......................................... 8.07
Allowable Stresses) pressure build up ................................... 8.04
displacement stress range ...................... .7.04. 12-06 ratings ............................................ 5-05
due to cold spring .................................. 8.16
due to occasional loads .............................. 2.16 Visual Examination
due to pressure surges ............................... 1.50 internal ................................ 8.1 O. 8.26. 13-16
due to seismic loads ................................. 2.17 requirements .......................... .2.28. 10.03. 13-16
due to thermal gradients .............................. 3.4
longitudinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20, 1-50. 2-1 5. 2.24. 4-1O. Washers. Use of .................................... 2.5
4-1 2. 6-03R (Vol. 7). 6.07. 7.05. 8-1 6
Weld
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Stress Intensification Factors bevels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
application of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1.34. 2.24. 6-03R (Vol. 7) definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
basis for ......................................... . l -56 examination of welds . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.15. 11.01. 11.14. 13.16.
branch connections .................................. 2.7 14.14. 14-15
for 616.9 tees ....................................... 1.7 fillet size ................................... .1.74. 10-19
for fabricated intersections ....................... .1.6, 5-1 5 for branch connections . . . . . . . . .2.10. 4-03. 4.14. 8.37. 11-10
for tees ................................ 1.46, 1.55, 1.71, imperfections ...................... see Acceptance Criteria
5.01, 12.08, 12-17 longitudinal ............................. .2.20. 3-1 1. 4-18
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for unlisted components ............................. 13.05 of valves ........................................ .i2.12
for welded elbows ............................ . l-6, 12-1 1 preparation for welding ...................... .13.01. 14-04
qualification of position ............................. . l -66
Temperature reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7.08. 11-08
design minimum temperature . . . . . . . . . . . .10.02. 14.08. 14-12 repair ............................................. 2-18
large changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.09 ......................... .6.02. 6.05. 10-19
limitations ................................... .4.13. 5-14 spacing of ......................................... 7.02
reduction .......................................... 4-11
Welding Procedure
Thermoplastic piping qualification of . . . . . . 1-12. 1.65. 1.66. 1.76. 4-1 7. 8.23. 8.29.
neat fusion joints .................................. 3-08 11.09. 14.05. 14-13
solvent cemented joints ............................. 10-8 responsibility ............................... .12.07. 12-12
specific requirements ............................... 0-06 specification ................................. .8.21. 8-22
Cumulative Index .B31.3 Interpretations Vols. 1- 14
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General information
chronological order. Each interpretation applies to the Edition or Addenda stated in the
interpretation, or if none is stated, to the Edition or Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of
the interpretation. Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These
interpretations are not part of the Code or its Addenda.
interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply
bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R is presented.
information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons
aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. As
stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,”
“rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.
For detailed instructions on preparaion of technical inquiries to the B31 Committee, refer to
Appendix Z.

Code Reference and Subject Indexes have been prepared to assist the user in locating
interpretations by location or by subject matter in the Code. They cover interpretations issued from
Volume 1 up to and including the present volume, and will be updated with each volume.
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Subject
Alteration of Existing Piping and Hot Tapping ........................................
Certification of a Listed Material to Another Listed Material Specification ...............
Paras. 301.2.1 and 302.2.5, Design Pressure ...........................................
Para . 304.1.l(a), Pressure Design of Straight Pipe .....................................
Para 304.7.2, Pressure Design of Unlisted Components and Elements ....................
B31.3
Interpretation
13-04
13-10
13-15
13-07
13-02
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B31-94-017
B31-94-034
B31-94-042
B31-94-028
B31-94-015
Paras. 304.7.2 and 304.7.2(d), Pressure Design
of Unlisted Components and Elements ............................................. 13-03 B31-94-016
.
Paras 304.7.2 and 319.3.6, Pressure Design and Flexibility Factors ....................... 13-05 B31-94-018
Para 319.4.1, Flexibiliíy Analysis ..................................................... 13-14 B31-94-041
Para . 328.4, Preparation for Welding ................................................. 13-01 B31-93-059
Para 328.5.4, Welded Branch Connections ............................................ 13-11 B31-94-037
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Chapter VI Inspection. Examination. and Testing ...................................... 13-16 B31-94-059
Para . 341.3.4(e). Progressive Examinat ion ............................................. 13-12 B31-94-039
.
Para 345.4.2(a), Hydrostatic Test Requirements ....................................... 13-13 B31-94-040
Para . 345.5, Pneumatic Testing ...................................................... 13-06 B31-94-020
Para . A328.5.4, Heat Fusion Joints in Thermoplastic Piping ............................. 13-08 B31-94-029
.
Appendix X. Para X3.2.2, Metallic Bellows Expansion Joints ........................... 13-09 B31-94-03 1
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13-01, 13-02, 13-03
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 328.4, Preparation for Welding
File: B31-93-059
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Addenda a, does the Code require
that all transitional tapers be filled with weld metal to obtain a consistent outside diameter when
welding together two weld end components that are manufactured to include all of the following:
(1) a weld bevel to nominal wall thickness;
(2) an actual outside diameter greater than the nominal outside diameter;
(3) a taper transition from the actual outside diameter to the nominal outside diameter weld
bevel per ASME B16.25, Fig. 1.
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Reply: No, the weld must have at least the same nominal wall thickness as the thinner of the
two components.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 304.7.2, Pressure Design of Unlisted Components
and Elements
File: B31-94-015
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, para. 304.7.2, may the maximum
allowable pressure of an unlisted component be greater than the manufacturer’s rating?
Reply: Yes, see para. 300(c)(2).
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Paras. 304.7.2 and 304.7.2(d), Pressure Design of Un-
listed Components and Elements
File: B31-94-016
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, is a proof pressure test, in accordance
with para. 304.7.2(c), required to qualifj a flange design not in accordance with a listed standard if
the design meets the requirements of para. 304.7.2(d) as well as the introductory requirements of
para. 304.7.2?
Reply: No.
151

13-04, 13-05, 13-06
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Alterations of Existing Piping and Hot Tapping
File: B31-94-017
Question: Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition and Addenda a apply to alterations of existing
piping, including tie-in branch connections, e.g., hot taps?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 304.7.2, Pressure Design of Unlisted Components
and Elements, and Para. 319.3.6 Flexibility and Stress Intensification Factors
File: B3 1-94-018
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, may a pressure containing piping
component, not manufactured in accordance with a listed standard, and for which the rules in para.
304 do not apply, be qualified in accordance with para. 304.7.2?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with para. 319.3.6, may stress intensification factors for pressure
containing piping components, not manufactured in accordance with a listed standard listed in
Appendix D, be established by fatigue testing?
Reply (2): Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 345.5, Pneumatic Testing
File: B3 1-94-020
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition and Addenda a, is it allowable to

pneumatically test above 110% of design pressure?
Reply: No, unless otherwise specified in the engineering design.
152

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13-07, 13-08
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 304.1.l(a), Pressure Design of Straight Pipe
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File: B3 1-94-028
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, may the minimum pipe wall thickness
determined by measurement be used to satisfy the requirements of para. 304.1.l(a)?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. A328.5.4, Heat Fusion Joints in Thermoplastic
Piping
File: B31-94-029
Question: Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, para. A328.5.4, apply to electrofusion bonding of
polyolefin pipe and fittings?
Reply: No. Electrofusion joints are not listed; see para. A304.7.2.
153

13-09,13-10
Subject:
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ASME B31.3-1987 Edition, Appendix X, Para. X3.2.2, Metallic Bellows Expansion

Joints
File: B31-94-031
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-i987 Edition, para. X3.2.2, is it required to
examine inaccessible surfaces of the bellows longitudinal seam weld after forming using liquid pen-
etrant?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Is a dye penetrant leak test (putting dye penetrant on the inside surface and
developer on the weld outside surface) an acceptable alternative to liquid penetrant examination of
the inside surface of bellows longitudinal seam welds?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): Are the rules in ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Appendix 26, applicable to
bellows in ASME €331.3piping systems?
Reply (3): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Certification of a Listed Material to Another Listed

Material Specification.
File: B31-94-034
Question: Is it permissible under the requirements of ASME B31.3-1993 Edition for an orga-
nization to recertify a listed material to another listed material specification?
Reply: B31.3 does not establish rules for materials certification other than the requirements of
the materials specifications.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para 328.5.4, Welded Branch Connections
File: B31-94-037
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda a, what is the effective weld
throat thickness required for a proprietary integrally reinforced branch connection fitting?
Reply: The thickness is as required by the manufacturer’s design qualified in accordance with
para. 304.7.2 or MSS SP-94, and para. 328.5.4(d).
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 341.3.4(e), Progressive Examination
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File: B31-94-039
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 341.3.4(e), what is the meaning
of the phrase “all items represented by the progressive examinations.”?
Reply: Ail items within the same designated lot. See para. 344.1.3 Definitions, random exumi-
nations.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 345.4.2(a), Hydrostatic Test Requirements
File: B31-94-040
Question: Does ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda a, permit a hydrostatic test pressure less
than 1.5 times design pressure?
Reply: No, unless para. 345.4.2(c) or 345.4.3(b) applies.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 319.4.1, Flexibility Analysis

B31.3 interpretations No. 13
File: B31-94-041
Question: In accordance with para. 319.4.1, how many years of operation or number of operating
cycles are required to qualify a piping system as having a successful service record?
Reply: Such determination is the responsibility of the designer. See para. 300(b)(2).
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Paras. 301.2.1 and 302.2.5, Design Pressure
File: B31-94-042
Question: When a valve isolates two process streams so that one condition on one side of the
valve occurs at the same time as another condition occurs on the other side of the valve, are the
requirements of paras. 301.2.1 and 302.2.5 met if the pressure design is based on the most severe
conditions of coincident pressure and component temperature?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Chapter VI Inspection, Examination, and Testing
File: B31-94-059
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Addenda a, if a weid has not
penetrated to the inside corner of the root face on one side of the joint and the remainder of the
weld is sound, does ASME B31.3 classi@this defect as lack of fusion?
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Reply (1): No, refer to Fig. 341.3.2 sketch (c).
Reply (2): Yes.
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Question (3): Is 1.5 in. of incomplete penetration in any 6 in. weid length for girth and miter
groove welds acceptable for normal fluid service?
Reply (3): Yes, per acceptance criteria listed in Table 341.3.2A.

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(GENERAL NOTE: Code references are based on ASME 631.3-1990 Edition. References in brackets are to
previous Editions and Addenda.)
Code Reference No.
-
introduction .........................
300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
300(b) . . . . . . . . . . . .
300(c) [300(e)]
300.1 ............................
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.1-3. 1-6. 1.7. 13-04
. . . . ..7.10. 8-1 7
.09. 10.11. 13-14
3 0 0 ( ~ ). . . . . . .3.2. 3.4. 4.10. 6-03R (Vol. 7). 7.05. 8.30. 13-02
. . . . . . . . 1.3. 1.6. 1-7
.7.10. 8.17. 9.06. 12-20
300.1.1 . . . . . . . ..1.47. 1.52. 2.26. 3.1. 4.19. 6.01. 8.01. 9-02
304.3.3 ........... 4.03, 7.02. 8.06. 8.37.
...................................
Fig. 304.3.4 .......................................

304.3.5 ..........................................
304.5 .................................
...................................... 8-18
11.10. 12-05
8-37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.21. 1.37. 1.55. 1.75. 2-27
1.70
12-13
..3.4. 9.07. 10-14
Fig. 300.1.1 .1.8. 1.19. 2.26. 7.10. 8-17 304.5.1 (b) ......................................... 9.1 0
300.1.3 [300.1.4]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1.8. 1 6. 3-2 . . . . . . . 1.51. 3.2. 4.05. 5.05. 5-1 1. 6.09. 10.07.
300.1.3íd) ............................ 10-05 10-1 1. 10.18. 12.09. 13.02. 13.03. 13.05. 13-1 1
300.2 304.7.4 .......................................
Category D Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.13. 5.03. 6-01 .................................
Category M Fluid Service 305.2.1 ...........................................
1-38
notch-sensitive ................................... 2.22 ................................ 6.01.
7.03
306.4 ............................................ 12-16
piping components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............11-03
piping system .....................
severe cyclic conditions . 308.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.12
301 .............................................. 5-11 311.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
311.2.5 ......................
312 .............................................. 9-07
.......................... 2-3 314.2.1 ......................
. . . . . . . . . . . 10.02
. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11 ............... 3-6
...................................... 3-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.17
................................. 1-32 ......................................... 8-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.01
302.2.4 L302.2.31 ..................... 1.3. 1.32. 2.14. 3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.17
4-1 1. 7.01. 7.04. 8-04 . . .7.04. 7.05. 12-06
......................... .13.15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 0
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1.18. 1.38. 2.16. 3.13. 8.25. 11-05 55. 2.24. 5.15. 13-05
.......................... 2-20 319.4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.33. 13-14
Table 302.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42. 1.78. 2.20. 3-1 1 . . . ..1.71. 2.7. 2-24
. . . . . . . . 1.20. 1.50. 2.14. 2.15. 2.24. 3.4. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.16. 7-05
4-1 O. 4-1 2. 6-03R (Vol. 7). 6.07. 7.04.
7.05. 8-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
. . . . . . .10.10. 12-18
322.6.3 ...................... 1.32. 2.21. 2.29. 7.01. 12-04
323.1.1 ........................................... 8-19
323.1.2 . . . . . . . . 1.11. 1.15. 1.48. 2.1. 6.06. 8.07. 8.19. 11-03
323.2 .............................................. 3-9
304.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . ......................... 1-13
Table 323.2.2
. . . 1.12. 1.48. 1.65. 1.76.
2.19. 3.8. 4.01. 4-15
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323.2.4 . . . . . . ..
Interpretation
No.
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341.3.4 [336.5, 336.5.41

Interpretation
. . . , . . . . . 1-62, 2-25, 2-32, 3-5, 3-14,

No.
323.3 ................................ 10-09, 10-12, 11-02, 11-04, 13-12

323.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 341.4 [336.5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24, 1-45, 3-12, 5-20, 11-01
Table 323.3.1 341.4.1 [336.5.1] . . . . 1-10, 1-26, 1-27, 1-60, 2-12,
[Table 323.2.21 . . 1-12, 1-76, 4-17, 5-19, 5-21, 8-29, 2-28, 3-7, 3-12, 4-12, 5-10,
10-2, 11-12 8-02, 8-10, 8-26, 10-03, 10-17,
323.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11, 11-14, 11-15
323.3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
341.4.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
341.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
341.5.1 [336.6.1] . . . . . . . . . . . .
328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-02, 12-12
328.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-07
328.2 [327.5] .....
328.2.1 [327.5 .5.2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-12
328.4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344.2 [336.4.2] . . . . . . ..... . . . . _ _ .2-28,. _ 8-10, 8-26, 11-11
328.4.2 and Fig. 328.4.2 . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-10
.
Figure 328.4.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . .8-28, 9-08
328.5 [327.4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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328.5.1 (327.4.11 ......
328.5.2 [327.4.21 ......
1-28, 5-1 2, 6-02, 6-05,
8-27
328.5.4 I327.4.41 . 1-59, 1-74, 2-10, 4-03,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
4-14, 7-08, 8-13, 10-04, 13-11
Fig. 328.5.4 [Fig. 327.4.41 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59, 1-74, 4-03, 4-16,
7-08
...... 2-1 8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
330.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
_.........
Table 330.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . ............
331 . . . . . . _ . . _ _ _ _ . . . . . .. ..
331.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-08, 9-05
Table 331.1.1 345.7 [337.5.2] , . . _. . . . . _ _ _. _ . . ._ _ . .
[Table 331.3.1 1 . . . . . . . . . . l -69, 2-2, 5-06, 8-24, 9-03, 12-14 345.8 1337.61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .1-25, 3-10
331.1.2 ............................. 8-05 345.9 [337.5.1] . . . . . . . . 4-09, 5-07, 6-08, 8-15, 10-15, 12-01,
331.1.3 [331.3.6] . . . . . . . . . . 1-39, 1-59, 4-06, 5-06, 9-03, 12-2 1
11-06 A304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
331.1.4 [331.1.2] , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-O8 A304.5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ..
331.2.2 [331.1.1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-39, 1-78
. .8-14, 10-08, 13-08
335.2 . . . . .. .. . . . .. ........................... 2-5
340.3 [336.3] . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M305.1 .. . . .
341 .................... ..........
341.3.1 [336.5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-64, 2-4
341.3.2 . . . . . . . .8-32
Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-09, 13-16 M335.4 [M335.5, M335.61
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Table 341.3.2A
[Table 327.4.1Al 1-1, 1-9, 1-14, 1-41, 2-8, 5-04, M341.4.1 [M336.5.1] . .. . . . . . .
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5-13, 5-16, 5-17, 5-18, 5-20, 6-04, 7-06,
8-32, 8-38, 9-04, 11-08, 11-14, 12-22, 13-16 ..........
Table 341.3.28 [Table 327.4.1Bl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18, 6-04 MA323.4 .......................................... 9-02
(b) Cumulative index - B3 1.3 Interpretations Vols. 1 - 1 3

Interpretation
Code Reference No.
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Appendix A Notes
(No equivalent) [(14)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Note (1 7) . . .
Note (57)[(2)] ...................... . . . . . . ..l-58

Appendix A
Table A-1 [Table i]. . . . . . . . . . 1-13, 1-18, 1-29, 1-38, 1-48,
1-77, 2-1, 3-8, 3-9, 3-13, 4-12,
4-1 3, 6-01, 6-06, 7-03, 8-1 1,
8-18, 8-25, 8-34, 8-36, 11-13, 12-09
Table A-1 B [Table i] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-78, 2-20, 4-1 8, 7-03
Appendix D .................... 1-6, 1-7, 1-34, 1-46, 1-55,
1-56, 1-71, 2-7, 2-24, 4-16,
5-01, 5-15, 6-06, 12-08, 12-1 1, 12-17, 13-05
Appendix E [Appendix KI
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-01, 8-09
. . . . . . . .13-O9
. . . . . . . . . .3-1
Case 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51

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SUBJECT INDEX
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Acceptance Criteria
pressure tests ...................................... . l-2
Interpretation
N O.
- Subject
reinforcement ....................
Interpretation
.8.0 6. 8.37. 12.05. 12-13

weld requirements . .2.10. 4.03. 4.14. 7.02. 7.08. 10.04. 13-11
No.
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weld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1. 1.9. 1.14. 1.41. 2.8. 5.09. 5.13.

5.17. 5.18. 5.20. 6.04. 7.06. 8.32. 12.22. 13-16 Brazed Joints
for flammable service ................................ 1.17
Allowable Stresses . . ........................ 4-12
bases for .................... .1.18, 3.13. 8.11. 8.25. 10-13 Buckles ..................................... . l-23, 1-53
for ASTM A 312 . . . ........................... 1-29
for ASTM A 351 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cast Irons
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
specific requirements .............................. .10.01
for ASTM A 570 . . . . . . . . . . .
for ASTM A 587 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
for ASTM A 671 . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 1-48 Category D Fluid Service
alternative pressure test for .......................... . l-36
for austenitic stainless steels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13 limitations ................................... .4.13, 5-03
radiographic examination ............................. 8.38
Alterations of Piping ............................. .l 3.04
Alternative Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Leak Tests clarification of term ........................... .1.73. 9-02
double contained piping .............................. 8.35
Authorized Inspector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Owner's Inspector leak test ........................................... 6.08
liquid oxygen ...................................... 8.09
requirements ........................... .8.35, 9.02, 12-15
Bellows ........................................... 1 3-09
tubing size limitations ................................ 2.13
"very small quantity" ............................... . l-40
Bending .................................... .4.02, 8-03
Bends Code Coverage

corrugated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-23 631.3 versus 831.4 ........................... .l-47,7-10
miter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Miter Bends general hydrocarbon service .......................... 6.01
reduction of outside diameter ......................... 8.20 in-line sensing devices ............................... 8.01
new and replacement piping .................... 5.22, 12-21
Bonding Qualification Test offshore platform ................................... 8.17
hot gas welded ..................................... 8-14 oil heating system ................................... 4.19
radioactive fluids .................................. 12.20
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minimum burst pressure ........................ .7.09, 8-14
procedure specifications for plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.08 synfuel plant piping ........................... . l-52, 2-26
solvent cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 tobacco plant piping .................................. 3.1
Bonds Components (see also Fittings. Flanges. Standard

heat fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 components. Unlisted and Valves)
hot gas welded ..................................... 8.14 certification ........................ . l-26, 3.7. 5-1O. 13-10
test assembly ...................................... 7.09 design conditions .................................... 2.3
fabricated or flared laps ...................... .11.03. 12-16
Bolting Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 in-line sensing devices ............................... 8.01
referenced standards .......................... .1.44. 5-10
Branch Connections
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extruded outlets ......................... . l-37, 2.27. 6-09 Compressors
flexibility analysis ................................... 9.01 internal piping ...................................... . 1-8
integrally reinforced fitting ..................... .4.05, 11-10
projection into run pipe ........................ .8.28. 9-03 Corrugated Bends .................................. 1.23
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No .
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No.
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Cyclic Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12 general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.1 0
long welding neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05
Design (see also Pressure slip-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.12, 8-27
Design) use of aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 1
additional design considerations ..................... .12.13 use of raised and flat face metallic ..................... 9.07
conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
for stainless bellows ................................ 12.23 Flexibility Analysis
Lame theory ....................................... 1-57 branch connections ................................. 9.01
minimum temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.02 exemptions from .................................... 1.33
qualification ............................... .13.05, 13-14
Displacement Stress .................... .2.14. 2.24. 12-06
Earthquake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Seismic effect of branch to run
diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.56
Empty System for a tee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.55, 1.56, 5-01
transportation ...................................... 9-06 for components not listed
in Appendix D ............................. .1.55, 2-24
Examination
extent of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24. 5-1 8. 11-01 Flexibility Factors
...................... 3-14, 11-15 basis for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56
liquid pentrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Liquid Pentrant Examination for 616.9 tees .......................... .1-7, 12.08, 12-17
. . . . . . . . .see Progressive Examination for fabricated intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-6, 4.16. 5-15
see Radiographic Examination for pressure piping components ...................... 13.05
. . . . . . . . . . . 1-27, 1-45, 1-62, 2-12, for welded elbows ................................... 1.6
2-32, 4-1 2, 1 1-1 5
.................... 11-11 Fluid Service
required . . . . . . . . 1-24, 1-60, 6-04, 11-14, 11-15 general hydrocarbon ................................ 6.01
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17, 11-14 requirements, metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1-1 6. 12-1 5. 12-1 6
spot . . . . . . . . . . ...................... 1-62 requirements. nonmetallic .................... .11.17. 11-18
visual .............................. see visual examination responsibility for
. . . . . . . . . see ultrasonic examination categorizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.08. 8-09
Exclusions Graphitization
for compressors and internal piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8 temperature relative to
for interconnecting piping ........................... 1-19 onset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58
listed in scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Hardness
Expansion Joints ...................... .1.16. 12.23. 3-09 limitations on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
Extruded Outlet
pressure design of ............................. .l-21, 1-70 Heat Fusion Joints ................................ 13.08
tees considered as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55
Heat Treatment
Extruded Welded l e e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.01 ............................... 1-69
tee1............
Fillet Weld
internal. slip-on flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.27
pressure containing .................................. 8.13 .............................. 8-12
size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-74
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 .................................. 1-69
Fittings ............................ 5.08. 8-05

616.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7. 5-01
conforming to two grades ............................ 8.18 SP-1 through SP-5 .................................. 8.24
flared. flareless. or when radiography i s
compression types .......................... .3.6. 12-16 required ............................. 1.64. 2-4
MSS SP-75 ........................................ 1-11
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Hydrostatic Tests ......................... .see Leak Tests

Flammable Service ................................. 1-1 7
Impact lests
Flanges absorbed energy data ................................. 2.9
assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 alternative methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.30
design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.67, 3.4, 9-7 base metal .................................. .4.01. 1 1-1 2
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Subject
exclusions from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. l-76, 5-14. 8-30

No.
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pneumatic test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.07. 1 1.19. 12.02. 13-06

Interpretation
No.
heat treatment required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.19 preparation for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6. 3.10. 5.02. 5.23. 12-03
in qualifying procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.29 reduced pressure
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of aluminum filler metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.19 (hydrostatic test) ...................... .1.61. 2.23. 13-13
of austenitic stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-65 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.15. 13-13
of bolting materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 sensitive .......................................... 1-25
of the heat affected zone ....................... .1.76, 5-21 temperature correction for ...................... . l-35, 1-43
of weldments . . 1.12, 1.65, 1.76, 5-21 test fluid ......................................... 12-19
. . . . . . . . . .5.14, 8-30 test pressure ...................................... 12.04
Imperfections (see also Acceptance Criteria) lethal Substance ................................... 1.73

concave root surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .l. 6-04
determination of . . . . . . . . . . . . limitations
lack of fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on imperfections ......................... see Imperfections
porosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.9. 5.13. 5.16, 5-20 on hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
......................... 5-20 on tubing size ................................. .2.13. 3-6

requirements ...................................... 11.14
Installed Piping . . . . . . . . . .
low Temperature
Instrument Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-07. 8-01 Requirements ......................... see Impact Tests
Internal Piping. Equipment .......................... . l-8 Materials

API 5L .............................. 1.78. 2.4. 3.9. 3.11.
Joint Factors 6.01. 6-06
for ASTM A 234. API 5LX ...................................... 2.4. 11-05
ASTM A 31 2. ASTM A 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20 ASTM A 234 .................................. 2-20
for branch connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.06 ....................... .1.29. 1.77. 2-20
for circumferential welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-42 ASTM A 351 ..................................... 11-13
for longitudinal and spiral ASTM A 387 ...................................... 8-25
welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.78. 3-1 1, 8-06 ASTM A 403 ................................ .1.77. 2-20
ASTM A 487 ...................................... 8-07
Joints ASTM A 537 ....................................... 2-1
circumferential bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 ASTM A 570 ...................................... 1-38
exposed during test ............................ .2-6, 3-1 O ASTM A 587 ...................................... 1-13
instrument tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-07 ASTM A 633 ...................................... 1-11
special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 ASTM A 658 ....................................... 3-8
threaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16 ASTM A 671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-48
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.19
Leak Tests
acceptance criteria
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alternative . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.09. 5.07. 6.08. 8-1 5. 12.01. 12-21

as nondestructive examination
for Category D fluid service . . . . .
for system designed for
o psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. l-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
. . . . . . . . . . . .8.31
. . . . . . . . . . . .1.36 notch sensitive
.............................. 4-18
........................ 8-11
austenitic stainless steels .............................
bases for design stresses ............................ 1 1-05
... .5.10. 8.02. 13-10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.18. 8-34
.................... 2-22
3.13
reidentification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.19
toughness requirements .............................. 5.19
isolation of test pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 unlisted material ............................ .l l-05, 1 1-20
leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
minimum hydrostatic test Miter Bends
pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.23, 4-04 pressure design of ............................. . l-22, 5-11
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of newly constructed Runs
systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4, 5.02, 5.22, 8-15 explanation of ...................................... 1-33
of piping and vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-63
Nomenclature
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equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 d ................................................ 1-54
of replacement piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.22, 12-21 T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
painting before test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6, 3.10, 5-23 - ................................................ 1-75
t,
personnel qualification . . . . . 8-31 T, .......................................... 5-04, 5-16
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Subject
Nonmetallic Piping
fluid service requirements ..................... 11-1 7. 1 1-1 8
in Category M Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
joint requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notch Sensitive
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8.35
.7.09, 8-1 4
No. Subject

acceptable devices ............................
and test pressure .....................
setting ................................
stop valves ................................
.2.21. 2-29
.11.07, 11.19, 12-04
.1.32. 7.01. 12-04
.10.10. 12-18
Interpretation
No.
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materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22 Pressure Surges

loads due to ...................................... . l-50
(pressureltemperature allowances) . . . . . . . .1.3.
2-1 4. 4-1 1 Pressure-Temperature Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.05, 8-34
loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50. 2-1 5. 2.16. 2-1 7
Pressure Test .............................. .see Leak Test
Owner
responsibilities . . . . . . . 1.26. 2.30. 5-22 Progressive Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5. 1.62. 3.5. 10.09.
10.10. 10-12
Owner’s Inspector 11.02. 11.04. 13-12
qualifications of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31
responsibilities of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-26 Published Specification ............................. 1-1 5
Pipe Radiographic Examination
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alterations of existing pipe ........................... 13.04 100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-09
as supplementary examination ......................... 8.38
random radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27, 1.45, 1.62, 2-1 2.
............................... 2-15
2.32. 3-12
records ........................................... 1.1 0
pressure design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-07 requirements .................... .6.04. 1 1.01. 11.05. 1 2-03
pressure testing . . . . . . . . . . . 9-09 selection of welds for
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spiral welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-03 examination ...................................... 2-25
straight, under internal pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.20, 1 1-21 spot radiography .............................. . l-62, 3-12
Pipe supports
Records
configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.07
certification ............................. 5.1 O. 8.02. 10-03
longitudinal stress effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05
of examinations .................................. .1 1.11
use of plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49
for radiographic examination .......................... 1.10
Plastic
retention of ........................................ 1.10
lined pipe . use of screwed flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.33
pipe supports ...................................... 1-49
attachment weld .............................. .4.03. 7-08
Pneumatic Tests .......................... .see Leak Tests clarification of terms .......................... .1.37. 11-10
limits of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.27. 9-04
Positions
qualification of welding .............................. 1.66 Repairs
to welds .......................................... 2.18
Postweld Heat Treatment .............. see Heat Treatment
Responsibility
Preheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Heat Treatment designer ...................................... 10-11
rights of owner’s inspection ....................... 10-03
Pressure Design
for elevated temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Safeguarding ..................................... 5.12
in the high pressure range ............................ 1.68
of extruded headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l -2 1, 1-70 Scope ............................... .see Code Coverage
of flanges and blanks ........................ .10.14, 13-15
of miter bends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Seismic loads ..................................... 4-07
of pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42, 1.54, 1.57, 1.68, stresses due to ..................................... 2.17
1.70, 2.11, 11.21, 13-07
of unlisted components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.02, 13.03, 13-05 Severe Cyclic Conditions
of valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.04, 13-15 cyclic loading ...................................... 5.12
large rapid temperature change ........................ 8.09
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valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.04
variations .......................................... 4.11 Simplified Flexibility Analysis ....................... . l -33
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Subject
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Interpretation
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Standard Components Thickness Allowances
manufacturers markings ......................... .3.7. 8-02 in stress calculations ................................. 1-20
valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.05. 8.04. 8-07
Standards in place of radiography ............................. 1 1-05
compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 O requirements ..................................... .l0-1 7
superseded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44
Unlisted
Stresses (see also components . . . . . . . . . . 1.6.
1.51. 3.6. 4.05. 5.05. 8.7. 10.18.
Allowable Stresses) 10-11. 10.07. 12.09. 13.02. 13.03. 13-05
displacement stress range ...................... .7.04. 12-06 materials ................................... see Materials
due to cold spring .................................. 8.16
due to occasional loads .............................. 2.16 Valves
due to pressure surges ............................... 1-50 Category M Fluid Service ............................. 8.35
due to seismic loads ................................. 2-17 materials .......................................... 8.07
due to thermal gradients .............................. 3.4 pressure build up ................................... 8.04
longitudinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20, 1.50, 2.15, 2.24, 4.10, ratings ............................................ 5-05
4.12, 6-03R (Vol. 7), 6.07, 7.05, 8-16
Visual Examination
Stress Intensification Factors internal ............................... .8.10. 8.26. 13-16
application of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.34. 2.24. 6-03R (Vol. 7) requirements .......................... .2.28. 10.03. 13-16
basis for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56
branch connections .................................. 2.7 Washers. Use of .................................... 2.5
for 616.9 tees ....................................... 1.7
for fabricated intersections ....................... . l-6, 5-1 5 Weld
for tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.46, 1.55, 1.71, 5.01, 12.08, 12-17 bevels .......................................... . 2.11 0
for unlisted components ............................ .l3.05 examination of welds ............ 10.15. 11.01. 11.14. 13-16
for welded elbows ............................ . l-6, 12-1 1 fillet size ................................... .1.74. 10-19
for branch connections ........
.2.10. 4.03. 4.14. 8.37. 11-10
Temperature imperfections ...................... see Acceptance Criteria
design minimum temperature ....................... .i0.02 longitudinal ............................. .2.20. 3-1 1. 4-18
large changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.09 of valves ........................................ .i2.12
limitations ................................... .4.13, 5-1 4 preparation for welding ............................. 13.01
reduction .......................................... 4.11 qualification of position .............................. 1.66
reinforcement ............................... .7.08. 11-08
Thermoplastic piping repair ............................................. 2-18
heat fusion joints .................................... 13-08 socket ................................ .6.02. 6.05. 10-19
solvent cemented joints .............................. 10-08 spacing of ......................................... 7.02
specific requirements ................................ 10-06
Welding Procedure
Tubing qualification of .1.12. 1.65. 1.66. 1.76. 4.17. 8.23. 8.29. 11-09
joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-07 responsibility ............................... .12.07. 12-12
limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13. 3-6 specification ................................. .8.21. 8-22
Cumulative index .B31.3 Interpretations Vols. 1-13
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General Information
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stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certiw,”
Appendix Z.

