ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code SECTION XI INTERPRETATIONS Volume 46 The Interpretations to the Code will be issued twice a year (July and December) up to the publication of the 2001 Edition of the Code The Interpretations for each individual Section are published separately and are part of the update service to that Section; Interpretations of Section III, Divisions and 2, are part of the update service to Section III, Subsection NCA Interpretations Volumes 36 through 41 were included with the update service to the 1995 Edition of the Code; Volume 42 is the first Interpretations volume to be included with the update service to the 1998 Edition Section Vol 42 Vol 43 Vol 44 Vol 45 Vol 46 I II-A II-B II-C II-D III-NCA III-3 IV V VI VII VIII-1 VIII-2 VIII-3 IX X XI /98 /98 /98 /98 /98 /98 /98 /98 /98 12 /98 12 /98 12 /98 12 /98 12 /98 12 /98 12 /98 12 /98 12 /98 /99 /99 /99 /99 /99 /99 /99 /99 /99 12 /99 12 /99 12 /99 12 /99 12 /99 12 /99 12 /99 12 /99 /00 /00 /00 /00 /00 /00 /00 /00 /00 SEC11I1RVC 06-05-00 07:44:40 Job #38930 ASME Vol 47 Interpretations 46 INTERPRETATIONS NO 46 — SECTION XI Replies to Technical Inquiries July 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999 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 that 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 that 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 Each interpretation applies to the Edition and Addenda stated in the interpretation, or if none is stated, to the Edition and Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of 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 V in Division 1, Appendix III in Division 2, and Appendix VI in Division 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 401 SEC11ITEXT 06-05-00 08:23:03 Job #38930 ASME Interpretations 46 SEC11ITEXT 06-05-00 08:23:03 Job #38930 ASME Interpretations 46 SECTION XI Subject Code Case N-416-1, Alternative Pressure Test Requirement for Welded Repairs or Installation of Replacement Items by Welding Class 1, 2, and Code Case N-416-1, Timing of NDE Requirements Code Cases N-498, N-498-1, and N-498-2, Alternative Requirements for 10 Year Hydrostatic Testing for Class 1, 2, and Systems Code Case N-522, “Pressure Testing of Containment Piping, Section XI, Division 1” IWA-4000, -7000, Definition of Repair Organization (Repair/Replacement Organization) (1977 Edition With the Summer 1978 Addenda Through the 1998 Edition with the 2000 Addenda) IWA-4000, -7000, Subassembly — Installation (1977 Edition With the Summer 1978 Addenda up to and Including the 1995 Edition With the 1999 Addenda) and Code Case N-416-1 IWA-4180, IWA-4220, Report of Reconciliation (1995 Edition With the 1995 Addenda Through the 1998 Edition With the 1999 Addenda; IWA-4410 in the 1995 and 1996 Addenda); IWA-4421 (1995 Edition With the 1997 Addenda through the 1998 Edition With the 1999 Addenda) IWA-4300, Welding and Welder Qualifications for Repairs (1980 Edition Through the 1986 Edition With the 1987 Addenda); IWA-7320, Welding and Welder Qualifications for Replacements (1980 Edition Through the 1989 Edition With the 1990 Addenda) IWA-4540(c), Pressure Testing of Class 1, 2, and Items (1995 Addenda Through the 1998 Edition) IWA-4700, Pressure Tests; IWA-5120, System Pressure Tests for Repair/Replacement Activities (1992 Edition With the 1992 Addenda) IWA-5214, Repair and Replacements (1980 Edition With the Winter 1980 Addenda Through the 1989 Edition With the 1990 Addenda); and IWA-4710(c), Pressure Tests (1989 Edition With the 1991 Addenda Through 1992 Edition With the 1994 Addenda) IWA-7330, Procurement of Material (Summer 1978 Addenda Through 1990 Addenda); IWA-4920 (1991 Addenda Through the 1995 Edition); IWA-4143 (1995 Addenda Through the 1999 Addenda) IWB-3516.1(a), Allowable Planar Flaws (1989 Edition Through the 1992 Addenda) IWB-3522, IWC-3516, IWD-3000, Leakage at Class and Mechanical Connections (1986 Edition and Later Addenda Through the 1997 Addenda) IWE-1220(d), Components Exempted From Examination (1992 Edition and 1992 Addenda) IWF-1300(e), Table IWD-2500-1, VT-3 — Insulation Removal (1983 Edition With Addenda Through Winter 1983 and 1989 Edition, No Addenda) IWF-2500, Examination of Component Supports; Code Case N-491, -2500, Use of Code Cases (1989 Edition) IWF-2500(a), Boundary Interface (1977 Edition With the Summer 1978 Addenda Through the 1998 Edition With the 1999 Addenda) IWL-4000, Installation — Concrete Anchors (1992 Edition With the 1992 Addenda Through the 1998 Edition) Mandatory Appendix IV, IV-3110-(f), Eddy Current Instrument Channel Application (1989 Edition With the 1990 Addenda up to and Including the 1992 Edition With the 1992 Addenda) Table IWB-2500-1, Examination Category B-J (1983 Edition and Later Editions and Addenda) Table IWC-2500-1, Examination Requirements for Nozzle-to-Nozzle Extension Welds (1986 Edition, No Addenda, Through the 1996 Addenda) Table IWE-2500-1, Examination Category E-A, Accessible Surface Areas (1992 Edition With the 1992 Addenda Through the 1998 Edition With the 1999 Addenda) Interpretation File No XI-1-98-48R XI-1-98-64 IN99-004* IN99-026 XI-1-98-68 IN97-004 XI-1-98-65 IN99-027 XI-1-98-62 IN99-024 XI-1-98-61 IN99-010 XI-1-98-66 IN99-031 XI-1-98-54 IN98-024 XI-1-98-51R IN99-011* XI-1-98-52R IN99-013* XI-1-95-48R IN95-007A* XI-1-98-57 XI-1-98-69 IN99-018 IN98-002B XI-1-98-55 XI-1-98-56 IN98-006 IN99-014 XI-1-98-60 IN98-014B XI-1-98-58 IN99-022 XI-1-92-29R IN92-006A* XI-1-98-59 IN99-002 XI-1-98-63 IN99-025B XI-1-98-70 