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2019 Interpretations
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Part |
Section |
Subject |
| 19-17 |
2019 |
3 |
3.3.2 e) 1) |
Mechanical replacement of valves, fittings, tubes, and/or pipes |
| 19-16 |
2019 |
3 |
4.4.2 c) |
Alternative Method in lieu of Pressure Testing or Examination |
| 19-15 |
2019 |
3 |
3.4.4 |
PV Cycles of operations change as an alteration |
| 19-14 |
2019 |
3 |
3.4.5.1 b) |
Alteration of ASME Section VIII Div.2 vessels |
| 19-13 |
2019 |
3 |
4.4.1 e) |
Nondestructive Examination |
| 19-12 |
2019 |
3 |
3.3.3 and 3.3.4.3 |
Weld build of wasted areas with different material |
| 19-11 |
2019 |
3 |
3.2.2, 3.3.3, and 5.12.4.1 |
Mechanical Installation of Replacement Parts in ASME Section VIII Division 3 Pressure Vessels |
| 19-10 |
2019 |
3 |
2.2.6 and S6.9.6 |
Continuity of qualified personnel |
| 19-09 |
2019 |
3 |
Table 2.3 |
Acceptance of latest AWS SWPS for use in the 2019 NBIC |
| 19-08 |
2019 |
3 |
3.3.2 |
Routine Repairs for ASME B31.3 Normal Fluid Service and Severe Cyclic piping |
| 19-07 |
2019 |
3 |
5.6 |
Form Registration Log |
| 19-06 |
2019 |
3 |
2.2 and 2.2.1 |
National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB) welding procedure specifications
|
| 19-05 |
2019 |
3 |
1.5.1 d) 1) |
Clarification of Part 3, 1.5.1 d) 1) |
| 19-04 |
2019 |
3 |
2.5.3.6 |
Welding Method 6 on Grade 92 steel |
| 19-03 |
2019 |
3 |
1.6.6.2 m), 1.6.7.2 m), 1.6.8.2 m) |
ISO/IEC 17025 edition reference in NBIC Part 3, 1.6.6.2, 1.6.7.2, and 1.6.8.2 |
| 19-02 |
2019 |
3 |
3.3.4.3-a |
Wastage/Wasted Areas |
| 19-01 |
2019 |
3 |
3.3.2 |
"R" Certificate Holder manufacturing parts and sub-assemblies |
2017 Interpretations
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Part |
Section |
Subject |
| 17-22 |
2017 |
3 |
3.3.2 and 3.3.5 |
Repair of Section VIII Div. 2 and Div. 3 Pressure Vessels |
| 17-21 |
2017 |
3 |
3.2.2 e) |
Determining the Pressure Used for Hydrostatic Test |
| 17-20 |
2017 |
3 |
4.4.2 c) |
NDE methods in lieu of a hydrostatic test |
| 17-19 |
2017 |
All Parts |
8.1 b) |
Interpretations issued to earlier NBIC editions |
| 17-18 |
2017 |
3 |
3.2.6 |
Reference to Other Codes and Standards |
| 17-17 |
2017 |
3 |
3.3.5, 3.4.5 |
Repair and alteration of Section VIII Division 2 items |
| 17-16 |
2017 |
3 |
3.4.1 |
Certifying engineer of UDS for re-rating of pressure vessel |
| 17-15 |
2017 |
3 |
2.5.3.2, 2.5.3.3, 2.5.3.4 |
Alternative Welding Methods |
| 17-14 |
2017 |
1, 4 |
Part 1, 2.9.6 h) and Part 4, 2.2.10 h) |
Plugging a Valve Casing Drain |
| 17-13 |
2017 |
3 |
2.5.3 e) |
Alternative NDE methods acceptable to the Inspector and the Jurisdiction |
| 17-12 |
2017 |
3 |
3.3.4 |
Reducing a pressure vessel's overall shell length |
| 17-11 |
2017 |
3 |
2.5.3.6 e) |
Changing of Welding Consumables |
| 17-10 |
2017 |
3 |
3.4.5 |