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Subject
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B31.3
Para . 301.1 Scope .................................................................

Para . 304.3.3, Reinforcement of Welded Branch Connections ...........................
Para . 304.3.5(d), Additional Design Considerations ....................................
.
Para. 304.7.2(e) and Table A.1. Unlisted Components and Elements and Basic
Allowable Stresses...............................................................
Interpretation
12-20
12-05
12-13
12-09
File No.
B31-93-041
B31-93-004
B31-93-027
B31-93-017
Para . 306.4, Fabricated or Flared Laps ............................................... 12-16 B31-93-032
Para . 319.2.3, Displacement Stress Range ............................................. 12-06 B31-93-007
Para. 322.6.1, Stop Valves in Pressure Relief Piping .................................... 12-18 B31-93-035
Para . 322.6.3(b)(2), Pressure Relieving Devices ........................................ 12-04 B31-93-001
Para . 328. Welding ................................................................ 12-12 B31-93-024
Para . 328.1, Welding Responsibility .................................................. 12-07 B31-93-009
Para . 328.4.2(a)(2) and Fig. 328.4.2 Sketches (a) and (b). End Preparation ................ 12-10 B31-93-022
Paras. 345.1 and 345.9, Required Leak Test and Altemative Leak Test ................... 12-21 B31-93-044
Para . 345.3, Preparation for Leak Test ............................................... 12-03 B31-92-075
Para . 345.4.1, Hydrostatic Leak Test ................................................. 12-19 B31-93-036
Para . 345.5.4, Pneumatic Leak Test Pressure .......................................... 12-02 B31-92-074
Para . 345.9, Alternative Leak Test ................................................... 12-01 B31-92-072
Para. M305.1, Fluid Service Requirements for Metallic Piping Components ............... 12-15 B31-93-031
Para . X3.1.3 and Fig. X3.1.3, Design Fatigue Curve for Stainless Bellows ................. 12-23 B31-93-055
Table 331.1.1, Heat Treatment Requirements ......................................... 12-14 B31-93-030
Table 341.3.2a, Acceptance Criteria for Welds ........................................ 12-22 B31-93-051
Table D.1. Flexibility and Stress Intensification Factors ................................ 12-11 B31-93-006
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Subject:
Date Issued:
File:
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ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 345.9, Alternative Leak Test
June 7, 1993
B31-92-072
12-01, 12-02.12-03
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, may in-process examination, in ac-
cordance with para. 344.7, be substituted for all or part of the radiographic examination requirements
specified in para. 345.9.1 if so specified in the engineering design?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 345.5.4, Pneumatic Leak Test Pressure
File: B31-92-074
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 345.5.4, does the Code require
that pneumatic test pressure be adjusted according to the ratio of stress value at test temperature
to stress at design temperature?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 345.3, Preparation for Leak Test
File: B31-92-075
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, does the Code require that all radi-
ographic examination, and all owner-specified magnetic particle examination, be completed before
any leak testing is performed?
Reply: No.
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Subject:
Date Issued:
ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 322.6.3@)(2), Pressure Relieving Devices
June 7, 1993
File: B31-93-001
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, if the syst m test pressure is
greater than 120% of design pressure, is it acceptable to set a liquid thermal relief device at the
system test pressure?
Reply (1): No; the set pressure shall not exceed 120% of design pressure, unless the require-
ments of para. 322.6.3(b)(l) are met.
Question (2): Which pressure is considered the system test pressure for a piping system where
all piping subassemblies which include all welds and components are hydrotested at 150% of design
pressure and then assembled and pneumatically tested at 110% of design pressure?
Reply (2): 110% of design pressure.
Question (3): What is the basis for the 120% of design pressure as used in para. 322.6.3(b)(2)?
Reply (3): The Committee does not provide rationale.
Subject: ASME/ANSI B31.3-1987 Edition, Para. 304.3.3, Reinforcement of Welded Branch

Connections
File: B3 1-93-004
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Question: In accordance with ASME/ANSI B31.3-1987 Edition, does a fabricated tee, for which
the rules of para. 304 apply, that has been proof tested in accordance with the rules of ASME B16.9
and its references, also have to meet the requirements of para. 304.3.3 to determine the amount of
reinforcement required?
Reply: Yes, unless it meets all of the requirements of ASME B16.9
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 319.2.3, Displacement Stress Range
File: B31-93-007
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, does para. 319.2.3 require that the
difference between the minimum and maximum piping temperatures, whether caused by ambient
or operating conditions, be considered as one of the range of conditions for calculating the displace-
ment stress range?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 328.1, Welding Responsibility
File: B31-93-009
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 328.1, is it permissible for owner,
rather than employer, to assume responsibility for the welding done by employer’s personnel; and
for owner to provide WPS, PQR, and to arrange for tests required to qualify or r e q u a l e welders
and welding operators?
Reply: No.
Subject:
Date Issued:
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ASh4E B31.3-1990 Edition, Table D-1, Flexibility Factor k and Stress Intensification
Factor i
June 7, 1993
File: B31-93-010
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, may a tee manufactured in accordance
with ASME B16.9, that does not meet the radius and thickness requirements listed in Table D-1 of
Appendix Dybe used in the construction of B31.3 piping systems?
Reply: Yes; however, the stress intensification factor listed in Table D-1 of Appendix D for
B16.9 tees does not apply. Refer to Notes for Table D-1 and para. 319.3.6 for additional guidance
on stress intensification factors.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition with Addenda, Para. 304.7.2(e) and Table A-1, Unlisted
Components and Elements and Basic Allowable Stresses
File: B31-93-017
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Question (i):In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, does the Code permit the use of
pipe made from ASTM A 240 Grade 321H plate in accordance with ASTM A 358?
Reply (1): Yes, see para. 323.1.2.
Question (2): If so, can the allowable stresses listed for ASTM A 312 Grade TP 321H with
appropriate joint factors be used?
Reply (2): The Code does not spec@ allowable stress values for unlisted materials.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition With ASME B31.3b-1991 Addenda, Para. 328.4.2(a)(2)
and Fig. 328.4.2 Sketches (a) and (b), End Preparation
File: B31-93-022
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition with ASME B31.3b-1991 Addenda,
para. 328.4.2(a)(2) and Fig. 328.4.2 sketches (a) and (b), can the tolerance for the end bevel angle
for a groove weld exceed plus or minus 2V2 deg, if verifiable to the WPS?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Table D-1, Flexibility and Stress Intensification Factors
File: B31-93-006
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, what is the definition of “large di-
ameter thin wall elbows” mentioned in Note (7) to Table D-l?
Reply: A large diameter thin wall elbow is one in which the pressure significantly affects the
calculated values of k and i when corrected by the equation in Note (7).
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 328, Welding
File: B31-93-024
Question: In accordance with MME B31.3-1993 Edition, if a customer invokes B31.3 in his
general specification and requires that the valves be made to MME B16.34, do the specific require-
ments of B16.34 in reference to welding and postweld heat treatment take precedence over the
requirements given in B31.3 for pipe welding?
Reply: B16.34 applies to the manufacture of the valve. Welding of the valve to the piping system
(including postweld heat treatment) shall be per the requirements of B31.3.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 304.3.5(d), Additional Design Considerations
File: B31-93-027
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, may the ribs and gussets referred
to in para. 304.3.5(d) be either internal or external?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does the placement of one or more bars across the internal opening of a branch
connection contribute to reinforcement of the opening?
Reply (2): No, unless qualified in accordance with the requirements of para. 304.7.2
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition With Addenda ASME B31.3a-1990, Table 331.1.1, Heat
Treatment Requirements
File: B31-93-030
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition with Addenda ASME B31.3a-1990,
Table 331.1.1, do P-No. 5 materiais with a chromium content greater then 3% but less than lo%,
a carbon content less than 0.15%, and a nominal thickness of V2 in. or less require postweld heat
treatment?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. M305.1, Fluid Service Requirements for Metallic
Piping Components
File: B31-93-031
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, may tubing be used for process piping
in Category M Fluid Service?
Reply: Yes; see para. M305.1 and definition of pipe in para. 300.2.
Subject: ASh4E B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 306.4, Fabricated or Flared Laps
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File: B3 1-93432
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, what are the limitations of “hot
flaring” N P S 6-12 ASTM B 106 Grade B and A 53 Grade B carbon steel pipe?
Reply: Hot flaring for NPS 6-12 is not permitted for severe cyclic conditions, Category M Fluid
Services, or High Pressure Fluid Services. For Normal Fluid Service, see paras. 306.4.2, 332.1, and
332.3.
Subject:
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Factor i
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File: B31-93-034
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990Edition, Table D-1, Appendix D, does the use
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of the stress intensification factor listed..for a welding tee per ASME B16.9 require T, = 1.5T for
both full size and reducing tees?
Reply: Yes; however, see Note (11) to Table D-1 and para. 319.3.6 for additional guidance
when the thickness limits are not met.
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Date Issued:
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ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 322.6.1, Stop Vaives in Pressure Relief Piping
November 19, 1993
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File: B31-93-035
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, para. 322.6.1, may a stop valve be
installed between piping being protected and its protective device or devices, or between the pro-
tective device or devices and the point of discharge?
Reply: Yes, provided that the requirements of para. 322.6.1 (a) and (b) or (b) and (c) are met.
The precautionary consideration of Appendix F, para. F322.6, should be taken into account in the
engineering design.
Subject: zyxw ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 345.4.1, Hydrostatic Leak Test
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File: B31-93-036
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, does the B31.3 Code contain require-
ments for the water to be used for hydrostatic testing?
Reply: No, except see paras. 345.2.2(c) and 345.4.1.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 300.1, Scope
File: B31-93-041
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, may the owner apply B31.3 to piping
containing radioactive fluids in a chemical plant?
Reply: Yes, see the Introduction which states that, “If no Section of the Code for Pressure
Piping specifically covers the installation, the owner at his discretion may select any Section deter-
mined to be generally applicable ... It should be noted, however, that requirements supplementing
the Code Section may be necessary to provide safe piping for the intended application.”
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Paras. 345.1 and 345.9, Required Leak Test and Aiter-
native Leak Test
File: B31-93-04
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, when parts of an existing piping
system are replaced, does the Code require that the conditions of para. 345.1 be met?
Reply (1): ASME B31.3-1990 Edition is intended to apply to newly constructed piping. By
contractual agreement it may be applied to the repair or replacement of piping.
Question (2): Does the alternative leak test in para. 345.9 apply only to welded joints?
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Reply (2): No. Also, see para. 345.2.2(a).
Interpretation: 12.22
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Table 341.3.2a, Acceptance Criteria For Welds
File: B31-93-051
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Table 341.3.2a, criterion value symbols
B, C, F and G, would the ailowable cumulative length of a defect be prorated down for welds
containing less than the weld length shown?
Reply: The Code does not specifically address this situation.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition With Addenda ASME B31.3a-1993, Para. X3.1.3 and
Fig. X3.1.3 Design Fatigue Curve for Stainless Bellows
File: B31-93-055
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1993 Edition with Addenda ASME B31.3a-1993,
para. X3.1.3, shall an additional temperature correction factor be applied to the equation for N, in
Fig. X3.1.3?
Reply: No.
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Introduction . ......................
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. . . . . . . .1.26. 1.32. 4.08. 5.03. 8.09. 10-1 1
300ic) . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2. 3.4. 4.10. 6-03R (Vol. 7) 7.05. 8-30
300(c)(300ie)l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
300.1 ............................
1.3. 1.6. 1-7
.7.1 O. 8-17
.7.1 O. 8.17. 9.06. 12-20

300.1.1 . . . . . . . . .1.47. 1.52. 2.26. 3.1. 4.19. 6.01. 8.01. 9-02
.
1.3. 1.6. 1-7
Fig. 304.3.3 . . . . . . .
304.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . .
Fig. 304.3.4 . . . . . . .
.....................
.l-21. 1.37. 1.55. 1.75. 2-27
...................... 1-70
304.3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
304.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
304.5.1 íbr .......................

.3. 1. 9.07. 10-14
304.5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
8-37
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.10
Fig. 300.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8. 1.19. 2.26. 7.10. 8-17 304.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.51. 3.2. 4-05 05. 5-1 1, 6.09. 10.07 .
300.1.3 [300.1.4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8. 1.16. 1.19. 1.26. 3-2 10.11. 10.18, 12-09
300.1.3íd) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-05 304.7.4 ........................................... 1-16
300.2 305.2 . . . . . .............................. .
3.8 3-9
Category D Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.13. 5.03. 6-01 305.2.1 ........................................... 1-38
Category M Fluid Service . . . . . .1.40. 1.73. 6.01. 8.09. 9-02 305.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.01, 7-03
notch-sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22 306.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30 306.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-03
piping components 308.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
308.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
severe cyclic conditions ...................... .5.12. 8-09 31 1.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.02. 6-05
301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 31 1.2.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.04
301.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3. 7-01 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.07
301.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 314.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
. . . . . 2.3 Table 314.2.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.33. 11-16
301.3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-02 315.2 .......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
301.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 315.3 .......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
............................ 4-07 ................................... 1-17
............................. 3-4 ................................
302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 Table 319.3.6 ...................................
302.2 . . . ..................................... 1-50 ................................... 2-17
302.2.4 (302.2.31 ..................... 1.3. 1.32. 2.14. 3.4. 3 19.2.3 ............................... .7.01. 7.05. 12-06
4-1 1. 7.01. 7.04. 8-04 319.3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
.1.18. 1.38. 2.16. 3.13. 8.25. 11-05 319.3.6 ........................ .1.6. 1.7.
........................... 2-20 319.4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 302.3.4 ...................... .1.42. 1.78. 2.20. 3-1 1 319.4.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
302.3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20. 1.50. 2.14. 2.15. 2.24. 3.4. 319.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.16. 7-03
4-1 O. 4-1 2. 6-03R (Vol. 7) 6.07. 7.04. . 321.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................
7.05. 8-16 321.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
302.3.6 ........................... . l-50, 2-1 5. 2-1 6. 2-1 7 322.6.1 ..................... . . . . . . . . . . .10.1 O. 12-18
302.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 322.6.3 ...................... 1.32. 2.21. 2.29. 7.01 . 12-04
303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-05 323.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19
304.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.42. 1.54. 1-70 1.11. 1.15. 1.48. 2.1. 6.06. 8.07.
304.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.42. 1.57. 1.68. 1.70. 2.11. 10-20 323.2 .......................................
304.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.22. 5-11 323.2.1 ........................................... 1-13
Fig. 304.2.3 . . ............................. 1-22 Table 323.2.2
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1.21. 1.46. 5.01. 6-09 [Table 323.2.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12. 1.48. 1.63. 1.76,
304.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-05 2.19. 3.8 . 4.01, 4-15
304.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 3. 7.02. 8.06. 8.37. 11.10. 12-05 323.2.4 ........................................... 6-06
Cumulative index .831.3 Interpretations Vols . 1-1 2
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323.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 323.3.1
[Table 323.2.21 . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 1-76. 4.17, 5-19, 5-21, 8-29,
Interpretation
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11-12
10.2, 11-12
Code Reference
341.4.1 I336.5.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10, 1-26, 1-27. 1.60. 2.12.

Interpretation
2.28. 3.7. 3.12. 4.12. 5.10.

8.02. 8.10. 8.26. 10.03. 10.17.
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11.11, 11.14, 11-15

341.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
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323.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30 341.4.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
323.3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 341.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
323.4.2 ................................... .lo-01, 10-19 341.5.1 I336.6.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5, 3-12
TaMe 323.3.5 . . . . . . . . ........................... 5-14 342.1 I336.4.1 J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28
Table 326.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11, 1.51, 2-3, 8.07, 8-34 343 1336.4.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28
328 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-02, 12-12 344 I336.41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-09
.................................. 12-07 344.2 1336.4.21 . . . 2.28, 8.10, 8.26, 11-1 1
............................. 1-66, 11-09 344.5 [336.4.5] . . . . . . . . .1.10. 1.60. 2-12
328.2.1 1327.5.1, 327.5.21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-76, 4-17, 8-29 344.6 [336.4.6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60
328.4.2 and Fig. 328.4.2 .........................
Figure 328.4.4 . . . . . . . . .
328.5 1327.41 . . . . . . . . . .
328.5.1 I327.4.11 . . . . . . . 345 13371 .......................
328.5.2 I327.4.21 . . . . . . . 345.1 I337.11 . . .
Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig. 327.4.21 . . . . . . 1-28, 5-12, 6.02, 6-05,
8-2 7 345.2.4 1337.4.33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35
328.5.4 (327.4.41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59, 1-74, 2-10, 4-03, 345.2.6 [337.1] 1.2. 5-22
4-14, 7-08. 8.13, 10-04 345.3 [337.3] ....................... 2.6. 3.10, 5-02. 12-03
Fig. 328.5.4 [Fig . 327.4.41 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59, 1-74, 4.03, 4-16. 345.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-04
7-08 345.4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2.19
328.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 345.4.2 I337.4.11 . . . . . . . . . .1.35. 1.61. 1.63. 2.23. 4.04, 9-09
330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21 345.4.3 1337.4.21 . .
330.1 ............................. 345.5 1337.4.41 ....................
Table 330.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . 345.5.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 345.5.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l2.02
331.1.1 ......................... . .8.08, 9-03 345.7 1337.5.23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36
Table 331.1.1 ....................... 1.25. 3-10
ITable 331.3.11 . . . . . . . . . 9, 2-2. 5-06, 8.24, 9-03, 12-14 345.9 [337.5.1] . . 4.09. 5.07. 6.08. 8.15. 10.15, 12.01.
331.1.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................... 8-05 12-21
331.1.3 I331.3.61 . . . . . . . . . . 1-39, 1-59, 4.06, 5.06, 9-03, A304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
11-06 A304.5.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
331.1.4 I331.1.21 . . .............................. 5-08 A305 ......................................
331.1.6 1331.3.43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-08 A314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-33
331.1.7 1331.3.21,. ........................... .l-78, 8-22 A323.4.2 . . . .
331.2.2 [331.1.1] .............................. 1-39, 1-78 A327.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-09
331.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-05
331.3.7 ........................................... 8-05
332.1 ............................................. 8-03 A328.5 .................................... .8.14, 10-08
332.2 1329.1) ...................... .l-23, 1-53, 4-02, 8-20
332.4 1329.3. 330.21 ................................. 2-2
332.4.2 .......................................... 11-03 K322.3 ............. .......................... 7-07
335.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Fig . K328.5.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.37
340.2 I336.1.21 .................................... 1-26 M305.1 ......................................... 2.15
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340.3 [336.3] ..........................
340.4 [336.2] ..........................
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341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
341.2 1336.1.1, 336.1.33 . . . . . . . .l-10, 1-26, 1-27, 2-28, 10-03
341.3.1 1336.51 ............................
341.3.2 ...................................
Fig. 341.3.2 (Fig . 327.4.1) ............................ 5.09
Table 341.3.2A
[Table 327.4.1AI . . . . . . . . . . 1-1, 1-9, 1-14, 1-41. 2-8, 5-04.
5-13, 5-16, 5-17, 5-18, 5.20, 6.04,
10-16 M323.1.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M326
M335.4
....
............................ 3-6
M341.4 lM336.51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
W341.4.1 [M336.5.1]
.1.24, 1-45
2.28, 3-7
M345.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WA306.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-02
MA323.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-7
2-13
6-08
7-06, 8-32, 8-38, 9.04, 11-08, 11-1 4, 12-22 MA323.4.2 .......................

Table 341.3.26 [Table 327.4.181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-18, 6-04 Appendix A Notes
341.3.4 (336.5, 336.5.41 . . . . . . . . . 1-62, 2-25, 2-32, 3-5, 3-14, (Noequivalent) [ClSI . . . 2.20
10-09, 10-12, 11.02, 11-04 Note (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18
341.4 1336.51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-24, 1-45, 3-12, 5-20, 11-01 hote (20) [!30)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.77
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interpretation Interpretation
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Code Reference NO. Code Reference -
No.
Note (57) 1i2)] .................................. .l-58

Appendix A
Table A-1 [Table i ] .......... 1-13, 1-18, 1-29, 1-38, 1-48,
zyxwvutsrqp 1-77, 2-1, 3-8, 3-9, 3-13, 4-12,

4-13, 6-01, 6-06, 7-03, 8-11,
8-18, 8-25, 8-34, 8-36, 11-13, 12-09
Tabk A-16 [Table i ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-78, 2-20, 4-18, 7-03
Appendix D .................... 1-6, 1-7, 1-34, 1-46, 1-55,
zyxwvutsrqp 1-56, 1-71, 2-7, 2-24, 4-1 6,

5-01, 5-15, 6-06, 12-08, 12-1 1, 12-17
Appendix E [Appendix K I ......................
Appendix F (F323.21 ...............................
.l-44, 5:lO
.l-29
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A d i x G ....................................... 5-12
Appendix H .............................
Appendix J ........................ .1-28, 1-54, 1-75, 5-04
Appendix M ............................
Appendix X, X3.1.3 ......................
Case 137 ...............................
...................... 1-51

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interpretations Vols. 1-1 2

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Subiect zy
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Acceptance Criteria
SUBJECT INDEX
Interpretation
No.
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pressure tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
weld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1. 1.9. 1.14. 1.41. 2.8. 5.09. 5.13.
. . .
5.17 5.18 5.20 6.04. 7.06. 8.32. 12-22
1.2
Subiect
Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cast ions
specific requirements .....
Interpretation
No .
-
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.23. 1-53
. . . . . . . l 0.01
Allowable Stresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Category D Fluid Service

bases for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.18. 3.13. 8.11. 8.25 10-13 . alternative pressure test for . . . l-36
for ASTM A 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 limitations ................................... .4.13. 5-03
for ASTM A 35 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 3 radiographic examination ............................. 8.38
for ASTM A 387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25
for ASTM A 570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38 Category M Fluid Service
for ASTU A 587 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13 clarification of term ........................... . l-73, 9-02
for ASTM A 671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48 double contained piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.35
for ASTM B 464 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11 leak test ....................
for austenitic stainless steels .......................... 3.13 liquid oxvgen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-09
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.35. 9.02. 12-15
Alternative Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s e e Leak Tests ....................
"very small quantity" ................................ 1.40
Authorized Inspector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Owner's Inspector
Bending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.02. 8-03 Code Coverage

B31.3 versus 631.4 ........................... .1.47, 7-10
Bends general hydrocarbon service .......................... 6.01
corrugated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 in-line sensing devices . . .......................... 8-01
miter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Miter Bends new and replacement pipi .................... 5.22 12-21 .
reduction of outside diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 offshore platform ................................... 8.17
oil heating system ................................... 4.19
Bonding Qualification Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 2.20
hot gas welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 synfuel plant piping ........................... . l-52, 2-26
minimum burst pressure ........................ .7.09. 8-14 tobacco plant piping .................................. 3.1
procedure specifications for plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.08
solvent cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 Components (see also Fittings, Flanges, Standard
components, Unlisted and Valves)
Bonds certification .............................. .1.26. 3.7. 3-10
heat fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 design conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... 2-3
hot gas welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 fabricated or flared laps ...................... .11.03. 12-16
test assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.09 in-line sensing devices ............................... 8.01
referenced standards . . ..................... 1.44, 5-10
Bolting Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15
Compressors
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Branch Connections internal piping ....................................... 1.8
extruded outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.37. 2.27. 6-09
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flexibility analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.01 Corrugated Bends ................................. . l-23
integrally reinforced fitting ..................... .4.05, 1 1-1 O
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projection into run pipe ........................ .8.28. 9-03 Cyclic loading .................................... 5.12
reinforcement .................... .8.0 6. 8.37. 12.05. 12-1 3
weld requirements . . . . . . . . 2.1 O. 4.03. 4.14. 7.02. 7.08. 10-04 Design (seealso Pressure
Design)
Brazed Joints additional design considerations ..................... . l 2.13
for flammable service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 conditions .......................................... 2-3
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Subject -
No. Subject -KO.
for stainless bellows ............................... .12-23 Flexibility Analysis

Lame theory ...................................... .1-57 branch connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-O1
minimum temperature ............................. .lo-O2 exemptions from . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-33
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Displacement Stress .................... .2-14, 2-24, 12-06 Flexibility Characteristic
Earthquake.. ................................ see Seismic diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-56
for a tee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-55, 1-36, 5-01
Empty System for components not listed
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-O6 in Appendix D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35,2-24
Examination Flexibility Factors

extent of .............................. basis for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56
zyx
.l-24, 5-18, 11-01
in-process .................................. .3-14, 11-15 for B16.9 tees.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-7, 12-08, 12-17
liquid pentrant . . . . . . . . . . . see Liquid Pentrant Examination for fabricated intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-6, 4-1 6, 5-1 5
progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Progressive Examination for welded elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-6
radiogFaphic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Radiographic Examination
random ........................... 1-27, 1-45, 1-62, 2-12, Fluid Service
2-32, 4-1 2, 11-15 general hydrocarbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .&O1
records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 1-1 1 1 requirements, metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-16, 12-15, 12-16
required.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-24, 1-60, 6-04, 11-14, 11-15 requirements, nonmetallic .................... . l 1-17, 11-1 8
severe cyclic conditions ...................... .lo-17, 11-14 responsibility for
spot .............................................. 1-62 categorizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-08, 8-09
visual ................ . . . . . . . see visual examination
. . . .see ultrasonic examination Graphitization
temperature relative to
Exclusions onset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58
for interconnecting piping ........................... .1-19 Hardness
listed in xope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5 limitations on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
records ........................................... 8-22
Expansion Joints ............................ . l-1 6, 12-23
Heat Treatment
Extruded Outlet cooling rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pressure design o f . . ........................... .l-21, 1-70 for austenitic stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tees considered as ................................. .1-55 for bending and forming . . . . . . . . . . . . .
for flared laps ......................
Extruded Welded Tee ............................. .5-O1 ............................... 8-12
Fillet Weld
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internal, slipon flange .............................. .8-27
pressure containing ................................. .8-13
size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-74 requirements . . . . . . . .8-08. 8-21, 8-23,
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 SP-1 through SP-5 . . . .
when radiography is
Fittings required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-64, 2-4
616.9 ........................................ 1-7, 3-01
conforming to two grades ........................... .8-18 Hydrostatic Tests ......................... .see Leak Tests
flared, flareless, or
compression types ..........................
I
.3-6, 12-16 ' Impad Tests
MSS SP-75 ........................................ 1-11 absorbed energy data ................................ .2-9
alternative methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flammable Service ................................. 1-17 base metal.. ......................
exclusions from ......................... . l-76, 5-1 4, 8-30
Flanges heat treatment required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 in qualifying procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . .
design ................................... .l-67, 3-4, 9-7 of aluminum filler metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1O of austenitic stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . .
long welding neck ................................. .4-O5 of bolting materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
slip-on ...................................... .5-12, 8-27 of the heat affected zone.. ..................... .l-76, 5-21
use of aluminum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-51 of weldments ...................... .l-12, 1-65, 1-76, 5-21
use of raised and flat face metallic .................... .9-O7 temperature limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14, 8-30
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Subject

concave root surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interpretation
No.
.1. 1.
determination of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lack Of fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
porosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.9. 5.13. 5.16.
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6-04
8.32
5.09
5-20
Subject
lethal Substance ..................................
limitations
on imperfections .........................
Interpretation
NO
see imperfections
.
. l-73
on hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
slag inclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.20 on tubing size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13, 3-6
tungsten inclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.9. 5-1 7
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undercutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.14. 2.8. 6-04
requirements ..................................... . l 1.14
Installed Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-30
Low Temperature
Instrument Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.07. 8-01
Requirements ........................ .see Impact Tests
Internai Piping, Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-8

Materials
API 5L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.78. 2.4. 3.9. 3-1 1.
Joint FactOK 6.01. 6-06
ior ASTM A 234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4. 11-05
ASTM A 312. ASTM A 403 ......................... 2.20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
for branch connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.06 ASTM A 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l -29, 1.77. 2-20
for circumierential welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-42 ASTM A 351 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
for longitudinal and spiral ASTM A 387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.78. 3-1 1. 8-06 ASTM A 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-77. 2-20
ASTM A 487 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-07
Joints ASTM A 537 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
circumferential bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11 ASTM A 570 . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 1-38
exposed during test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6. 3-10 ASTM A 587 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . .1-13
instrument tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.07 ASTM A 633 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 ASTM A 658 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
threaded ................................. .1 1.16 ASTM A 671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-48
ASTM B 241 ....................................... 2-19
Lateral Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 ASTM B 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
ASTM B 464 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leak Tests austenitic stainless steels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
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acceptance criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-2 bases for design stresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1-03
alternative . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 9. 5.07. 6.08. 8-1 5. 12.01. 12-21 certiiication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1 O. 8-02
as nondestructive examination ......................... 8.31 conforming to two grades ...................... .8-18, 8-34
for Category D fluid service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36 ...................... 2-22
for system designed for reidentification ..................................... 8-19
O psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 toughness requirements .............................. 5-19
isolation of test pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 unlisted material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l l-05, 11-20
leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... 1-4
minimum hydrostatic test Miter Bends
pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23. 4-04 pressure design of ............................. .1.22. 5-11
minor repairs and additions . . . . . .................... 1-2
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of discharge piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-72
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Near Straight Sawtooth
of newly constructed Runs
systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-4, 5.02. 5-22. 8-1 5 explanation oí ..................................... 1.33
of piping and vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Nomenclature
d ................................................ 1-54
of replacement piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22. 12-21
T ................................................ 1-28
painting before test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6. 3-10, 5-23
t" ................................................ 1-75
personnel qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-31 .
T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.04. 5-16
pneumatic test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-07. 11-19. 12-02
preparation for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6, 3-1 O, 5-02, 5-23. 12-03
reduced pressure Nonmetallic Piping
(hydrostatic test) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fluid service requirements ..................... 11-17. 11-18
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in Category M Fluid Service .......................... 8.35
sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 joint requirements ............................. .7.09. 8-14
temperature correction for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
test fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 2-19 Notch Sensitive
test pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.04 materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
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(pressure/temperature allowances) . . . . . . . . l-3, 2-1 4. 4-1 1
loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner
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.1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17
responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No.
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.1.26. 2-30. 5-22

Subiect
Progressive Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5. 1.62. 3.5. 10.09
Published Specification
10.10. 10-12
11.02. 11-04
..........................
Interpretation
No.
1-15
.
Owner's Inspector 100% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-09
qualifications of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 1 a%supplementary examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.38
responsibilities of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26 random radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27, 1.45, 1.62. 2.12.
2.32. 3-12
Pipe records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
elbowless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-03 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.04. 11.01. 11.05. 12-03
in corroded condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15 selection of welds for
made trom plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.48. 8-36 examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
of noncircular cross section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 spot radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.67. 3-12
pressure testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.09 when PWHT 15 required . 1.64. 2-4
spiral welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.03
straight. under internal pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.20, 11-21 Records
certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 O. 8.02. 10-03
Pipe Supports of examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 1
configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.07 of hardness tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.22
longitudinal stress effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.05 for radiographic examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
use of plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-49 retention of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 0
Plastic Reinforcement. Branch

lined pipe . use of screwed flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.33 attachment weld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.03. 7-08
pipe supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49 clarification of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.37. 11-10
limits of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.27. 9-04
Repairs
Positions to welds .......................................... 2.18
qualification of welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-66
Responsibility
Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Heat Treatment designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
rights of owner's inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.03
Preheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Heat Treatment
Safeguarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12
Pressure Design
for elevated temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . s e e Code Coverage
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in the high pressure range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68
of extruded headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-21, 1-70 Seismic loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-07
of flanges and blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.14 stresses due to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17
of miter bends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
of pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42. 1.54, 1.57. 1.68. Severe Cyclic Conditions
1.70. 2-1 1 . 11-21 cyclic loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12
of valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-04 large rapid temperature change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.09
spiral welded pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.03
Pressure Rating
valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-04 Simplified Flexibility Analysis ....................... . l -33
variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Standard Components
Pressure Relief Devices manufacturers markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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acceptable devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.21. 2-29 valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.0 5. 8.04. 8-07
and test pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l l-07, 1 1-19. 12-04
setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-32, 7.01. 12-04 Standards
stop valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 0.1 O. 12-18 compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10
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superseded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44
Pressure Surges
loads dueto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50 Stresses (see also
Allowable Stresses)
Pressure-Temperature Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.05. 8-34 displacement stress range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.04. 12-06
due to cold bpring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.16
Pressure Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Leak Test due to occasional loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16
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due to pressure surges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

due to seismic loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
due to thermal gradients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
longitudinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20, 1.50 2.15. 2.24.
4-1 2. 6-03R IVOI. 7) 6.07. 7.05.
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No.
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1.50
2.17
3.4
4.10
8-1 6
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Subiect
Valves
Category bi Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .
materials ...........................
pressure build up ....................
ratings .............................
interpretation
No.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.07
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.04
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.03
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Stress intensification Factors
dpplication of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.34. 2.24. 6-03R (Vol. 7)
basis for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56
branch connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 Visual Examination
internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.1 O. 8-26
ior 816.9 tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
requirements ........................
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. . . . . . . .2.2 8. 10-03
ior fabricated intersections ....................... . l-6, 5-1 5
for tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.46. 1.55. 1.71. 5.01 12.08. 12-17 .
for welded elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.6. 12-1 1
Temperature Washers. Use of .................... -

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-j
design minimum temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0.02
large changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-09
limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.13. 5-14
reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Weld
bevels ............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 2.1 0
Thermoplastic piping
examination of welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.1 5. 11.01, 11-11
solvent cemented joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.8
fillet size ........................... . . . . . . . . .1.74. 10-19
specific requirements .............................. .10.06
for branch connections . . . . . . . . .2.1 O. 4.03 -1.14 8.37. 11-10 . .
imperfections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Acceptance Criteria
Tubing
longitudinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2 O.
joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-07
of valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................
iimitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13. 3-6
qualiíication of position . . ...................
reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.0 8. 11-08
repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
in stress calculations . . . . . . . 1-20
........................ 6.02. 6
spacing of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-02
in place of radiography ............................ .1 1.05
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.1 7
Unlisted
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6. 1.51. 3.6. 4.05 5.05. 8.7.
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materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.see Materials
Welding Procedure
qualification of .1.12. 1.65. 1.66. 1.76. 4-1 7. 8.23. 8.29. 1 1-09
responsibility ...............................
specification .................................
.12.07. 12-12
.8.21. 8-27

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Appendix Z.