IN98-009 XI-1-98-67 IN96-015 XI-1-98-71 IN99-001 403 SEC11ITEXT 06-05-00 08:23:03 Job #38930 ASME Interpretations 46 SEC11ITEXT 06-05-00 08:23:03 Job #38930 ASME Interpretations 46 Section XI — Interpretations No 46 XI-1-92-29R, XI-1-98-48R Interpretation: XI-1-92-29R Subject: IWF-2500(a), Boundary Interface (1977 Edition With the Summer 1978 Addenda Through the 1998 Edition With the 1999 Addenda) Date Issued: March 8, 2000 File: IN92-006A* Question: Is it the intent of IWF-2500(a), for a pipe-clamp-type support, that the “mechanical connections to the pressure retaining components” requiring examination include the bolting or pins and their interface to the clamp, but exclude the component-to-clamp interface? Reply: Yes Interpretation: XI-1-98-48R Subject: Code Case N-416-1, Alternative Pressure Test Requirement for Welded Repairs or Installation of Replacement Items by Welding, Class 1, 2, and Date Issued: September 1, 1999 File: IN99-004* Question (1): When using Code Case N-416-1, is it a requirement of Section XI that a reconciliation concerning NDE requirements and acceptance criteria between two Codes (e.g., B31.7-1969 and ASME Section III, 1992 Edition, 1992 Addenda) be performed by a Level III for the applicable examination method? Reply (1): No Question (2): When using Code Case N-416-1, is it a requirement of Section XI that the reconciliation of an NDE procedure between two Codes (e.g., B31.7-1969 to ASME Section III, 1992 Edition, 1992 Addenda) for requirements and acceptance criteria be performed by a Level III for the applicable examination method? Reply (2): No 405 SEC11ITEXT 06-05-00 08:23:03 Job #38930 ASME Interpretations 46 XI-1-98-51R, XI-1-98-52R Section XI — Interpretations No 46 Interpretation: XI-1-98-51R Subject: IWA-4540(c), Pressure Testing of Class 1, 2, and Items (1995 Addenda Through the 1998 Edition) Date Issued: September 1, 1999 File: IN99-011* Question: Does IWA-4540(c) require a pressure test when installation of the item(s) does not involve any replacement pressure-retaining items? Reply: No Interpretation: XI-1-98-52R Subject: IWA-4700, Pressure Tests; IWA-5120, System Pressure Tests for Repair/Replacement Activities (1992 Edition With the 1992 Addenda) Date Issued: September 1, 1999 File: IN99-013* Question: Is it a requirement of IWA-4700 and IWA-5120 that the entire system be subjected to a VT-2 examination when the area of a repair/replacement activity that is required to be pressure tested is not isolable within a portion of a system? Reply: No 406 SEC11ITEXT 06-05-00 08:23:03 Job #38930 ASME Interpretations 46 Section XI — Interpretations No 46 XI-1-95-48R Interpretation: XI-1-95-48R Subject: IWA-5214, Repair and Replacement (1980 Edition With the Winter 1980 Addenda Through the 1989 Edition With the 1990 Addenda); and IWA-4710(c), Pressure Tests (1989 Edition With the 1991 Addenda Through the 1992 Edition With the 1994 Addenda) Date Issued: November 11, 1996 File: IN95-007A* Question (1): When replacing a valve disc, the requirements of IWA-5214(e) apply? Reply (1): No Question (2): When replacing any pressure retaining part of a valve that is internal to the valve body/bonnet, the requirements of IWA-5214(e) apply? Reply (2): No Question (3): When replacing a valve disc, the requirements of IWA-4710(c) apply? Reply (3): No Question (4): When replacing a valve bonnet and/or body that requires installation by mechanical joints, the requirements of IWA-4710(c) apply? Reply (4): Yes Question (5): When replacing any pressure retaining part of a valve that is internal to the valve’s body/bonnet, the requirements of IWA-4710(c) apply? Reply (5): No 407 SEC11ITEXT 06-05-00 08:23:03 Job #38930 ASME Interpretations 46 XI-1-98-54, XI-1-98-55 Section XI — Interpretations No 46 Interpretation: XI-1-98-54 Subject: IWA-4300, Welding and Welder Qualifications for Repairs (1980 Edition Through the 1986 Edition With the 1987 Addenda); IWA-7320, Welding and Welder Qualifications for Replacements (1980 Edition Through the 1989 Edition With the 1990 Addenda) Date Issued: July 22, 1999 File: IN98-024 Question (1): Is it the intent of IWA-4300 for repair welding to components and their supports, which were originally constructed to welding requirements other than Section IX (e.g., AWS D1.1), to be performed with welders and welding procedure specifications qualified in accordance with Section IX and the additional requirements of Section III and XI? Reply (1): No, the welding requirements from the original construction code may be used Question (2): Is it the intent of IWA-7320 for replacement welding to components and their supports, which were originally constructed to welding requirements other than Section IX (e.g., AWS D1.1), to be performed with welders and welding procedure specifications qualified in accordance with Section IX and the additional heat treating and impact tests required by IWB-4000? Reply (2): No, the welding requirements from the original construction code may be used Interpretation: XI-1-98-55 Subject: IWB-3522, IWC-3516, IWD-3000, Leakage at Class and Mechanical Connections (1986 Edition and Later Addenda Through the 1997 Addenda) Date Issued: September 1, 1999 File: IN98-006 Question (1): Is it a requirement of IWC-3516 and IWD-3000 to apply IWB-3522 to Class and components? Reply (1): No Question (2): Is leakage at a threaded connection of Class or components considered a relevant condition per IWC-3516 and IWD-3000? Reply (2): IWC-3516 and IWD-3000 not address leakage 408 SEC11ITEXT 06-05-00 08:23:03 