ASME Section VIII, Division 2, Class 1 Vessels. |
| 17-09 |
2017 |
3 |
2.5.2 |
Post-Weld Heat Treatment of full penetration groove weld |
| 17-08 |
2017 |
3 |
3.3.5.2.a and 3.4.5.1.a |
Repair/Alteration Plans for ASME VIII, Division 2, Class 1 Pressure Vessels |
| 17-07 |
2017 |
3 |
2.5.3 |
Omission of PWHT by an R Certificate holder |
| 17-06 |
2017 |
3 |
2.5.3.6 |
Part 3, Section 2.5.3.6, Welding Method 6 |
| 17-05 |
2017 |
3 |
3 |
Repairs to a Pressure Retaining Part |
| 17-04 |
2017 |
2 |
All |
Evaluation of existing equipment with minimal documentation |
| 17-03 |
2017 |
3 |
3, Figure 3.3.4.3-b and 3, 3.3.2(e)(5) |
Adding Handhole Ring on Pressure Side of Pressure Retaining Item |
| 17-02 |
2017 |
3 |
1.5.1 |
Continuity Records Retention |
| 17-01 |
2017 |
3 |
All |
Application of Term "Practicable" |
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Part |
Section |
Subject |
| 15-15 |
2015 |
1 |
2.10, 3.10 |
Installation Pressure Test |
| 15-14 |
2017 |
3 |
1.5.1 |
Continuity Records Retention |
| 15-13 |
2015 |
3 |
5.7.2 |
Routine Repair Stamping Requirements |
| 15-12 |
2015 |
3 |
3.3.2 |
Surface Repair of Corrugating Rolls |
| 15-11 |
2013 |
3 |
3 |
Repair/Replacement of Bolting Material |
| 15-10 |
2017 |
3 |
All |
Application of Term "Practicable" |
| 15-09 |
2015 |
3 |
3 |
Use of Backing Strips to Install Flush Patches |
| 15-08 |
2015 |
3 |
5.7 |
Alteration to One Side of Shell/Tube Heat Exchanger |
| 15-07 |
2015 |
3 |
3.4.3 |
Local Stress from Bracket Loading |
| 15-06 |
2015 |
3 |
3.4.3 |
Change in Boiler Heat Input from HRSG |
| 15-05 |
2015 |
3 |
1.3.2 c) |
Verification of Installation of Repair Nameplate |
| 15-04 |
2015 |
3 |
3 |
Explosive Weld Plugs Tube Repair |
| 15-03 |
2015 |
3 |
3.2.6 |
Fillet Welded Patches |
| 15-02 |
2015 |
3 |
5.12.2 |
Valve Repair Nameplate Field Labels |
| 15-01 |
2015 |
1 |
3.3.4 |
Boiler Clearance Less than Recommended |
2013 Interpretations
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Part |
Section |
Subject |
| 13-11 |
2013 |
3 |
3 |
Repair/Replacement of Bolting Material |
| 13-10 |
2013 |
3 |
3 |
Use of Backing Strips to Install Flush Patches |
| 13-09 |
2013 |
3 |
4 |
Penetrant Examination in Lieu of Hydrostatic Test |
| 13-08 |
2013 |
3 |
1.6.1 |
Quality Control System Responsibilities |
| 13-07 |
2013 |
3 |
3.3 |
Weld Buildup of Wasted Areas |
| 13-06 |
2013 |
3 |
2.5.2 |
Postweld Heat Treatment Requirements |
| 13-05 |
2013 |
1 |
3.8.2.3 |
Operating Limit Control Location on Hot Water Supply Boilers |
| 13-04 |
2013 |
3 |
3.3.2 e) |
Seal Welding of Inspection Opening Covers |
| 13-03 |
2011 |
3 |
3.3.2 d) 1) |
Standard Threaded Fitting Welded through
ASME VIII, Div. 1 Vessel |
| 13-02 |
2011 |
3 |
5.7.5 |
Stamping Requirements for Alterations |
| 13-01 |
2013 |
3 |
1.8.5 q) |
Personnel Qualified IAW ANSI/ASME N45.2.23 |
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Part |