O interpretations by location or by subject matter in the Code. They cover interpretations issued from
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Para . 302.3.2(f), Bases for Design Stresses -
B31.3
Unlisted Materials ....

Para . 304.3.3 and Appendix H. Rcinforcement of Welded Branch Connections ............
Paras . 306.4.2 and 332.4.2, Heat Treatment for Flared Laps .............................
Para . 323.1.2, Unlisted Materials ..................................
Para . 323.3.2 and Table 323.3.1, Impact Tcsting and Acceptance Criteri
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Interpretation
11-10
11-03
11-12
File No .
B31-92-002
B31-92-014
B31-91-052
B31-92-059
B 1-92-0
3 1 6
Para . 328.2, Welding Qualification ..... ....................... 11-09 B31-92-013
Para . 331.1.3, Heat Treatment - Gover ....................... 11-06 B31-92-004
Para . 341.3.4, Progrcssive Examination ............................................... 11-04 B31-91-053
Para . 341.3.4(a), Progressive Examination ............................................. 11-02 B31-91-050
Para . 341.4, Extent of Requircd Examination ......................................... 11-01 B31-91-034
Paras . 341.4.1, 344.2.2 and 344.7.1, Records of Examinations ............................ 11-11 B31-92-015
Para . 341.4.1 and Table 341.3.2A, Examinat Normally Required and Acceptance
Cri teria ............................ ........................................ 11-14 B31-92-020
Para . 341.4.1, Examination Normally Requ ........................................ 11-15 B31-92-021
Para . 345.5, Pncumatic Leak Testing ................................................. 11-07 B31-92-005
Para . 345.5.2, Pncumatic Lcak Testing - Pressure Relief Device ........................ 11-19 B31-92-050
Para . A305. Fluid Scrvicc Requiremcnts for Nonmetallic Piping
Components - Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 11-17 B31-92-030
remcnts for Nonmetallic Materials -
O Specific Rcquircnie
Para . K304.1.2, Eqs. (
................................... 11-18 B 1-92-03
3 1
Undcr Internal Pre .................................................. 11-21 B3 1-92-060

IC Threaded Componcnts ...................... 11-16 B31-92-029
Tablc 341.3.2a, Weid Reinforcemcnt ................................................. 11-08 B3 1-91-051
Tablc A.1. Basic Allowable Strcsscs in Tcnsion For Mctals .......... . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 B31-92-018
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Subject:
Date Issued:
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ASME/ANSI B31.3-1987 Edition, Para. 341.4, Extent of Required Examination
May 22, 1992
File: B31-91-034
Question (1): In accordance with ASME/ANSI B31.3-1987 Edition, para. 341.4, when applied
to the radiography of welds, what areas, in addition to the weld, are to be included in the “area of
interest’’ for interpretation and evaluation?
Reply (1): The Code does not specifically define “area of interest.”
Question (2): Does the term “weld” include the base metal heat affected zone adjacent to the
weld deposit when applied to radiography?
Reply (2): No. See the definition for “weld” in para. 300.2.
Subject: ASME/ANSI B31.3-1987 Edition, Para. 341.3.4(a), Progressive Examination
File: B3 1-91-050
Question: In accordance with ASME/ANSI B31.3-1987 Edition, para. 341.3.4(a), how far back
in time should one go searching for additional joints to examine to meet the requirements of
progressive examination?
Reply: Time is not a factor. Only piping in the “lot” under examination shall be considered for
progressive examination. See paras. 341.3.4 and 344.1.3.
O Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Paras. 306.4.2 and 332.4.2, Heat Treatment for Flared
Laps
zyxwvutsrq
File: B31-91-052
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, paras. 306.4.2 and 332.4.2, does a
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flared lap on a P-No. 1material made at ambient temperatures and exhibiting a calculated maximum
fiber elongation greater than 50% of the specified basic minimum for thegrade of steel used, require
heat treatment under para. 332.4.2(a)?
Reply: Yes, except as excluded by para. 332.4.2(a).
125

11-04
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ASME B3l1-3A 9 3

m 0757670 0539838 LbO m
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 341.3.4, Progressive Examination
File: B31-91-053
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 341.3.4, if a reject is found at
the second step [para. 341.3.4(c)] of progressive examination, is it required that every weld made
by the same welder since the beginning of the job be examined?
Reply: No. The progressive examination applies only to the particular lot of piping represented
by the original examination.
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126

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zyxwvuts
ASME B 3 L = 3 A 9 3 0759670 0 5 3 4 8 3 9 U T 7
Subject:
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ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 302.3.2(0, Bases for Design Stresses
Materials
- Unlisted
11-05
File: B31-92-002
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-1990 Edition provide the basis for determining average ex-
pected yield or tensile strength of unlisted materials referred to in para. 302.3.2(f)?
Reply (1): No.
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Question (2): Does ASME B31.3 allow the use of API 5LX52 above 400"F?
Reply (2): No, see Note (55) to Table A-l.
Question (3): Does this limitation still apply even if the yield (tensile) strength is defined above
this temperature?
Reply (3): Yes; however, unlisted materiais may be used above 400°F if qualified per para.
323.1.2.
Question (4): Does B31.3 provide for improving longitudinal weld joint factors through the use
of ultrasonic or eddy current testing?
Reply (4): No. See Table 302.3.4.
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Question (5): May ultrasonic examination be substituted for radiography to attain Code required
weld joint quality factor for welded fittings?
Reply ( 5 ) : No.
Question ( 6 ) : Does B31.3 provide for a 0.95 weld joint quality factor for the longitudinal
(including spiral) welds in pipe that is 100% ultrasonically or eddy current tested and radiographed
on each end?
Reply (6): No, except as specified for certain API 5L pipe in Item 4b of Table 302.3.4.
127
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zyxwvuts
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11-06, 11-07
Subject:
Date Issued:
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ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 331.1.3, Heat Treatment - Governing Thickness
May 22, 1992

File: B31-92-004
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 331.1.3, is PWHT required when
the header thickness is greater than the limiting thickness shown in Table 331.1.1 but the computed
thickness through the weld is less than two times the limiting thickness shown in Table 331.1.1?
Reply: No. See Interpretation 5-06.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 345.5, Pneumatic Leak Testing
File: B31-92-005
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 345.5, is the minimum
pneumatic test pressure considered to be the design pressure?
Question (2): In accordance with para. 345.5.4, is the 110% of design pressure considered to
be the minimum or maximum pneumatic test pressure?
Reply (2): The Code defines “test pressure” and does not specifically address minimum or
maximum pneumatic test pressure.
Question (3): In accordance with para. 345.5.2, is the set pressure of the relief device considered
to be the maximum pneumatic pressure?
Reply (3): No.
128
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ASME B31.3A 93zyxw
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Subject:
Date Issued:
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B31.3-1990 Edition, Table 341.3.2A, Weld Reinforcement
November 25. 1992

11-08, 11-09, 11-10
File: B31-91-051
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Table 341.3.2A, what is the min-
imum height of external weld reinforcement allowed by the Code?
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Reply (i):Zero.
Question (2): Is a weld exhibiting concavity on the outside surface acceptable?
Reply (2): The Code does not address external weld concavity, but the total weld thickness
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must be equal to or greater than T,, as defined in Note (6) to Table 341.3.2A.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 328.2, Welding Qualification
File: B31-92-013
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 328.2, may a contractor use a
welding procedure specification written by others provided that he produces a supporting procedure
qualification made by his own organization?
Reply: Yes, see para. 328.2.2
interpretation: l i - 1 0
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 304.3.3 and Appendix H, Reinforcement of

Welded Branch Connections
File: B31-92-014
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 304.3;3, may the groove weld
attaching an integrally reinforced branch connection fitting to the run pipe be less than fully pen-
etrated, if the depth of the groove is greater than required for adequate branch reinforcement?
Reply: No. See para. 328.5.4(d).
129

ASME B31.3A 9 3 zyx
zyxwvut
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11-11, 11-12, 11-13
Subject:
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ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Paras. 341.4.1, 344.2.2, and 344.7.1, Records of Exam-
inations
No. 11
File: B31-92-015
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, paras. 341.4.1, 344.2.2, and 344.7.1,
are records for individual in-process examinations required only when used as a substitute for
radiographic/ultrasonic examinations in accordance with para. 341.4.1(b)?
Reply: In-process examinations, when used in accordance with para. 341.4.1(b) as a substitute
for radiographic/ultrasonic examinations, must be documented in accordance with para. 344.2.2.
When in-process examination in accordance with para. 344.7, as opposed to visual examination
under para. 341.4.1(a), is specified by the engineering design as the type of examination for any
other purpose, documentation is also required. Documentation is not required for visual examina-
tions performed in accordance with para. 341.4.1(a).
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 323.3.2 and Table 323.3.1, Impact Testing and
Acceptance Criteria
File: B31-92-016
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, when impact testing the weld and
HAZ to the requirements of Table 323.2.2, can the base material be represented by any base material
within the same P-Number group?
Reply: Yes, provided the requirements for filler metal and flux are in accordance with Table
323.3.1, BOXA-4.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Table A-1, Basic Allowable Stresses in Tension for
Metals
File: B31-92-018
Question: According to ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, what rules are used to develop allowable
stresses for ASTM A 351 CN7M for usage over 100"F?
Reply: The requirements of paras. 323.2.1 and 323.2.4 apply.
130

ASME B31.3A 93zyxwv
zyx
zyxwvut 0759670 0 5 3 4 8 4 3 528 W
Subject:
zyxwvutsrq 11-14, 11-15, 11-16
ASME B31.3-1990Edition, Para. 341.4.1 and Table 341.3.2A,Examination Nor-

mally Required and Acceptance Criteria
File: B3 1-92-020
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990Edition, para. 341.4.1,if a weld for severe
cyclic service has been accepted under visual examination and later shows surface porosity under a
subsequent liquid penetrant examination, is the weld acceptable in accordance with Table 341.3.2A?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990Edition, Para. 341.4.1,Examination Normally Required
zyx
File: B31-92-021
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990Edition, para. 341.4.1,for a normal fluid

service, does para. 341.4.1(b)(l) permit the in-process examination option for the 5% random ex-
amination requirement?
Reply: Yes, if specified in the engineering design.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990Edition, Table 314.2.1,Minimum Thickness of Male Threaded

Components
File: B31-92-029
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990Edition, Table 314.2.1,does the Fluid Service
Limitation (the first column of the Table) shown as “None” mean “All fluid services”?
Reply: Yes.
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ASME B31-3A 93 zyxwvu
m
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zyxw
0759670 0534844 464 m
11-17, 11-18
Subject:
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ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. A305, Fluid Service Requirements for Nonme-
tallic Piping Components - Pipe
File: B31-92-030
Question: Does ASME B31-3-1990 Edition, para. A305, allow the use of thermoplastics and
RTR piping in flammable fluid service?
Reply: Yes, subject to the fluid service limitations of the pressure containing material. See para.
A323.4.2.
Subject: ASME B31,3-1990 Edition, Para. A323.4.2(c), Fluid Service Requirement for Non-
metallic Materials - Specific Requirements
File: B31-92-031
Question: Does ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. A323.4.2(c), allow the use of reinforced ther-
mosetting resin piping in flammable fluid service? O
Reply: Yes.
132
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zyzy
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A S I E B3l1-3A 9 3
m 0759670 0534845 3T0 m
11-19,11-20,11-21
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 345.5.2, Pneumatic Leak Testing - Pressure Re-
lief Device
File: B31-92-050
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 345.5.2, is it permissible for
the engineering design to specify a higher pneumatic test pressure for a piping system than is
required by para. 345.5.4?
Reply (1):Yes.
Question (2): Is the engineering design specification of a higher test pressure subject to the
limitations of para. 345.5.2?
Reply (2): Yes.

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Question (3): May a pressure regulator be employed as a substitute for the pressure relief
device required by para. 345.5.2?
Reply (3): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 323.1.2, Unlisted Materiais
File: B31-92-059
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, may micro-alloyed carbon steel bars
not listed in Appendix A-1 be used for piping components in B31.3 piping systems?
Reply: Yes. See the requirements of para. 323.1.2.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. K304.1.2, Eqs. (34a), (34b), (35a), and (35b),
Straight Pipe Under Internal Pressure
File: B31-92-060
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, is the 1.155 factor used in the formulas
in para. K304.1.2 technically correct?
Reply: Yes, see para. K304.1.2 footnote (4) and K302.3.2(b)(l).

133

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Code Reference -
No. Code Reference No.
-
Introduction ........................ .l-3, 1-6, 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3 7
300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1O, 8-1 7 304.3.4 ....................... -37, 1-55, 1-75, 2-27
300(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -09, 10-1 1 Fig. 304.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-70
3 0 0 ( ~ ). . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2, 3-4, 4-10, 6-03R (Vol. 71, 7-05, 8-30
300W [300(e)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-3, 1-6, 1-7 304.5.1 ..................
300.1 7-1O, 8-1 7, 9-06 .............................. 9-10
300.1.1 . . . . . . . . .l-47, 1-52, 2-26, 3-1, 4-19, 6-01, 8-01, 9-02 304.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51, 3-2, 4-05, 5-05, 5-11, 6-09, 10-07,
Fig. 300.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8, 1-19, 2-26, 7-10, 8-17 10-11 10-18
300.1.3 [300.1.4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-8, 1-16, 1-19, 1-26, 3-2 304.7.4 . . . . . . . . .
300.1.3(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lo-O5 305.2 . . . . . . . . . . .
300.2
Category D Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13, 5-03, 6-01
Category M Fluid Service . . . . . .l-40, 1-73, 6-01, 8-09, 9-02 306.4.2 .........................
notch-sensitive ................................... 5-12
owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
piping components .........
severe cyclic conditions

.......................... 5-11 ................................. 2-22
301.3 .............................................. 2-3 315.3,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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317.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
301.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 318 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8-13
301.5.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-07
301.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 ......................... 2-17
302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
302.2 1-50
302.2.4 [302.2.3] ..................... 1-3, 1-32, 2-14, 3-4, 319.3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6, 1-7, 1-55, 2-24, 5-15
O 4-1 1, 7-01, 7-04, 8-04

302.3.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-18, 1-38, 2-16, 3-13, 8-25, 11-05
302.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
319.4.4 . . . . . . .
............
Table 302.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-42, 1-78, 2-20, 3-11
302.3.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20, 1-50, 2-14, 2-15, 2-24, 3-4, 321.1.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
4-10, 4-12, 6-03R (Vol. 7), 6-07, 7-04, 322.6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-05, 8-16
302.3.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-50, 2-15, 2-16, 2-1 7 323.1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-19
302.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-05 ....................... 3-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..l-42, 1-54, 1-70 323.2.1 ........................
1-42, 1-57, 1-68, 1-70, 2-1 1, 10-20 Table 323.2.2
..................... 1-22, 5-11 . . . . . 1-12, 1-48, 1-65, 1-76,
Fig. 304.2.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22 2-19, 3-8, 4-01, 4-15
304.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21, 1-46, 5-01, 6-09 323.2.4 ................................
O 304.3.2 . .
304.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-03, 7-02, 8-06, 8-37, 11-10
4-05
323.3.2 ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..11-12
Cumulative Index - 831.3 Interpretations Vols. 1-1 1 ia)

Code Reference
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ASME B 3 L m 3 A
Interpretation
N O.
- Code Reference
Interpretation
No.
Table 323.3.1
[Table 323.2.21 . . . . . . . . .1-12, 1.76, 4.17, 5.19. 5.21. 8.29.
10.2. 11-12
341.5.1 [336.6.1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
343 [336.4.1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.1.5, 3-12
342.1 [336.4.1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
.
O
323.3.4 ..................... 344 [336.4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-09
................................ 2-9 344.2 [336.4.2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2-28, 8-10, 8-26, 11-1 1
1-10, 1.60, 2-12
328 .......... .............
328.5 [327.4] ...

345.2.6 [337.1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2, 5-22
Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig. 345.3 [337.3] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6, 3.10, 5-02
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345.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-04
345.4.2 [337.4.1] . . . . . . . . . .1.35, 1.61, 1.63, 2.23, 4.04, 9-09
345.4.3 [337.4.2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63
345.5 [337.4.4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.35, 1.43, 6.08, 11-07
330 ................... ........... 345.5.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-19
....................................... 8-23 345.7 [337.5.2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36
331.1.1 ...................................... 8.08. 9-05

Table 331.1.1
[Table 331.3.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.69. 2.2. 5.06. 8.24. 9-03
331.1.2 . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 8.05
1.39. 1.59. 4.06. 5.06. 9.03. 11-06 A323.4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.06, 11-18
331.1.4 [331.1.2]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A327.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-09
331.1.6 [331.3.4] ...................................
..................... .1.78. 8-22
.1.39. 1-78
5.08
.....................
........................
A328.2(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.8
e
...................... 8-05
........................... 8-03
. . . . . . . . . . ..1.23. 1.53. 4.02. 8-20
332.4 [329.3, 330.21 ................................. 2.2
332.4.2 ................................
..................
............................. 1.26 . . . . . . . . . 2.13
340.3 1336.31 ............................... .1.10. 10-03
340.4 [336.2] ................................ . . . . . .1.24, 1-45
.........................
341.2 [336.1.1, 336.1.31 . . . . . . ..1.10. 1.26. 1.27.
2.28. 10-03 M345.1 ........................................... 6-08
341.3.1 [336.5] ............................... .1.64. 2-4 . .9.02
341.3.2 ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32 . . .9.02
Fig. 341. ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-09 ......................... 8-35
Table 341.3.2A
[Table 327.4.1Al . . . . . . . . . . 1.1. 1.9. 1.14. 1.41. 2.8. 5.04. (No equivalent) [(i 4)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
5.13. 5.16. 5.17. 5.18. 5.20. 6.04. Note (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18
7.06. 8.32. 8.38. 9.04. 11.08. 11-14 Note (20) [(30)] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-77 .
Table 341.3.28 [Table 327.4.1BI .5.18. 6-04 ................ Note (57) [(2)1 1-58
341.3.4 [336.5, 336.5.41 . . 1.62. 2.25. 2.32. 3.5. 3.14. Appendix A
10.09. 10-12. 11.02. 11-04 Table A-1 [Table 11 . . . . . . . . . . 1.13, 1.18, 1.29, 1.38, 1.48,
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341.4 [336.5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.24. 1.45. 3.12. 5.20. 11-01 1.77, 2.1, 3.8, 3.9, 3.13, 4.12,
341.4.1 [336.5.1]. .............
1.10. 1.26. 1.27. 1.60. 2.12. 4-1 3, 6.01, 6.06, 7.03, 8-1 1,
2.28. 3.7. 3.12. 4.12. 5.10. 8.18, 8.25, 8.34, 8.36, 11-13
8.02. 8.10. 8.26. 10.03. 10.17. Table A-1 B [Table 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l -78, 2.20, 4-1 8, 7-03
11.11. 11.14. 11-15 Appendix 0 .................... 1.6, 1.7, 1.34, 1.46, 1.55,
341.4.2 ................................ 1.56, 1.71, 2.7, 2.24, 4.16,
5.01. 5.15. 6-06
341.5 .......... Appendix E [Appendix KI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.44. 5-10
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Code Reference
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Interpretation
Appendix F [F323.2] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No.
Appendix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Appendix H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. l-29
.8.06, 11-1O
. l-28, 1.54, 1.75. 5-04
Appendix M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.01. 8-09
Case 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Case 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
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Subject
zy SUBJECT INDEX
Interpretation
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No . Subiect
Interpretation
No.
Acceptance Criteria
pressure tests ....................
weld ......................
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1, 1.9. 1-14. 1.41. 2.8. 5.09.
5.13. 5.17. 5-18. 5.20. 6.04. 7.06. 8-32
Allowable Stresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

bases for .................... .l-18, 3-13, 8.11. 8.25. 10-13
Brazed Joints
for flammable service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buckles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cast Irons
specific requirements ..............................
1.23. 1-53
1-17
. 1 0.01
for ASTM A 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
for ASTM A 351 ................................... 11-13
for ASTM A 387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25 Category D Fluid Service
for ASTM A 570 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-38 alternative pressure test for .......................... . l-36
for ASTM A 587 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13 limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.13, 5-03
radiographic examination ............................. 8.38
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for ASTM A 671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
for ASTM B 464 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
for austenitic stainless steels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13 Category M Fluid Service
clarification of term ........................... . l-73, 9-02
Alternative Tests double contained piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-35
for Category 0 fluid service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-36 leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-08
requirements .................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 liquid oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-09
sensitive leak test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-35, 9-02
tubing size limitations ................................ 2-13
Authorized Inspector ...... . see Owner's Inspector "very small quantity" ............................... . l-40
Bending ............. . . . . . . . . . . .4.02. 8-03
Code Coverage
Bends 631.3 versus 631.4 . . . . . . . . .
corrugated ...................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 general hydrocarbon service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-01
miter .......................... . . . . . . see Miter Bends in-line sensing devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-01
reduction of outside diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20 new and replacement . . . . . . . . 5-22
offshore platform . . .
Bonding Qualification Test oil heating system . . .
hot gas welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 8-14 synfuel plant piping .
minimum burst pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-09 8-14 tobacco plant piping . . .
procedure specifications for plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-08
solvent cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Components (see also fittings. flanges. standard components.
and valves)
Bonds certification .............................. . l-26, 3.7. 5-10
heat fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14 design conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
hot gas welded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 fabricated or flared laps ............................. 11-03
test assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-09 flexibility characteristic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-55, 1-56. 2-24. 5-01
in-line sensing devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-01
Bolting Materials .................................. 4.15 referenced standards .......................... . l-44, 5-10
Branch Connections
Compressors
extruded outlets ......................... .1.37, 2.27. 6-09
internal piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
flexibility analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.01
integrally reinforced fitting ..................... .4.05, 11-1O
projection into run pipe ........................ .8.28, 9-03 Corrugated Bends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.06, 8-37
weld requirements . . . . . . . .2.10, 4.03, 4.14, 7.02, 7.08, 10-04 Cyclic loading .................................... 5-12
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Design (see also Pressure

Design)
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No.
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conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lame theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
minium temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement Stress ..........................

2-3
1.57
10.02
.2-14, 2-24
Subject
use of aluminum ....................................

use of raised and flat face metallic .....................
Interpretation
branch connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
exemptions from ...................................
No.
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1-51
9-07
9.01
. l-33
Earthquake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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see Seismic effect of branch to run
diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-56
Empty System for a tee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.55, 1.56. 5-01
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-06 for components not listed
in Appendix 0 .............................. 1.55. 2-24
Examination
extent of . . . . . . . .1.24. 5.18. 11-01 Flexibility Factors
basis for ......................................... . l-56
liquid pentrant . . . . see Liquid Pentrant Examination for 616.9 tees ...................................... -1-7
progressive .................... .see Progressive Examination for fabricated intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.6. 4-1 6. 5-1 5
for welded elbows .................................. . 1-6
2.32. 4.12. 11-15 Fluid Service

.................................... 11-11 general hydrocarbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.01
requirements, metallic ............................. . l 1.16
severe cyclic conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0.1 7. 11-14 requirements, nonmetallic ..................... 1 1-1 7. 1 1-1 8
spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-62 responsibility for
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see visual examination categorizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.08. 8-09
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. . . . . . . . . . . .see ultrasonic examination
Graphitization
Exclusions temperature relative to
onset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-58
for interconnecting piping ............................ i -1 9
listed in scope ..................................... . i 0.5 Hardness
limitations on .......................................
records ........................................... 8-22
Expansion Joints .................................. . l-1 6
Heat Treatment
Extruded Outlet
cooling rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-69
pressure design of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l -2 1. 1-70
for austenitic stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
for bending and forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
for flared laps .................................... .l l-O3
Extruded Welded Tee .............................. 5.01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.12
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governing thickness . . . . . . . . . . . .1.39, 1.59, 4.06. 5.06. 1 1-06
Fillet Weld heating rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.69
internal. slip-on flange ............................... 8.27 local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.08, 8-05
pressure containing .................................. 8.13 monitoring ................................... .5.08. 8-05
size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-74 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.08. 8.21. 8.23. 8.24. 9.03. 9-05
use ............................................... 10-4 SP-1 through SP-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.24
when radiography is
Fittings required .................................... .1.64. 2-4
B16.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l - 7 , 5-01
conforming to two grades ............................ 8.18 Hydrostatic Tests ......................... .see Leak Tests
flared, flareless. or
compression types ................................. 3.6 Impact Tests
MSS SP-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 absorbed energy data ................................. 2.9
alternative methods ................................. 8.30
Flammable Service ................................ . l-1 7 base metal ......................... 4.01, 11-12
exclusions ......................... .1.76, 5.14, 8-30
Flanges heat treatment required .............................. 5.19
assembly ........................ (. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5 in qualifying procedures .............................. 8.29
design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.67, 3.4, 9-7 of aluminum filler metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.19
general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 of austenitic stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-65
long welding neck .................................. 4.05 of bolting materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15
slip-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.12. 8-27 of the heat affected zone ....................... .1.76, 5-21
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Subject
of weldments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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.l-12, 1-65, 1-76, 5-21
temperature limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interpretation
.5-14, 8-30
No. Subject
lethal Substance
limitations
..................................
on imperfections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interpretation
No.
see Imperfections
.1-73
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concave root surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1, 6-04 on hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
determination of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32 on tubing size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13, 3-6
lack of fusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-O9
porosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l - 9 , 5-13, 5-16, 5-20 Liquid Penetrant Examination
slag inclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 4
tungsten inclusions ............................. .1-9, 5-1 7
undercutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l -1 4, 2-8, 6-04 c
low Temperature
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see Impact Tests
Installed Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-30
Materials
Instrument Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . /'-07, 8-01
API 5 L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-78, 2-4, 3-9, 3-11,
6-01, 6-06
Internal Piping, Equipment .................... . . . . .1-8
ASTM A 234
Joint Factors
for ASTM A 234,
ASTM A 31 2, ASTM A 403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20 ASTM A 387 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-25
for branch connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .&O6
for circumferential welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-42
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ASTM A 487 ..............
for longitudinal and spiral ASTM A 537 ...............................
welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-78, 3-1 1, 8-06 ASTM A 570 ...........
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ASTM A 587 .....
Joints ASTM A 633 .....
circumferential bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11 . . . . . . . . . 3-8
exposed during test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6, 3-10 ASTM A 671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-48
instrument tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-O7 ASTM B 241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
O special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
threaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.8-13
11-16
ASTM 8 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASTM 8 464 . . .
austenitic stainless steels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lateral Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-6 bases for design stresses . . . . . . . . . . .
certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
leak Tests
acceptance criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-2 notch sensitive .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22
alternative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-09, 5-07, 6-08, 8-1 5
as nondestructive examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-31
for Category D fluid service 1-36 unlisted material ....................
o psi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Miter Bends
isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 pressure design of ............................. . l-22, 5-1 1
leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l -4
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minimum hydrostatic test Near Straight Sawtooth
pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23, 4-04
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Runs
minor repairs and additions . . . . . . . . .. l - 2 explanation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
of discharge piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-72
Nomenclature
systems 1-4, 5-02, 5-22, 8-15
d ................................................ 1-54
of piping a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-63
T ................................................ 1-28
equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 - ................................................
t, 1-75
of replacement piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,522 T, .......................................... 5-04, 5-16
painting before test . . . .2-6, 3-10, 5-23
personnel qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-31 Nonmetallic Piping
pneumatic test . . . . . . .11-07, 11-19 fluid service requirements .................... . l 1-1 7, 1 1-1 8
preparation for 2-6, 3-10, 5-02, 5-23 in Category M Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-35
reduced pressure joint requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-09, 8-14
(hydrostatic test) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-61, 2-23
sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-25 Notch Sensitive
temperature correction for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35, 1-43 materials .................... .2-22
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A S I E B31-3A 9 3 0759670 0534852 5 3 0
No.
- Subiect No.
Occasional Variations Progressive Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5. 1.62. 3.5. 10.09.
(pressure/temperature allowances) . . . . . . . .1.3.
2- 14. 4-1 1 10.10. 10-12
loads ............................. .l-50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17 11.02. 1 1-04
Owner Published Specification ............................. 1.15

responsibilities ........................... . l-26, 2.30. 5-22
Owner's Inspector 100% . . . . .
qualifications of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 1 as supplemen
responsibilities of ................................... 1.26 random radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2-1 2.
2.32. 3-12
Pipe records ........................................... 1.1 0
elbowless ......................................... 8-03 ..6.04. 11.01. 11-05
in corroded condition ............................... 2.15
made from plate .............................. . l-48, 8-36 2-25
of noncircular cross section ............................ 3.2 spot radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-62, 3-12
pressure testing ..................................... 9.09 when PWHT is required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.64. 2-4
spiral welded ...................................... 7.03
straight, under internal pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..10.20, 1 1-2 1 Records
certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 O. 8.02. 10-03
Pipe Supports of examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 1
configurations ...................................... 6-07 of hardness tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.22
longitudinal stress effects ............................. 7-05 for radiographic examination .......................... 1-10
use of plastic ....................................... 1.49 retention of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
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Plastic Reinforcement. Branch
lined pipe . use of screwed flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.33 attachment weld .............................. .4.03. 7-08
pipe supports ...................................... 1-49 clarification of terms .......................... .1.37. 1 1-1 0
limits of ..................................... .2.27. 9-04
Repairs
Positions to welds .......................................... 2-18
qualification of welding ............................. . l -66
Responsibility
Postweld Heat Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .see Heat Treatment designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
rights of owner's inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l 0.03
Preheat .............................. see Heat Treatment
Safeguarding ...................................... 5.12
Pressure Design
for elevated temperatures ............................. 3.4 Scope ............................... .see Code Coverage
in the high pressure range ........................... . l-68
of extruded headers ........................... .1.21, 1-70 Seismic loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-07
of flanges and blanks ............................... 10-14 stresses due to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.17
of miter bends .................................... . l -2 1
of pipe ............................ 1.42, 1.54, 1.57. 1.68. Severe Cyclic Conditions
1.70. 2.11. 11-21 cyclic loading ...................................... 5-12
of valves .......................................... 8.04 large rapid temperature change ........................ 8-09
spiral welded pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-03
Pressure Rating
valve ............................................. 8-04 Simplified Flexibility Analysis ....................... . l-33
variations .......................................... 4.11
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Standard Components
Pressure Relief Devices manufacturers markings ......................... .3.7. 8-02
acceptable devices ............................ .2.21. 2-29 valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-05. 8.04. 8-07
and test pressure ........................... .l l -07, 1 1-1 9
setting ...................................... .1.32. 7-01 Standards
stop valves ...................................... .1 0.1 O compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <
...5.1 0
superseded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44
Pressure Surges
loads dueto .......................................
Pressure Test
(h)
.............................. .see Leak Test
1-50
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Stresses (see also
Allowable Stresses)
displacement stress range .............................
due to cold spring ..................................
due to occasional loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7.04
8.16
2.16

