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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code SECTION III — DIVISIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS Volume 57 ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Interpretations of the Code are distributed annually in July with the issuance of the edition and subsequent addenda Interpretations posted in January at www.cstools.asme.org/interpretations are included in the July distribution Interpretations of Section III, Divisions and 2, are part of the update service to Section III, Subsection NCA Interpretations Volumes 54 through 56 were included with the update service to the 2004 Edition of the Code; Volume 57 is the first Interpretations volume to be included with the update service to the 2007 Edition Section I II-A II-B II-C II-D (Customary) II-D (Metric) III-NCA III-3 IV V VI VII VIII-1 VIII-2 VIII-3 IX X XI XII Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Vol 57 Vol 58 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 /07 Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT Vol 59 ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright © 2007 THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS All rights reserved Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - SECTION III, DIVISIONS AND — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 INTERPRETATIONS VOLUME 57 — SECTION III, DIVISIONS AND Replies to Technical Inquiries January 1, 2006 Through December 31, 2006 FOREWORD General Information This publication includes all written interpretations issued between the indicated dates by the ASME Staff on behalf of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee in response to inquiries concerning interpretations of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code A contents is also included which lists subjects specific to the interpretations covered in the individual volume These interpretations are taken verbatim from the original letters, except for a few typographical and editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity In some instances, a review of the interpretation revealed a need for corrections of a technical nature In these cases, a revised interpretation is presented bearing the original interpretation number with the suffix R and the original file number with an asterisk Following these revised interpretations, new interpretations and revisions to them issued during the indicated dates are assigned interpretation numbers in chronological order Interpretations applying to more than one Code Section appear with the interpretations for each affected Section ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee As stated in the Statement of Policy in the Code documents, ASME does not “approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity An interpretation applies either to the Edition and Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition and Addenda stated in the interpretation Subsequent revisions to the Code may supersede the interpretation For detailed instructions on preparation of technical inquiries to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committee, refer to Appendix XX Subject and Numerical Indexes Subject and numerical indexes have been prepared to assist the user in locating interpretations by subject matter or by location in the Code They cover interpretations issued from Volume 12 up to and including the present volume, and will be updated with each volume 655 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT SECTION III, DIVISIONS AND — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 SECTION III — DIVISIONS AND Subject Interpretation File No Division Code Cases N-659 and N-659-1 Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography for Weld Examination III-1-07-02 BC06-999 NB-3600 Use of Friction in Piping Analysis III-1-07-06 BC06-1044 NB-3683.2(a) Applicablility of Indices — General; NB-3683.4(b) Welds III-1-07-09 BC06-1246 NB-5200 Required Examination of Welds for Fabrication and Preservice Baseline III-1-07-01 BC06-311 NB-5410(a) Examination After Hydrostatic Test III-1-07-10 BC06-1379 NB/NG/WB-2542.1 Examination Procedure III-1-04-44 BC05-834 NCA-1110 Scope III-1-07-08 BC06-1020 NCA-1110 Scope III-1-07-11 BC06-1444 NCA-2142 Establishment of Design, Service, and Test Loadings and Limits III-1-07-07 BC06-1045 