Job #38930 ASME Interpretations 46 Section XI — Interpretations No 46 XI-1-98-56, XI-1-98-57 Interpretation: XI-1-98-56 Subject: IWE-1220(d), Components Exempted From Examination (1992 Edition With 1992 Addenda) Date Issued: September 1, 1999 File: IN99-014 Question: Does IWE-1220(d) require that portion of piping that penetrates the containment vessel to be classified as Class or 2? Reply: No It is up to the Owner to classify components Interpretation: XI-1-98-57 Subject: IWA-7330, Procurement of Material (Summer 1978 Addenda Through 1990 Addenda); IWA-4920 (1991 Addenda Through the 1995 Edition); IWA-4143 (1995 Addenda Through the 1999 Addenda) Date Issued: September 1, 1999 File: IN99-018 Question (1): When using the original Construction Code (Section III), is it a requirement of IWA-4143(a) that Repair/Replacement Organizations (including the Owner, when the Owner acts as the Repair/Replacement Organization) that fabricate parts, appurtenances, piping subassemblies and supports for use by the Owner, at the Owner’s facility, be an N-Type Certificate Holder or Quality System Certificate Holder in order to procure, store, handle, and use the material from which such items are fabricated? Reply (1): No However, if the Construction Code invokes NA-3700 or NCA-3800, a Repair/ Replacement Organization that is not accredited by ASME must procure materials from an accredited Materials Organization or Certificate Holder (Applicability: 1997 Addenda and Later) Question (2): When using the original Construction Code (Section III), is it a requirement of IWA-4143(b) (IWA-7330 for Editions and Addenda Through the 1990 Addenda, and IWA-7330 From the 1991 Addenda Through the 1995 Edition) that Repair/Replacement Organizations (including the Owner, when the Owner acts as the Repair/Replacement Organization) that install items at the Owner’s facility be an N-Type Certificate Holder or Quality System Certificate Holder in order to procure, store, handle, and use the material used in the installation? Reply (2): No However, if the Construction Code invokes NA-3700 or NCA-3800, a Repair/ Replacement Organization that is not accredited by ASME must procure materials from an accredited Materials Organization or Certificate Holder (Applicability: Summer 1978 Addenda Through 1999 Addenda) 409 SEC11ITEXT 06-05-00 08:23:03 Job #38930 ASME Interpretations 46 File No Page No IN93-007 IN95-008 IN91-035 IN96-005 IN94-016 IN94-022 IN94-019 IN94-007 IN97-030 IN93-007 IN97-030 IN94-015 276 321 246 330 312 IN93-006 IN92-032 IN94-009 IN91-027 IN95-025 IN92-026 IN92-026 IN94-013 IN94-025 275 267 300 245 386 265 265 312 Nonmandatory Appendix J Article J-3000 XI-1-98-47 IN99-003 396 Code Cases N-98 IN87-019 168 Location Appendix IV (Cont’d) VII-3300 VII-4240 VII-4310(a) VII-4310(b) VII-4323 VII-4342 Supplement 1, Appendix VIII VIII-1100(c) VIII-2100 VIII-3100 Supplement 4, 1.1 Supplement 6, 1.1 VIII-4000 (h) Interpretation XI-1-92-53 XI-1-95-31 XI-1-92-11 XI-1-95-40 XI-1-95-22 XI-1-95-23 XI-1-92-69 XI-1-98-23 XI-1-92-53 XI-1-98-23 XI-1-95-08 XI-1-92-49 XI-1-92-39 XI-1-95-04 XI-1-92-09 XI-1-98-33 XI-1-92-36 XI-1-92-36 XI-1-95-21 XI-1-89-09 Location Interpretation N-308 XI-1-83-02 XI-1-83-47 XI-1-89-03 XI-1-95-03 XI-1-92-25 XI-1-95-12 XI-1-95-37 XI-1-95-45 XI-1-95-01 XI-1-98-48 XI-1-98-48R XI-1-98-61 XI-1-98-64 XI-1-95-15 XI-1-89-32 XI-1-95-43 XI-1-92-26 XI-1-98-58 XI-1-92-25 XI-1-92-26 XI-1-98-38 XI-1-98-68 XI-1-95-39 XI-1-95-02 XI-1-95-46 XI-1-98-65 XI-1-95-59 XI-1-95-53 N-408 N-416 N-416-1 312 292 376 276 376 302 N-458 N-460 N-481 N-491 N-498 N-504-1 N-509 N-517 N-522 N-524 N-557 File No Page No BC81-476 BC84-197 IN88-003 IN93-042 IN92-012 IN94-028 IN95-015 IN96-009 IN97-008 IN99-004 IN99-004* IN99-010 IN99-026 IN93-019 IN89-026 IN96-004 IN92-014 IN99-022 IN92-012 IN92-014 IN97-024 IN99-004 IN96-001 IN95-023 IN96-018 IN99-027 IN97-005 IN96-017 52 166 300 256 304 329 336 360 397 405 411 412 309 203 336 256 410 256 256 388 414 330 362 337 412 348 345 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # SUBJECT INDEX Subject Interpretation File No Page No Acceptance Criteria allowable flaws XI-1-98-11 applicable code XI-1-83-75 XI-1-86-37 XI-1-89-16 Class — reactor vessel ferritic material XI-1-83-06 constructed to B31.7 XI-1-83-07 definition of flaw depth XI-1-83-32 fabrication defects — additional examinations XI-1-83-04 flaw evaluation XI-1-86-52 XI-1-86-52R XI-1-95-49 XI-1-98-20 flaw evaluation — Section XI in lieu of construction code XI-1-92-35 XI-1-92-35R indications outside examination area XI-1-86-52 XI-1-86-52R leakage XI-1-92-19 leakage collection XI-1-95-41 not specified XI-1-89-45 IN97-001 BC83-055 IN86-022 IN89-001B BC82-428 BC82-429 BC82-437 BC82-427 BC85-524 BC85-524* IN96-010 IN97-025 IN92-023 IN92-023* BC85-524 BC85-524* IN92-005 IN95-016 IN90-006 366 75 121 178 8 33 135 187 339 375 265 289 135 187 253 335 209 Applicability alternative weld repair — removal cavity XI-1-95-25 XI-1-95-29 corrective measures — of new bolting XI-1-92-01 fabrication of replacements XI-1-83-72 flaws detected outside of an inservice examination XI-1-89-67 installation requirements XI-1-83-85 instrument tubing XI-1-83-52 leakage — not found during a system pressure test XI-1-92-03 material removal process — considered as thermal XI-1-95-60 material removal process — nonwelded XI-1-89-70 XI-1-89-70R metal removal to prepare surface for NDE XI-1-89-56 owner XI-1-83-83 preventive maintenance XI-1-89-19 redundant canopy seal XI-1-89-19 repair program — installing replacements XI-1-83-42 