Section |
Subject |
| 11-06 |
2011 |
3 |
3.2.5 |
Calculations / Start of Work |
| 11-05 |
2011 |
2 |
5.2.2 – 5.2.3 |
Replacement of Stamped Data on Corrugator Rolls |
| 11-04 |
2011 |
3 |
1.7 |
Application of "VR" Stamp |
| 11-03 |
2011 |
2 |
2.5.8 |
Test Frequencies |
| 11-02 |
2011 |
3 |
4.4.2 a) |
Liquid Pressure Test Requirements |
| 11-01 |
2011 |
3 |
3.3.2 |
Routine Repair Considerations |
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Addenda |
Part |
Section |
Subject |
| 07-16 |
2007 |
|
3 |
3.3.5.2 |
Requirement for Repair / Alteration Plan |
| 07-15 |
2007 |
2008 |
2 |
S2.10.6 |
Average Pitch |
| 07-14 |
2007 |
2009 |
3 |
3.3.3 |
Replacement of Pressure Retaining Parts |
| 07-13 |
2007 |
2009 |
All |
|
The Original Code of Construction |
| 07-12 |
2007 |
2009 |
3 |
3.4.3 |
Replacement of Heads with Different Types |
| 07-11 |
2007 |
2010 |
3 |
3.2.2 a) |
Replacement Parts |
| 07-10 |
2007 |
2009 |
3 |
3.3.2–3.3.3 |
Routine Repairs |
| 07-09 |
2007 |
2008 |
2 |
S2.9 b) & S2.11 b) 7) b) |
Schedule 80 Pipe in External Piping |
| 07-08 |
2007 |
2009 |
3 |
3.4.3 c) |
Handhole Replacement with Flush Patch |
| 07-07 |
2007 |
2009 |
3 |
3.3.4.3 e) & 3.3.2 d) 3) |
Weld Buildup of Wasted Area / Routine Repair |
| 07-06 |
2007 |
|
3 |
|
Replacement Parts for Repairs and Alterations |
| 07-05 |
2007 |
2008 |
1 |
2.9.5.1 c) |
Change-Over Valve Permitted in ASME Code Case-2254 Use |
| 07-04 |
2007 |
|
1 |
4.5.1 a) |
Installation of New Rupture Disc in an Existing Holder |
| 07-03 |
2007 |
|
3 |
2.5.3 |
Use of Alternative Welding Method 2 on P-No 4 and P-No 5A Base Material |
| 07-02 |
2007 |
|
3 |
1.6.2, 1.7.5.4, & 1.8.2 |
NBIC Manual Requirements for "R", "VR", and "NR" Stamp Holders |
| 07-01 |
2004 |
2006 |
|
RB-8400 & RB-8410 |
"Try Testing" of Pressure Relief Valves |
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Addenda |
Section |
Subject |
| 04-23 |
2004 |
2005 |
RC-1110, RC-2050(c), RC-3030(c), & RC-3031(e) |
Jurisdictional Acceptance of NDE |
| 04-22 |
2004 |
|
RC-1130 |
Inspector Verification of NDE Performed |
| 04-21 |
2004 |
2005 |
RC-1130 |
Inspector Involvement in NDE in Lieu of Pressure Test |
| 04-20 |
2004 |
2005 |
RC-2051(d) & RC-3031(b) |
Pneumatic Test in Lieu of Liquid Pressure Test |
| 04-19 |
2004 |
2005 |
RD-2020 |
Repair of Threaded Bolt Holes |
| 04-18 |
2004 |
2005 |
RD-3010 |
Re-rating Using a Later Edition/Addenda of The Original Code of Construction |
| 04-17 |
2001 |
2003 |
RD-2020(c) |
Procedures for Repairing Cracks and Crack Classification |
| 04-16 |
2004 |
|
RA-2370 |
"NR" Certificate Interface with Owner's Repair/Replacement Program |
| 04-15 |
2004 |
|
RD-2060 |
Utilizing a Flush Patch to Gain Access Window in Pressure Retaining Items |
| 04-14 |
2004 |
|
RC-1000 & RC-3000 |
Replacement Safety Valves with Different Capacities and Set Pressures than Boiler Data Report |