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Interpretation
No.
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Subject
Interpretation
-
No.
due to pressure surges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

due to seismic loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
due to thermal gradients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
longitudinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20, 1.50, 2-1 5, 2.24,

4.12, 6-03R (Vol. 71, 6.07. 7.05,
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1.50
2.17
3.4
4-1 O,
8-16
Unlisted
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6. 1.51. 3.6. 4.05. 5.05. 8.7.
10.18. 10.11. 10-07
materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valves
Category M Fluid Service .............................
see Materials
8-35
application of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34. 2.24. 6-03R (Vol. 7) materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.07
basis for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56 pressure build up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.04
branch connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-05
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for 816.9 tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
for fabricated intersections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-6, 5-1 5
for tees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.46, 1.55, 1.71, 5-01 Visual Examination
for welded elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l -6 internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 O, 8-26
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28, 10-03
Temperature
design minimum temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-02
.i
Washers. Use of .................................... 2-5
large changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-09
limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13, 5-14
reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Weld
examination of welds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1 0-15, 11-01, 1 1-14
Thermoplastic piping fillet size . . . . . . . . .
solvent cemented joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
specific requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-06
Tubing
joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-07 reinforcement ..................... . . . . . . .7-08. 11-08
limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13. 3-6
in stress calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
Ultrasonic Examination Welding Procedure

.
in place of radiography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-05 qualification of . 1-12. 1.65. 1.66. 1.76. 4-1 7. 8.23. 8.29. 11-09
requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-17
.l specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.21. 8-22
Cumulative Index .

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Subject
Para. 300.1.3(d), Exclusions
.
Para. 304.1.2, Straight Pipe Under Internal Pressure
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..........................................................
Para 301.3.1 and Table 323.2.2, Minimum Temperature Design .........................
...................................
Para. 304.5, Pressure Design of Flanges and Blanks ....................................
.
Para 304.7.2, Unlisted Components; and Para . 300@)(2).
Interpretation
10-05
10-02
10-20
10-14
File No.
B31-91-004
B31-90452
B31-91-042
B31-91-024
O Designer Responsibility ..........................................................

.
Para 304.7.2(c), Unlisted Components and Elements ..................................
10-11
10-07
B31-91416
B31-91-007
Para. 304.7.2(c), Unlisted Components and Elements .................................. 10-18 B31-91-038
Paras. 311.2.5(a) and (b). Fillet Welds; and Para. 328.5.4(d),
Welded Branch Connections ...................................................... 10-04 B31-90457
Para . 322.6.1(b), Stop Valve in Piping for Pressure Relieving Safety Datices .............. 10-10 B31-91-013
Para. 323.4.2@)( 1). Specific Requirements for Other Cast Irons ......................... 10-01 B31-90-051
.
Para 327.4.2, Fillet and Socket Welds ................................................ 10-19 B31-91-039
Para. 340.3, Rights of the Owner’s Inspection; Para. 341.2(c), Responsibility for
Examination; Para. 341.4.l(a)(l), Visual Examination;
and Para. 341.4.1(c), Certification and Records ..................................... 10-03 B31-90-056
Para. 341. Examination............................................................. 10-16 B31-091-028
Para. 341.3.4, Progressive Examination ............................................... 10-12 B31-91-019
Paras 341.3.4(a) and (e). Progressive Examination ..................................... 10-09 B31-91412
Para. 341.4.l(b)(l), Other Examinations; Para . 341.4.3(b), Examination Severe -
Cyclic Conditions; and Para . 344.6.2, Ultrasonic Examination.......................... 10-17 B31-91-033
Para. 345.9.1, Examination of Welds ................................................. 10-15 B31-91-027
.
Para A323.4.2(a)(l), Specific Requirements for Thermoplastics ......................... 10-06 B31-91-006
Para. A328.2(a), Bonding Qualification Tests; and Para. A328.5.3(b), Solvent
Cemented Joints in ThermoplasticPiping ........................................... 10-08 B31-91-008
Table A.1. Basic Allowable Stresses in Tension for Metals .............................. 10-13 B31-91-021
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Subject:
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ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 323.4.2(b)(l)
10-01.10-02
File: B31-90-051
Question (1): In accordance with ASME/ANSI B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 323.4.2(b)(l), may
cast iron piping components be used in a refrigeration system, using a hydrocarbon refrigerant with
a design pressure of 300 psig.
Reply (1): No, if the owner classifies a refrigeration system using a hydrocarbon refrigerant as
a a process unit. Otherwise, yes, if the system is located outside process unit limits and all other
requirements of para. 323.4.2 applicable to cast iron are met.
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Question (2) What is the meaning of “process unit limit” in para. 323.4.2(b)( i)?
Reply (2): See the definition of “process unit” in para. 300.2. The owner must classifi and
establish the boundaries of process units not specifically described in para. 300.2.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 301.3.1 and Table 323.2.2
e Date Issued:
File:
June 14, 1991
B31-90-052
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 301.3.1, is the design min-
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imum temperature the lowest component temperature expected in service, which may result from
auto refrigeration?
Reply (1): Yes, unless the process design provides means to control minimum temperature.
Question (2): In accordance with Table 323.2.2, Note (2), for P-No. 1 carbon steel materials,
if the design minimum temperature is below - 20”F, but not lower than -50”F, and the coincident
pressure below - 20°F does not exceed 25% of the design pressure, and the combined longitudinal
stresses do not exceed 6 ksi, is impact testing required?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): For P-No 1 materials, if the design minimum temperature is below -50”F, is
impact testing required?
Reply (3): Yes, the Table 323.2.2, Note (2) exemption applies only for design minimum tem-
peratures down to -50°F. Also see para. 302.2.4(h).
Question (4): If impact testing is required, is the required test temperature the design minimum
temperature, even though coincident pressure may be at or near atmospheric pressure?
Reply (4): Yes. See Table 323.2.2 Column ByBox B-3, and Para. 323.3.4.
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10-03, 10-04 831.3 Interpretations No. 10
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Interpretations 3-7 and 5-10, Paras. 340.3, 341.2(c),
341.4.1(a)( i), and 341.4.1(c)
File: B31-90-056
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 341.4.1(c), are individual
component markings in accordance with the applicable material specification sufficient to assure
the examiner that the material is of proper specification and grade?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with para. 340.3, may the owner?s Inspector require that all doc-
umentation produced by the original material manufacturer, including documentation beyond the
material specification requirements, be provided?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): For an owner?sinspection system, does the Code require documentation to assure
component traceability?
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Question (4): For an owner?s stocking system, are warehouse markings sufficient to assure
component traceability?
Question (5): For components which lack full identification, because of size or other reasons,
may the shipping container be properly marked instead.
Reply (5): The Code does not address this subject, except as requirements are stated in the
referenced specification.
Subject: ASMEANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda, Paras. 311.2.5(a) and (b) and
328.5.4(d)
Date Issued June 14, 1991
File: B31-90-057
Question: Does ASMWANSI B31.3-1987 Edition and its Addenda permit the use of fillet welds
as the primary pressure retaining welds for installation of a full encirclement tee type branch con-
nection?
Reply: ASME/ANSI B31.3-1987 Edition and its Addenda do not specifically address rules for
fillet welding of full encirclement tee type branch connections.
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Subject:
Date Issued:
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ASME/ANSI B31.3-1987 Edition, Para. 300.1.3(d); ASME B31.3-1990 Edition
June 14, 1991

10-05, 10-06
File: B31-91-004
Question (1): In accordance with ASME/ANSI B31.3-1987 Edition, para. 300.1.3(d), is piping
which is contained in a pressure vessel exempt from the Code?
Reply (1): Yes.
a Question (2): In accordance with para. 300.1.3(d), if a pressure vessel, heat exchanger, pump,
or other piece of equipment is supplied with external piping, are the piping components exempt
from the Code?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): Does ASME B31.3-1990 Edition provide a means for qualifying the use of ASTM
A 240 TP 304 material to -457°F if material is thinner than 0.099 in.?
Reply (3): No.
a Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. A323.4.2(a)(l), Specific Requirements for Ther-
moplastics
File: B31-91-006
Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. A323.4.2(a)(l) prohibit the use of ther-
moplastic expansion joints, such as PTFE, in above ground flammable fluid service.
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Reply (1): Yes.
a Question (2): Does the Code permit the use of thermoplastic expansion joints, such as PTFE,
in above ground flammable fluid service if safeguarded?
Reply (2): No.
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Subject:
Date Issued:
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ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 304.7.2(c), Unlisted Components and Elements
June 14, 1991
File: B31-91-007
Question (1): Paragraph 304.7.2(c) of ASME B31.3-1990 Edition requires that the proof test
be subject to the approval of the Inspector. Is it permissible for a professional engineer or others
without the official title of inspector, but experienced in the design, fabrication, or inspection of
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B31.3 piping, to approve the proof test?
Reply (1): Yes, provided that the individual has been designated by the owner and is qualified
to perform that function in accordance with para. 340 of B31.3.
Question (2): For components qualified in accordance with para. 304.7.2(c), must the inspector
designated by the owner to approve the test also have been a witness to the proof test?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASh4E B31.3-1990 Edition; Para. A328.2(a), Bonding Qualification Tests; and Para.
A328.5.3(b), Solvent Cemented Joints in Thermoplastics Piping
Date Issued:
File:
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B31-91-008
Question (1): In conforming to the qualification tests per ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para.
A328.2.5(a), is a bell-end-to-plain-end connection considered a pipe-to-pipe joint for plastic piping?
Reply (1): Yes, if the joint connects two straight pipe sections of the test assembly.
Question (2): If a bonding procedure specification for plastic piping specifically states that it
is limited to pipe-to-fitting joints only, are both a pipe-to-pipe joint and a pipe-to-fitting joint man-
datory for conformance with the qualification tests per para. A328.2.5(a)?
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Reply (2): Yes.
Question (3): Can the lack of a small fillet as specified in para. A328.5.3@) be considered an
unfilled area per Table A341.3.2?
Reply (3): Yes. Also see ASME B31.3, Interpretation 8-14, Question (6). The Committee will
consider future revisions to this paragraph.
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Subject:
Date Issued:
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ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 341.3.4(a) and (e), Progressive Examination
June 14, 1991

10-09.10-10
File: B31-91-012
Question (1): In complying with the requirements of ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 341.3.4,
must additional items examined be of the same size as the defective item?
Reply (1): No, unless otherwise specified by the engineering design.
Question (2): In para. 341.3.4(e), does the phrase “all items represented by the progressive
examinations” refer only to those items which have been examined and found to contain defects?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 322.6.1(b), Stop Valve in Piping for Pressure
Relieving Safety Devices
File: B31-91-013
Quest?on (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 322.6, are reduced area stop
valves permitted on both the inlet side and discharge side of pressure relieving devices protecting
piping?
Reply (1): Yes, provided the additional requirements of para. 322.6 are met.
Question (2): In accordance with para. 322.6, are reduced area stop valves permitted on both
the inlet side and discharge side of pressure relieving devices protecting pressure vessels in accord-
ance with Section VIII, Division 1 of the BPV Code?
Reply (2): The requirements of ASME B31.3 apply only to B31.3 piping.
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10-11. 10-12, 10-13 831.3 Interpretations No. 10
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition; Para. 304.7.2, Unlisted Components; and Para.
300(b)(2), Responsibility
File: B31-91-016
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 304.7.2, is the designer respon-
sible to the owner for assuring that the design of unlisted components has been substantiated?
Reply: Yes, see also para. 300(b)(2).
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 341.3.4, Progressive Examination
File: B31-91-019
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 341.3.4, is progressive ex-
amination mandatory?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Is progressive examination per para. 341.3.4 considered as part of the Code
procedure to determine the acceptability of welds in a particular lot of piping?
Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Table A-1, Basic Allowable Stresses in Tension for
Metals
File: B31-91-021
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, is it acceptable to use the published
ASTM A 240 or ASTM A 167 Type 317L allowable stresses in Table A-1 for a design based on
seamless pipe purchased to the ASTM A 312 Type 317L pipe specification?
Reply: Yes, see para. 323.1.2.
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Date Issued:
ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 304.5, Pressure Design of Flanges and Blanks
December 2, 1991
10-14,lO-15, 10-16
File: B31-91-024
Question: Shall flanges designed in accordance with ASME B31.3a-1990, para. 304.5.1(b) or
304.5.2(b) be designed using the allowable stresses from Table A-l?
Reply: Yes, except for austenitic stainless steels and nickel alloys whose allowables are based
on 90% of yield strength at temperature and are shown in italics or boldface in Table A-l. In those
cases, refer to para. 302.3.2(e) for the recommended allowable stress limits.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 345.9.1, Examination of Welds
Date Issued: December 2, 1991
File: B31-91-027
Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, para. 345.9.1, when 100% ra-
diography is performed as part of an alternative leak test for Normal Fluid Service piping, are the
acceptance criteria for Normal Fluid Service used?
Reply (1):Yes.
Question (2): When 100% radiography, instead of 20% radiography, is required by the engi-
neering design for Category M Fluid Service and the acceptance criteria are specified to be in
accordance with B31.3, are the acceptance criteria the same as for 20% radiography?
Reply (2): Yes.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 341, Examination
File: B31-91-028
Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, paras. 341.3.3 and 341.3.4, what
method of examination is required for a weld replaced due to defect@)observed under a visual
examination process?
Reply: The new weld requires the same examination as was required for the original weld.
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10-17
Subject:
Date Issued:
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ASME/ANSI B31.3-1987 Edition, Paras. 341.4.l(b)(l), 341.4.3(b), and 344.6.2
December 2, 1991
File: B31-91-033
Question (1): In accordance with A S W A N S I B31.3-1987 Edition, paras. 341.4.1@)(1) and

341.4.3(b), is it acceptable to replace radiographic examination (RT) with ultrasonic examination
(UT)?
Reply (1): Yes, but in the case of severe cyclic conditions [para. 341.4.3@)], such replacement
is permissible only if specified by the engineering design.
Question (2): In accordance with paras. 341.3.2 and 344.6.2, what are the acceptance criteria
for welds examined by ultrasonic examination?
Reply (2): The requirements are specified in para. 344.6.2.
Question (3): What is the definition of “linear-type” discontinuities?
Reply (3): A discontinuity which is a least three times as long as it is wide.
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Question (4): For ultrasonic examination are there types of discontinuities other than linear-
type discontinuities which are acceptable?
Reply (4): The Code does not address such discontinuities.
Question (5): For ultrasonic examination will any types of discontinuities be unacceptable if
they meet the requirements as stated in para. 344.6.2(a)?
Reply (5): The Code does not address types of discontinuities other than linear-type.
Question (6): Is there other information in B31.3 concerning acceptance criteria for ultrasonic
examination under para. 344.6?
Reply (6): No.
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CODE REFERENCE INDEX zyxw

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Code Reference No.
- Code Reference -
NO.
-
Introduction ................................ Fig. 304.3.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8-37
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1-3, 1-6, 1-7
300 . . . . . . . . . ........................... .7-1 O, 8-17 304.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
...... .l-26, 1-32, 4-08, 5-03, 8-09, 10-11 Fig. 304.3.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 0 0 ( ~ ). . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2, 3-4, 4-10, 6-03R (Vol. 7), 7-05, 8-30
300(c) [300(e)] ............................. .1-3, 1-6, 1-7 304.5.1 ............................ . . . . . . ..8-18
300.1 ..................... ... .7-I O, 8-17, 9-06 304.5.1(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
300.1.1 . . . . . . . ..l-47, 1-52, 2-26, 3-1, 4-19, 6-01, 8-01, 9-02 304.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51, 3-2, 4-05, 5-05, 5-1 1, 6-09, 10-07,
Fig. 300.1.1 .................... l-8, 1-19, 2-26, 7-1O, 8-1 7 10-11, 10-18
300.1.3 [300.1.4]. ................l-8, 1-16, 1 304.7.4 ....
300.1.3d) ................................. ...........
300.2 305.2.1 .......
Category D Fluid Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4-13, 5-03, 6-01 .........
Category M Fluid Service ..... . l -40, 1-73, 6-01, 8-09, 9-02 .........................
e notch-sensitive ..............................
owner ..........................................
piping components ..............
piping system ..................
2-30
. . . . . . . . . .1-30, 9-06
severe cyclic conditions.. . .............. ,542, 8-09
301 ..................... .................... 5-11 Table 314.2.1 .....................
.... ....................... .2-3, 7-01
301.2.1 .................................... 315.3.. ................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
.
..................................... 2-3
........................ 318 .............. ........................ 8-13
301.3.2 ........................ . . . . . . . .9-01
301.5.3 ........................ 319.2.1 ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
301.7.2 ........................ . . . . . . . .7-04, 7-05
302 ..................... ..................... 1-32
302.2 ............................................. 1-50
....................................
e 302.2.4 [302.2.3] ..................... 1-3, 1-32, 2-14, 3-4, 319.4.1
4-1 1, 7-01, 7-04, 8-04 319.4.4 ..............
302.3.2 ...................... .l-18, 1-38, 2-16, 3-13, 8-25
302.3.4 ........................................... 2-20
Table 302.3.4 ...................... .l-42, 1-78, 2-20, 3-1 1
302.3.5 .................. 1-20, 1-50, 2-14, 2-15, 2-24, 3-4,
4-10, 4-12, 6-03R (Vol. 7), 6-07, 7-04,
7-05, 8-16 323.1.1 ..............................
302.3.6 ........................... .I-50, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17
302.4 ............................................. 1-20 323.2 .........................
303 .............................................. 6-05 323.2.1 ...................................
304.1.1 ............ . l-42, 1-54, 1-70 Table 323.2.2
1-70, 2-1 1, 10-20 [Table 323.2.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 1-48, 1-65, 1-76,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22, 5-11 2-19, 3-8, 4-01, 4-15
323.2.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-06
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323.3 ............................ . . . l-76, 5-1 3
e 304.3,2
304.3.3
...........................................
.......... . . .4-03, 7-02, 8-06, 8-37
4-05 Table 323.3.1
[Table 323.2.21 . . . . .l-12, 1-76, 4-17, 5-19, 5-21, 8-29, 10-2
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Code Reference
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Code Reference
Interpretation
NO.
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323.3.4 ........................................... 8-30 344.2 [336.4.2] ......................... .2.28. 8.10. 8-26
323.3.5 ............................................ 2-9 344.5 [336.4.5] ......................... .1.10. 1.60. 2-12
323.4.2 ................................... .lo-01. 10-19 344.6 [336.4.6] .................................... 1.60
................................. 5-14 344.6.2 .......................................... 10-17
..............1-11. 1.51. 2.3. 8.07. 8-34 .
344.7 [336.4.7] .............................. 2.28. 3-14
328 ............................................... 7-02 345 [337] .....
................ .1.2. 1.72. 2.31. 3.3. 8-31
328.2 [327.5] ...................................... 1-66 .
345.1 [337.1] . ............... .1.4. 1.30. 4.04. 6.08. 8-15
328.2.1 [327.5.1, 327.5.21 .................1.76. 4.17. 8-29 345.2.2 ....... ................................... 8-31
Figure 328.4.4 ............................... .8-28. 9-08 345.2.4 [337.4.3 ................................... 1-35
328.5 [327.4] ...................................... 5-09 345.2.6 [337.1] ............................... 1.2. 5-22
328.5.1 [327.4.1] ................................... 5.17 345.3 [337.3] ..
.......................... 2.6. 3.10. 5-02
328.5.2 [327.4.2] ................................... 5.12 345.4 ......... ................................... 8-04
Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig. 327.4.21 . . . . . . ..1.28. 5.12, 6.02, 6.05. 8-27 345.4.2 [337.4.1] ......... .1.35, 1.61. 1.63, 2.23. 4.04. 9-09
328.5.4 [327.4.4]. .................. 1.59, 1.74, 2.10. 4.03. 345.4.3 [337.4.2] ................................... 1.63
4.14. 7.08, 8.13. 10-04 345.5 [337.4.4] ......................... .1.35. 1.43. 6-08
Fig. 328.5.4 [Fig. 327.4.41 ........l-59. 1.74, 4.03, 4.16. 7-08 345.7 [337.5.2] .................................... 1.36
328.6 ............................................. 2-18 345.8 [337.6] ................................ .1.25. 3-10
330 .............................................. 8-21 345.9 [337.5.1] .............. .4.09. 5.07. 6.08, 8.15, 10-15
330.1 ............................................. 8-23 A304 ............................................. 8-14
Table 330.1.1 ...................................... 9.05 A304.5.1 .......................................... 1-67
331 .............................................. 8-12 A314 ............................................. 8-33
331.1.1 ...................................... 8.08. 9-05 A323.4.2 ......................................... 10-06
Table 331.1.1 A327.2.4 .......................................... 7-09
[Table 331.3.11 ............... .1.69, 2.2. 5.06. 8.24. 9-03 A328.2(a) ......................................... 10-8
331.1.2 ........................................... 8-05 A328.2.1 .......................................... 8-14
331.1.3 (331.3.61 .............. .1.39. 1.59. 4.06. 5.06, 9-03 A328.5 ..................................... 8.14. 10-08
331.1.4 [331.1.2] ................................... 5.08 K315 ............................................. 7-07
331.1.6 [331.3.4]. .................................. 5.08 K322.3 ........................................... 7-07
331.1.7 [331.3.2] ............................. .1.78. 8-22 Fig. K328.5.4 ...................................... 8.37
331.2.2 [331.1.1] ............................. .1.39. 1-78 M307.2 ........................................... 8-35
331.3.4 ........................................... 8.05 M322.3 ...................................... .2.13, 3-6
331.3.7 ........................................... 8-05 M323.1.3 .......................................... 3.7
332.1 ............................................. 8-03 M326 ............................................ 2-13
332.2 [329.1] ...................... .1.23. 1.53, 4.02. 8-20 M335.4 [M335.5, M335.61 ............................ 3.6
332.4 [329.3, 330.21 ................................. 2-2 M341.4 [M336.5] ............................ .1.24. 1-45
335.2 .............................................. 2-5 M341.4.1 [M336.5.1] .......................... .2.28. 3-7
340.2 [336.1.2] .................................... 1.26 M345.1 ........................................... 6-08
340.3 [336.3] ............................... .l.lO. 10-03 MA306.5 .......................................... 9-02
340.4 [336.2] ...................................... 1-31 MA323.4 .......................................... 9-02
341 ............................................. 10-16 MA323.4.2 ........................................ 8-35
341.2 [336.1.1, 336.1.31 ....... .1.10. 1-26, 1.27. 2.28. 10-03 Appendix A Notes
341.3.1 [336.5] ............................... .1.64. 2-4 (No equivalent) ((14)] .............................. 2.20
341.3.2 ........................................... 8-32 Note (17) ....................................... 4.18
Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.11 ............................ 5.09 Note (20) [(30)] .................................. 1.77
Table 341.3.2A Note (57) [(2)] ................................... 1.58
[Table 327.4.1Al .......... 1.1. 1.9. 1.14. 1.41, 2.8, 5.04. Appendix A
5-1 3, 5-1 6. 5-1 7. 5-18. 5.20, 6.04. Table A-1 [Table 11 ..........
1.13, 1.18. 1.29. 1.38. 1.48,
7.06. 8.32. 8.38. 9-04 1.77. 2.1, 3.8. 3.9. 3.13. 4.12.
Table 341.3.26 [Table 327.4.161 ................ .5.18. 6-04 4-1 3. 6.01, 6.06. 7.03. 8-1 1.
341.3.4 [336.5, 336.5.41 ......... 1.62. 2.25. 2.32. 3.5. 3.14. 8.18. 8.25. 8.34. 8-36
10.09. 10-12 Table A-1 B [Table 11 .............. .1.78, 2.20. 4-18. 7-03
341.4 [336.5] ............ ....... .1.24, 1.45, 3.12. 5-20 Appendix D .................... 1.6. 1.7. 1.34, 1.46, 1.55.
341.4.1 [336.5.1]. ............. 1.10. 1.26, 1.27, 1.60. 2.12. 1.56. 1.71. 2.7. 2.24. 4.16.
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2.28. 3.7. 3.12. 4.12. 5.10. 5-01. 5-1 5. 6-06

8-02. 8.10. 8.26. 10.03. 10-17 Appendix E [Appendix KI ...................... . l-44, 5-1O
341.4.2 ........................................... 8-38 Appendix F [F323.2] ................................ 1.29
341.4.3 ........................................... 8-10 Appendix G ....................................... 5.12
341.5 ............................................. 8-38 Appendix H ....................................... 8.06
341.5.1 [336.6.1] .............................. .1.5. 3-12 Appendix J ........................ . l -28, 1.54. 1.75. 5-04
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342.1 [336.4.1] .................................... 2.28 Appendix M ................................. .6.01. 8-09
343 [336.4.1] ...................................... 2-28 Case 137 ........................................... 3-1
344[336.4] ....................................... 5-09 Case 141 .......................................... 1-51
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SUBJECT INDEX
Subiect No.
- Subject No.
-
Acceptance Criteria Brazed Joints
a pressure tests ......................................

weld ......................
. l-2
1.1, 1.9. 1.14. 1.41. 2.8, 5.09.
5.13. 5.17. 5.18. 5.20. 6-04. 7.06. 8-32
for flammable service ................................
Buckles .....................................
1-17
.l-23. 1-53

bases for .................... .1.18. 3.13. 8.11. 8.25. 10-13 Cast Irons
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for ASTM A 3 12 .................................... 1.29 specific requirements ............................... 10.01
for ASTM A 387 .................................... 8.25
for ASTM A 570 .................................... 1.38 Category D Fluid Service
for ASTM A 587 .................................... 1-13 alternative pressure test for .......................... . l -36
for ASTM A 671 .................................... 1-48 limitations ................................... .4.13. 5-03
for ASTM B 464 .................................... 8.11 radiographic examination ............................. 8.38
for austenitic stainless steels ........................... 3.13
Alternative Tests
clarification of term ........................... . l-73, 9-02
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for Category D fluid service ......................... . l-36 double contained piping. ............................. 8.35
requirements ....................................... 8.15 leak test ........................................... 6.08
sensitive leak test .................................. . l-25
liquid oxygen ...................................... 8.09
requirements ................................. .8.35. 9-02
Authorized Inspector ................ see Owner's Inspector tubing size limitations ................................ 2.13
Bending .................................... .4.02. 8-03
Bends Code Coverage

corrugated ......................................... 1-23 B31.3 versus B31.4 ........................... .l-47, 7-10
general hydrocarbon service .......................... 6-01
miter ................................... see Miter Bends
reduction of outside diameter ......................... 8.20 in-line sensing devices ............................... 8-01
new and replacement piping .......................... 5.22
offshore platform ................................... 8.17
hot gas welded ..................................... 8.14
synfuel plant piping ........................... .1.52, 2-26
minimum burst pressure ........................
a
.7.09, 8-14
tobacco plant piping .................................. 3.1
procedure specifications for plastic piping ............. .i0.08
solvent cement ..................................... 8-14
Components (see also fittings. flanges. standard components.
Bonds and valves)
heat fusion ........................................ 8.14 certification .............................. .1.26. 3.7. 5-10
hot gas welded ..................................... 8.14 design conditions .................................... 2.3
test assembly ...................................... 7.09 flexibility characteristic ............... . l-55, 1.56. 2.24. 5-01
in-line sensing devices ............................... 8.01
Bolting Materials .................................. 4.15 referenced standards .......................... .1.44. 5-10
Branch Connections Compressors

extruded outlets ......................... . l-37, 2.27. 6-09 internal piping ...................................... . 1-8
flexibility analysis ................................... 9.01
integrally reinforced fitting ............................ 4.05
projection into run pipe ........................ Corrugated Bends .................................. 1-23
a
.8.28. 9-03
reinforcement ................................ .8.06, 8-37
weld requirements ........ 2.1 O. 4.03. 4-14. 7.02, 7.08. 10-04 Cyclic loading .................................... 5.12
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Subject
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Design) e
conditions ..........................................
lame theory .......................................
minium temperature ................................
Displacement Stress
Earthquake ..................................
Empty System
transportation ......................................
Examination
extent of ....................................
random ...........................
2.3
1.57
10.02
..........................
Interpretation
No .
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.2.14. 2-24
see Seismic
.1.24. 5-18
in process ......................................... 3.14
1.27. 1.45, 1.62, 2.12.
2.32. 4-12
9.06
Subiect
branch connections .................................
exemptions from ....................................
diameters .......................................
for a tee ...............................
Flexibility Factors
Interpretation
No.
-
. l-56
.1.55. 1.56. 5-01
in Appendix D .............................
basis for .........................................