repair / replacement activities — off site XI-1-95-09 XI-1-98-44 repair subsequent to N-Stamping — prior to N-3 XI-1-83-10 XI-1-83-46 shot peening XI-1-89-73 small items — replacement of XI-1-92-60 storage tank — examination XI-1-89-51 through wall leakage XI-1-89-64 use of AIA for installing replacements XI-1-83-38 IN95-001 IN95-001B IN90-023 BC81-568A IN89-017C BC84-683 BC83-625 IN91-017 IN-95-018 IN91-005 IN91-005 IN90-022 BC83-179 IN88-009 IN88-009 BC84-123 IN94-014 IN98-020 BC82-277 BC83-595 IN91-006 IN93-024 IN90-017 IN89-017B BC84-122 313 315 242 72 232 81 55 242 348 233 351 227 79 188 188 43 302 395 17 51 234 283 218 231 41 Brazing XI-1-86-47 procedures and personnel XI-1-83-85 XI-1-83-86 IN86-025B BC84-683 BC85-113A 127 81 82 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # (i) Subject Interpretation File No Page No Brazing (Cont’d) XI-1-83-86R Repair / Replacement Program XI-1-86-23 BC85-113A* BC85-525D 102 108 Calibration angle beam XI-1-89-11 confirmation — period of use XI-1-89-05 demonstration of equivalence XI-1-86-28 XI-1-86-61 electronic memory XI-1-92-17 interim check XI-1-89-62 of gages XI-1-83-49 series of test XI-1-83-49 standard XI-1-86-28 IN88-016 IN88-005 IN86-008 IN86-030 IN92-001 IN90-033 BC82-776 BC82-776 IN86-008 175 167 111 146 252 230 53 53 111 Calibration Blocks different specification material notch reflectors reactor vessel reflectors reflectors—alternative layout side drilled holes ultrasonic examination V path XI-1-86-61 XI-1-86-72 XI-1-89-09 XI-1-86-71 XI-1-95-62 XI-1-98-19 XI-1-89-11 XI-1-89-12 XI-1-89-21 IN86-030 IN87-005B IN87-019 IN87-005 IN97-006 IN97-006A IN88-016 IN89-001A IN89-004A 146 156 168 156 349 369 175 175 190 Classification of Systems exclusion of components high pressure safety injection instrument tubing penetrates the containment piping — visual examination XI-1-95-56 XI-1-86-42 XI-1-83-78 XI-1-83-44 XI-1-86-67 IN96-022 IN86-011 BC84-682 BC83-448 IN87-022 346 124 76 50 154 IN95-004B IN86-026B IN86-026C IN93-016 BC85-253B IN95-004A IN99-022 BC83-437 IN92-010 IN90-009 IN90-026 IN98-002B IN92-006A IN92-006A IN87-008 IN97-026 IN86-013 IN86-013* IN98-006 IN86-002 IN87-004 BC82-522 IN86-026A IN86-026C IN90-004 IN90-027 IN92-006B BC85-525D IN89-021 IN90-035 322 128 128 281 105 316 410 31 254 210 228 414 257 405 155 375 112 321 408 110 147 32 127 128 209 233 254 108 195 234 Component Supports additional examinations XI-1-95-32 associated supports XI-1-86-49 XI-1-86-50 coiled wire rope device XI-1-92-55 corrective measures — additional examinations XI-1-86-17 XI-1-95-30 examination XI-1-98-58 examination requirements — exemptions XI-1-83-27 XI-1-92-22 integral attachments XI-1-89-47 XI-1-89-59 XI-1-98-69 interfaces XI-1-92-29 XI-1-92-29R integrally attached XI-1-86-69 XI-3-98-21 integrity by analyses XI-1-86-30 XI-1-86-30R leakage at threaded connections XI-1-98-55 multiple components XI-1-86-26 XI-1-86-63 not constructed to Section III XI-1-83-30 preservice examination XI-1-86-48 XI-1-86-50 XI-1-89-44 removal of insulation XI-1-89-69 XI-1-92-20 Repair / Replacement Program XI-1-86-23 repair — requirements XI-1-89-28 representative sample XI-1-89-72 (j) Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 10 Subject Interpretation File No Page No Component Supports (Cont’d) scope expansion XI-1-89-60 selection of supports for examination XI-1-83-12 XI-1-83-12R XI-1-83-12R-2 XI-1-86-48 XI-1-86-49 XI-1-86-63 XI-1-89-61 IN90-029 BC82-230 BC82-230* BC82-230** IN86-026A IN86-026B IN87-004 IN90-032 229 18 49 49 127 128 147 229 Construction Code certificate requirement XI-1-98-57 hydrostatic test XI-1-83-83 XI-1-86-22 XI-1-86-52R material manufacturers and suppliers XI-1-83-50R XI-1-89-24 reconciliation XI-1-89-41 repair activities — removal cavity XI-1-95-25 XI-1-95-29 repair / replacement — design requirements XI-1-95-01 replacement of Section III components XI-1-89-68 replacement pressure vessel XI-1-89-46 XI-1-89-46R surface examination — acceptance criteria XI-1-86-52 use of later editions of XI-1-86-12 XI-1-86-38R XI-1-86-39R XI-1-86-44R XI-1-89-20 use of later editions of — stamping XI-1-83-21R XI-1-86-44R welding requirements XI-1-86-51 IN99-018 BC83-179 IN86-010 BC85-524* BC84-175* IN89-014 IN89-025 IN95-001 IN95-001B IN93-003 IN90-015 IN90-008 IN90-008* BC85-524 BC85-098 BC85-141* BC85-525C* IN86-015* IN88-014 BC82-434* IN86-015* IN86-027 409 79 108 187 68 193 207 313 315 299 232 210 225 135 103 143 144 144 189 117 144 129 BC84-652 IN87-032 IN86-031 BC84-321 BC84-652 BC85-528 IN92-015 IN86-017A IN86-017B BC83-587 IN87-010 BC85-528 BC80-583 IN90-025 BC83-112* IN86-019 IN89-011 IN86-010 BC85-525B BC83-344 IN89-023 BC82-425** BC84-321* IN90-018B IN90-018A IN99-026 IN91-009 61 158 188 55 61 110 258 136 120 39 138 110 71 228 103 120 202 108 119 185 203 185 186 226 232 412 243 Documentation (see Records and Reports) Hydrostatic Test (see also System Pressure Test) after a repair XI-1-83-66 XI-1-86-75 XI-1-89-18 after a replacement XI-1-83-54 XI-1-83-66 alternative test XI-1-86-25 XI-1-92-30 core criticality XI-1-86-53 elevated temperatures XI-1-86-34 exempt from XI-1-83-34 fabricated spool piece — Construction Code XI-1-86-58 impractical XI-1-86-25 induction stress improvement XI-1-83-71 inspection interval extension XI-1-89-58 nonwelded modification XI-1-86-03R NPS and smaller — component connected to XI-1-86-35 open ended portions of systems XI-1-89-30 piping, pumps, and valves — preservice XI-1-86-22 pressurization pressure factors XI-1-86-32 removal of a seal weld XI-1-83-28R repair to a