NCA-3550 Requirements for Design Output Documents III-1-04-43R BC05-1553* NCA-3800 Metallic Material Organization’s Quality System Program; NCA-4134.7 Control of Purchased Items and Services III-1-07-12 BC06-1494 NCA-3855.5 Utilization of Unqualified Source Material III-1-07-04 BC06-1001 NE-4620 Postweld Heat Treatment III-1-07-03 BC06-1000 Table NB-3681(a)-1 and NB-3683.4 (1998 Edition Through the 2001 Edition Including the 2003 Addenda) III-1-04-33R BC06-998 ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Table NB/NC-5111-1 Thickness, Penetrameter Designations, Essential Holes, and Wire Diameters (1986 Edition With the 1987 Addenda Through the 1992 Edition) III-1-07-05 NI03-012*, BC03-1534* 656 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT SECTION III, DIVISIONS AND — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 Interpretation: III-1-04-33R Subject: Section III, Division 1, Table NB-3681(a)-1 and NB-3683.4 (1998 Edition Through the 2001 Edition Including the 2003 Addenda) Date Issued: May 5, 2005 File: NI03-012*, BC03-1534* Question: Is it the intent of Table NB-3681(a)-1 that the value of C2 for an as-welded girth butt weld as given in NB-3683.4 is equal to 1.0 when t ≥ 0.237 in.? Reply: Yes Note: This interpretation supersedes Interpretation III-1-04-33, which was published with an error Interpretation: III-1-04-43R Subject: Section III, Division 1, NCA-3550 Requirements for Design Output Documents Date Issued: June 9, 2006 File: BC05-1553* Question: May the Design Report remain not issued until the final reconciliation of the design with as-built conditions and before certification of the Data Report and stamping? Reply: Yes Note: On June 9, 2006, the BPV Subcommittee issued this interpretation to replace Interpretation III-1-04-43, which had previously been rescinded Interpretation: III-1-04-44 Subject: Section III, Divisions and 3, NB/NG/WB-2542.1 Examination Procedure Date Issued: May 8, 2006 Question (1): Does NB/NG/WB-2542.1 require that austenitic steel forgings and bars be ultrasonically examined only in accordance with SA-745/SA-745M? Reply (1): No Question (2): May austenitic steel forgings and bars examined in accordance with SA-388 satisfy the examination requirements of NB-2542.1, NG-2542.1, or WB-2542.1? Reply (2): Yes Note: This interpretation also appears as III-3-04-01 657 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - File: BC05-834 SECTION III, DIVISIONS AND — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 Interpretation: III-1-07-01 ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Subject: Section III, Division 1, NB-5200 Required Examination of Welds for Fabrication and Preservice Baseline Date Issued: July 7, 2006 File: BC06-311 Question (1): A weld cap wider than the dimension of the original groove weld preparation is deposited on the weld face of a full penetration weld joint The weld cap is subsequently ground flush with the adjacent base material Does the volumetric examination of a welded joint in accordance with NB-5200 require the examination width to include all weld metal out to the interface with the adjacent base metal? Reply (1): Yes Question (2): A weld cap wider than the dimension of the original groove weld preparation is deposited on the weld face of a full penetration weld joint The weld cap is subsequently ground flush with the adjacent base material Is the width of the surface required to be examined in accordance with NB-5140 defined as the full width of the remaining deposited weld metal plus an additional 1⁄2 in (13 mm) of the adjacent base metal on each side of the weld? Reply (2): Yes Interpretation: III-1-07-02 Subject: Section III, Division 1, Code Cases N-659 and N-659-1 Use of Ultrasonic Examination in Lieu of Radiography for Weld Examination Date Issued: August 9, 2006 File: BC06-999 Question (1): Is it a requirement of paragraph (e) of Code Cases N-659 and N-659-1 that the Code Cases may not be applied to weld examination volumes that include cast austenitic components, such as pumps or valves? Reply (1): Yes Question (2): Does paragraph (e) of Code Cases N-659 and N-659-1 permit that the Code Cases may be applied to weld examination volumes that include cast ferritic components, such as pumps or valves? Reply (2): No Interpretation: III-1-07-03 Subject: Section III, Division 1, NE-4620 Postweld Heat Treatment Date Issued: August 9, 2006 File: BC06-1000 Question: For a Class MC vessel, is the postweld heat treatment required for the full penetration butt weld of the plate nominal thickness of 17⁄8 in in accordance with NE-4620? Reply: Yes 658 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT SECTION III, DIVISIONS AND — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 Interpretation: III-1-07-04 Subject: Section III, Division 1, NCA-3855.5 Utilization of Unqualified Source Material Date Issued: August 9, 2006 File: BC06-1001 Question: May a QSC Certificate Holder upgrade unqualified source material to meet Section III requirements? Reply: Yes, provided the upgrade of material is in the Scope of Authorization (NCA-3855.5) Interpretation: III-1-07-05 Subject: Section III, Division 1, Table NB/NC-5111-1 Thickness, Penetrameter Designations, Essential Holes, and Wire Diameters (1986 Edition With the 1987 Addenda Through the 1992 Edition) Date Issued: August 14, 2006 File: BC06-998 Question: May the equivalent wire of a wire-type penetrameter (IQI) listed in Section V, Article 2, Table T-233.3, be used in lieu of the designated hole-type penetrameter (IQI) and essential hole listed in Table NB/NC-5111.1? Reply: Yes, in accordance with NCA-1140 Interpretation: III-1-07-06 Subject: Section III, Division 1, NB-3600 Use of Friction in Piping Analysis Date Issued: August 18, 2006 File: BC06-1044 Question: Does Section III prohibit using friction in design calculatons for piping? Reply: No The Design Specification shall provide the loadings to be used Interpretation: III-1-07-07 Subject: Section III, Division 1, NCA-2142 Establishment of Design, Service, and Test Loadings and Limits Date Issued: August 18, 2006 File: BC06-1045 Question: Does the ASME Code establish the Service Level for coincident valve operations? Reply: No The Service Level for loads resulting from valve operation shall be established by the Owner in the Design Specification ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS 659 Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT SECTION III, DIVISIONS AND — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 Interpretation: III-1-07-08 Subject: Section III, Division 1, NCA-1110 Scope Date Issued: November 22, 2006 File: BC06-1020 Question: A commercial nuclear power plant is constructed to the rules of Section III The plant is placed into commercial operation An emergent load condition arises which was not considered in the original design of the plant and the affected components are evaluated and demonstrated to meet the requirements of the design code of record Is it a requirement of Section III that the original Section III component(s) Design Specification be updated to reflect the emergent load conditions? Reply: Section III does not address post-construction issues Interpretation: III-1-07-09 Subject: Section III, Division 1, NB-3683.2(a) Applicability of Indices — General; NB-3683.4(b) Welds Date Issued: November 22, 2006 File: BC06-1246 Question: Do the requirements of NB-3683.2(a) and NB-3683.4(b) apply to B ′ as defined in NB-33656(b)(3)? Reply: Yes Interpretation: III-1-07-10 Subject: Section III, Division 1, NB-5410(a) Examination After Hydrostatic Test Date Issued: November 22, 2006 Question: Do the requirements of NB-5410(a) apply to austenitic weld material deposited on ferritic steel when the ferritic steel is physically inaccessible? Reply: No Interpretation: III-1-07-11 Subject: Section III, Division 1, NCA-1110 Scope Date Issued: November 22, 2006 File: BC06-1444 Question: Does Section III contain requirements for determining the Code Section to be used for construction of nuclear power plant components? Reply: No In the United States, it is the responsibility of the regulator or the jurisdictional authority at the nuclear power plant site to determine the Code Section to be used 660 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - File: BC06-1379 SECTION III, DIVISIONS AND — INTERPRETATIONS VOL 57 Interpretation: III-1-07-12 Subject: Section III, Division 1, NCA-3800 Metallic Material Organization’s Quality System Program; NCA-4134.7 Control of Purchased Items and Services Date Issued: November 22, 2006 File: BC06-1494 Question: Do the requirements of NCA-3800 for qualification of suppliers of services apply to the N-type Certificate Holder’s qualification of suppliers of services for activities required by NB/NC/ND/NE/NF/NG/ NH-4000? ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - Reply: No See NCA-4134.7 661 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - 662 Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT SECTION III — DIVISIONS AND — CUMULATIVE INDEX — INTERPRETATIONS VOLS 12–57 Subsection NF NF-1110 NF-1110(c) NF-1121 NF-1130 NF-1214 NF-2000 NF-1214 NF-2100 NF-2120 NF-2121 NF-2121(b) NF-2122 NF-2130 NF-2150 NF-2160 NF-2180 NF-2211 NF-2223 NF-2300 NF-2310 NF-2311 NF-2322 NF-2330 NF-2360 NF-2400 NF-2410 NF-2420 NF-2430(b) NF-2431.1 NF-2431.2 NF-2500 NF-2510 NF-2580 NF-2600 NF-2610 Interpretation File No Page No III-1-83-10R-2 III-1-04-23 III-1-83-213 III-1-83-10R-2 III-1-83-142 III-1-83-143 III-1-86-26 III-81-110R-2 III-1-83-11 III-1-83-304 III-1-86-37 III-1-91-05 III-1-98-43 III-1-95-49 III-1-98-57 III-1-98-47 III-1-83-187 III-1-95-36 III-1-83-62 III-1-83-69 III-1-83-32 III-1-83-54 III-1-83-306 III-1-86-102 III-1-92-56 III-1-92-77 III-1-95-49 III-1-83-209 III-1-83-196 III-1-83-44 III-1-83-44 III-1-83-190 III-1-86-54 III-1-86-100 III-82-59R-2 III-1-83-45 III-1-83-05 III-1-83-239 III-1-91-14 III-1-83-194 III-1-83-250 III-1-83-120 III-1-83-150 III-1-83-245 III-1-04-35 III-1-83-36 III-1-83-41 III-1-92-53 III-1-83-228 III-1-83-218 III-1-04-35 III-1-04-35 III-1-86-77 III-1-86-38 III-1-92-57 III-1-86-79 III-1-83-271 NI82-010** NI03-021 NI83-064 NI82-010** NI82-112 NI81-166 NI85-044A NI81-088* NI82-016 NI85-016 NI85-069 NI90-015 NI99-026 NI96-029 NI00-020 NI99-031 NI83-073 NI96-019 NI81-096 NI81-183 NI82-104 NI82-139 NI85-018 NI87-019 NI93-002 NI93-006 NI96-019 NI83-106 NI82-092 NI82-075 NI82-075 NI83-085 NI86-009 NI87-002 NI82-079** NI82-081 NI81-161 NI83-109 NI90-018 NI83-094 NI84-063 NI83-031 NI83-012 NI84-033 BC05-613 NI83-103 NI80-193 NI92-033 NI84-024 NI84-013 BC05-613 BC05-613 NI86-035 NI86-001 NI93-004 NI86-040 NI84-049 20 649 179 20 118 119 255 106 20 232 260 402 589 530 595 591 144 526 61 67 31 55 233 317 462 483 530 177 169 40 40 145 273 316 108 41 15 196 407 149 200 94 124 199 652 33 38 461 186 182 652 652 292 266 463 293 211 Location Subsection NF (Cont’d) NF-2610(b) NF-3121.11 Table NF-3132-1 NF-3200 NF-3213.10 NF-3221.4 NF-3225.4 NF-3231.1 NF-3270 NF-3271.3 NF-3276.2 NF-3280 NF-3282 NF-3290 Table NF-3292.1-1 NF-3320 NF-3322.1 NF-3324 NF-3324.5(d)(8) NF-3324.6(a)(3)(b) NF-3324.6(a)(4) NF-3382 NF-3390 NF-3392 Table NF-3523(b)-1 NF-3590 NF-3661.2 NF-4000 NF-4112 NF-4121 NF-4122 NF-4230 NF-4231.1 NF-4320 NF-4321 NF-4331 NF-4335 NF-4335.1 NF-4335.2 NF-4350 NF-4360 NF-4362 NF-4420 NF-4424 NF-4427 NF-4436 NF-4450 NF-4622 NF-4622.3 (j) Copyright ASME International Provided by IHS under license with ASME No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Licensee=Chevron Corp/5912388100 Not for Resale, 08/28/2008 11:24:01 MDT Interpretation III-1-83-260R III-1-83-213 III-1-86-64 III-1-86-69 III-1-83-213 III-1-01-09 III-1-86-60 III-1-83-213 III-1-01-09 III-1-01-45 III-1-01-45 III-1-83-128 III-1-92-05 III-1-90-21 III-1-83-253 III-1-89-14 III-1-98-50 III-1-83-168 III-1-86-10 III-1-86-60 III-1-86-60 III-1-92-05 III-1-90-21 III-1-83-176 III-1-90-11 III-1-83-265 III-1-86-11 III-1-83-46 III-1-86-25 III-1-86-25 III-1-83-44 III-1-83-249 III-80-213R III-1-83-290 III-1-83-264 III-1-83-40 III-1-83-104 III-1-83-45 III-1-92-55 III-1-83-45R III-1-86-88 III-1-89-16 III-1-83-261 III-1-83-104 III-1-86-71R III-1-83-99 III-1-83-154R III-1-86-32 III-1-86-36 III-1-86-06R III-1-86-11 III-1-83-170 III-1-83-235 III-1-86-32 III-1-83-186 III-1-83-227 III-1-83-273R File No NI84-057* NI83-064 NI86-010 NI86-039 NI83-064 NI00-014 NI86-030 NI83-064 NI00-014 NI03-002 NI03-002 NI83-027 NI91-022 NI90-022 NI84-015 NI88-028 NI00-001A NI83-072 NI85-028 NI86-030 NI86-030 NI91-022 NI90-022 NI83-059 NI89-032 NI84-061 NI85-031 NI82-111 NI85-044 NI85-044 NI82-075 NI84-055 NI80-110* NI84-078 NI84-058 NI82-096 NI83-004 NI82-081 NI92-051 NI82-081* NI86-062 NI88-025 NI84-059 NI83-004 NI86-047* NI82-071 NI83-042* NI85-059 NI85-064 NI85-034* NI85-031 NI83-083 NI84-034 NI85-059 NI83-068 NI84-010 NI84-054* Page No 283 179 286 288 179 605 276 179 605 632 632 111 417 384 203 345 592 133 247 276 276 417 384 138 379 208 248 41 255 255 40 200 195 225 208 37 84 41 462 195 303 346 207 84 290 82 126 258 260 246 248 134 188 258 143 185 315 ```,,,,,,``,`,``,,`````,`,`,``-`-`,,`,,`,`,,` - 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