.1.55. 2-24
for 816.9 tees ......................................

. l -56
.1-.7
for fabricated intersections .................. .1.6, 4.16, 5-15
for welded elbows ...................................
Fluid Service
general hydrocarbon ................................ 6.01
1.6
9.01
1.33
0
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required ................................ .1.24. 1.60. 6-04 responsibility for
severe cyclic conditions ............................. 10.1 7 categorizing ................................ .4.08. 8-09
Spot .............................................. 1.62
visual ................................. .2.28, 8-1O. 10-03
ultrasonic ........................................ 10.1 7 Graphitization
temperature relative to
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Exclusions onset ........................................... 1-58
for interconnecting piping ............................ 1.1 9 Hardness
listed in scope ..................................... .1 0-5 limitations on ....................................... 2.2
Expansion joints
Extruded Outlet
.................................... 1.16
records ...........................................
Heat Treatment
8.22
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cooling rate ....................................... . l-69
pressure design of ............................. . l -21. 1-70
for austenitic stainless steel ........................... 1.65
for bending and forming .............................. 22
.
for valve parts ...................................... 8.12
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Extruded Welded Tee .............................. 5.01
governing thickness ..................1.39, 1.59, 4.06, 5-06
heating rate ....................................... . l-69
Fillet Weld local ....................................... .5.08, 8-05
internal. slipon flange ............................... 8.27 monitoring ................................... .5.08, 8-05
pressure containing .................................. 8.13 requirements ..............8.08, 8.21, 8.23, 8.24, 9.03, 9-05
size .............................................. 1-74 SP-1 through SP-5 .................................. 8.24
use ............................................... 10.4 when radiography is
required ....................................
e
.1.64, 2-4
Fittings
B16.9 ........................................ 1.7. 5-01
conforming to two grades ............................ 8.18 Hydrostatic Tests ......................... .see Leak Tests
compression types ................................. 3.6 Impact Tesis
MSS SP-75 ........................................ 1-11 absorbed energy data ................................. 2.9
alternative methods ................................. 8-30
Flammable Service ................................. 1.17 base meta! ......................................... 4.01
exclusions from ......................... . l-76, 5-14, 8-30
Flanges heat treatment required .............................. 5.19
assembly ............................................ 25
. in qualifying procedures ............................. -8-29
design ................................... .1.67, 3.4, 9-7 of aluminum filler metals ............................. 2.19
general ........................................... 9.10 of austenitic stainless steel ........................... . l-65
long welding neck .................................. 4.05 of bolting materials .................................. 4.15
slip-on ...................................... .5.12, 8-27 of the heat affected zone ....................... .1.76, 5-21
use of aluminum ....................................
use of raised and flat face metallic .....................
(d)
1.51
9.07
of weldments ...................... .1.12. 1.65. 1.76, 5-21
temperature limitation .........................
Cumulative index
.5.14. 8-30

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Subiect
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concave root surface ...........................
determination of ....................................
lack of fusion ......................................
porosity ............................
.1.1.
.1.9, 5.13. 5.16.

slag inclusion ......................................
tungsten inclusions ............................. .1.9.
Interpretation
No .
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6-04
8.32
5.09
5-20
5.20
5-1 7
Subject
Limitations
on imperfections ......................... see Imperfections
on hardness ........................................
on tubing size .................................
Low Temperature
Requirements .........................
2-2
.2.13, 3-6
Interpretation
No.
-
see Impact Tests

undercutting ............................. . l-1 4. 2.8. 6-04
Materials
Installed Piping ................................... . l-30 API 5L .............................. 1.78. 2.4. 3.9. 3.11.
6.01. 6-06
API5LX ............................................ 2-4
Instrument Piping ............................ .7.07, 8-01
ASTM A 234 ...................................... 2-20
ASTM A 312 ........................... .l-29, 1-77, 2-20
Internal Piping, Equipment ........................... 1-8 ASTM A 403 ................................ .l-77, 2-20
O Joint Factors
ASTM A 487 ......................................
................................ 2-1
............................... 1-38
8-07
for ASTM A 234.

ASTM A 587 ...................................... 1-13
ASTM A 31 2. ASTM A 403 .......................... 2.20
ASTM A 633 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
for branch connections .............................. 8.06
for circumferential welds ............................ . l-42
................................. 3-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-48
ASTM B 241 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
welds ................................ .1.78, 3-1 1, 8-06
ASTM B 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5-10, 8-02
Joints conforming to two grades . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18, 8-34
circumferential bands ................................ 5.11 notch sensitive ............................
exposed during test ............................ .2.6. 3-10 reidentification . . . . . . . ........................... 8-19
instrument tubing ................................... 7.07 toughness requirements .............................. 5-19
special ............................................ 8.13
O Lateral Fittings ...................................... 1.6

Miter Bends
pressure design of ............................. . l-22, 5-11
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Runs
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acceptance criteria .............................
explanation of ..................................... . l-33
alternative . . . . . . .
for Category D fluid service . . Nomenclature

for system designed for d ................................................ 1-54
o psi ........................................... 2-31 T ................................................ 1-28
isolation of test pump.. ..... t-, ................................................ 1-75
T, .......................................... 5-04, 5-16
Nonmetallic Piping
a . . . . . . . .1.72
in Category M Fluid Service ..........................
joint requirements .............................
8.35
.7.09. 8-14
Notch Sensitive
materials .......................................... 2-22
equipment ... . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
of replacement pi . . . . . . . . . .5.22 Occasional Variations
painting before test ........................ .2.6, 3.10, 5-23 (pressure/temperature allowances) . . . . . . . . l-3, 2-14. 4-1 1
personnel qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . loads ............................. .1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17
preparation for .....................
reduced pressure Owner
(hydrostatic test) ............................ . l -61, 2-23 responsibilities ........................... . l -26, 2.30. 5-22
sensitive . . . . . . ..................
temperature correction for . . . . . . . . . ..1.35, 1-43 Owner’s Inspector
qualifications of ................................... . 1-3 1
O Lethal Substance .............................. . . . . .1.73 responsibilities of .................................. . l-26
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elbowless .........................................
in corroded condition ..............................
made from plate ..............................
8.03
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. l-48, 8-36
of noncircular cross section ............................ 3.2
100% ............................................ 5-09
as supplementary examination .........................
random radiography ................. 1-27,1-45,1-62,2-12,
8-38
2-32,3-12
pressure testing ..................................... 9.09 records ........................................... 1-10
spiral welded ...................................... 7.03 requirements ....................................... 6-04
straight, under internal pressure ....................... í 0-20 selection of welds for
................................... 2-25
Pipe supports spot radiography .............................. .l-62,3-12
when PWHT is required ........................ .l-64,2-4
configurations ...................................... 6.07
Records
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use of plastic ....................................... 1.49
certification ............................. 5-1O, 8-02,10-03
of hardness tests .................................... 8-22
PIastic
lined pipe . use of screwed flanges ...................8.33
pipe supports ...................................... 1.49
for radiographic examination ..........................
retention of ........................................
Reinforcement, Branch
1-10
1-10 e
Pneumatic Tests .......................... .see Leak Tests attachment weld .............................. .4-03,7-08
clarification of terms ................................. 1-37
limits of ..................................... .2-27,9-04
Positions
qualification of welding ............................. , l -66
Repairs
to welds .......................................... 2-18
Postweld Heat Treatment .............. see Heat Treatment
Responsibility
Preheat .............................. see Heat Treatment designer ......................................... .10-11
rights of owner's inspection .......................... 10-03
Pressure Design
for elevated temperatures .............................
in the high pressure range ...........................
of extruded headers ............................
3.4
. l-68
1.2 1. 1-70
Safeguarding
Scope
......................................
............................... .see Code Coverage
5-12
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of flanges and blanks .............................. .10.14
of miter bends ..................................... 1.2 1 Seismic Loads ..................................... 4-07
Of Pipe ............................ 1.42, 1.54, 1.57, 1.68, stresses due to ..................................... 2-17
1.70, 2-11
of valves .......................................... 8.04
cyclic loading ...................................... 5-12
large rapid temperature change ........................ 8-09
Pressure Rating spiral welded pipe .................................. 7-03
valve ............................................. 8.04
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Pressure Relief Devices Standard Components

acceptable devices ............................
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.2.21, 2-29 manufacturers markings ......................... .3-7,8-02
setting ...................................... .1.32, 7-01 valves ................................. .5-05,8-04,8-07
stop values ...................................... .10.1 o
Standards
Pressure Surges compliance ........................................ 5-10
loads due to ....................................... 1.50 superseded ........................................ 1-44
Stresses (see also

Pressure-Temperature Rating .................. .5.0 5, 8-34 Allowable Stresses)
displacement stress range ............................. 7-04
Pressure Test .............................. .see Leak Test due to cold spring .................................. 8-16
due to occasional loads .............................. 2-16
due to pressure surges ............................... 1-50
Progressive Examination ............. 1.5. 1.62. 3.5. 10.09.
due to seismic loads ................................. 2-17
10.10. 10-12 due to thermal gradients .............................. 3-4
longitudinal ................... 1-20,1-50,2-15, 2-24,4-1O,
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Subject
branch connections .................................

for B16.9 tees.. ....................................
for fabricated intersections ........................
for tees ...........................
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No.
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application of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. l-34, 2-24, 6-03R (Vol. 7)

basis for ......................................... .1-56
.2-7
.l-7
1-6, 5-15
.l-46, 1-55, 1-71, 5-01
Subject
Valves
Category M Fluid Service. ...........................
materials .........................................
pressure build up ..................................
ratings ...........................................
Visual Examination
interpretation
No.
.8-35
.8-O7
.8-O4
.5-O5
for welded elbows .................................. .l-6 internal ..................................... .8-10, 8-26

requirements ...................................... .2-28
Temperature
design minimum temperature ....................... .íO-O2
large changes ..................................... .8-O9 Washers, Use of ................................... .2-5
limitations ................................... .4-13, 5-14
reduction ......................................... .4-11
Weld
‘ a Thermoplastic piping
solvent cemented joints .............................
specific requirements ..............................
.lo-8
.lo-O6
examination of welds
for branch connections

.............................. .lo-1 5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l-74, 10-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2-10, 4-03, 4-14, 8-37
. . . . . . . . . . see Acceptance Criteria
Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..2-20, 3-1 1, 4-18
joints ............................................. 7-07 .......................... 1-66
limitations .................................... .2-13. 3-6 reinforcement ..................
Thickness Allowances socket ...................... ... .6-02, 6-05, 10-19
in stress calculations ................................ .1-20
Unlisted
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6, 1-51, 3-6, 4-05, 5-05, 8-7, Welding Procedure
10-18, 10-11, 10-07 qualification of . . . . . . .1-1 2, 1-65, 1-66, 1-76, 4-1 7, 8-23, 8-29
materials ................................... see Materials specification ................................. .8-21, 8-22
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General Information
ASME B31.3

June i, 1990, Through March 31, i 991
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It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the 831 Committee concerning 831.3
as part of the update service.to the Code. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in
chronological order. Each interpretation applies to the Edition or Addenda stated in the interpretation,
or if none is stated, to the Edition or Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the interpretation.
Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not
part of the Code or its Addenda.
MME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional
aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee, As
stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, MME does not "approve," "certify,"
"rate," or "endorse" any item, construction, proprietary device, or acthity.
For detailed instructions on preparaion of technical inquiries to the 831 Committee, refer to
Appendix Z.

Code Reference and Subject Indexes have been prepared to assi; the user in locating
Volume I up to and including the present volume, and will be updated with each volume.
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Fig 328.4.4; Branch Pipe Projection into Run Pipe
Paras 300.1 and 300.2; Applicability to the Transportation of an EmptiedSystem
Pam 300.1.1, 300.2, MA306.5, and MA323.4; Applicability to a Textile Plant, and
Pam 304.5; Pressure Design of Flangesand Blanks
B31.3
.....................................
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.........................................................
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Interpretation
8-28R
9-06
9-02
File No
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631-90-030
631-90-026
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Para. 304.5.1 (b); Flange-General ..................................................... 9-09 831-90-033
.. .
Para. 331 1 1 and Table 330.1 1. Heat Treatment Requirementsfor Attadment of
Bellows ExpansionJointsto Piping ................................................. 9-05 631-90-029
. ..
Para 331.1.3 and Table 331 1 1. Heat Treatment Requirements
of 5% Cr Socket Weid ........................................................... 9-03 831-90-027
Pam 345.41; Test Pressure. Metallic Piping .......................................... 9-08 631-90-031
Table 319.3.6 and Appendix D; Flm*bilityAnalysis for Branch Connecüons ................ 9-01 631-90-25A
Table 3 4 1 . 3 a Reinforcementand Intemat ProtrusionLimits ........................... 9-04 831-90-028
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Subject: ASMUANSI 831.3-1 987 Edition With Addenda Through 831.3~-I989, Fig. 328.4.4;
Branch Pipe Projedon Into Run Pipe
Date Issued: December 7,1990
File: 831-90-008*
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Question: In accordance with ASMUANSI B31.3, Fig. 328.4.4 sketch
distance that the branch pipe can project into the run pipe?
Reply: No. The Code does not specify any requirements other than those given in Fig. 328.4.4
sketch (c). Further requirements are the responsibility of the owner.
,”,, is there a maximum
Subject: ASMUANSI 831.3-1 987 Edition, With Addenda Through B31.3~-1989, Table
319.3.6 and Appendix D; Flexibility Analysis for Branch Connections
File: B31-90-25A
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Question: 1 accordance with ASMWANSI 831.3, para. 319.3.6 and Appendix D, is it permissible
to use the k- and i- factors for 90 deg. branch connections from Table D-1 for branch connections
that intersect the run at angles other than 90 deg. (with or without added reinforcement)?
Reply: ASMUANSI B31.3 does not provide specific k and i factors for branch connections at
other than 90 deg.
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ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Paras. 300.1 .i,300.2, MA306.5, and MA323.4; Appl-
I
icability to a Textile Plant, and Category M Fluid Service
File: 831-90-026
Question (I): Is a textile plant which regularly handles caustic chemicals in its manufacturing
process covered by ASME B31.3, para. 300.1 .i(c)?
Reply (1): Yes. See also the ninth paragraph of the Introduction which begins "It is the owner's
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responsibility..."
Question (2): Is it a requirement of ASME 831.3-1990 that piping for 30% sodium hydroxide
be classified as Category M Fluid Service as defined in para. 300.3?
Reply (2): It is the owner's responsibility to determine which fluid services are to be identified
as Category M. See para. 300(b)(l). Appendix M may be used as a guide in making such determi-
nations.
Question (3): Does ASME B31.3, para. MA323.4.2 prohibit the use of a polypropylene flow
measuring device in Category M fluid senn'ces?
Reply (3): Yes, if the polypropylene is used as a pressure containing component, not as a liner
or gasket.
Question (4): Does ASME 831.3, para. MA306.5 prohibit the use of a polypropylene insertion
flow measuring device in Category M fluid service?
Reply (4): If a flow measuring device is not a fabricated branch connection, para. MA306.5 does
not apply.
Subject:
Date Issued:
ASMWANSI 831.3-1987 Edition, With Addenda Through B31.3~-i989, Para. 331 .I .3
and Table 331.i
.i;Heat Treatment Requirements of 5% Cr Socket Weld
November 28, 1990

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Question: Are the exceptions in ASME/ANSI B31.3, para. 331.i.3(b)(2) applicable to the re-
quirements of Table 331.i.I ?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASMVANSI B31.3-1987 Edition, Table 341.3.2A; Reinforcement and Internal Pro-
trusion Limits
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File: B31-90-028
Question: In accordance with ASMVANSI 831.3, Table 341.3.2A, may heights of reinforcement
and internal protrusion be added together in determining penetrameter requirementsfor radiograph-
ing girth welds?
Reply: Yes.
Subject:
Date Issued:
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ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 331 .I .i and Table 330.1 .i; Heat Treatment Re-
quirements for Attachment of Bellows Expansion Joints to Piping
November 28, 1990
File: 831-90-029
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Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3, para. 331.I .I, is it required to postweld heat treat
attachment welds joining austentic bellows to P-No. i, 3, 4, and 5 piping (in thickness requiring
PWHT) when the bellows material thickness is less than or equal to '/8 in. and the attachment weld
is made with austentic weld material?
Reply: Yes, except as permitted by para. 3312 . 2 .
Subject: ASMUANSI 831.3-1987 Edition, Paras. 300.1 and 300.2; Applicabiliq to the Trans-
portation of an Emptied System
Date Issued: November 28, i 990
File: B31-90-030
Question: Does ASMWANSI B31.3-1987, para. 300.1.2 address the transportation of a piece of
packaged equipment which includes piping?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME B31.3-1990 Edition, Para. 304.5; Pressure Design of Flanges and Blanks and
Para. 312; Flange Joint System
Date Issued: November 28, i 9 9 0
File: B31-90-034
Question: Does ASME B31.3 prohibit the use of raised and flat face metallic flanges in combi-
nation?
Reply: No, provided the design of both flanges meets the requirements of paras. 304.5 and
312.
Subject: ASME B31.3-1987 Edition, Para. 345.4.2; Test Pressure, Metallic Piping
Date issued: December 7, i 9 9 0
File: B31-90-031
Question: Does a component built to a manufacturer’s own standard require shop pressure
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testing per &ME B31.3?
Reply: ASME B31.3 does not address the pressure testing of individual unlisted components by
the manufacturer.
Subject: ACME 831.3-1990 Edition, Para. 304.5.1 (b); Flange-General
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Question: When designing aluminum flange, in accordance with ACME 831.3, para. 304.5.1 (b),
is it permissible to design them in accordance with ASME Section VIII, Division 1, Appendix 2, not
considering the large difference in modulus of elasticity between steel and aluminum?
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- Code Reference No .
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Introduction ............................... . l-3, 1.6. 1-7 304.5 ......................................... 3-4, 9-07
300 ......................................... 7.10. 8-17 304.5.1 ........................................... 8-18
300(b) ....................... .1.26. 1.32. 4.08. 5.03. 8-09 304.5.1 (b) ......................................... 9-10
3 0 0 ( ~ )............ .3.2. 3.4. 4.10. 6-03R (Vol. 7). 7.05. 8-30 304.7.2 ...................l-51, 3-2, 4-05, 5-05, 5-1 1, 6-09
30Oíd [3001e)] ............................. .1.3. 1.6. 1-7 304.7.4 ........................................... 1-16
300.1 .................................. .7.10. 8-1 7. 9-06 305.2 .......................................... 3-8, 3-9
300.1.1 ........ .1.47. 1.52. 2.26. 3.1. 4.19. 6.01. 8.01. 9-02 305.2.1 ........................................... 1-38
Fig. 300.1.1 ................... .1.8. 1.19. 2.26. 7.10, 8-17 305.2.3 ..................................... .6-01, 7-03
300.1.3 [300.1.4] ................ .1.8. 1.16. 1.19. 1.26. 3-2 308.2.1 ........................................... 5-12
300.2 308.2.4 ........................................... 5-12
Category D fluid service ................ .4.13. 5.03. 6-01 311.2.4 ..................................... .6-02, 6-05
Category M fluid service .......1.40. 1.73. 6.01. 8.09. 9-02 312 .............................................. 9-07
notch-sensitive ................................... 2.22 314.2.1 ........................................... 2-22
owner .......................................... 2-30 Table 314.2.1 ...................................... 8-33
piping components ........................... .3.2. 8-01 315.2 .............................................. 3-6
piping system .............................. .1.30. 9-06 315.3 .............................................. 3-6
severe cyclic conditions ...................... .5.12. 8-09 317.2 ............................................. 1-17
301 .............................................. 5-11 318 .............................................. 8-13
301.2 ......................................... 2.3. 7-01 Table 319.3.6 ...................................... 9-01
301.2.1 .......................................... -2-29 319.2.1 ........................................... 2-17
301.3 .............................................. 2-3 3 19.2.3 ..................................... .7-04, 7-05
301.3.2 ........................................... 4-11 319.3.5 ........................................... 4-10
301.5.3 ........................................... 4-07 319.3.6 ........................ .l-6, 1-7, 1-55, 2-24, 5-15
301.7.2 ............................................ 3-4 319.4.1 ........................................... 1-33
302 .............................................. 1-32 319.4.4 .................................. 1-71, 2-7, 2-24
302.2 ............................................. 1-50 319.7 ....................................... .l-16, 7-05
302.2.4 [302.2.3] ..................... 1.3. 1.32. 2.14. 3.4. 321.1.1 ........................................... 6-07
4-1 1. 7.01. 7.04. 8-04 321.1.4 ........................................... 1-49
302.3.2 ...................... .1.18. 1.38. 2.16. 3.13. 8-25 322.6.3 ........................... .l-32, 2-21, 2-29, 7-01
302.3.4 ........................................... 2-20 323.1.1 ........................................... 8-19
Table 302.3.4 ...................... .1.42. 1.78. 2.20. 3-1 1 323.1.2 ..............l-11, 1-15, 1-48, 2-1, 6-06, 8-07, 8-19
302.3.5 .................. 1.20. 1.50. 2.14. 2.15. 2.24. 3.4. 323.2 .............................................. 3-9
4.10. 4.12. 6-03R (Vol. 7). 6.07. 7.04. 7.05. 8-16 323.2.1 ........................................... 1-13
302.3.6 ........................... .1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-1 7 Table 323.2.2
302.4 ............................................. [Table 323.2.11 ................... 1-12, 1-48, 1-65, 1-76,
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303 .............................................. 6-05 2-19, 3-8, 4-01, 4-15
304.1.1 ................................ .1.42. 1.54. 1-70 323.2.4 ........................................... 6-06
304.1.2 ....................... 1.42. 1.57. 1.68. 1.70. 2-11 323.3 ........................................ 1-76, 5-13
304.2.3 ..................................... .1.22. 5-1 1 Table 323.3.1
.
Fig 304.2.3 ....................................... 1.22 [Table 323.2.21 ..........l-12, 1-76, 4-17, 5-19, 5-21, 8-29
304.3 .............................. 1.21. 1.46. 5.01. 6-09 323.3.4 ........................................... 8-30
304.3.2 ............................................ 4-05 323.3.5 ............................................ 2-9
304.3.3 ........................... .4.03. 7.02. 8.06. 8-37 Table 323.3.5 ...................................... 5-14
.
Fig 304.3.3 ....................................... 8.37 Table 326.1 ....................l-iT, 1-51, 2-3, 8-07, 8-34
304.3.4 ...................... .1.21. 1.37. 1.55. 1.75. 2-27 328 .............................................. 7-02
Fig. 304.3.4 ....................................... 1.70 1 328.2 [327.5] ...................................... 1-66
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328.2.1 [327.5.1, 327.5.21

Figure 328.4.4
328.5 [327.4]
328.5.1 [327.4.1] ...................................
328.5.2 [327.4.2] ...................................
.
.1.76. 4.17. 8-29
Fig 328.5.2 [Fig. 327.4.21 ........1.28. 5.12. 6.02. 6.05. 8-27

IASME B 3 I - 3 90
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.8.28. 9-08
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5.09
5.17
5.12
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344.7 [336.4.7]
345 [337]
345.1 [337.1] ..................
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......................
.2.28, 3-14
.1.2. 1.72. 2.31. 3.3. 8-31
.1.4. 1.30. 4.04. 6.08. 8-15
345.2.2 ...........................................
345.2.4 [337.4.3] ...................................
345.2.6 [337.1] ...............................
8.31
1.35
.1.2. 5-22
328.5.4 [327.4.4]. ..................
1.59. 1.74. 2.10. 4.03. 345.3 [337.3] ............................ .2.6. 3.10. 5-02
4-1 4. 7.08. 8-13 345.4 ............................................. 8-04
Fig. 328.5.4 [Fig 327.4.41 .
.1.59. 1.74. 4.03. 4.16. 7-08 ....... 345.4.2 [337.4.1] ......... .1.35. 1.61. 1.63. 2.23. 4.04. 9-09
328.6 .............................................
2-18 345.4.3 [337.4.2] .................................... 1.63
330 ..............................................
8-21 345.5 [337.4.4] ......................... .1.35. 1.43. 6-08
330.1 ............................................. 8-23 345.7 [337.5.2] .................................... 1.36
Table 330.1.1 ...................................... 9.05 345.8 [337.6] ................................ .1.25. 3-10
331 .............................................. 8-12 345.9 [337.5.1] .................... .4.09. 5.07. 6.08. 8-15
331.1.1 ......................................
Table 331.1.1
[Table 331.3.11
331.1.2
331.1.3 [331.3.6]
8.08. 9-05
...............
.1.69. 2.2. 5.06. 8.24. 9-03
...........................................
8.05
..............
.1.39. 1.59. 4.06. 5.06. 9-03
A304 ............................................. 8.14
A304.5.1 ..........................................
A314 .............................................
A327.2.4
A328.2.1
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.........................................
1-67
8-33
7-09
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331.1.4 [331.1.2]. ..................................
5.08 A328.5 ........................................... 8-14
331.1.6 [331.3.4] ................................... 5.08 K315 ............................................. 7-07
331.1.7 [331.3.2] ............................. .1.78. 8-22 K322.3 ........................................... 7-07
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331.2.2 [331.1.1]. ............................ .1.39. 1-78 Fig. K328.5.4 ...................................... 8-37

331.3.4 ...........................................
8-05 M307.2 ........................................... 8-35
331.3.7 ...........................................
8-05 M322.3 ....................................... 2.13, 3.6
332.1 .............................................
8-03 M323.1.3 .......................................... 3-7
332.2 [329.1] ......................
.1.23. 1.53. 4.02. 8-20 M326 ............................................ 2-13
332.4 [329.3, 330.21 .................................
22
. M335.4 [M335.5, M335.61 ........................... -3-6
335.2 ..............................................
2-5 M341.4 [M336.5] ............................ .l-24, 1-45
340.2 [336.1.2] .................................... 1.26 M341.4.1 [M336.5.1] .......................... .2-28. 3-7
340.3 [336.3] ...................................... 1.10 M345.1 ........................................... 6-08
340.4 [336.2] ...................................... 1-31 MA306.5 .......................................... 9-02
341.2 (336.1.1, 336.1.31 . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1.10. 1.26. 1.27. 2-28 MA323.4 .......................................... 9-02
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341.3.1 [336.5] ............................... .1.64. 2-4 MA323.4.2 ........................................ 8-35
341.3.2 ...........................................
8-32 Appendix A Notes
Fig 341.3.2 [Fig 327.4.11 ............................ . . 5.09 (No equivalent) [(i
4)] .............................. 2-20
Table 341.3.2A Note (17) ...................................... -4-18
[Table 327.4.1AI ..........
1.1. 1.9. 1.14. 1.41. 2.8. 5.04. Note (20) [(30)] .................................. 1-77
5.13. 5.16. 5.17. 5.18. 5.20. 6.04. Note (57) [(2)] .................................. -1-58
7.06. 8.32. 8.38. 9-04 Appendix A
Table 341.3.28 [Table 327.4.163 .................5.18. 6-04 Table A-1 [Table i]. . . . . . . . . . 1-13; 1-18. 1-29. 1-38. 1-48.
341.3.4 [336.5, 336.5.41 . . . . . . . . ..1.62. 2.25. 2.32. 3.5. 3-14 1-77. 2-1. 3-8. 3-9. 3-13. 4-12.
341.4 [336.5] ...................... .1.24. 1.45. 3.12. 5-20 4-13. 6-01. 6-06. 7-03. 8-1T.
341.4.1 [336.5.1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.10. 1.26. 1.27. 1.60. 2.12. 8-18. 8-25. 8-34. 8-36
2.28. 3.7. 3.12. 4.12. 5.10. Table A-16 [Table 11 .............. .l-78. 2-20, 4-18, 7-03
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8.02. 8.10. 8-26 Appendix D .................... 1-6. 1.7. 1.34. 1.46. 1.55.
...........................................
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341.4.2 8-38 1.56. 1.71. 2.7. 2.24. 4.16.
341.4.3 ...........................................
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8-10 5.01. 5-1 5. 6-06
341.5 ............................................. 8-38 Appendix E [Appendix K I ...................... .1.44. 5-10
341.5.1 [336.6.1] .............................. .1.5. 3-12 Appendix F tF323.21 ................................ 1-29
342.1 t336.4.11 .................................... 2.28 Appendix C ....................................... 5-12
343 [336.4.1] ...................................... 2.28 Appendix H ....................................... 8-06
344 [336.4] ....................................... 5-09 Appendix J ........................ . l-28, 1.54. 1.75. 5-04
344.2 [336.4.2] ......................... .2.28. 8.10. 8-26 Appendix M ................................. .6.01. 8-09
344.5 [336.4.5] ......................... .1.10. 1.60. 2-12 Case 137 ........................................... 3-1
344.6 [336.4.6] ....................................
1.60 Case i 4 1 .......................................... 1-51
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a . zyx Subject .
Acceptance Criteria
bases for
for ASTM A 312
IASME B3L.3 90
pressure tests ...................... zyxwv

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SUBJECT INDEX
Interpretation
No.
L ............... . l -2
weld ...................... 1.1. 1.9. 1.14. 1.41. 2.8. 5.09.
5.13. 5.17. 5.18. 5.20. 6.04. 7.06. 8-32
Allowable Stresses .................................