| 04-13 |
2004 |
|
RC-1020, RC-1030, Appendix 4, & RC-3022 |
Replacement of a Cast Iron Section |
| 04-12 |
2001 |
2003 |
RD-1030, RC-1050(c) |
Post Weld Heat Treatment of Parts |
| 04-11 |
2001 |
2003 |
RC-1050(c), RC-2050, & RC-2051 |
Requirements for Testing Replacement Parts |
| 04-10 |
2004 |
|
RC-2031 |
Flush Patches in Pipes and Tubes NPS 5 or less |
| 04-09 |
2004 |
|
RC-2031 |
Routine Repairs |
| 04-08 |
2004 |
|
RE-1050 |
Fabricated Replacement Critical Parts |
| 04-07 |
2004 |
|
RE-1050 |
Source for Critical Parts |
| 04-06 |
2004 |
|
RC-1050(c), RC-2050, RC-2051, & RC-1110 |
Written Procedure Requirements for Non-Destructive Examinations |
| 04-05 |
2001 |
2003 |
RC-1050(c) & RC-2050 |
"R" Stamp Holder Installation of Code Manufacturer Supplied Parts |
| 04-04 |
2004 |
|
RC-3022(b) & (d) |
Re-rating of Pressure-Retaining Items for Lethal Service/Removal of Insulation |
| 04-03 |
2004 |
|
RC-3022(b) & (d) |
Re-rating of Pressure-Retaining Items/Removal of Insulation |
| 04-02 |
2004 |
|
RA-2213 |
"VR" Certificate Holder Verification of Manufacturer's Nameplate Capacity |
| 04-01 |
2004 |
|
RD |
Use of Welded Encapsulation Box in Lieu of Weld Build Up or Flush Patch |
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Addenda |
Section |
Subject |
| 01-41 |
2001 |
2003 |
Appendix 2 & 5 |
Alteration Increasing Boiler Heating Surface & Stamping |
| 01-40 |
2001 |
2003 |
RC-2051(e), RC-3031(c), RC-2050, & RC-3030(c) |
Use of VT when Pressure Test Is Not Practicable |
| 01-39 |
2001 |
2003 |
RC-3051 |
Inspector Responsibilities for Form R-2 after Witnessing Pressure Test |
| 01-38 |
2001 |
2003 |
RD-3022(d) |
Design Only "R" Stamp Holders Pressure Testing and Form R-2 |
| 01-37 |
2001 |
2003 |
RC-1140 & RC-3040 |
Construction Phase & Stamping when Re-rating without Physical Changes |
| 01-36 |
2001 |
2002 |
RC-1020(b) |
Application of "R" Stamp on Non-Code Pressure Retaining Items |
| 01-35 |
2001 |
2002 |
RC-1040 |
Is Pre-Assembly of a Part Considered Fabrication |
| 01-34 |
2001 |
2002 |
RD-1060(h)(2) |
Butter Layers Using the SMAW Process |
| 01-34 |
2001 |
2002 |
RD-1040(i)(6) |
Shielding Gas Dewpoint Temperature |
| 01-33 |
2001 |
2002 |
UG-45 |
Evaluation of Inservice Pressure Vessels and Requirement of UG-45 |
| 01-32 |
2001 |
2002 |
Introduction |
Are Reference Codes and Standards Acceptable |
| 01-31 |
2001 |
2002 |
RB-3238 |
Determination of Remaining Life Applicable to Boilers and Pressure Vessels |
| 01-30 |
2001 |
2002 |
RC-1050(c) |
Fabrication and Installation by "R" Stamp Holder |
| 01-29 |
2001 |
2002 |
RC-2070 |
Installation of Replacement Parts |
| 01-28 |
2001 |
2002 |
RC-1040 |
Use of Material That Has Been Previously Inservice |
| 01-27 |
2001 |
2002 |
RC-1090 |
Welding Using Welders Who Are Not Employed by the "R" Stamp Holder |
| 01-26 |
2001 |
2002 |
RB-3238(f) |