flange XI-1-89-31 requirements XI-1-83-37R2 XI-1-83-54R static head considerations XI-1-89-54 XI-1-89-66 system leakage test — NDE specification XI-1-98-64 system pneumatic test in lieu of XI-1-92-04 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 11 (k) Subject Interpretation File No Page No Hydrostatic Test (Cont’d) XI-1-92-18 test pressure XI-1-83-67 XI-1-92-23 test pressure — gage accuracies XI-1-89-74 test temperature XI-1-92-23 through-wall leakage XI-1-89-40 when performed — order XI-1-89-63 IN92-003 BC82-606 IN86-017B IN91-008 IN86-017B IN89-017A IN90-034 253 62 255 235 255 207 230 Inservice Inspection Summary Report additional examinations — similar components XI-1-95-13 additional examinations — within system XI-1-98-10 authorized nuclear inservice inspector XI-1-98-05 XI-1-98-25 pressure retaining components and their supports XI-1-83-03 pumps and valves XI-1-83-08 when performing preservice inspection XI-1-83-15 IN93-027B IN97-027C IN97-027 IN98-003 BC82-406 BC82-523 BC82-610 304 365 363 377 19 Inspection Interval deferral of required examinations XI-1-95-65 extended or decreased XI-1-92-57 XI-1-95-55 extension of XI-1-86-54 hydrostatic test — interval extension XI-1-89-58 inspection completion percentages — calculation of XI-1-95-11 multiple components — NDE XI-1-86-26 scheduling requirements — applied by XI-1-86-74 successive inspections XI-1-98-46 XI-1-98-49 support examinations — percentage requirements XI-1-95-10 visual examination — multiple stream XI-1-83-68R volumetric examination — successive XI-1-89-50 IN96-019 IN93-002 IN96-019 IN87-001 IN90-025 IN94-024 IN86-002 IN86-003A IN98-027 IN99-008 IN94-023 BC83-441* IN90-014 346 282 346 136 228 303 110 157 396 398 303 101 218 Installation concrete anchors XI-1-98-59 IN99-002 410 Instrument Tubing XI-1-83-52 XI-1-83-77 XI-1-83-86 XI-1-83-86R BC83-625 BC84-603 BC85-113A BC85-113A* 55 76 82 102 Liquid Metal Cooled Plants inspection of inaccessible welds XI-3-83-01 preservice system leakage test XI-3-89-02 system leakage monitoring XI-3-86-01 BC81-330 IN86-024B IN86-024A 11 211 159 Material Manufacturer or Material Supplier qualification of XI-1-83-50 XI-1-86-55R Quality Assurance Program — update XI-1-86-44R BC84-175 IN87-002* IN86-015* 54 153 144 Metric Versus Customary XI-1-86-76 IN87-035 158 Nondestructive Examination (see also Ultrasonic, Visual, and Volumetric Examinations) examination of dissimilar metal welds XI-1-89-57 induction stress improvement XI-1-83-71 items NPS and smaller XI-1-83-86 XI-1-83-86R XI-1-86-45 for installation welds XI-1-86-51 liquid penetrant comparator blocks XI-1-83-64 longitudinal welds XI-1-83-51 magnetic particle — material used for XI-1-95-23 IN90-024 BC80-583 BC85-113A BC85-113A* IN86-020 IN86-027 BC84-562 BC83-240 IN94-019 227 71 82 102 126 129 60 54 312 (l) Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 12 Subject Interpretation Nondestructive Examination (Cont’d) multiple stream — pressure retaining bolting multiple stream — pressure retaining nozzle weld nonferromagnetic steam generator heat exchanger tubing of emergency core cooling systems of pipe lugs performance demonstration — thermal fatigue crack piping — pressure retaining welds reactor vessel requirements surface — flaw evaluation File No Page No XI-1-83-68R XI-1-83-53 XI-1-92-67 XI-1-92-45 XI-1-89-38 XI-1-92-49 XI-1-86-57 XI-1-86-71 XI-1-83-85 XI-1-86-52 XI-1-86-52R XI-1-95-42 use of one examination to satisfy two categories XI-1-83-33 BC83-441* BC83-656 IN94-004 IN92-022B IN89-007 IN93-006 IN87-007 IN87-005A BC84-683 BC85-524 BC85-524* IN96-002 BC83-589 101 55 291 273 206 275 138 156 81 135 187 335 39 Nonpressure Retaining Welds sealwelds XI-1-83-28R BC83-344* 185 Nonwelded Work maintenance — requirements XI-1-86-21 XI-1-86-21R mechanical tube plugging XI-1-86-41 XI-1-92-44 modification — hydrostatic test XI-1-86-03R pressure retaining material — requirements XI-1-86-21 XI-1-86-21R repair program XI-1-83-42 replacement — documentation XI-1-86-14R sleeving of heat exchanger tubes XI-1-92-32 sleeving of steam generator tubes XI-1-86-41 use of an AIA XI-1-83-13 XI-1-83-38 IN86-004 IN86-004* IN86-005 IN91-031B BC83-112* IN86-004 IN89-004* BC84-123 BC85-112* IN91-031 IN86-005 BC82-407 BC84-122 107 186 124 273 103 107 186 43 118 263 124 18 41 NPS and Smaller connected to a valve — hydrostatic test XI-1-83-58 XI-1-86-35 drilling XI-1-98-34 exempted — pressure test XI-1-83-85R XI-1-83-83 heat exchanger tube plugging XI-1-92-44 heat exchanger tube — sleeving XI-1-92-32 items — exempted from XI-1-83-86 XI-1-83-86R XI-1-86-45 XI-1-92-66 piping, valves, and fittings — exemptions XI-1-83-26 XI-1-83-26R XI-1-89-04 XI-1-92-68 piping, valves, and fittings — supports for XI-1-86-65 valve replacements — exemptions XI-1-89-36 BC84-422 IN86-019 IN98-011 BC83-588* BC83-179 IN91-031B IN91-031 BC85-113A BC85-113A* IN86-020 IN93-041 BC83-244 BC83-244* IN88-004 IN94-005 IN87-031 IN89-024 57 120 386 67 79 273 263 82 102 126 291 30 87 166 292 147 205 IN86-012* IN99-014 BC85-130* IN86-027 IN87-007 IN93-013 IN97-017 IN99-010 IN86-026B IN87-004 IN87-031 125 409 135 129 138 281 368 411 128 147 147 Piping component connected to NPS and smaller — NDE containment vessels multiloop system — inspection NDE — installation welds pressure retaining welds — NDE pressure retaining welds — selection criteria subassembly — installation supports — examination supports — exempted XI-1-86-43R XI-1-98-56 XI-1-86-15R XI-1-86-51 XI-1-86-57 XI-1-92-56 XI-1-98-17 XI-1-98-61 XI-1-86-49 XI-1-86-63 XI-1-86-65 