...........................
4.12
1-18. 3-1 3. 8-1 1. 8-25
....................................
for ASTM A 387 ....................................
1.29
8.25
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.
Subject
Brazed Joints
I I
for flammable service ................................
Buckles ......................................
Category D Fluid Service

alternative pressure test for ...........................
limitations ...................................
Interpretation
No.
-
1-36
.4.13. 5-03
1-17
1.23. 1-53
.
for ASTM A 570 ................................... -1-38 radiographic examination ............................. 8.38

for ASTM A 587 .................................... 1.13
for ASTM A 671 .................................... 1-48 Category M Fluid Service
for ASTM B 464 .................................... clarification of term ...........................
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8-11 .1.73. 9-02
for austenitic stainless steels ........................... 3.13 double contained piping .............................. 8.35
leaktest ........................................... 6-08
Alternative Tests liquid oxygen ...................................... 8-09
for Category D fluid service .......................... 1.36 requirements ................................. .8.35. 9-02
requirements ....................................... 8.15 tubing size limitations ................................ 2.13
sensitive leak test ................................... 1.25 "very small quantity" ............................... . l-40
Authorized Inspector ................see Owner's Inspector Code Coverage

831.3 versus B31.4 ........................... .1.47. 7-10
general hydrocarbon service .......................... 6.01
Bending .................................... .4.02. 8-03
in-line sensing devices ............................... 8.01
Bends
offshore platform ................................... 8.17
corrugated ........................................ . l-23
miter ................................... see Miter Bends
synfuel plant piping ........................... . l-52, 2-26
reduction of outside diameter ......................... 8.20
tobacco plant piping .................................. 3.1
Bonding Qualification Test Components (see also fittings. flanges. standard components.
hot gas welded ..................................... 8.14 and valves)
minimum burst pressure ........................ .7.09. 8-14 certification .............................. .1.26. 3.7. 5-10
solvent cement .................................... 8.14 design conditions .................................... 2.3
flexibility cháracteristic ............... .1.55. 1.56. 2.24. 5-01
Bonds in-line sensing devices ............................... 8.01
heat fusion ........................................ 8.14 referenced standards .......................... .1.44. 5-10
hot gas welded ..................................... 8.14
test assembly ...................................... 7.09 Compressors
......................................
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internal piping . 1-8

Bolting Materials .................................. 4.15
Corrugated Bends ................................. . l-23
Branch Connections
extruded outlets ......................... .1.37. 2.27. 6-09 Cyclic Loading .................................... 5.12
flexibility analysis ................................... 9.01
integrally reinforced fitting ............................ 4.05 Design (see also Pressure
projection into run pipe ........................ .8.28, 9-03 Design)
a reinforcement ................................
weld requirements ............. .2.10. 4.03. 4.14. 7.02.
B31.3 Interpretations Vols 1-9

Cumulative index . .
.8.06. 8-37
7-08
conditions ..........................................
Lame theory .......................................
2-3
1.57

Subject
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.
Interpretation
No. z
0759b70 0084702 5
Subject
-1
Interpretation
No.
.
Displacement Stress .......................... .2.14. 2-24 Flexibility Factors
basis for ......................................... -1-56
Earthquake .................................. see Seismic for B16.9 tees. ...................................... 1-7
for fabricated intersections .................. . l-6, 4-16. 5-15
Empty System for welded elbows ................................... 1-6
transportation ...................................... 9.06
Fluid Service
Examination
extent of .................................... .1.24, 5-18 general hydrocarbon ................................ 6-01
in process ......................................... 3.14 responsibility for
................................
progressive .................... .see Progressive Examination categorizing .4.08. 8-09
random ........................... 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2.12. Graphitization
2.32. 4-12 temperature relative to
required ................................ . l-24, 1.60. 6-04 onset ........................................... 1-58
Spot .............................................. 1-62
visual ....................................... .2.28. 8-10
Hardness
Exclusions
limitations on ....................................... 2-2
for compressors and internal piping ..................... 1.8
records ........................................... 8.22
for interconnecting piping ............................ 1.19
Heat Treatment
Expansion Joints ................................... 1-16 cooling rate ........................................ 1-69
for austenitic stainless steel .......................... . l-65
Extruded Outlet for bending and forming .............................. 2.2
pressure design of ............................. . l-2 1. 1-70 for valve parts ...................................... 8.12
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tees considered as .................................. 1.55 governing thickness .................

. l-39, 1.59,4.06, 5-06
heating rate ....................................... .1.6 9 .
Extruded Welded Tee .............................. 5.01 local ....................................... .5.08, 8-05
monitoring ................................... .5.08. 8-05
Fillet Weld requirements ..............8.08. 8.21. 8.23. 8.24. 9.03. 9-05
internai. slip-on flange ............................... 8.27 SP-1 through SP-5 .................................. 8.24
pressure containing .................................. 8.13 when radiography is
size .............................................. 1-74 required ..................................... 1.64. 2-4
Fittings
816.9 ....................................... .1.7. 5.01
conforming to two grades ............................ 8.18
flared, flareless. or Impact Tests
compression types ................................. 3.6 absorbed energy data ................................. 2.9
MSS SP-75 ........................................ 1-11 alternative methods ................................
-8-30
base metal ......................................... 4.01
Flammable Service ................................. 1.17 exclusions from ......................... . l-76, 5-14. 8-30
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heat treatment required .............................. 5.19
Flanges in qualifying procedures ..............................
8.29
assembly ........................................... 2.5 of aluminum filler metals .............................
2.19
design ................................... .1.67. 3.4. 9-7 of austenitic stainless steel ............................
1.65
general ........................................... 9.1 O of bolting materials ..................................
4.15
long welding neck .................................. 4.05 of the heat affected zone .......................
.l176, 5-21
slip-on...................................... .5.12. 8-27 of weldments ...................... .1.12. 1.65. 1.76. 5-21
use of aluminum .................................... 1.51 temperature limitation ......................... .5.14. 8-30
use of raised and flat face metallic ..................... 9.07
Imperfections (see also Acceptance Criferia)
concave root surface ........................... .1.1. 6-04
branch connections ................................. 9.01
exemptions from .................................... 1-33
determination of .................................... 8.32
lack of fusion ...................................... 5.09
porosity .............................1.9, 5.13, 5.16, 5-20
slag inclusion ...................................... 5.20
tungsten inclusions ............................. .1.9, 5-17
diameters ........................................ i-56
undercutting ............................. .1.14. 2.8. 6-04
for a tee ............................... .l-55. 1.56. 5-01
in Appendix D ............................. .1.55. 2-24 Installed Piping .................................... 1.30
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a
Subiect
Instrument Piping
I
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IASME 8 3 3 . 3 7 0
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Internal Piping, Equipment

= O757670
.7.07.
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Interpretation
No .
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8-01
. l-8
O084703 7 I
Subiect
Materials
API 5L
I I
.............................. 1.78. 2.4. 3.9.

6.01.
API 5tX ............................................
ASTM A 234 ......................................
ASTM A 312 ...........................
Interpretation
3.11.
6-06
2-4
2-20
.1.29. 1.77. 2-20
No .
-
1
Joint Factors ASTM A 4 0 3 .................................

1.77. 2.20
for ASTM A 234. ASTM A 487 ...................................... 8-07
ASTM A 312. ASTM A 403 ......................... 2.20 ASTM A 537 ....................................... 2-1
for branch connections .............................. 8.06 ASTM A 570 ...................................... 1-38
for circumferential welds ............................ . l-42 ASTM A 587 ...................................... 1-13
. ......................................
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ASTM A 633 1-11
welds ................................ . l-78, 3-1 1 8-06 ASTM A 658 ....................................... 3-8
ASTM A 671 ...................................... 1-48
ASTM B 241 ....................................... 2-19
Joints ASTM B 337 ....................................... 4-18
circumferential bands ................................ 5.11
certification ................................... 5.1 O. 8-02
exposed during test ............................ .2.6. 3-10
conforming to two grades ...................... .8.18. 8-34
instrument tubing ................................... 7.07
notch sensitive ..................................... 2.22
special ............................................ 8.13
reidentification ..................................... 8.19
Lateral Fittings ...................................... 1.6
Miter Bends
pressure design of ............................. . l-22, 5-11
leak Tests
acceptance criteria .................................. . l-2 Near Straight Sawtooth
alternative ......................... .4.09. 5.07. 6.08. 8-15 Runs
as nondestructive examination .........................
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8.31 explanation of ......................................
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1-33
for Category D fluid service .......................... 1.36
O psi ........................................... 2.31 Nomenclature
isolation of test pump ................................. 1.2 d ................................................ 1.54
............................................ T ................................................ 1-28
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leakage í -4
minimum hydrostatic test t., ................................................ 1-75
T,,, .......................................... 5.04. 5.16
pressure .................................... 2.23. 4-04
minor repairs and additions ............................ 1.2
of discharge piping ................................. . l-72 Nonmetallic Piping
of newly constructed in Category M Fluid Service ......................... -8-35
systems .......................... .1.4. 5.02. 5.22. 8-15 joint requirements ............................. .7.09. 8-14
of piping and vessel ................................ . l-63
of piping connecting Notch Sensitive
equipment ........................................ 3.3 materials .......................................... 2.22
of replacement piping ............................... 5.22
painting before test ........................ .2.6. 3.10. 5-23
personnel qualification ............................... 8.3 1 Occasional Variations
a preparation for ...................... .2.6. 3.10. 5.02. 5-23 (pressure/temperature allowances) ........ l -3, 2-1 4. 4-1 1
reduced pressure loads ............................. .1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17
(hydrostatic test) ............................ .1.61. 2-23
sensitive .......................................... 1-25 Owner
temperature correction for ...................... .1.35. 1-43 responsibilities ........................... .1.26. 2.30. 5-22
Owner’s Inspector
Lethal Substance ................................... 1.73
qualifications of .................................... 1.31
responsibilities of .................................. . l-26
Limitations
on imperfections ......................... see Imperfections Pipe
on hardness ........................................ 2.2 elbowless ......................................... 8.03
on tubing size ................................. .2.13, 3-6 in corroded condition ............................... 2.15
made from piate .............................. .1.48, 8-36
a l o w Temperature
Requirements
Cumulative Index
......................... see Impact Tests
B31.3 Interpretations Vols . 1-9

.
pressure testing .....................................
spiral welded ......................................
9.09
7.03
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Subject
I I I
Interpretation
No .
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Pipe Supports Reinforcement. Branch
configurations ...................................... 6.07 attachment weld ..............................
.4.03. 7-08
.............................
longitudinal stress effects 7.05 clarification of terms ................................. 1.37
use of plastic ....................................... 1.49 limits of ..................................... .2.27. 9-04
Plastic Repairs
lined pipe . ...................8.33
use of screwed flanges to welds .......................................... 2-18
pipe supports...................................... 1-49
Safeguarding ..................................... -5-12
Positions
Scope ............................... .see Code Coverage
qualification of welding ............................. . l-66
Seismic loads .................................... -4-07
Postweld Heat Treatment .............. see Heat Treatment stresses due to ..................................... 2-17
Preheat .............................. see Heat Treatment Severe Cyclic Conditions

cyclic loading ...................................... 5.12
Pressure Design large rapid temperature change ........................ 8.09
for elevated temperatures ............................. 3.4 spiral welded pipe .................................. 7.03
in the high pressure range ............................ 1.68
of extruded headers ........................... .1.21, 1-70 Simplified Flexibility Analysis ........................ 1-33
of miter bends .....................................
1.21
of pipe ............................
1.42, 1.54, 1.57, 1.68. Sfandard Components
1.70, 2-1 1 manufacturers markings ......................... .3-7. 8-02
of valves .........................................
-8-04 valves ................................. .5-05, 8.04, 8-07
Pressure Rating Standards

valve ............................................. 8.04 compliance ........................................ 5.10
variations .......................................... 4-11 superseded ........................................ 1.44

Stresses (see also
Allowable Stresses)
setting ...................................... .1.32. 7-01
displacement stress range ............................. 7.04
..................................
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due to cold spring 8.16
Pressure Surges
....................................... due to occasional loads .............................. 2.16
loads due to 1.50
due to pressure surges .............................. . l-50
due to seismic loads ................................. 2-17
Pressure-Temperature Rating ...................5.05. 8-34
due to thermal gradients .............................. 3-4
longitudinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20, 1-50, 2-1 5, 2-24, 4-1O,
Pressure Test ............... _ ..... .-. -.-. s e c L e a k J e s t
-__.-
4~17!!;-s-o3RV~~;7),6;07, 705, 8-16
Progressive Examination .................... l-5, 1.62. 3-5
................... .
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Published Specification ............................. 1.15 application of .1.34. 2.24. 6-03R (Vol 7)

basis for .......................................... 1-56
branch connections .................................. 2.7
for 616.9 tees ....................................... 1.7
100% ............................................
5-09
for fabricated intersections ....................... . l-6, 5-15
as supplementary examination ......................... 8-38
for tees ........................... .1.46. 1.55. 1.71. 5-01
random radiography ................. 1-27. 1-45. 1-62. 2-12.
2-32, 3-12
for welded elbows .................................. . 1-6
records ...........................................
1-10
requirements .......................................
6-04 Temperature
selection of welds for large changes ...................................... 8-09
examination ......................................
2-25 limitations ................................... .4.13. 5-14
spot radiography ..............................
.1.62. 3-1 2 reduction .......................................... 4.11
-when PWHT isrequired T. .1.64. 2-4 . ................. ..
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Tubing
Records joints ............................................. 7-07
certification .................................. .5.10. 8-02 limitations .................................... .2.13. 3-6
for radiographic examination .......................... 1-1O Thickness Allowances
retention of ........................................ 1-1O in stress calculations ................................ . l-20
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Unlisted
components
materials . .
Valves
materials .
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Category M Fluid Service. ..
pressure build up . . .
. . . . .. .. . . .. . . . ,. .8-35
.... . . . . . . . .
. .. . .. . .
Interpretation
. . . . . . .. . . . . .8-O7
. . .. . . . . . .. . ... .
. . .. . .. . . ... . . . . . . ..8-O4
. .. . .. .. . . . .
ratings ............................................5-O5
Visual Examination
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No.
. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. .. 1-6, 1-51, 3-6, 4-05, 5-05, 8-7

.. . ... ..... . . . . . .. . . .... . .. . .. . . .see Materials
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Subject
Weld
fillet size . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . .
.. . . . .
for branch connections .. . . .
imperfections
longitudinal . . .
.. . . .
. . . .. .
qualification of position
reinforcement .
repair
..... ..
. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . .
. . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
. . . . .. . ..
. .. . .
.. . . . . . . .. . . .
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spacing of . . . . . . ... . ... ... .
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..
Interpretation
-
No.
. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... .1-74
...2-10, 4-03, 4-14, 8-37
.. ... . . . . . . see Acceptance Criteria
.
. . . . . . .2-20, 3-1 1, 4-18
. . . . . . . . l -66
.. . . . . ... . . . . . .7-O8
socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6-02, 6-05
. . . ..
. .. . . . . . ..
2-18
..7-O2
. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10, 8-26
internal . . . ..
requirements ...... ... .. .. .. . .. . . . . ... . . . . . . . .. . ..2-28
.. Welding Procedure
.
qualification of .. . . . .1-1 2, 1-65, 1-66, 1-76, 4-1 7, 8-23, 8-29
Washers, Use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-5 . - . . .. .
specification . . -.. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .
. . . , .8-21, 8-22
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ASME B31.3
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General Information
It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the 831 Committee concerning B31.3
chronological order. Each interpretationapplies to the Edition or Addenda stated in the interpretation,
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or if none is stated, to the Edition or Addenda in effect.on the date of issuance of the interpretation.
Subsequent revisions to the Code may have superseded the reply. These interpretations are not
part of the Code or its Addenda.
editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity, In some instances, a review of the
stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not "approve," "certify,"
"rate," or "endorse" any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.
For detailed instructions on preparaion of technical inquiries to the 831 Committee, refer to
Appendix Z.

Volume i up to and including the present volume, and will be updated with each volume.
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Fin 328.4.4: Branch Pipe Proiection Into Run Pipe
Fig 328.5.26; Double-Weld& Slip-On Flange i Dimension
.
Paras. 300 and 300.1 and Fig 300.1.1, Applicability - Offshore Platform
B31.3
.....................................
............................
Paras 300(b) and 300.2 and Appendix M; Classification of Fluid Service. large
Temperature Changes.,
.................
..........................................................
Interpretation
8-28
8-27
8-17
8-09
631-90-008
631-90-007
631-89-017
6
.
File No
3-89-01
1 8
.
Paras 300(c)(2) and 323.3.4; Impact Testing Methods and Acceptance Criteria
Below -320.F .................................................................. 8-30 831-90-010
. .
Paras 300.1 1 and 300.2; Rules for In-line Sensing Devices ............................. 8-01 631-88-0286
.
Paras 302.2.4 and 345.4; Maximum Allowable Valve Body Cavity Pressure ................ 8-04 631-89-007
.
Para 302.3.2 and Table A-I; Stress Value for A 387. Grade 9. Classes 1 and 2 ............. 8-25 631-89-051
.
Para 302.3.5; Stresses due to Cold Spring ............................................ 8-16 631-89-036
.
Para 304.3.3 and Appendix H; Branch Reinforcement .................................. 8-06 631-89-009
. .
Para 304.3.3 and Figs 304.3.3 and K328.5.4; Area Replacement - Definitions ........... 8-37 6 3-90-01
1 7
.
Para 304.5.1 and Table A-I; Materials/Fittings - Use of Two Grades .................... 8-18 631-89-033
.
Paras 318 and 328.5.4; Fillet Welds., ............................................... 8-13 631-89-028
.
Paras 323.1.1 and 323.1.2; Material Reidentification ................................... 8-19 631-89-043
.
Para 323.1.2 and Table 326.1; Material for Valve Body and Internals ..................... 8-07 631-89-010
.
Para 330; Preheat Requirements - Welding Procedure Specification ..................... 8-21 631-89-045
.
Para 330.1; Preheat Temperature - Procedure Qualification ............................ 8-23 631-89-047
.
Para 331.1.1; Postweld Heat Treatment .............................................. 8-08 6 3-89-01
1 3
.
Paras 331.1.2, 331-3.4, and 331.3.7; Temperature Monitoring of Stress
Relieving of Pipe Welds in Series .................................................. 8-05 631-89-008
.
Para 331.1.7; Hardness Tests - Procedure Qualification Records ........................ 8-22 631-89-046
.
Para 332.1; Use of Elbowless Steel Pipe in 631.3 ...................................... 8-03 B31-89-006
. -
Para 332.2.1; Bends Requirements for ............................................. 8-20 631-89-044
.
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Para 341.3.2 and Table 341.3.2A; Acceptance Criteria - Liquid Penetrant and
Magnetic Particle., .............................................................. 8-32 631-90-012
.
Paras 341.4.1 and 344.2; Visual Examination - Small Bore Piping ....................... 8-26 631-90-001
.
Paras 341.4.1, 341.4.3, and 344.2.1; Visual Examination - Interna! Inspection ............ 8-10 631-89-019
.
Para 341.4.1 (c); Certifications and Records., ......................................... 8-02 631-88-030
.
Paras 341.4.2 and 341.5 and Table 341.3.2A; Category D Fluid Service .................. 8-38 631-89-049
.
Paras 345 and 345.2.2; leak Test as Nondestructive Examination ........................ 8-31 6 3-90-01
1 1
.
Paras 345.1 and 345.9; Leak Testing ................................................. 8-15 631-89-035
.
Paras A304. A328.2.1, A328.2.5 and A328.5; Bonding Qualification Test.
Joint Limitations ................................................................. 8-14 631-89-034
.
Para A314 and Table 314.2.1; Plastic Lined Pipe - Use of Screwed Flanges .............. 8-33 6 3-90-01
1 3
.
Paras M307.2 and MA323.4.2; Category M Fluid Service - Double Contained
Piping; Use of Valves ............................................................ 8-35 631-90-015
Postweld Heat Treatment - Seal Welding ............................................ 8-12 631-89-023
.
Table 323.3.1 and Para 328.2.1; Impact Requirements in Qualifying
a Welding Procedure ............................................................ 8-29 631-90-009
Tables 326.1 and A-I; Dual Certified Materials and Components ......................... 8-34 631-90-014
Table 331.1.1; Heat Treatment Requirements .......................................... 8-24 631-89-050
Table A-I; Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength and Allowable Stresses for ASTM
6 464. Grade 20 Cb ............................................................. 8-11 631-89-020
Table A-1; Use of Plate Material for Pipe .............................................. 8-36 631-90-016
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Interpretation: 8.01
Subject: ASMUANSI 831.3-1 987 Edition, Paras. 300.1 .i and 300.2; Rules for In-Line Sensing
Devices
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Date Issued: May 22, 1989.
File: 831 -88-0288
Question: Shall the. pressure containing piping cbmponents of an in-line sensing device be
designed, fabricated, examined, and tested in accordance with the rules of ASMUANSI 831.31
Reply: Yes; see the definitions for "piping" and "piping components" in ASMUANSI 831.3,
para. 300.2. See also para. 300.1.1.
Subject: ASMWANSI 831.3-1987 Edition, Para. 341.4.1 (c); Certifications and Records
File: 831 -88-030
Question: In accordance with ASMUANSI B31.3, para. 341.4.1 (c), can manufacturers' markings
on pipe, fittings, and components be regarded as confirmation of material compliance with the
specifications?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASMUANSI 831.3-1 987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-I 988, Para. 332.1 ;
Use of Elbowless Steel Pipe in 831.3
File: 831 -89-006
Question: In accordance with ASMUANSI 831.3 is the use of pipe bending permitted?
Reply: Yes; see ASMUANSI 831.3, para. 332.1.
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Subject: ASMVANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-1988, Paras.

302.2.4 and 345.4; Maximum Allowable Valve Body Cavity Pressure
File: B31-89-007
Question: In accordance with ASME/ANSI 831.3, what is the maximum pressure buildup relative
to the pressure rating of the valve permitted in the valve body cavity?
Reply: 133%of the pressure rating of the valve provided that all of the requirements of ASME/
ANSI 831.3, para, 302.2.4 are met. Also see para. 345.4 for pressure test requirements.
Subject: ANSVASME B31.3-1984 Edition, Paras. 331.I .2,331.3.4, and 331.3.7; Temperature
Monitoring of Stress Relieving of Pipe Welds in Series
File: 831-89-008
Question: Several identical welds in a single assembly are eparately locally heat treated using
electrical resistance heaters in series. In accordance with ANSVASME 831.3, paras. 331 .I .2 and
331.3.4 is a temperature measurement of each weld required?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASMVANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-1988, Para. 304.3.3
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File: B31-89-009
gitudinally welded or not?
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Question: In accordance with ASME/ANSI B31.3, para. 304.3.3, is the weld joint factor €j for
calculating 'the required thickness of the branch tb always equal to I .O whether the branch is lon-
Reply: No. The weld joint quality factor i', for the branch in accordance with para. 302.3.4 shall
be used.
Note: Example H-2 of Appendix H will be reviewed by. the. Committee far possible revision.
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8-07, 8-08
Subject: ASMVANSI 831.3-1 987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-I 988, Para. 323.1.2
and Table 326.1; Material for Valve Body and Internals
File: 831-89-01O
Question (1): Is ASTM A487-IC (formerly A487-IQ) an acceptable material for valve bodies
within the scope of ASME/ANSI B31.3S
Reply (1):Yes, if qualified as an unlisted material in accordance with ASMUANSI B31.3, para.
323.1.2.
Question (2): Are valve internal materials covered by ASMVANSI B31.3?
Reply (2): ASME/ANSI 831.3 does not cover valve internal components except by reference to
valve standards listed in Table 326.1.
Subject:
Date Issued:
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May 22, 1989
File: 631-89-013
Question: In accordance with ASMVANSI 831.3, para. 331.I .i, is postweld.heat treatment
required in the welding procedure specification for P-No. I materials when postweld heat treatment
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is needed solely for the type of service?
Reply: Yes, and the requirements for postweld heat treatment should be specified in the engi-
neering design.
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Subject: ASMVANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-I 988, Paras. 300(b)
. and
300.2, and Appendix M; Classification of Fluid Service, Large Temperature
Changes
Date Issued:
File: B31-89-018
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November 16, 1989
Question (I): Is it a requirement of ASMVANSI B31.3 that piping for liquid oxygen (LOX) at
- 2 9 7 O F and 6000 psig be classified as Category M fluid service as defined in para. 300.2?
Reply (I): No; it is the owner’s responsibility to determine which fluid services are to be
identified as Category M. See para. 300(b)(I1, Appendix M may be used as a guide in making such
determinations.
Question ( 2 ) : Does ASMEIANSI. B31.3 require that piping which undergoes a large, rapid tem-
perature change be considered to experience severe cycle conditions as defined in para. 300.2?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASMUANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-1988, Paras.

341.4.1, 341.4.3, and 344.2.1; Visual Examination - Internal Inspection
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File: B31-89-019
Question: Is it the intent of ASMUANSI B31.3, paras. 344.2.1,341.4.1 ,and 341.4.3 that random
or 100%visual examination of weld internal surfaces requires indirect observation by aids such as
borescopes?
Reply: No. The intent of ASMUANCI B31.3, para. 344.2.1 is that the phrase “...or can be exposed
...”
to view refers to direct visual examination.
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Subject: ASMUANSI 831.3-1 987 Edition, Table A-I ;Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength and
Allowable Stresses for ASTM B 464, Grade 20 Cb
Date Issued:
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File: B31-89-020
Question (I): Are the correct specified minimum tensile strength (SMTS) and basic allowable
stresses listed in ASMVANSI B31.3, Table A - i for ASTM B 464 Grade 20 Cb (UNS N08020)?
Reply (I): No. The SMTS should be 80 ksi. The basic allowable stresses are being revised for
inclusion in a future addenda to ASMVANSI 831.3.
Question (2): For ASTM 8464 Grade 20 Cb may the allowable stresses in ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division I,Table UNF-23.3 be used for design of ASMUANSI
. B31.3 piping.
Reply (2): Yes, but the allowable stresses must be adjusted by the appropriate weld joint factor.
Subject: ASMUANSI B31.3-I 987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-1988; Postweld
Heat Treatment - Seal Welding
File: 831-89-023
Question: What are the requirements of ASMVANSI 831.3 regarding preheating and postweld
heat treatment of rings or similar welded parts in the manufacture of valves?
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Reply: ASME/ANSI 831.3 does not address this subject.
ASMVANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-1988, Paras. 318

and 328.5.4; Fillet Welds
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Date issued: November 16, 1989
File: 831-89-028
Question: Does ASMVANSI B31.3 permit the use of fillet welds as the primary pressure con-
taining welds for special (proprietary) joints?
Reply: Yes, provided the requirements of ASMUANSI B31.3, paras. 328.5.4 and 318 are met.
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Subject: ASME/ANSI 831.3-1 987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-1988, Paras. A304,
A328.2.1 ,A328.2.5, and A328.5; Bonding Qualification Test, Joint Limitations
File: B31-89-034
Question (I ): Applying the rules of ASMWANSI B31.3, para. A328.2.5(a), the required bonding
qualification test assembly should consist of at least one pipe-to-pipe joint and one pipe-to-fitting
joint. Is a pipe-to-pipe joint required for solvent cemented joints in thermoplastic piping?
Reply (I):
Yes.
Question (2): In ASMUANSI B31.3, para. A328.2.5(a), is a pipe-to-fittingjoint required for hot
gas welded joints in thermoplastic piping?
Reply (2): Yes.
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for the bonding qualification test assemblyspecified in para. 328.2.5(b) may exceed the minimum
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Reply (3): ASME/ANSI B31.3 does not address the issue of minlmum burst strength.
Question (4); Is it in violation of ASMUANSI 631.3 to conduct hot gas bonded welds with joints
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that have a root face and root gap other than in.?
Reply (4): No, ASMUANSI 831.3, para. A328.5.2(a) states recommendations for joint dimen-
sions. See the requirements of para. A328,2.1 (b).
-Question (5): In ASMUANSI B31.3, paras. A328.5.3 and A328.5.4, does the word "fillet"-apply
to heat fusion joints?
Reply (5): Yes.
Question (6): ASMUANSI B31.3, para. A328.5.3(b) states that assembly'of the surfaces to be
joined shall produce a small fillet of cement at the outer limits of the joint. if, after the joint cures
and the cement dries, there are areas at the outer limits that do not exhibit a small fillet, is the joint
rejectable?
Reply (6): Yes.
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831.3 Interpretations No, 8 8-15, 8-16
Subject: ASMUANSI B31.3-i 987 Edition With Addenda B31.3b-1988, Paras. 345.1 and
345.9; Leak Testing
File: B31-89-035
Question (I): Where leak testing a system follows guidelines under ASMUANSI 831.3, para.
345.1 (c), does ASMUANSI 831.3 require that all items under para. 345.9 be performed (345.9.1,
345.9.2, and 345.9.3)?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Where tying a newly constructed SMVANSI 831.3 normal fluid service piping
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system into an existing piping system, and the tie-in weld cannot be isolated for hydrostatic or
pneumatic testing, and the conditions of para, 345.1 (c) do not apply, what does ASMUANSI B31.3
require for leak testing?
Reply (2): ASMUANSI B31.3 does not address leak testing under these cir¿umstances.
Subject: ASMUANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-i 988, Para.
302.3.5; Stresses due to Cold Spring
File:. B31-89-036
Qùestion: In accordance with ASMUANSI B31.3, para. 302.3.5(c), is it required to include the
stresses due to cold spring in the sustained longitudinal stress S,?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASMUANSI 831.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-1988, Paras. 300
B31.3 Interpretations No, 8
and 300.1 and Fig. 300.1 .I,

Applicability -
Offshore Platform
File: 831-89-017.
Question: At what point does the coverage of ASMWANSI B31.3 end in piping connected to a
launcher/receiver for a pipeline pig and a pipeline/riser on án offshore platform?
Reply: Except as stated in para. 300.1 .i (c) and shown in Fig. 300.1 ,i, ASMVANSI B31.3 does
not specify limits of coverage; it is the owner's responsibility to specify the appropriate B31 Code
break points. See para. 300(b)(i 1.
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Subject: ASMUANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-1988, Para. 304.5.1
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and Table A-1 ; Materials/Fittings Use of Two Grades
Date Issued; April 20, 1990
File: B31-89-033
Question (I1: When using stainless steel materials that meet ASTM requirements for two grades
(e.g. 304/304L or 316/316L) in B31.3 piping, may the design be based on the allowable stresses
tabulated in ASMEIANSI B31.3, Table A-i for the straight grade through 1000°F and for the L grade
above 1OOO'F?
Reply (I):
Yes.
Question (2): May stainless steel flanges and flanged fittings, that meet ASTM requirements for
two grades (eng.304/304L or 316/316L) be qualified by ASMUANSI 831.3, para. 304.5.1 for design
temperatures above' 800°F and 850"F, respectively?
Reply (2): Yes; L grade stresses must be used above 1000°F.
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Subject:
Date Issued:
ASMVANSI B31.3-i987 Edition, Paras. 323.1 .I and 323.1.2; Material Reidentifica-
tion
May 7, 1990
8-19, 8-20, 8-21
File: 831 -89-043
Question (I): Does ASMVANSI B31.3 require that materis,; conforming to para. 323.1.1 or
323.1.2 be reidentified after cutting for fabrication?
Reply (I): No.
Question (2): Does ASME/ANSI B31.3 have qualification requirements for an individual who
reidentifies material?
Reply (2): No.
Subject: ASMVANSI 831.3-1987 Edition, Para. 332.2.1; Bends - Requirements for

Date issued: May 7, i 9 9 0
File: B31-89-044
Question: In accordance with ASMUANSI B31.3, para. 332.2.1, is it permissible to reduce the
outside diameter of the bend by grinding if the wall thickness required by the design is maintained?
Reply: ASME/ANSI 831.3 does not address-this subject.
Subject: ASMUANSI 831.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-1988, Para. 330;
Preheat Requirements - Welding Procedure Specification
File: B31-89-045
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Question: In.accordance with ASMVANSI B31.3, para. 330, for temperature verification, extent
of preheat zone, and limitations on interruption of welding, is it required that the welding procedure
specification detail these requirements?
Reply: No.
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Subject: ASMUANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through, B31.3b-I988, Para.

331 .I .7; Hardness Tests - Procedure Qualification Records
File: B31-89-046
Question: In accordance with ASME/ANSI B31.3, para. 331 .I -7, is it reqL.:ed that hardness tests
be verified on procedure qualification records?
Reply: No.
Subject: ASMUANSI B31.3-I987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3b-I 988, Para. 330.1;
Preheat Temperature - Procedure Qualification
File: B31-89-047
Question: In meeting the requirements of ASMUANSI 831.3, para. 330.1.1 for preheat tem-
peratures, is it necessary to comply with the values in Table 330.1 .I, or can the requirements of the
BPV Code, Section IX be used?
Reply: ASMUANSI B31.3, Table 330.1.1 applies, except for those values which are listed as
recommendations.
Subject:
Date Issued:
File:
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331 .I .I; Heat Treatment Requirements
May 7, 1990
831 -89-050
I Table
Question: In meeting the requirements of ASMUANSI B31.3, Table 331 .i .ifor heat treatment
.of materials in P-Nos. SP-i through SP-5, what heat treatment is necessary if the engineering design
does not specify the requirements?
Reply: ASMUANSI B31.3 does not designate a specific heat treatment procedure for these
materials, For conformance with ASME/ANSI B31.3, the engineering design must establish proce-
dures in accordance with Note (1) of Table 331 .i . I .
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a-2~~a-26~a-27
Para. 302.3.2
and Table A-I; Stress Value for A 387, Grade 9, Classes I and 2
Date Issued: May 7, i990
File: 931 -89-051
Question: Basic allowable stresses for listed materials ASTM A 387, Grade 9, Class i and Class
2 are not listed in ASMVANSI 931.3. May the rules of para. 302.3.2(d) be used for calculating the
allowable stresses at 100°F for ASTM A 387, Grade 9, Classes 1 and 2 materials?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASMVANSI 931.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through 931.3b-i988, Paras.