Criteria for Determining Actual Thickness and Maximum Deterioration |
| 01-25 |
2001 |
|
RC-3050 |
Documenting Alterations Performed by Two "R" Stamp Organizations |
| 01-24 |
2001 |
|
RC-1110(a) |
NDE of Tack Welds by Welders and Welder Operators |
| 01-23 |
2001 |
|
RC-2031(a)(1) |
Routine Repairs |
| 01-22 |
2001 |
|
RC-2031 |
Routine Repairs |
| 01-21 |
2001 |
|
Appendix 6, Part B |
Alternative Welding Methods in Lieu of Post Weld Heat Treatment |
| 01-20 |
2001 |
|
RC-2031(a)(1) |
Routine Repairs |
| 01-19 |
2001 |
|
RC-2031(a)(1) |
Routine Repairs |
| 01-18 |
2001 |
|
8-5000(b) |
Repairs |
| 01-17 |
2001 |
|
RC-3021 |
Calculations |
| 01-16 |
2001 |
|
RC-3000 |
Alterations to ASME Section VIII, Div. 2 Vessels |
| 01-15 |
2001 |
|
RC-2051 |
Pressure Test Repairs and Alterations by Isolating the Repaired Portion of a Pressure Retaining Item |
| 01-14 |
2001 |
|
RC-2082(b) |
Repair Plan (Sec. VIII, Div. 2) AIA Acceptance |
| 01-13 |
2001 |
|
RB-4010 |
Replacement of Stamped Data |
| 01-12 |
2001 |
|
RA-2274 |
Use of Owner/User Personnel during Repairs of Pressure Relief Valves |
| 01-11 |
2001 |
|
RC-3022 |
Re-rating Based on Joint Efficiency |
| 01-10 |
1998 |
2000 |
RD-1000 |
Alternative Postweld Heat Treatment Methods |
| 01-09 |
1998 |
2000 |
RC-2031(a)(1) |
Routine Repairs |
| 01-08 |
1998 |
2000 |
RB-3853 |
Manually Operated Locking Devices |
| 01-07 |
1998 |
2000 |
RA-2030(a) |
Owner-User Inspection Organizations |
| 01-06 |
1998 |
2000 |
RA-2010 |
Accreditation of Repair Organizations |
| 01-05 |
1998 |
2000 |
RA-2330(n) |
"NR" Program Audits |
| 01-04 |
1998 |
2000 |
RC-2050, RC-3030, RA-2151(m) |
Calibration of Pressure Gages |
| 01-03 |
1998 |
2000 |
Appendix 4 |
Pressure Retaining Items |
| 01-02 |
1998 |
1999 |
RC-2031(a)(3) |
Weld Metal Build-Up |
| 01-01 |
1998 |
1999 |
RA-2330(g) |
Demonstration for an "NR" Certificate of Authorization |
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Addenda |
Section |
Subject |
| 98-44 |
1995 |
1997 |
RC-1093 |
Welder Performance Qualification Using SWPS |
| 98-43 |
1998 |
1999 |
Forward, Appendix 4 & Appendix 5 |
Alterations |
| 98-42 |
1998 |
1999 |
RC-2031, RD-2030(d) |
Weld Buildup of Wasted Area of Boiler Tubes |
| 98-41 |
1998 |
|
RA-2330(g) |
Compliance with Part RA-2330(g) |
| 98-40 |
1998 |
|
RD-2070 |
Replacement of Threaded Stays with Welded Stays |
| 98-39 |
1998 |
1999 |
R-1 & R-2 Forms |
Inspector Requirements |
| 98-38 |
1998 |
1999 |
RC-3031(c) |
NDE in Lieu of Pressure Test |
| 98-37 |
1998 |
1999 |
RC-1050(a) |
Material Requirements |
| 98-36 |
1998 |
1999 |
RD-2050 |
Original Code of Construction |
| 98-35 |
1998 |
1999 |
RB-4000 |
Restamping or Replacement of Nameplate |
| 98-34 |
1995 |
1996 |
RC-3030 |
Examination and Testing |
| 98-33 |
1998 |
|
RC-2051 |
Liquid Pressure Test of Repairs |
| 98-32 |
1998 |
|
RC-3022 |
Re-rating Using Higher Joint Efficiency |
| 98-31 |