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 13 (m) Subject File No Page No Piping (Cont’d) supports — multiloop system XI-1-86-63 system — visual inspection XI-1-86-67 Interpretation IN87-004 IN87-022 147 154 Preservice Examination XI-1-86-24 after a hydrostatic test XI-1-98-50 component supports XI-1-86-48 XI-1-86-50 edition of Section V XI-1-89-02 exemptions — gasket replacements XI-1-89-36 XI-1-98-30 integrally cast steam generator nozzle XI-1-86-71 limited to XI-1-86-24 of Class vessel XI-1-89-42 of manways — bolting XI-1-83-11 piping, pumps, and valves — hydrostatic testing XI-1-86-22 pumps and valves — VT-3 prior to service XI-1-86-20 replacement XI-1-95-47 ultrasonic examination — acceptance standards XI-1-86-37 XI-1-98-26 BC85-526 IN99-009 IN86-026A IN86-026C IN88-001 IN89-024 IN97-036 IN87-005A BC85-526 IN90-001 BC82-304 IN86-010 IN86-006 IN96-016 IN86-022 IN97-013 109 398 127 128 165 205 385 156 109 208 17 108 107 337 121 377 IN89-009 BC82-304 IN89-013A* BC83-441* IN86-020 IN93-038 BC84-390 IN98-022 BC85-528 IN92-023 IN97-021 IN89-017B* BC82-406 IN90-019 IN98-015 IN86-004 IN86-004* IN95-002 BC83-179 BC82-434* IN86-003B IN87-007 IN93-013 IN87-011 BC85-526 191 17 289 101 126 290 75 395 110 265 365 241 219 387 107 186 314 79 117 176 138 281 155 109 Procurement of material XI-1-86-55R material — MM and MS qualification XI-1-83-50R XI-1-89-24 parts as material XI-1-83-21R parts by non-Certificate Holder XI-1-89-29 pipings, valves, and fittings — NPS and smaller XI-1-89-04 pressure retaining part — Code Data Report XI-1-83-21R replacements — later edition XI-1-86-12 replacements — perform work on it XI-1-86-59 replacement — stamping XI-1-83-20 spares XI-1-83-21R XI-1-86-18 spares — transfer of custody XI-1-89-07 IN87-002* BC84-175* IN89-014 BC82-434* IN89-008 IN88-004 BC82-434* BC85-098 BC85-550 BC82-430 BC82-434* BC85-254 IN88-011 153 68 193 117 202 166 117 103 145 27 117 106 167 Pumps Class and — exemption from examination XI-1-98-12 IN95-017 366 Pressure Retaining bolting — documentation bolting — manways bolting — removal of insulation bolting — visual examination bolts and studs — examination boundary — alternative test boundary — flaw evaluation boundary — machining of sealing surface component — through-wall leakage components and their supports — summary report components — exempt from visual electrical containment penetrations material — nonwelded work material — sealants parts — hydrostatic test parts — ordered as spares welds — examination schedule requirements welds in piping — NDE welds in vessels — examination welds — preservice examination (n) XI-1-89-22 XI-1-83-11 XI-1-89-39R XI-1-83-68R XI-1-86-45 XI-1-92-64 XI-1-83-76 XI-1-98-45 XI-1-86-25 XI-1-92-35 XI-1-98-08 XI-1-89-64R XI-1-83-03 XI-1-89-53 XI-1-98-35 XI-1-86-21 XI-1-86-21R XI-1-95-26 XI-1-83-83 XI-1-83-21R XI-1-89-14 XI-1-86-57 XI-1-92-56 XI-1-86-70 XI-1-86-24 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 14 Subject Interpretation Pumps (Cont’d) instrument accuracy XI-1-89-55 XI-1-92-14 required weld examinations XI-1-95-63 testing of — inservice XI-1-92-63 visual VT-3 — prior to service XI-1-86-20 vibration measurement instrumentation XI-1-86-33 Qualification of NDE Personnel certification date XI-1-86-73 certification examinations XI-1-86-56 XI-1-86-66 XI-1-86-73 XI-1-89-06 certified to a later edition of SNT-TC-1A XI-1-83-18 XI-1-83-24 XI-1-86-40 certified to an earlier edition of SNT-TC-1A XI-1-83-24 certified to SNT-TC-1A XI-1-83-18 XI-1-83-23 XI-1-83-29 XI-1-83-82 XI-1-89-26 color vision examination — frequency XI-1-83-36 duties of Authorized Inspector XI-1-83-48 examinations scoring XI-1-92-54 XI-1-92-70 examinations — random selection XI-1-95-22 examinations — use of grading unit experience requirements eye examination for pumps and valves other than to SNT-TC-1A outside agency perform examinations to earlier editions performance demonstration practical examination requirements — alternatives to pressure loss, flow change and test pumps and valves qualification — SNT-TC-1A recertification — ASNT certification recertification — contract employee recertification — examinations recertification — examination only recertification — Level III recertification — SNT-TC-1A or CP-189 supplemental training — Level III to another code ultrasonic examination technicians ultrasonic examination — annual training ultrasonic examination — outside agency used to perform repair examinations visual examination — SNT-TC-1A visual examination — VT1, VT2, VT3 XI-1-98-22 XI-1-95-23 XI-1-92-28 XI-1-83-01 XI-82-06R XI-1-83-45 XI-1-92-53 XI-1-86-40 XI-1-92-70 XI-1-92-39 XI-1-92-69 XI-1-92-52 XI-1-92-37 XI-1-95-61 XI-1-86-66 XI-1-95-58 XI-1-86-16 XI-1-95-68 XI-1-86-19 XI-1-95-67 XI-1-95-08 XI-1-95-40 XI-1-83-40R XI-1-92-39 XI-1-92-11 XI-1-95-31 XI-1-83-40 XI-1-83-16 XI-1-95-38 XI-1-98-24 Quality Assurance Program Owners’s final safety analysis report XI-1-95-46 qualification of plant and contractor personnel XI-82-06R review of XI-1-86-64 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 15 File No Page No IN90-021 IN91-037 IN97-012 IN93-036 IN86-006 BC85-529B 226 251 349 284 107 119 IN87-029 IN86-028 IN87-015 IN87-029 IN88-006 BC83-060 BC83-178 BC85-571 BC83-178 BC83-060 BC83-056 BC82-050 BC83-176 BC80-231* BC83-585 BC84-177 IN93-015 IN93-022 IN94-016 IN94-022 IN97-030 IN94-019 IN92-019 BC80-582 BC82-340* BC83-535 IN93-007 BC85-571 IN93-022 IN92-032 IN94-007 IN93-005 IN92-027 IN95-022 IN87-015 IN96-027 BC85-142 IN95-024 BC85-071 IN96-013 IN94-015 IN96-005 BC84-043* IN92-032 IN91-035 