341.4.1 and 344.2; Visual Examination - Small Bore Piping
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File: 931-90-001
Question: Should small bore piping systems be excluded from ASMVANSI 931.3 because it is
impractical to conduct "direct" visual examination of internal imperfections?
Reply: No. The engineering design may specify any measures necessary to supplement visual
examination within the requirements of ASMVANSI B31.3, para. 344.2.
Subject: ASMVANSI 931.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through 931.3~-1989,

Fig. 328.5.29;
Double-Welded Slip-On Flange -
Dimension
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File: 931-90-007
Question ( ): Is it the intent of ASMVANSI 931.3, Fig. 328.5.29 sketch (I),to have the inside
fillet weld some distance below the face of the slip-on flange?
Reply (I):
Yes.
Question (2):What is the acceptable range of that dimension?
Reply (2): ASMVANSI B31.3 does not specify a range for that dimension.
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Subject: ASMVANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through 831.3~-I989, Fig. 328.4.4;
Branch Pipe Projection Into Run Pipe
File: 831-90-008
Question: In accordance with ASMUANSI B31.3, Fig. 328.4.4 sketch (c), is there a maximum
distance that the branch pipe can project into the run pipe?
Reply: No.
Subject:
Date Issued:
File:
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and Para. 328.2.1 ; Impact Requirements in Qualifying a Welding Procedure
May 7, 1990
B31-90-009
Question: In accordance with ASMUANSI B31.3, para. 328.2.1(d), when impact testing is re-
quired by ASMUANSI 831.3 or the engineering design in qualifying a welding procedure, does this
requirement apply to both fabricators and manufacturers?
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASME/ANSI B31.3-i 987 Edition With Addenda Through B3l.3~-1989, Paras.
300(c)(2) and 323.3.4; Impact Testing Methods and Acceptance Criteria Below
- 320°F
File: B31-90-01O
Question (1): Does ASMVANSI B31.3 permit the use of other toughness testing methods .in
place of Charpy impact testing for systems with a minimum design temperature below - 320"F?
Reply (i):No.
Question (2): Does ASMUANSI 831.3 prohibit the use of other testing methods and/or analysis
to supplement Charpy testing to evaluate materials for use below - 320'F
Reply (2): No. See para. 300(c)2.
Question (3): Can the Charpy testing requirements of ASMUANSI 831.3 be satisfied by testing
at - 320'F, even though the minimum design temperature is - 423'F?
Reply (3): No; see para. 323.3.4.
Subject: ASMUANSI B31.3-I 987 Edition With Addenda Through 831.3~-1989,Paras. 345
and 345.2.2; Leak Test as Nondestructive Examination
Date Issued: May 7, i990
File: B31-90-01I
Question (I): In accordance with ASMUANSI B31.3, para. 345, are all forms of leak testing
described considered to be nondestructive examination?
Reply (i):No. ASMUANSI B31.3 does not classify leak testing as examination.
Question (2): Does ASMUANSI B31.3 have requirements for the personnel that perform leak
testing?
Reply (2): No; however, the examination for leaks required in ASMUANSI 831.3, para. 345.2.2
should be by personnel qualified for visual examination.
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Subject: ASMUANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3~-I989, Para. 341.3.2
. B31.3 Interpretations No. 8
and Table 341.3.2A; Acceptance Criteria - Liquid Penetrant and Mqgnetic Particle
Date Issued: May 7, i 9 9 0
File: B31-90-012.
Question: In accordance with ASMUANSI B31.3, para. 341.3.2, for the determination of an
imperfection using liquid penetrant or magnetic particle examination techniques, is it the size of the
indication or the size of the discontinuity that is used in the determination of acceptance or rejection?
Reply: ASMUANSI B31.3 specifies liquid penetrant and magnetic particle examination for the
detection of cracks only, and all cracks are rejectable.
Subject: ASME/ANSI 831.3-1 987 Edition With Addenda Through 831.3~-1989,Para. A314
and Table 314.2.1; Plastic Lined Pipe -
Use of Screwed Flanges
File: 831-90-013
Question: Does ASME/ANSI 831.3 prohibit the use of threaded flanges on plastic lined metallic
pipe?
Reply: No; threaded joints within the size ranges and 1imitati.ons in accordance with ASMUANSI
B31.3, Table 314.2.1 may be used. Safeguarding may be required; see Note (4) of Table 314.2.1.
Subject:
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and A-I ; Dual Certified Materials and Components
Date Issued:
File:
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May 7, 7990
B31-90-014
Question (I): For temperatures not exceeding 100O0F,may ASMUANSI 831.3 piping systems
be constructed of dual certified stainless steels (e.g. 304/304L) using Table A-I stresses for the
straight grades?
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Reply (I): Yes.
Question (2): May the pressure-temperature rating for the straight grade of the corresponding
materials for components listed in ASMUANSI B31.3, Table 326.1 be used?
Reply (2): The requirements of the referenced standards apply.
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Subject: ASMUANSI 831.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3~-I989, Paras.

M307.2 and MA323.4.2; Category M Fluid Service - Double Contained Piping;
Use of Valves
Date Issued: May 7, .i990
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File: 831 -90-015
Question (1): Does ASMUANSI 831.3 require the use of double contained piping systems for
Category M Fluid Service?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Does ASMUANSI 831.3, para. MA323.4.2 permit the use of a double contained
thermoplastic piping system for Category M Fluid Service?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): Does ASMUANSI 831.3, para. M307.2 require the use of fire safe (fire tested)
valves for Category M Fluid Service?
Subject:
Reply (3): No.
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ASMUANSI B31.3-1987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3~-1989,Table A-i ;
Use of Plate Material for Pipe
File: B31-90-016
Question: Is pipe fabricated in accordance with ASMUANSI 831.3, from a listed plate material
(e.g., A 51 6 Gr, 60) without reference to a pipe specification (such as ASTM A 671 1, acceptable per
ASMUANSI B31.31
Reply: Yes.
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Subject: ASMVANSI B31.3-i 987 Edition With Addenda Through B31.3~-I989, Para. '304.3.3
and Figs. 304.3.3 and K328.5.4; Area Replacement Definitions -
Date Issued:
File:
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May 7, 1990
B31-90-017
Question: In accordance with ASMVANSI 831.3, para, 304.3.3, what is the correct value of Tb
to be used in calculation i, for the branch connection shape shown in the lower half of Fig. K328.5.41
Is Tb based upon the reinforcing barrel of the fitting or the wall thickness of the matching branch
pipe?
Reply: The value of 76 to be used in calculation L, for the referenced fitting is the nominal
thickness of the reinforcing barrel less manufacturing mill tolerances, provided that the increased
barrel thickness is uniform and extends at least to the 1, limit as shown in Fig. 304.3.3. Otherwise,
Tb is the nominal thickness of the matching branch pipe, less manufacturing mill tolerance.
Subject: ASMUANSI 831.3-1 987 Edition, Paras. 341.4.2 and 341.5 and Table 341.3.2A; Cat-
egory D Fluid Service
Date Issued:
File:
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May 25, 1990
B31-89-049
Question (I): In accordance with ASMWANSI B31.3, Table 341.3.2A, what acceptance criteria
should be used for Category D Fluid Service pipe welds which have been radiographed?
Reply (I): ASME/ANSI-B31.3 does not address radiography for Category D Fluid Service welds.
Question (2): In accordance with ASMVANSI 831.3, may the owner specify radiography as a
supplementary examination to be performed on Category D Fluid Service piping?
Reply (2): Yes; in accordance with ASMUANSI B31.3, para. 341.5.
Question (3): In accordance with ASMVANSI B31.3, para. 341.4.2 and Table 341.3.2A, if ra-
diography is performed on Category D Fluid Service pipe welds, and was not specified by the
engineering design, should the radiography be disregarded?
Reply (3): ASME/ANSI B31.3 does not address this subject.
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Code Reference No.
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Introduction ............................... .1.3. 1.6. 1-7 304.5 .............................................. 3-4
300 ......................................... 7.10. 8-17 304.5.1 ........................................... 8-18
....................... .................. .1.51, 3.2. 4.05. 5.05. 5.11. 6-09
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300(b) .1.26. 1.32. 4.08. 5.03. 8-09 304.7.2
300(~) ............ .
.3.2. 3.4. 4.10. 6-03R (Vol 7). 7.05. 8-30 304.7.4 ........................................... 1-16
300(c) [300(e)] ............................. .1.3. 1.6. 1-7 305.2 .......................................... 3.8, 3-9
300.1 ....................................... .7.10. 8-1 7 305.2.1 ........................................... 1-38
300.1.1 ............. .1.47. 1.52. 2.26. 3.1. 4.19. 6.01. 8-01 305.2.3 ..................................... .6.01, 7-03
.
Fig 300.1.1 ................... .1.8. 1-19. 2.26. 7-1O. 8-17 308.2.1 ........................................... 5-12
300.1.3 [300.1.4] ................ .1.8. 1.16. 1.19. 1.26. 3-2 308.2.4 ........................................... 5-12
300.2 311.2.4 ..................................... .6.02, 6-05
Category D fluid service ................ .4.13. 5.03. 6-01 314.2.1 ........................................... 2-22
Category M fluid service ........... . l-40, 1.73. 6.01. 8-09 Table 314.2.1 ...................................... 8.33
notch-sensitive ................................... 2.22 315.2 .............................................. 3.6
owner .......................................... 2-30 315.3 .............................................. 3-6
piping components ........................... .3.2. 8-01 317.2 .............................................. 1-17
piping system .................................... 1.30 318 .............................................. 8-13
severe cyclic conditions ...................... '5-1 2. 8-09 319.2.1 ........................................... 2-17
301 .............................................. 5-11 319.2.3 ..................................... .7.04, 7-05
301.2 ......................................... 2.3. 7-01 319.3.5 .......................................... -4-10
301.2.1 .... ......................................
i 2.29 319.3.6 ........................ .1.6, 1.7, 1.55, 2.24, 5-15
301.3 .............................................. 2-3 319.4.1 ........................................... 1-33
301.3.2 ........................................... 4-11 319.4.4 ................................. .1.71, 2.7, 2-24
301.5.3 ........................................... 4-07 319.7 ....................................... .1.16, 7-05
301.7.2 ............................................ 3-4 321.1.1 ........................................... 6-07
302 .............................................. 1.32 321.1.4 ........................................... 1-49
302.2 ............................................. 1-50 322.6.3 ........................... b1.32, 2.21, 2.29, 7-01
302.2.4 [302.2.3] ..................... 1.3. 1.32. 2.14. 3.4. 323.1.1 ........................................... 8-19
4-1 1. 7.01. 7.04. 8-04 323.1.2 ..............1.11, 1.15, 1.48,'2.1, 6.06, 8.07, 8-19
302.3.2 ...................... .1.18. 1.38. 2.16. 3.13. 8-25 323.2 .............................................. 3-9
302.3.4 ........................................... 2-20 323.2.1 ............................................ 1.13
Table 302.3.4 ...................... .1.42. 1.78. 2.20. 3-1 1 Table 323.2.2
302.3.5 .................. 1.20. 1.50. 2.14. 2.15. 2.24. 3.4. [Table323.2.1] ...................1.12, 1.48, 1.65, 1.76,
.
4.10. 4.12. 6-03R (Vol 7). 6.07. 7.04. 7.05. 8-16 2-19, 3.8, 4.01, 4-1 5
302.3.6 ........................... .1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17 323.2.4 .......................................... -6-06
302.4 ............................................. 1-20 323.3 ....................... ..................1.76, 5-13
303 .............................................. 6-05 Table 323.3.1
304.1.1 ................................ .1.42. 1.54. 1-70 [Table 323.2.21 ......... .l-12, 1.76, 4.17, 5.19, 5.21, 8-29
304.1.2 ...................... .1.42. 1.57. 1.68. 1.70. 2-11 323.3.4 ........................................... 8-30
304.2.3..................................... .1.22. 5-11 323.3.5 ............................................ 2.9
Fig. 304.2.3....................................... 1.22 Table 323.3.5 ....................................... 5.14
304.3............................. A.21. 1.46. 5.01. 6-09 Table 326.1 ... ................ .1.11, 1.51, 2.3, 8.07, 8-34
304.3.2......................................... ,.4-05 328 .............................................. 7-02
........................... . ....................................
304.3.3
.
.4.03. 7.02. 8.06. 8-37
.......................................
328.2 [327.5]
. ................ .1.76,
1-66
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Fig 304.3.3 8.37 328.2.1 [327.5. 327.5.21 4-1 7, 8-29

304.3.4...................... .1.21. 1.37. 1.55, 1.75. 2-27 Figure 328.4.4 .................................... 8-28
.
Fig 304.3.4 ....................................... 1.70 328.5 [327.4] . . .................................... 5-09
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328.5.1 [327.4.1] ................................... 5-17

Interpretation
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345 [337] ...................... .1.2. 1.72. 2.31. 3.3. 8-31

Interpretation
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328.5.2 [327.4.2] ................................... 5-12 345.1 [337.1] ...................1.4. 1.30. 4.04. 6.08. 8-15
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Fig 328.5.2 [Fig 327.4.21 . ....... .l-28, 5-12, 6.02, 6-05, 8-27 345.2.2 ........................................... 8-31
328.5.4 [327.4.4] ................... 1-59, 1-74, 2-10, 4-03, 345.2.4 [337.4.3] .................................... 1.35
4-1 4, 7-08, 8-1 3 345.2.6 [337.1] ............................... .1.2. 5-22
Fig. 328.5.4 [Fig. 327.4.41 ....... .l-59, .74, 4-03, 4-16, 7-08 345.3 [337.3] ............................ .2.6. 3.10. 5-02
328.6 ............................................ 2-18 345.4. ............................................ 8-04
330 ............................................. 8-21 345.4.2 [337.4.1] ...............1.35. 1.61. 1.63. 2.23. 4-04
330.1 ............................................ 8-23 345.4.3 1337.4.21 ................................... 1.63
331 .............................................. 8-12 345.5 [337.4.4] ......................... .1.35. 1.43. 6-08
331.1.1 ........................................... 8-08 345.7 [337.5.2] ................................... -1-36
Table 331.1.1 345.8 [337.6] ................................ .1.25. 3-10
[Table 331.3.11 .................... .1-69, 2-2, 5-06, 8-24 345.9 [337.5.1] .................... .4.09. 5.07. 6.08. 8-15
331.1.2 ........................................... 8-05 A304 ............................................. 8-14
331.1.3 [331.3.6] ................... .l-39, 1-59, 4-06.5-06 A304.5.1 .......................................... 1-67
331.1.4 [331.1.2]. .................................. 5-08 A314 ............................................. 8-33
331.1.6 [331.3.4] ...................................5-08 A327.2.4 .......................................... 7-09
331.1.7 [331.3.2] ............................. .l-78, 8-22 A328.2.1 .......................................... 8-14
331.2.2[331.1.1] ..............................
1-39/1-78 A328.5 ........................................... 8-14
331.3.4 ........................................... 8-05 K315 ............................................. 7-07
331.3.7 ........................................... 8-05 K322.3 ........................................... 7-07
332.1 ............................................. 8-03 .
Fig K328.5.4 ...................................... 8.37
332.2 [329.1] ...................... .l-23, 1-53, 4-02, 8-20 M307.2 ........................................... 8-35
332.4 [329.3, 330.21 ................................. 2-2 M322.3 ....................................... 2.13. 3-6
335.2 .............................................. 2-5 M323.1.3 .......................................... 3-7
340.2 [336.1.2] .................................... 1-26 M326 ............................................ 2-13
340.3 [336.3] ...................................... 1-10 M335.4 [M335.5, M335.61 ............................ 3.6
340.4 [336.2] ...................................... 1-31 M341.4 [M336.5] ............................ .1.24. 1-45
341.2 [336.1.1, 336.1.33 ..............l-10. 1-26. 1-27. 2-28 M341.4.1 [M336.5.1] .......................... .2.28. 3-7
341.3.1 [336.5] ............................... .l-64, 2-4 M345.1 ........................................... 6-08
341.3.2 ........................................... 8-32 MA323.4.2 ........................................ 8-35
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Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig 327.4.11 ............................ 5-09 Appendix A Notes
Table 341.3.2A (No equivalent) [(i411 .............................. 2.20
[Table 327.4.1Al ..........
1-1, 1-9. 1-14, 1-41, 2-8, 5-04. Note (17) ....................................... 4.18
5-1 3, 5-1 6. 5-1.7. 5-1 8, 5-20. 6-04, Note (20) [(30)] .................................. 1.77
7-06. 8-32. 8-38 Note (57) [(2)] ................................... 1.58
Table 341.3.26 [Table 327.4.1Bl .................5-18. 6-04 Appendix A
341.3.4 [336.5, 336.5.41 ..........l-62, 2-25. 2-32, 3-5. 3-14 Table A-1 [Table 11 ..........1.13. 1.18. 1.29. 1.38. 1.48.
341.4 [336.5] ......................
.1-24, 1-45, 3-12, 5-20 ,
1.77, 2-1 3.8. 3.9. 3-1 3. 4-1 2.
341.4.1 [336.5.1] ..............
1-10. 1-26, 1-27, 1-60, 2-12, 4.13. 6.01. 6.06. 7.03. 8-1 1.
2-28. 3-7, 3-12, 4-12, 5-10, 8.18. 8.25. 8.34. 8-36
8-02, 8-10, 8-26 Table A-1 B [Table 11 ...............1.78. 2.20. 4.18. 7-03
341.4.2 ........................................... 8-38 Appendix D ....................1.6. 1.7. 1.34. 1.46. 1.55.
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341.4.3 ........................................... 8-10 1.56. 1.71. 2.7. 2.24. 4.16.
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341.5 8-38 5.01. 5.15. 6-06
341.5.1 [336.6.1] .............................. .l-5, 3-12 Appendix E [Appendix KI ......................
.1.44. 5-1 O
342.1 [336.4.1] ................................... -2-28 Appendix F [F323.2] ................................ 1.29
343 [336.4.1] ...................................... 2-28 Appendix G ....................................... 5.12
344[336.4] ....................................... 5-09 Appendix H ...................................... -8-06
344.2 [336.4.2] ..........................
2-28/8-10, 8-26 Appendix J ........................ .1.28, 1.54. 1.75. 5-04
344.5 [336.4.5] .........................
.l-10, 1-60, 2-12 Appendix M .................................. .6.01. 8-09
344.6 [336.4.6] .................................... 1-60 Case 137 ........................................... 3-1
344.7 [336.4.7] ...............................2-28, 3-14 Case 141 .......................................... 1-51

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SUBJECT INDEX
Sut. x t No.
- Subject No.
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Acceptance Criteria
pressure tests ...................................... -1-2 Brazed Joints
weld ...................... 1.1. 1.9. 1.14. 1.41. 2.8. 5.09. ...............................
for flammable service -1-17
5.13. 5-17. 5-18. 5.20. 6.04. 7.06. 8-32
Buckles ..................................... .1.23. 1-53
Allowable Stresses ................................ -4-12
bases for .......................... .1.18. 3-13. 8-11. 8-25 Category D Fluid Service
for ASTM A 312 .................................... 1.29 alternative pressure test for .......................... . l-36
for ASTM A 387 .................................... 8.25 limitations ................................... .4.13. 5-03
for ASTM A 570 .................................... 1.38 radiographic examination ............................. 8.38
for ASTM A 587 ................................... . l-13
for ASTM A 671 .................................... 1-48 Category M Fluid Service
for ASTM B 464 .................................... 8.11 clarification of term ................................. 1.73
for austenitic stainless steels ........................... 3.13 double contained piping .............................. 8.35
leak test ........................................... 6.08
Alternative Tests liquid oxygen ...................................... 8.09
for Category D fluid service .......................... 1.36 requirements ....................................... 8.35
....................................... tubing size limitations ................................ 2.13
O requirements
sensitive leak test ...................................
8.15
1.25 "very smaii quantity" ............................... . l-40
Code Coverage
Au!horized Inspector ................see Owner's Inspector 831.3 versus 631.4 ........................... .1.47. 7-10
general hydrocarbon service .......................... 6.01
Bending ....................................
.4.02. 8-03 in-line sensing devices ............................... 8.01
Bends offshore platform ................................... 8.17
corrugated ......................................... 1.23 oil heating system ................................... 4.19
miter ................................... see-Miter Bends synfuel plant piping ........................... .1.52, 2-26
reduction of outside diameter ......................... 8.20 tobacco plant piping .................................. 3.1
Bonding Qualification Test Componenfs (see also fittings, flanges, standard componenfs,
hot gas welded ..................................... 8.14 and valves)
..............................
minimum burst pressure ........................ .7.09. 8-14 certification 1.26. 3.7. 5-10
......................... ..........
solvent cement ..................................... 8.14 design conditions
flexibility characteristic ...............
.i-%.
2.3
.56, 2.24. 5-01
in-line sensing devices ..................... .........
8.01
Bonds
heat fusion........................................ 8.14
referenced standards ...................... ...
. l-44, 5-10
hot gas weldëd ..................................... 8.14
Compressors
test assembly ...................................... 7.09
............................. ..........1.8
internal piping
Bolting Materials .................................. 4.15 Corrugated Bends ................................. . l-23
Branch Connections Cyclic Loading ................................... -5-12

extruded outlets ......................... .1.37. 2.27. 6-09
integrally reinforced fitting ............................ 4.05 Design (see also Pressure
projection into run pipe .............................. 8.28 Design)
reinforcement ................................ .8.06. 8-37 conditions ......................................... -2-3
weld requirements ............. .2.10. 4.03. 4.14. 7.02. 7-08 Lame theory ....................................... 1.57
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Subiect
Displacement Stress
Earthquake
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Interpretation
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see Seismic
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Subject
Flexibility Factors
basis for
for 816.9tees
.......................................... 1-56
....................................... 1-7
for fabricated intersections
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. 4-1 6. 5-15
for welded elbows ................................... 1.6
Examination
extent of .................................... .1.24. 5-18
Fluid Service
in process ......................................... 3.14
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general hydrocarbon
responsibility for
6.01
radiographic .................. see Radiographic Examination
categorizing ................................ .4.08. 8-09
random ........................... 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2.12.
2.32. 4-12
required ................................ . l-24, 1.60. 6i04 Graphitization
Spot .............................................. 1-62 temperature relative to
visual ....................................... .2.28. 8-10 onset ........................................... 1-58
Exclusions Hardness
for compressors and internal piping .................... . l-8 limitations on ...................................... -2-2
for interconnecting piping ............................ 1.19 records ........................................... 8-22
Expansion Joints ................................... 1.16 Heat Treatment
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cooling rate ........................................ 1-69
Extruded Outlet
for austenitic stainiess steel .......................... . l-65
pressure design of ............................. .l.îl. 1-70
for bending and forming .............................. 2.2
for valve parts ..................................... -8-12
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governing thickness ..................1.39, 1.59, 4.06, 5-06
heating rate ........................................ 1.69
Extruded Welded Tee .............................. 5-01 local ....................................... .5.08, 8-05
monitoring ................................... .5.08, 8-05
Fillet Weld
requirements ....................... .8.08, 8-2 1. 8.23. 8-24
internal. slip-on flange ............................... 8.27
SP-1 through SP-5 ................................. -8-24
when radiography is
pressure containing .................................. 8.13
required .................................... .1.64, 2-4
size .............................................. 1-74
Fittings
616.9 ....................................... .1.7, 5-01
conforming to two grades ............................ 8.18 Impact Tests
flared. flareless. or absorbed energy data ................................ -2.9
compression types ................................. 3.6 alternative methods ................................. 8-30
MSS SP-75 ....................................... -1-11 base metal ......................................... 4-01
exclusions from ......................... . l-76, 5-14, 8-30
Flammable Service ................................ . l-17
heat treatment required .............................. 5.19
in qualifying procedures .............................. 8.29
of aluminum filler metals ............................. 2.19
Flanges of austenitic stainless steel ............................ 1.65
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assembly 2-5 of bolting materials 4.15

design ....................................... .1-67. 3-4 of the heat affected zone .......................
.1.76, 5-21
long welding neck .................................. 4-05 of weldments ......................
.1.12, 1.65, 1.76, 5-21
slip-on ...................................... .5-12. 8-27 temperature limitation .........................
.5.14. 8-30
use of aluminum ........ ........................... 1-51
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Flexibility Analysis concave root surface ............................1.1. 6-04
exemptions from .................................... 1.33 determination of .................................... 8.32
lack of fusion ...................................... 5.09
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porosity ............................
.1.9, 5.13, 5.16, 5-20
slag inclusion ...................................... 5.20
diameters ........................................ 1.56
tungsten inclusions ..............................1.9, 5-17
for a tee ............................... .1.55. 1.56. 5-01
undercutting .............................
.1.14, 2.8, 6-04
in Appendix D ............................. .1.55. 2-24 Installed Piping ................................... . l-30
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Interpretation
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instrument Piping ..... ......................
I .7.07, 8-01 Materials
API 5L .............................. 1.78. 2.4. 3.9. 3-1 1.
6.01. 6-06
Internal Piping. Equipment .......................... . l-8 API 5LX., .......................................... 2.4
ASTM A 234 ...................................... 2.20
ASTM A 312 ........................... .1.29. 1.77. 2-20
joint Factors ASTM A 403 ................................ .1.77. 2-20
for ASTM A 234. ASTMA487 ...................................... 8-07
ASTM A 312. ASTM A 403 ......................... 2.20 ASTM A 5 3 7 ....................................... 2-1
for branch connections .............................. 8.06 ASTM A 570 ...................................... 1.38
for circumferential welds ............................ . l-42 ASTM A 587 ...................................... 1-13
for longitudinal and spiral ASTM A 633 ...................................... 1.11
welds ................................ .1.78, 3-1 1, 8-06 ASTM A 658 ....................................... 3-8
ASTM A 671 ..................................... -1-48
ASTM B 2 4 1 ....................................... 2-19
joints ASTM B 337 ....................................... 4-18
circumferential bands ................................ 5.1 í certification .................................. .5.10. 8-02
exposed during test ............................ .2.6. 3-10 conforming to two grades ...................... .8.18. 8-34
instrument tubing ................................... 7.07 notch sensitive ..................................... 2.22
special ............................................ 8.13 reidentification ..................................... 8.19
Lateral Fittings ...................................... 1.6
Miter Bends
pressure design of ............................. .1.22. 5-11
leak Tests
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alternative ......................... .4.09, 5.07, 6.08. 8-15
Runs
as nondestructive examination ......................... 8.31
explanation of ...................................... 1.33
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for Category D fluid service 1.36
O psi ............................................ 2.31 Nomenclature
. isolation of test pump ................................. 1.2 d ................................................ 1.54
leakage ........................................... -1-4 T ................................................ 1-28
minimum hydrostatic test -T , ................................................
t" 1-75
pressure ................................... .2.23. 4-04 .......................................... .5-04, 5-16
minor repairs and additions ............................ 1.2
of discharge piping .................................. 1.72
Nonmetallic Piping
.......................... in Category M Fluid Service .......................... 8.35
systems
of piping and vessel
. l-4, 5.02,
................................
5.22, 8-1 5
. í-63
joint requirements ............................. .7.09. 8-14
equipment ........................................ 3.3 Notch Sensitive
of replacement piping ............................... 5.22 materials .......................................... 2.22
painting before test ........................ .2.6, 3.10, 5-23
personnel qualification ............................... 8.31 Occasional Variations
preparation for ...................... .2.6, 3.10. 5-02., 5-23 (pressure/temperature allowances) ....... . l-3, 2-1 4. 4-1 1
reduced pressure
(hydrostatic test) ............................ .1.61, 2-23 loads ............................. .1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17
sensitive ......................................... . l-25

...................... . l-35, 1-43 Owner
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responsibilities ........................... .1.26. 2.30. 5-22
Lethal Substance ................................... 1.73 Owner's Inspector

qualifications of .................................... 1.31
Limitations
responsibilities of ................................... 1.26
on imperfections ......................... see imperfections
on hardness ........................................ 2.2 Pipe
on tubing size ................................. .2.13, 3-6 elbowless ......................................... 8.03
made from plate .............................. .1.48. 8-36
l o w Temperature of noncircuiar cross section ............................ 3.2
Requirements ......................... see Impact Tests spiral welded ...................................... 7.03
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Subject No.
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Pipe Supports Reinforcement. Branch
configurations ...................................... 6.07 attachment weld . . ........................... .4.03. 7-08
longitudinal stress effects ............................. 7.05 clarification of terms ................................. 1-37
use of plastic ....................................... 1.49 limits of ........................................... 2-27
Plastic Repairs
lined pipe . use of screwed flanges ...................8.33 to welds .......................................... 2.18
pipe supports ...................................... 1.49
Safeguarding ...................................... 5.12
Scope ............................... .see Code Coverage
Positions
qualification of welding ............................. . l-66
Seismic loads ..................................... 4.07
Postweld Heat Treatment .............. see Heat Treatment stresses due to ..................................... 2.17
Preheat .............................. see Heat Treatment Severe Cyclic Conditions

cyclic loading ...................................... 5-12
Pressure Design large rapid temperature change ........................ 8.09
for elevated temperatures .............................
3.4 spiral welded pipe .................................. 7-03
............................
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in the high pressure range 1.68
of extruded headers ............................ 1.2 1. 1-70 Simplified Flexibility Analysis ....................... . l-33
of miter bends ..................................... 1.21
of pipe ............................ 1.42, 1.54, 1.57, 1.68, Standard Components
1.70, 2-1 1 manufacturers markings ......................... .3.7. 8-02
of valves .......................................... 8.04 valves ................................. .5.05. 8.04. 8-07
Pressure Rating Standards

valve ............................................. 8-04 corndiance ....................................... -5-10
variations .......................................... 4.11 superseded ........................................ 1-44

Stresses (see also
acceptable devices ............................ .2.21. 2-29 Allowable Stresses)
setting ...................................... .1.32. 7-01
displacement stress range ............................. 7.04
due to cold spring ................................... 8.16
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loads due to ....................................... 1.50
due to occasional loads
due to pressure surges ...............................
-2-16
1.50
...................5.05. due to seismic loads ................................. 2.17

Pressure-Temperature Rating 8-34 ..............................
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.............................. .see Leak Test longitudinal ................. . 1.20, 1.50, 2-1 5, 2.24, 4-1O,
Pressure Test .
4-12, 6-03R (Vol 7)) 6.07, 7.05, 8-1 6
Progressive Examination ..............i.. .. .1.5. 1.62. 3-5 Stress Intensification Factors

Published Specification ............................ . l-15
application of ....................1.34. 2.24. 6-03R (Vol. 7)
basis for ......................................... -1-56
branch connections .................................. 2.7
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for 616.9 tees
....................... .1.6. 5-15
as supplementary examination ......................... 8.38
for fabricated intersections
........................... .1.46. 1.55. 1.71.
random radiography .................1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2-1 2.
for tees
for welded elbows ...................................
5-01
1.6
2.32. 3-12
records ........................................... 1.1 O
requirements ....................................... 6.04 Temperature
large changes ...................................... -8-09
examination ...................................... 2-25 limitations ................................... .4.13. 5-14
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when PWHT is required ......................... 1.64. 2-4
Tubing
Records joints ............................................. 7-07
certification .................................. .5.10. 8-02 limitations ..................................... 2-13. 3-6
for radiographic examination
retention of
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1.1 O e
in stress calculations ................................. 1.20
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components ................. t-6, 1-51, 3-6, 4-05, 5-05, 8-7 fillet size ......................................... . l-74
materials ................................... see Materials for branch connections .............. .2-10, 4-03, 4-14, 8-37
imperfections ...................... see Acceptance Criteria
Valves longitudinal ............................. .2-20, 3-1 1, 4-1 8
Category M Fluid Service............................ .8-35 qualification of position ............................. . l-66
materials......................................... .&O7 reinforcement ..................................... .7-O8
pressure build up.................................. .&O4 repair ............................................. 2-18
ratings........................................... .5-O5 socket ...................................... .6-02, 6-05
spacing of ........................................ .7-02
Visual Examination
..................................... .8-10, 8-26
internal
requirements...................................... .2-28 Welding Procedure
qualification of .......1-12, 1-65, 1-66, 1-76, 4-1 7, 8-23, 8-29
Washers, Use of ................................... .2-5 specification ................................. .8-21, 8-22
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It has been agreed to publish interpretations issued by the 631 Committee concerning B31.3 as
part of the subscription service. The interpretations have been assigned numbers in chronological order.
An interpretation applies to the Edition or Addenda stated in the interpretation or, if none is stated, to
the Edition or Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the interpretation. Subsequent revisions to
the Code may have superseded the reply. The interpretations are not part of the Code or its
Addenda.
interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature. In these cases, a revised reply,
bearing the original intrepretation number with the suffix R, is presented.
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Paras. 300. 300.1, and Fig. 300.1.1; Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . ............