1998 |
|
RC-2031 |
Replacement of a Nozzle as Routine Repair |
| 98-30 |
1998 |
|
Appendix 6C |
Example of Alteration Due to Grinding or Machining |
| 98-29 |
1998 |
|
Appendix 6 |
Tube Placement |
| 98-28 |
1998 |
|
RC-1050(c) |
Replacement Parts Fabricated by an "R" Certificate Holder |
| 98-28 |
1998 |
|
Appendix 6 |
Pressure Retaining Replacement Items |
| 98-28 |
1998 |
|
RC-1050 |
Definition of New Replacement Parts |
| 98-27 |
1995 |
1996 |
RC-2050(b) |
Pressure Test |
| 98-27 |
1995 |
1996 |
RC-1050 |
Replacement Parts |
| 98-26 |
1998 |
|
RA-2262(b)(1) |
Resetting of PRV Springs per ASME Section 1, PG-72.3 or Section VIII, Div. 1, UG-126(c) |
| 98-25 |
1998 |
|
RA-2262(b)(3) |
Stamping on Repair Nameplate |
| 98-24 |
1998 |
|
RA-2242(c) |
"VR" Certificate Holders and Code Case 1923 & 1945 |
| 98-23 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 6, B-7 |
Head and Shell Thickness Limitations when Installing Nozzles |
| 98-22 |
1998 |
|
RC-1010 |
Scope |
| 98-21 |
1998 |
|
RA-2130(f) |
Requirements for Applicants for "R" Certificate of Authorization |
| 98-20 |
1998 |
|
RC-3022 |
Re-rating |
| 98-19 |
1998 |
|
RB-3237 |
Inspection Interval |
| 98-18 |
1998 |
|
RC-2031(a)(1) |
Routine Repairs |
| 98-17 |
1998 |
|
RA-2281 |
Testing Medium and Testing Equipment |
| 98-16 |
1998 |
|
RA-3020 |
Prerequisites for Accreditation |
| 98-15 |
1995 |
1996 |
RC-3022 & RC-3030(h) |
Pressure Testing Requirements Related to Re-rating Activities |
| 98-14 |
1998 |
|
Appendix 6 |
Examples of Repairs and Alterations |
| 98-14 |
1998 |
|
RC-1050 |
Replacement Parts |
| 98-14 |
1998 |
|
RC-3022 |
Re-rating |
| 98-14 |
|
|
RC-3020 |
Design |
| 98-13 |
1995 |
1996 |
RA-2151(r) |
QC Manual Requirements |
| 98-12 |
1995 |
1996 |
RA-2231(b)(1) |
Use of Code Case 2203 in Repairs |
| 98-11 |
1995 |
1996 |
RA-3050 |
Owner-User Program Accreditation and Inspections |
| 98-10 |
1995 |
|
RC-1110 |
NDE Requirements for ASME Section I Tube Sheet Repairs |
| 98-09 |
1995 |
|
RB-3640 |
Inspection Requirements |
| 98-08 |
1995 |
1996 |
RD-2010 |
Repair Methods |
| 98-07 |
1995 |
1996 |
RA-2330(d) |
ASME Section XI Program Boundary Components |
| 98-06 |
1995 |
1996 |
RC-1090 |
Welding Non-Pressure Parts in a Pressure Retaining Item |
| 98-06 |
1995 |
1996 |
RD-1010 |
Alternative Methods of NDE |
| 98-05 |
1995 |
1996 |
Forward |
Determination of Repairs Must be Made |
| 98-04 |
1995 |
1996 |
RC-2031 |
Routine Repairs |
| 98-03 |
1995 |
|
RB-3238(f) |
Interrupted Service |
| 98-02 |
1995 |
1996 |
RA-2231 |
Conditions of Use |
| 98-01 |
1995 |
1997 |
RC-2031(a)(1) |
Attachments |
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Addenda |
Section |
Subject |
| 95-57 |
1995 |
1996 |
RB-3238(e) |
Above Ground Vessels |
| 95-56 |
1995 |
1996 |
RA-2231(b)(1) |
Acceptance of Code Cases 1923 & 1945 |
| 95-55 |
1995 |
1996 |
RB-3550 |
Operational Inspection |