IN95-008 BC84-043 BC82-775 IN95-019 IN97-032 157 137 153 157 167 21 29 123 29 21 29 32 78 194 40 52 276 293 312 IN96-018 BC82-340* IN87-028A 337 147 376 312 257 5 50 276 123 293 267 292 276 266 348 153 347 105 351 106 351 302 330 67 267 246 321 42 20 330 377 (o) Subject Interpretation Quality Assurance Program (Cont’d) updating to a later Construction Code XI-1-86-44 XI-1-86-44R File No Page No IN86-015 IN86-015* 126 144 XI-1-83-21R XI-1-83-21R XI-1-89-34 XI-1-89-20 XI-1-89-34 XI-1-89-48 XI-1-89-64R XI-1-95-02 XI-1-95-07 XI-1-98-63 XI-1-89-22 XI-1-92-02 XI-1-92-07 XI-1-83-65 XI-1-83-79 XI-1-86-14R XI-1-83-02 XI-1-86-68 XI-1-98-66 XI-1-98-04 XI-1-89-48 XI-1-83-47 XI-1-86-14R XI-1-86-31 XI-1-86-31 XI-1-86-68 XI-1-92-06 BC82-434* BC82-434* IN89-012 IN88-014 IN89-012 IN90-011 IN89-017B* IN93-026 IN94-011 IN99-025B IN89-009 IN91-012 IN91-022 BC84-647 BC84-684 BC85-112* BC81-476 IN87-024 IN99-031 IN97-029 IN90-011 BC84-197 BC85-112* BC85-525A BC85-525A IN87-024 IN91-019 117 117 204 189 204 217 241 299 301 412 191 242 244 61 77 118 154 413 363 217 52 118 118 118 154 244 Repair / Replacement Program activities — off site XI-1-95-09 activities — ANII services XI-1-98-62 applies to XI-1-86-36 XI-1-86-41 XI-1-86-62 XI-1-98-29 XI-1-98-29R component supports XI-1-86-23 contract services XI-1-98-62 design reconciliation requirements XI-1-95-57 XI-1-95-57R failure XI-1-92-15 impractical NDE — alternative examination XI-1-86-51 initiation of XI-1-95-14 installation XI-1-98-61 items NPS and smaller XI-1-83-86 XI-1-83-86R jurisdiction of rules XI-1-98-03 nonpressure boundary material XI-1-86-23 Owner’s responsibility XI-1-95-09 XI-1-98-44 paint or coatings XI-1-98-14 Preservice Examination XI-1-98-43 Quality Assurance Program — review of XI-1-86-64 seals, gaskets, and moisture barriers XI-1-98-14 structural integrity test XI-1-95-64 use of later rules XI-1-86-25 welding requirements XI-1-98-54 XI-1-86-31 IN94-014 IN99-024 IN86-021 IN86-005 IN86-032 IN97-021A IN97-021A* BC85-525D IN99-024 IN96-023 IN96-023* IN91-040 IN86-027 IN93-029 IN99-010 BC85-113A BC85-113A* IN96-025 BC85-525D IN94-014 IN98-020 IN97-022 IN98-018 IN87-028A IN97-022 IN97-014 BC85-528 IN98-024 BC85-525A 302 411 121 124 146 378 379 108 411 347 359 252 129 304 411 82 102 362 108 302 395 367 395 147 367 349 110 408 118 Records and Reports certificate of compliance and CMTR Code Data Report design documents documentation — construction code documentation — inservice degradation documentation — installation of replacement documentation — test temperature eddy current instrument channel amplifiction for pressure retaining bolting inservice inspection plan — requirements manufacturer’s data report — NIS-2 NIS forms — signature nonwelded replacement Owners data form replacements report of reconciliation retention of eddy current data storage units retention of radiographs use of NIS-1 Form use of NIS-2 Form weld reference system (p) Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 16 Subject Interpretation File No Page No Sealants use of XI-1-89-40 XI-1-95-26 IN89-017A IN95-002 207 314 Shutdown cold XI-1-83-73 XI-1-83-74 extended — valve testing XI-1-92-41R valve testing XI-1-83-74 BC82-665A BC82-752 IN92-025A* BC82-752 73 74 273 74 BC81-476 BC82-434* BC82-430 BC81-568A 117 27 72 Surfaces accessible surface areas XI-1-98-71 IN99-001 415 System Pressure Test (also see Hydrostatic Testing) after a repair or replacement XI-1-83-05 XI-1-95-52 alternate pressure test requirement XI-1-98-01 XI-1-98-48 exempted from — open-ended portions of Class and XI-1-98-13 replacement XI-1-95-47 that does not involve replacement items XI-1-98-51 XI-1-98-51R XI-1-98-52 XI-1-98-52R applies to XI-1-83-34 XI-1-83-37R2 XI-1-86-13 XI-1-86-13R XI-1-86-21 XI-1-86-21R corrective measures XI-1-92-19 XI-1-92-51 determining test pressure XI-1-95-54 exempted from — NPS and smaller XI-1-83-35R leak test — core criticality XI-1-86-53 open ended portions of systems XI-1-89-30 pressurizing medium XI-1-83-25 XI-1-86-34 XI-1-92-23 pressure retaining boundary XI-1-95-34 reassembled components / breaking pressure boundary XI-1-83-63R XI-1-83-70 XI-1-83-70R XI-1-86-13 XI-1-86-13R XI-1-86-27 XI-1-86-27R XI-1-86-29R XI-1-89-15 XI-1-89-33 XI-1-89-37 XI-1-89-52 reduction of pressure — visual examination XI-1-86-46 replacement of bolts, studs, and nuts XI-1-89-08 XI-1-92-65 replacement of bolts, studs, and nuts XI-1-98-03 BC82-425 IN95-021 IN97-008 IN99-004 IN97-007 IN96-016 IN99-011 IN98-011R IN99-013 IN99-013* BC83-587 BC82-425** BC85-111 BC85-111* IN86-004 IN86-004* IN92-005 IN93-011 IN96-003 BC83-588* IN86-017A IN89-011 BC83-219 IN86-017B IN86-017B* IN95-009 BC84-310* BC84-198 BC84-198* BC85-111 BC85-111* IN86-007 IN86-007* IN86-009* IN88-002A IN88-017 IN88-002C IN88-002B IN86-023 IN87-018 IN94-001 IN96-025 345 360 397 367 337 399 406 399 406 39 185 104 225 107 186 253 275 346 67 136 202 30 120 255 323 101 70 201 104 225 111 187 143 178 213 205 219 127 168 290 362 Spares (see Procurement of) Stamping installation of replacement parts of replacement parts — ordered as spares of replacement parts — valves Section III XI-1-83-02 XI-1-83-21R XI-1-83-20 XI-1-83-72 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 17 (q) Subject Interpretation File No Page No System Pressure Test (Cont’d) required XI-1-95-50 systems not required to operate XI-1-92-62 through-wall leakage XI-1-89-64 XI-1-89-64R through-wall leakage — corrective action XI-1-92-31 IN96-012 IN93-030 IN89-017B IN89-017B* IN91-018 Temporary Repair XI-1-83-14 XI-1-83-57 BC82-626 