Paras. 300(c)(3) and (5). and 302.3.5; Longitudinal Stresses and Longitudinal
Bending Stresses-Sustained Loads .........................................
Interpretation
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83 1-88-022
83 1-87-022'
Paras. 3OO(c)(3). 302.3.5, 319.2.3, and 319.7; Piping Supports .................... 7-05 831-88-001
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Paras. 302.2.4, 302.3.5, and 319.2.3; Allowable Stress-Calculating Displacement
Stress Range ............................................................ 7-04 831-87-041
I zyxwvutsrqponmlkji Paras. 304.3.3 and 328; Spacing of Welds.....................................

Para. 305.2.3, and Tables A-1 and A-1 8; Spiral Welded Pipe ......................
Para. 328.5.4(0 and Fig. 328.5.4D; Branch Reinforcement ........................
Para. A327.2.4; Qualification Test for CPVC Piping ...............................
7-02
7-03
7-08
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83 1-87-040
83 1-88-009
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Paras. K315 and K322.3; Tubing Joints-Instrument Piping ....................... 7-07 83 1-88-008
Table 327.4.1A; Weld Acceptance Criteria-Concavity and Convexity .............. 7-06 831-88-002
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Subject: ANSI/ASME B31.3-1984 Edition, Paras. 300(c)(3)and (51, and 302.3.5;

6-03R,7-01
Longitudinal Stresses and Longitudinal Bending Stresses-Sustained Loads
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Question (1): In accordance with ANSI/ASME B31.3, para. 302.3.5(c), when calculating the
longitudinal stresses due to pressure, weight and other sustained loads, should the thickness of pipe
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used in calculating SL be the nominal thickness minus mechanical, corrosion, and erosion allowances
but not minus the manufacturer's mill tolerance?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): in accordance with ANSJ/ASME 831.3, para. 302.3.5k) when calculating the
longitudinal bending stresses due to sustained loads, what stress intensification factors should be
applied?
Reply (2): ANSI/ASME 831.3 does not address the application of stress intensification factors for
longitudinal stress due to sustained loads; but see ANSI/ASME 831.3, paras. 300(c)(3) and (5).
Subject: ANSI/ASME B31.3-1984 Edition with Addenda through B31.3~-1986, Paras.

301.2, 302.2.4, and 322.6.3; Pressure Relief Device Set Pressure
File: 831-87-021
Question: In accordance with ANSIIASME 831.3, paras. 301.2 and 322.6.3, may the set pressure
of a single pressure relieving device for a piping system be chosen higher than the design pressure of
the piping system provided para. 302.2.4 is satisfied for the maximum relieving pressure?
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Subject: ASMEIANSI 831.3-1987 Edition, Paras. 304.3.3 and 328; Spacing of Welds
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File: 83 1-87-039
Question: In accordance with ASME/ANSI 831.3, are there requirements or guidelines on the
minimum distance between welds in a pipe?
Reply: No, except as provided in para. 304.3.3(e).
Subject: ASME/ANSI 831.3-1987 Edition, Para. 305.2.3, and Tables A-1 and A-1 6; Spiral
Welded Pipe
File: 83 1-87-040
Question (1): In accordance with ASME/ANSI 631.3, Table A-1, does ASTM A 671 and A 672
as listed, apply for both straight welded pipes and spiral welded pipes?
Reply (i): No. ASTM A 671 and A 672 do not include spiral welded pipe. ASTM specifications
covering spiral welded pipe include "spiral welding" in their scope. These include ASTM A 134, A 139
and A 21 1. API-5L also includes spiral welding. See ASME/ANSI 631.3, Table A-1 6.
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Question (2): In accordance with ASME/ANSI 631.3, para. 305.2.3, can carbon steel spiral
welded pipe be used for severe cyclic service?
Reply (2): No.
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Subject: ASME/ANSi B31.3-1987 Edition, Paras. 302.2.4, 302.3.5, and 319.2.3; Allowable
Stress-Calculating Displacement Stress Range
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Question (1 1: In accordance with ASME/ANSi 831.3, para. 302.3.5, should the basic allowable
stress at maximum metal temperature .Sh used for calculating the allowable displacement stress range,
be for the normal upper temperature under operating conditions, and exclude all short-time excursions
above such normal operating temperature?
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Reply (11: No. in accordance with para. 319.2.3, the allowable displacement stress range is based
on the maximum and minimum temperatures for the displacement cycle under analysis.
Question ( 2 ) : Are the provisions of ASME/ANSI 831.3, para. 302.2.4 applicable for establishing
the allowable displacement stress range for flexibility analysis?
Reply ( 2 ) : No.
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Subject: ANSi/ASME 831.3-1 984 Edition with Addenda through 831.3~-1986, Paras.
300(c)(3), 302.3.5, 319.2.3 and 319.7; Piping Supports
File: 831-88-001
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Question (1 1: When a pipe moves away from a support, should the longitudinal stresses for the
pipe in the installed position, or the longitudinal stresses for the pipe in the operating position, or both,
be compared to ANSi/ASME 631.3 allowable in accordance with para. 302.3.5(c)?
Reply (1): Both. See also para. 300(c)(3).
Question (2): Does ANSI/ASME 831.3 require the evaluation of the secondary effects of pressure,
such as pressure expansion and elongation or the Bourdon effect with bends?
Reply (2): No. See also para. 300(c)(3).
Question (3): Does ANSI/ASME 831.3 address the stresses caused by axial forces in the displace-
ment stress calculations?
Reply (3): No. See also paras. 300(c)(3) and 319.7.
Question (4): What is the ANSI/ASME 831.3 definition of "displacement stress range"?
Reply (4): The displacement stress range is defined in para. 319.2.3 as "the algebraic difference
between the extreme displacement condition and the original (as installed)condition (or any anticipated
condition with a greater differential effect)."
Subject: ANSI/ASME 831.3-1 984 Edition with the 831.3a-1984 Addenda, Table 327.4.1A;
Weid Acceptance Criteria-Concavity and Convexity
File: 83 1-88-002
Question: Is it the intent of ANSi/ASME 831.3 to interpret concavity and convexity by radiogra-
phy on welds required by 831.3 or the engineering design to be radiographed when this interpretation
can not be made by visual examination?
Reply: For concavity, yes. ANSI/ASME 831.3 does not address convexity except as "internal
protrusion" or "external reinforcement," neither of which is evaluated by radiography.
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Subject: ASME/ANSI 831.3-1987 Edition, Paras. K315 and K322.3; Tubing

joints-Instrument Piping
File: 831-88-008
Question: Does ASME/ANSI 831.3, para. K315 apply to process control (instrument piping) tube
fittings and tube joints?
Reply: Yes.
Subject: ASME/ANSI 831.3-1 987 Edition, Para. 328.5.4(0 and Fig. 328.5.40; Branch
Reinforcement
File: B3 1-88-009
Question: In accordance with ASME/ANSI 831.3, para. 328.5.4(0, is the attachment weld be-
tween the reinforcement member and the run pipe required for a full encirclement type reinforcement
installation?
Reply: ASME/ANSI 83 1.3 does not specifically address full encirclement branch reinforcement.
The Committee will be studying this item for possible future revisions.
Subject: ANSI/ASME 831.3-1984 Edition, Para. A327.2.4; Qualification Test for CPVC
Piping
Item: 831-88-021
Question: For CPVC plastic piping, is there a discrepancy between the hydrostatic test require-
ments in para. A327.2.4 for qualifying a bonding procedure specification (BPS) and the hydrostatic
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burst strength requirement for solvent cemented joints in ASTM F 493?
Reply: No. ANSI/ASME 831.3, para. A327.2.4 requires that a test assembly containing joints
withstand a hydrostatic test pressure of four times the design pressure. ASTM F 493 qualifies the cement
used in the joint.

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Subject: ASME/ANSI 631.3-1987 Edition, Paras. 300, 300.1, and Fig. 300.1 .l;
Applicability
Date issued: December 8, 1988
Item: 83 1-88-022
Question: Which section of the ASME/ANSI 631 Code for Pressure Piping covers piping for a
transmission line between an oil terminal and a tank farm part of the piping being accessible to the
public?
Reply: ASME/ANSI 831.3 and 831.4; see Fig. 300.1.1 of 831.3.
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300(~)
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Introduction ...............................
300 ..............................................
300(b) ............................
300W [300(e)]..............................
.1.3. 1.6. 1-7
.1.26. 1.32. 4.08. 5-03

..................3.2. 3.4. 4.10. 6-03R (Vol. 7) 7-05
300.1 .............................................
300.1.1 ................. ..1.47. 1.52. 2.26. 3.1. 4.19. 6-01
7-10
1.3. 1.6. 1-7

7-10
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304.7.4 ........................................... 1-16

305.2 ............. .......................... 3-8, 3-9
305.2.1 ...........................................
305.2.3 .....................................
308.2.1 ...........................................
308.2.4 ........................................... 5-12
31 1.2.4 .....................................
1-38
.6.01, 7-03
5-12
.6.02, 6-05
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300.1.3 [300.1.4]. ................ 1.8. 1.16. 1.19. 1.26. 3-2 315.2 .............................................. 3-6
300.2 315.3 .............................................. 3-6
Category D fluid service ................ .4.13. 5.03. 6-01 317.2 ............................................. 1-17
Category M fluid service ................ . l-40, 1.73. 6-01 319.2.1 ........................................... 2-17
notch-sensitive ................................... 232 3 19.2.3 ..................................... .7-04, 7-05
owner .......................................... 2-30 319.3.5 ........................................... 4-10
piping components ................................. 3.2 319.3.6 ........................ .l-6, 1-7, 1-55, 2-24, 5-15
piping system .................................... . l-30 319.4.1 ........................................... 1-33
severe cyclic ..................................... 5.12 319.4.4 ................................. .1-71, 2-7, 2-24
301 .............................................. 5-11 319.7 ........................................ 1-16, 7-05
301.2 ......................................... 2.3. 7-01 321.1.1 ........................................... 6-07
301.2.1 . . . . . . . ................................ 2-29 321.1.4 ....................................
............................. 2-3 322.6.3 ........................... .l-32, 2-2
............................ 4-11 323.1.2 ....................... .l-11, 1-15, 1.48. 2-1, 6-06
............................ 4-07 323.2 .............................................. 3-9
301.7.2 . . . . . . . . . ............................. 3-4 323.2.1 ......................................
302 .............................................. 1-32 Table 323.2.2
302.2 ............................................. 1-50 [Table 323.2.11 ................... 1-12, 1-48, 1-65, 1-76,
302.2.4 (302.2.31 ....... 1.3. 1.32. 2.14. 3.4. 4.11. 7.01. 7-04 2-19, 3-8, 4-01, 4-15
302.3.2 ............................ 1.18. 1.38. 2.16. 3-13 323.2.4 ........................................... 6-06
302.3.4 ........................................... 2-20 323.3 ........................................ 1-76, 5-13
Table 302.3.4 ...................... .1.42. 1.78. 2.20. 3-1 1 Table 323.3.1
302.3.5 ...................... 1.20. 1.50. 2.14. 2.15. 2.24. [Table 323.2.21 ...............l-12, 1-76, 4-17, 5-19. 5-21
3.4. 4-1 O. 4-1 2. 6-03R (Vol. 7) 6.07. 7.04. 7-05 . 323.3.5 ............................................ 2-9
302.3.6 ........................... .1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17
302.4 ............................................. 1-20
303 .............................................. 6-05 328 ...................................
304.1.1 ................................. 1.42. 1.54. 1-70 328.2 (327.51 ..... ........................ 1-66
328.2.1 [327.5.1, 32
328.5 (327.41 ..................................... 5-09
....................... 1-22
304.3 .............................. 1.21. 1.46. 5.01. 6-09
304.3.2 . . . . . . Fig. 328.5.2 [Fig. 327.4.21 . . . . . . . . . . . ..l-28, 5-12, 6-02, 6-05
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4.03. 7-02 328.5.4 [327.4.4] . . . . . . . . . .l-59, 1-74, 2-10, 4-03. 4-14, 7-08
Fig. 328.5.4 [Fig. 327.4.41 . . . . . . . .l-59, 1-74, 4-03, 4-16,
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Table 331.1.1
304.7.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.51. 3.2. 4.05. 5.05. 5.11. 6-09 [Table 331.3.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . l-69, 2.2. 5-06
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331.1.4 [33 1.1.21 ................................... 5.08 345.5 (337.4.41 ......................... .l-35, 1.43, 6-08
331.1.6 [331.3.4] ................................... 5.08 345.7 I337.5.21 .................................... 1.36
331.1.7 (331.3.21 ................................... 1.78 345.8 [337.6] ................................ .1.25, 3-10
331.2.2 [331.1.1]. ........................... ..1.39, 1-78 345.9 [337.5.1] ......................... .4.09, 5.07, 6-08
332.2 (329.11 ........................... .1.23, 1.53, 4-02 A304.5.1 .......................................... 1-67
332.4 [329.3, 330.21 ................................. 2.2 A327.2.4 .......................................... 7-09
335.2 .............................................. K315 ..............................................
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340.2 [336.1.2] .................................... 1.26 K322.3 ............................................ 7-07
340.3 (336.31 ...................................... 1-10 M322.3 ...................................... .2.13, 3-6
340.4 [336.2] ...................................... 1.31 M323.1.3 .......................................... 3-7
341.2 [336.1.1, 336.1.31 ............. .1.10, 1.26, 1.27, 2-28 M326 ............................................
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341.3.1 [336.5] ............................... .1.64, 2-4 M335.4 iM335.5, M335.61 ............................ 3.6
Fig. 341.3.2 [Fig. 327.4.11 ............................ 5.09 M341.4 [M336.5] ............................ .1.24, 1-45
Table 341.3.2A M341.4.1 [M336.5.1] .......................... .2.28, 3-7
[Table 327.4.1Al ..... 1.1, 1.9, 1.14, 1.41, 2.8, 5.04, 5.13, M345.1 ........................................... 6-08
5-1 6, 5-1 7, 5-18, 5.20, 6.04, 7-06 Appendix A Notes
Table 341.3.26 [Table 327.4.161 ................ .5.18, 6-04 (No equivalent) [(i411 .............................. 2.20
341.3.4 (336.5, 336.5.41 ......... .1.62, 2.25, 2.32, 3.5, 3-14 Note (17) ....................................... 4.18
341.4 [336.5] ...................... .1.24, 1.45, 3.12, 5-20 Note (20) [í30)] .................................. 1.77
341.4.1 [336.5.1]. ............. 1.10, 1.26, 1.27, 1.60, 2.12, Note (57) [(2)] ................................... 1.58
2.28, 3.7, 3.12, 4-12, 5-10 Appendix A
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341.5.1 [336.6.1]. ............................. .1.5, 3-12 Table A-1 [Table i].......... 1.13, 1.16, 1.29, 1.38, 1-48,
342.1 [336.4.1] .................................... 2.28 1.77, 2.1, 3.8, 3.9, 3.13,
343 I336.4.1) ...................................... 2-28 4.12, 4.13, 6.01, 6.06, 7-03
344 [336.4] ....................................... 5-09 Table A-16 [Table 11 ...............1.78, 2.20, 4.18, 7-03
344.2 (336.4.21 .................................... ....................
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2.28 Appendix 0 1.6, 1.7, 1.34, 1.46, 1.55,
344.5 [336.4.5] ......................... .1.10, 1.60, 2-12 1.56, 1.71, 2.7, 2.24, 4.16,
344.6 j336.4.61 .................................... 1.60 5.01, 5.15, 6-06
344.7 I336.4.71 .............................. .2.28, 3-14 Appendix E [Appendix K] ...................... .1.44, 5-10
345 13371 ........................... .1.2, 1.72, 2.31, 3-3 Appendix F [F323.2] ................................ 1.29
345.1 [337.1] ....................... .1.4, 1.30, 4.04, 6-08 Appendix C ....................................... 5.12
345.2.4 [337.4.3] ................................... 1.35 Appendix J ........................ .1.28, 1.54, 1.75, 5-04
345.2.6 [337.1] ............................... .1.2, 5-22 Appendix M ....................................... 6.01
345.3 [337.3] ............................. 2.6, 3.10, 5-02 Case 137 ........................................... 3-1
345.4.2 [337.4.1] .............. .1.35, 1.61, 1.63, 2.23, 4-04 Case 141 .......................................... 1.51

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Acceptance Criteria
pressure tests ...................................... . l-2
Interpretation
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No. Subiect

ïnterpretation
No .
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weld ...................... 1.1. 1.9. 1.14. 1.41. 2.8. 5.09. clarification of term ................................. i-73
5-1 3. 5-1 7. 5-1 8. 5.20. 6.04. 7-06 leak test ........................................... 6.08
tubing size limitations ................................ 2.13
bases for .................................... .1.18. 3-13
for ASTM A 312 .................................... 1-29 Code Coverage
for ASTM A 570 .................................... 1-38 831.3 versus 831.4 ........................... .1.47. 7-10
for ASTM A 587 .................................... 1-13 general hydrocarbon service .......................... 6.01
for ASTM A 671 .................................... 1-48 new and replacement piping .......................... 5.22
Alternative Tests
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for austenitic stainless steels ...........................
for Category D fluid service ..........................

sensitive leak test ..................................
................ see Owner's

3-13
1.36
. l-25
oil heating system ...................................
synfuel piant piping ...........................
Compressors
internal piping ......................................
4.19
.1.52, 2-26
tobacco plant piping .................. .i ............... 3.1
. l -8
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Authorized inspector Inspector Corrugated Bends ................................. . l-23
Bending .......................................... 4-02 Cyclic loading .................................... 5.12

Bends Design)
corrugated ........................................ . l-23 conditions .......................................... 2-3
miter ................................... see Miter Bends Lame theory ....................................... 1.57
Bonds Displacement Stress .......................... .2.14. 2-24

test assembly ...................................... 7.09
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Earthquake .................................. see Seismic
Bolting Materials .................................. 4-15
Examination
extent of ..................................... 1.24. 5-18
Branch Connections in process ......................................... 3.14
extruded outlets ......................... .1.37. 2.27. 6-09 progressive .................... .see Progressive Examination
integrally reinforced fitting ............................ 4.05 radiographic .................. see Radiographic Examination
weld requirements .............. 2.1 O. 4.03. 4-14. 7.02. 7-08 random ........................... 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2.12.
2.32. 4-12
Brazed joints required ................................ . l-24, 1.60. 6-04
for flammable service ................................ 1-1 7 SpOt .............................................. 1-62
visual ............................................. 2.28
Buckles ...................................... 1.23. 1-53 Exclusions

for compressors and internal piping .....................
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1.8
Category D Fluid Service for interconnectingpiping ............................ 1.1 9
alternative pressure test for .......................... . l-36
limitations ................................... .4.13, 5-03 Expansion Joints .................................. . l -16
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Subject No.
- Subiect No.
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Extruded Outlet Impact lests
pressure design of ............................. . l -21, 1-70 absorbed energy data ................................. 2.9
tees considered as .................................. 1.55 base metal ......................................... 4-01
exclusions from .............................. . l-76, 5-14
Extruded Welded l e e . . . . .': ........................ 5.01 heat treatment required .............................. 5.19
of aluminum filler metals ............................. 2.19
Fillet Weld . of austenitic stainless steel ........................... . l-65
size .............................................. 1-74 of bolting materials .................................. 4.15
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of the heat affected zone ....................... .1.76, 5-21
Fittings of weldments ...................... .1.12, 1.65, 1.76, 5-21
816.9 ........................................ 1.7. 5-01 temperature limitation ............................... 5.14
compression types ................................. 3.6 Imperfections (see also Acceptance Criteria)
MSS SP-75 ........................................ 1-11 concave root surface ........................... .1.1. 6-04
lack of fusion ...................................... 5.09
Flammable Service ................................. 1.17 porosity ............................ .1.9. 5.13. 5.16. 5-20
slag inclusion ...................................... 5.20
' Flanges tungsten inclusions ............................. .1.9. 5-17
assembly ........................................... 2.5 undercutting ............................. . l-14. 2.8. 6-04
design ....................................... .1.67. 3-4
long welding neck .................................. 4.05 Installed Piping .................................... 1.30
slip-on ............................................ 5-12
use of aluminum .................................... 1.51 Instrument Piping .................................. 7.07
Flexibility Analysis Internal Piping, Equipment .......................... . 1-8

exemptions from ................................... . l-33
Joint Factors
Flexibility Characteristic for ASTM A 234.
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effect of branch to run ASTM A 31 2. ASTM A 403 ......................... 2.20
diameters ........................................ 1.56 for circumferential welds ............................ . l-42
for a tee ............................... .1.55. 1.56. 5-01 for longitudinal and spiral
for components not listed welds ..................................... .1.78. 3-11
in Appendix D ............................. .1.55, 2-24
Joints
Flexibility Factors circumferential bands ................................ 5.11
basis for .......................................... 1.56 exposed during test ............................ .2.6, 3-10
for 816.9 tees ....................................... 1.7 instrument tubing ................................... 7.07
for fabricated intersections .................. .1.6, 4.16, 5-1 5
for welded elbows ................................... Lateral Fitting .....................................
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1.6 . 1-6
Fluid Service leak Tests

general hydrocarbon ................................ 6-01 acceptance criteria .................................. . l -2
responsibility for alternative .............................. .4.09, 5.07, 6-08
categorizing ...................................... 4-08 for Category D fluid service ......................... . l -36
Graphitization O psi ........................................... 2-31
temperature relative to isolation of test pump ................................. 1.2
onset ........................................... 1-58 leakage ........................................... . 1-4
minimum hydrostatic test
Hardness pressure ................................... .2.23, 4-04
limitations on ....................................... 2.2 minor repairs and additions ...........................
. 1-2
of discharge piping .................................. 1.72
Heat Treatment of newly constructed
cooling rate ........................................ 1.69 systems ............................... .1.4, 5.02, 5-22
for austenitic stainless steel ........................... 1.65 of piping and vessel ................................. 1.63
for bending and forming .............................. 2.2 of piping connecting
governing thickness ................. . l-39, 1.59, 4.06. 5-06 equipment ........................................ 3-3
heating rate ........................................ 1-69 of replacement piping ............................... 5.22
local ............................................. 5-08 painting before test ........................
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.2.6, 3.10, 5-23
preparation for ......................
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when radiography is .2.6, 3.10, 5.02. 5-23
required .................................... .1.64. 2-4 reduced pressure
(hydrostatic test) ............................ .1.61, 2-23
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lethal Substance ................................... 1.73 Pipe Supports
configurations ...................................... 6.07
limitations longitudinal stress effects ............................. 7.05
on imperfections ......................... see Imperfections use of plastic ....................................... 1.49
on hardness ........................................ 2-2
on tubing size .................................. 2.1 3. 3-6 Plastic
pipe supports ...................................... 1-49
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l o w Temperature
Requirements ......................... see Impact Tests Pneumatic Tests .......................... .see Leak Tests
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Materials
API 5L ..............................
API 5LX .................................

1.78. 2.4.
3.9. 3.11.
6.01. 6-06
..........2.4
Positions
qualification of welding

............................. . l -66
.............. see Heat Treatment
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ASTM A 234 ............................ .........2.20 Pressure Design
ASTM A 312 ............................ .29. 1.77. 2-20
for elevated temperatures ............................. 3.4
ASTM A 403 ............................ ... . l-77, 2-20 in the high pressure range ........................... . l-68
ASTM A 537 ............................ ..........2.1 of extruded headers ........................... .1.21, 1-70
ASTM A 570 ............................ ......... 1.38 of miter bends .................................... . l -2 1
ASTM A 587 ............................ .........1.13 of pipe ............................ 1.42. 1.54, 1.57. 1.68.
ASTM A 633 ............................ .........1.11 1.70. 2-1 1
ASTM A 658 ............................. ..........3.8
ASTM A 671 ...................................... 1-48
ASTM 8 241 ....................................... 2-19
ASTM B 337 ....................................... 4-18
setting ...................................... .1.32. 7-01
certification ........................................ 5-10
notch sensitive ..................................... 2-22
Pressure Surges
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toughness requirements .............................. 5-19
loads due to ...................................... . l-50
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pressure design of ............................. . l-22, 5-1 1
Progressive Examination ................... . l-5, 1.62. 3-5
Runs Published Specification ............................. 1.15
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explanation of ...................................... 1.33
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Nomenclature 100% ............................................ 5-09
d ................................................ 1-54 random radiography ................. 1.27. 1.45. 1.62. 2.12.
T ................................................ 1-28 2.32. 3-12
t" ................................................ 1-7s records ........................................... 1-10
.
T, .......................................... 5-04. 5-16 requirements ....................................... 6.04
Notch Sensitive examination ...................................... 2-25
materials .......................................... 2.22 spot radiography. ............................. .1.62. 3-12
Records
(pressure/temperature allowances) ....... . l-3, 2-14. 4-1 1
certificatiorr ........................................ 5.10
loads ............................. .1.50. 2.15. 2.16. 2-17
for radiographic examination .......................... 1.10
retention of ........................................ 1.10
Owner
responsibilities ........................... . l-26, 2.30. 5-22 Reinforcement. Branch
attachment weld .............................. .4.03. 7-08
Owner's Inspector clarification of terms ................................. 1.37
qualifications of ................................... . l-3 1 limits of ........................................... 2.27
responsibilities of ................................... 1.26
Repairs
Pipe to welds .......................................... 2-18
made from plate .................................... 1.48 Safeguarding ...................................... 5.12
spiral welded ...................................... 7.03 Scope ............................... .see Code Coverage
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Interpretation
No .
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stresses due to ..................................... 2.17 pressure ............................... .see Pressure Tests
sensitive leak ...................................... . l-25
Simplified Flexibility Analysis ....................... . l-33
Tubing
Standard Components joints ............................................. 7-07
manufacturers markings ............................... 3.7 limitations .................................... .2.13. 3-6
valves ............................................ 5-05
Standards Thickness Allowances

compliance ........................................ 5-10 in stress calculations ................................. 1.20
superseded ........................................ 1.44
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Unlisted
Stresses (see also components .................... .1.6. 1.51. 3.6. 4.05. 5-05
Allowable Stresses) materials .................................. .see Materials
displacement stress range .............................
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7.04
due to occasional loads ..............................
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2.16 Visual Examination
due to pressure surges .............................. . l-50 requirements ....................................... 2.28
due to seismic loads ................................. 2.17
due to thermal gradients ..............................
longitudinal ................... 1.20, 1.50, 2.15, 2.24. 4.10.

application of ....................
branch connections ..................................

for B16.9 tees .......................................
for fabricated intersections .......................
for tees ...........................
3.4
4.12. 6-03R (Vol. 7). 6.07. 7-05
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1.34. 2.24. 6-03R (Vol. 7)
basis for .......................................... 1.56
2.7
1-7
.1.6. 5-15
.1-46. 1.55. 1.71. 5-01
for welded elbows .................................. . l -6
Washers. Use of
Weld
....................................
fillet size ..........................................

for branch connections ....................
imperfections .....................
longitudinal .............................
1.74
2.1 O, 4.03. 4-14
..see Acceptance Criteria
.2.20, 3-1 1. 4-1 8
qualification of position .............................
reinforcement ......................................
repair .............................................
socket ......................................
. l-66
7.08
2-18
.6.02. 6-05
2.5
spacing of ......................................... 7.02

Temperature
limitations ................................... .4.13. 5-14 Welding Procedures
reduction .......................................... 4.11 qualification of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l-12. 1.65. 1.66. 1.75. 4-17
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NUMERICAL AND SUBJECT INDEXES

Appendix M and Para. 301.3.1, Temperature Limits for Category D Fluid

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 341.4.1, Examination of Welds

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Paras. 342.1 and 342.2, Examination Personnel

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Table 302.3.4, Weld Joint Quality Factor

Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 300.1, Buried Piping

Question (1): Does ASME B31.3-2002 apply to buried piping?

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Duration of Occasional Loads

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 319.2.3, Displacement Stress Range

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 345.2.3(c), Leak Testing of Closure Welds

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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 345.2.2(a), Duration of Leak Test

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 335.2.3, Bolt Lengths of Flanged Joints

Reply (9): The Code does not address this issue.

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 341, Examination

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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Paras. M319 and MA319, Piping Flexibility

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 300.1.3(d), Scope

Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2004, do the requirements of para. 341.4.1(b)(1)

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 300.2, Inline Piping Components

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Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 300.2, Flammable Service

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 319.3.2, Properties for Flexibility Analysis

Subject: ASME B31.3-2002, Para. 300.1.1, Content and Coverage

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 304.7.2, Pressure Design of Unlisted Components

Subject: ASME B31.3-2004, Para. 345.2.3(c), Leak Testing of Closure Welds

Question: In accordance with ASME B31.3-2006, when a threaded component in accordance

Subject: ASME B31.3-2006, Para. 304.3.3, Reinforcement of Welded Branch Connections

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5-03 300.1.3(d) 10-05 1-32

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304.2 15-14 2-29

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4-04 13-08 6-01

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pipe 9-03 Code Coverage

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personnel 21-05 pressure containing 8-13

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11-10 longitudinal 1-20 20-15

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Tubing Weld 11-08

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NUMERICAL AND SUBJECT INDEXES

Allowances With Owner’s Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 B31-05-45

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Subject: ASME B31.3-1993 Edition, Para. 328.5.4, Welded Branch Connections

Reply (3): Yes.

Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Clarification of Seamless Pipe

Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 328.5.3, Seal Welds

Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 345.2.3(c), Testing of Closure Welds

Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Coverage of Ozone Gas

Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Para. 345.2.3, Piping Subassemblies

Subject: ASME B31.3-2002 Edition, Design Stress for Bolts