| 95-54 |
1995 |
1996 |
RC-2050 |
Pressure Testing |
| 95-53 |
1995 |
|
RD-2031 |
Routine Repairs |
| 95-52 |
1995 |
1996 |
RD-2060 |
Patches, Figure 8 |
| 95-51 |
1995 |
1996 |
RC-1090 |
Weld Procedures/Qualified Welders |
| 95-50 |
1995 |
1996 |
RC-2072 & RC-3052 |
R-3, R-4, & Manufacturer's Partial Data Report |
| 95-49 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 6, B-17 |
P Numbers |
| 95-48 |
1995 |
|
RC-1020, RB-1050(a) & Appendix 6, B-6 |
R-1 Forms |
| 95-47 |
1995 |
|
RB-4020 |
Replacement Name Plates & National Board Numbers |
| 95-46 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 6, B-7 |
Examples of Repairs |
| 95-45 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 4 |
Repairs and Alterations |
| 95-44 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 6, C-5 |
Alterations |
| 95-43 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 5 |
Repairs |
| 95-42 |
1995 |
|
RC-2070 & RC-3050 |
R-1 & R-2 Forms |
| 95-41 |
1995 |
|
RC-1110 |
Indications in Excess of that Allowed by the Original Code of Construction |
| 95-40 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 5 |
Form R-2 |
| 95-39 |
1995 |
|
RC-2050 |
Pressure Testing of Routine Repairs |
| 95-38 |
1995 |
|
RB-3234 |
Inservice Pressure Test |
| 95-37 |
|
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Withdrawn |
| 95-36 |
1995 |
|
RC-1020 |
Work Performed to a Code Other than the Original Code of Construction |
| 95-35 |
1992 |
1994 |
R-200 |
Welding of Tube Plugs |
| 95-34 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 4 |
Inspector Responsibilities |
| 95-33(a) |
1992 |
1994 |
Appendix C-R, 4.0 (f) |
Field Repairs in Other Shops Owned by the Certificate Holder |
| 95-33 |
1995 |
|
RC-2031(a)(2) |
Non-Load Bearing Attachments |
| 95-32 |
1995 |
|
RC-2050 |
Pressure Testing |
| 95-31 |
1995 |
|
RC-2031 |
Waiving the Inprocess Involvement of the Inspector |
| 95-30 |
1995 |
|
Data Report Forms |
API-510 Reporting and Inspector Involvement |
| 95-29 |
1995 |
|
RC-1070 |
Non National Board Member Jurisdiction Inspectors |
| 95-28 |
1995 |
|
RC-2031 |
R-1 Forms Inspector Involvement for Routine Repairs |
| 95-27 |
1995 |
|
RC-2031 |
Routine Repairs |
| 95-27 |
1995 |
|
RC-2050 |
Registration of R-1 Forms |
| 95-27 |
1995 |
|
RC-2060 |
Application of the "R" Symbol Stamp |
| 95-27 |
1995 |
|
RC-2072 |
Responsibility for Performing Pressure Test |
| 95-26 |
1995 |
|
RA-2262 |
Valve Nameplate Contents |
| 95-25 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 5 |
Inspectors Requirements for Form R-1 on Routine Repairs |
| 95-24 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 2 |
Nameplate Stamping and Layout |
| 95-23 |
1995 |
|
RC-1010 |
Documentation of Repairs to Non-Symbol Stamped Cargo Vessels |
| 95-22 |
1995 |
|
RC-3020 & RC-3021 |
Reclassification of Pressure Retaining Items |
| 95-21 |
1995 |
|
Appendix 4 |
Repairs to PWHT Vessels Without Subsequent PWHT |
| 95-20 |
1995 |
|
Foreword |
Use of Earlier Edition and Addenda |
| 95-19 |
1995 |
|
RC-1000 |
Original Code of Construction/Edition/Addenda |
| 95-18 |
1992 |
1994 |
Appendix C-NR & NR-1000 |
Scope and Applicability |
| 95-17 |
1992 |
1994 |
R-404 |
Documenting Repairs/Responsibility for Work Performed by Others |
| 95-16 |
1992 |
1994 |
R-302.1 |
Owner/User Supplied Weld Procedures |
| 95-15 |
1992 |
1994 |
R-307 |
Use of Replacement Parts/Assemblies from Other Inservice Vessels |
| 95-14 |
1992 |
1994 |
R-202 |
Repairs to PWHT Vessels without Subsequent PWHT |
| 95-13 |
1992 |
1994 |
U-106 |
Maximum Period between Inspection Intervals |
| 95-12 |
1992 |
1994 |
U-107 |
Inspection of Corrosion and Other Deterioration |
| 95-11 |
1992 |
1994 |
R-503 |
Re-rating of Complete Boilers or Pressure Vessels |
| 95-10 |
1992 |
1994 |
R-301.2.2 |
Owner User Acceptance Inspection of Repairs and Alterations |
| 95-09 |
1992 |
1994 |
Chapter III, Supplement 3 |
Welding Methods as an Alternative to Postweld Heat Treatment |
| 95-08 |
1992 |
1994 |
Appendix C-R |
Guide for Completing Form R-1 |
| 95-07 |
1992 |
1994 |
Appendix C-R, 3.0 |
Renewal of "R" Certificate of Authorization |
| 95-06 |
1992 |
1993 |
R-401.2.2 |
Access Openings |
| 95-05 |
1992 |
1993 |
Purpose and Scope |
When Does the NBIC Take Effect on New Boilers or Pressure Vessels |
| 95-04 |
1992 |
1993 |
U-107 |
Inspection for Corrosion and Other Deterioration |
| 95-03 |
1992 |
1993 |
R-200, R-404, R-505 |
Use of Similar & Non-Similar Base Metals/Repair-Alteration |
| 95-02 |
1992 |
1993 |
R-307 |
Use of R-Form When Replacing Parts with Different Materials without Welding |
| 95-01 |
All |
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What Editions of the NBIC Governs |
| Interpretation |
Edition |
Addenda |
Section |
Subject |
| 94-2 |
1992 |
|
Chapter III, R-301.1 |
Inspector Approval for Routine Repairs |
| 94-1 |
1989 |
|
Chapter III |
Repair of Valves Covered by B31.1 |
| 93-6 |
1992 |
|
Chapter III |
Re-rating by Performing Radiography & Recalculating Joint Efficiency |
| 93-5 |
1992 |
|
Chapter III, R-503(d) |
Requirement for Pressure Test when Re-rating a Vessel |
| 93-4 |
1992 |
|
Chapter III, R-301.2 |
Owner User Acceptance Inspection of Alterations |
| 93-2 |
1992 |
|
|
Alterations |
| 93-1 |
1992 |
|
|
Requirements when More than One Inspector is Involved in a Repair |
| 92-7 |
1992 |
|
|
Alterations with Different Certificate Holders Performing Design Calculations and Physical Work |
| 92-6 |
1992 |
|
|
Out of State Organizations Performing Repairs |
| 92-5 |
1992 |
|
|
Alternative Requirements of NBIC when There is No Jurisdiction |
| 92-4 |
1992 |
|
Chapter III, Supplement 1 |
Replacement of Tubes with Equal or Greater Allowable Stress |
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