BC84-392 19 57 IN94-026 IN97-028 IN92-001 IN92-026 BC80-567 BC82-050 BC84-388 IN89-004B IN90-013 IN92-026 IN93-021 IN94-013 IN94-025 IN95-008 IN91-027 BC83-654 BC83-654 IN89-005 IN89-010 BC82-630 IN95-011 IN94-026 IN89-010 313 376 252 265 28 32 56 179 217 265 282 312 Use of Code Cases N-98 XI-1-89-09 N-308 XI-1-83-02 XI-1-83-47 N-408 XI-1-89-03 N-416-1 XI-1-95-12 XI-1-95-37 N-416 XI-1-92-25 N-458 XI-1-95-15 N-460 XI-1-89-32 N-481 XI-1-92-26 N-491 XI-1-98-58 N-498 XI-1-92-10 XI-1-92-25 XI-1-92-26 XI-1-98-38 XI-1-98-68 N-504-1 XI-1-95-39 N-522 XI-1-98-65 N-524 XI-1-95-59 N-557 XI-1-95-53 IN87-019 BC81-476 BC84-197 IN87-003 IN94-028 IN95-015 IN92-012 IN93-019 IN89-026 IN92-014 IN99-022 IN91-029 IN92-012 IN92-014 IN97-024 IN97-004 IN96-001 IN99-027 IN97-005 IN96-017 168 52 166 304 329 256 309 203 256 410 246 256 256 388 414 330 412 348 345 Valve Class and — exemption from examination XI-1-98-12 classification XI-1-83-59R XI-1-83-62 XI-1-92-13 disc and seat — hard facing XI-1-92-35R examination — bolts and studs XI-1-83-76 IN95-017 BC83-439 BC84-178 IN91-026 IN92-023 BC84-390 366 90 59 251 289 75 Ultrasonic Examination bolts and studs XI-1-95-24 XI-1-98-22 calibration XI-1-92-17 detection specimens — orientation XI-1-92-36 equalized sensitivity — recording of XI-1-83-22 evaluation of flaws XI-1-83-29 full penetration weld of nozzles XI-1-83-56 material attenuation XI-1-89-17 nozzle-to-safe end welds — extent of XI-1-89-49 performance demonstration XI-1-92-36 piping — outer surface XI-1-92-58 procedure qualification — search unit XI-1-95-21 qualification outside agency qualified by performance demonstration reflectors requirements search unit overlap sweep display three-point DAC welds > inches in thickness welds in piping V path (r) XI-1-95-31 XI-1-92-09 XI-1-83-84 XI-1-83-84 XI-1-89-13 XI-1-89-23 XI-1-83-31 XI-1-95-51 XI-1-95-24 XI-1-89-23 339 284 231 241 263 321 245 80 80 176 192 33 345 313 192 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 18 Subject Interpretation Valve (Cont’d) exercising test XI-1-89-10 full stroke exercising XI-1-92-50 inservice testing program — corrective action XI-1-86-60 XI-1-98-28 inservice testing — scope of XI-1-89-71 XI-1-89-71R limiting values of stroke time XI-1-83-17 measured leakage rate XI-1-83-60 XI-1-83-61 mechanical disassembly and reassembly XI-1-95-66 packing adjustment — seat leakage testing XI-1-92-38 replacements — NPS and smaller XI-1-89-36 replacement valve bonnet/body/pressure retaining part XI-1-95-48 XI-1-95-48R required weld examinations XI-1-95-63 set point adjustments XI-1-89-65 stroke time XI-1-92-16 supervisor qualification — set point testing XI-1-92-37 supports — exempted XI-1-86-65 test scheduling — extended shutdown XI-1-92-41R test scheduling — outage XI-1-89-25 XI-1-92-41 visual VT-3 — prior to service XI-1-86-20 Visual Examinations components exempt — volumetric and surface core support structure exempt from leakage liquid-metal containing components multiple stream — pressure retaining bolting near-distance acuity piping system — classification pressure test — pressure requirements removal of insulated reactor vessel — spaces below the core reactor vessel — spaces within vessels — pressure retaining welds VT categories — requirements VT-1 — base metal VT-1, VT-3 — interchangeable VT-1 — pressure retaining bolting VT-2 — containment VT-2 by direct examination VT-2 during a functional test VT-2 of borated water systems VT-2 of buried components VT-2 — exemption from open-ended portions of Class and VT-2 — personnel VT-2 — removal of insulation VT-2, VT-3 — piping system VT-2 — surrounding areas VT-2 — system leakage test VT-3 — bolted connection VT-3 — bolting VT-3 — class components VT-3 — insulation removal VT-3 — disassembly & reassembly XI-1-92-40 XI-1-92-46 XI-1-89-53 XI-1-92-19 XI-1-92-48 XI-1-92-51 XI-3-89-01 XI-1-83-68R XI-1-98-07 XI-1-86-67 XI-1-86-46 XI-1-89-39 XI-1-98-32 XI-1-95-28 XI-1-95-27 XI-1-86-70 XI-1-89-26 XI-1-92-33 XI-1-83-69 XI-1-86-45 XI-1-98-15 XI-1-98-06 XI-1-89-75 XI-1-89-39 XI-1-83-19 XI-1-92-34 XI-1-98-13 XI-1-83-63R XI-1-92-47 XI-1-86-67 XI-1-98-06 XI-1-95-45 XI-1-92-48 XI-1-98-39 XI-1-92-51 XI-1-95-36 XI-1-98-60 XI-1-98-47 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 19 File No Page No IN88-015 IN92-041 IN86-001 IN98-017 IN90-036 IN90-036* BC82-597 BC84-095 BC84-176 IN95-007B IN92-031 IN89-024 IN95-007A IN95-007A* IN97-012 IN90-002 IN91-045 IN92-027 IN87-031 IN92-025A* IN89-019 IN92-025A IN86-006 169 275 145 378 234 281 20 58 59 350 266 205 338 405 349 231 252 266 147 273 193 268 107 IN92-022A IN92-043 IN90-019 IN92-005 IN93-001 IN93-011 IN86-024C BC83-441* IN97-031 IN87-022 IN86-023 IN89-013A IN98-014 IN94-006B IN94-006A IN87-011 BC80-231* IN91-043 BC84-616 IN86-020 IN97-015 IN97-034 IN91-010 IN89-013A BC82-607 IN92-020 IN97-007 BC84-310* IN92-046 IN87-022 IN97-034 IN96-009 IN93-001 IN97-033 IN93-011 IN94-012 IN98-014B IN99-003 267 274 219 253 274 275 169 101 364 154 127 206 386 315 314 155 194 264 69 126 367 364 235 206 27 264 367 101 274 154 364 336 274 388 275 329 411 396 (s) Subject Interpretation File No Page No Visual Examinations (Cont’d) VT-3 — pumps and valves prior to service XI-1-86-20 VT-3 — reactor vessel XI-1-95-28 XI-1-95-27 VT-3 — supports XI-1-89-26 VT-3 — when leakage of borated water XI-1-98-16 VT-4 — pumps and valves XI-1-83-69 VTM-2 — Accessibility XI-3-89-01 welds on multiple components XI-1-86-26 XI-1-98-27 responsible engineer XI-1-98-31 IN86-006 IN94-006B IN94-006A BC80-231* IN97-010B BC84-616 IN86-024C IN86-002 IN97-035 IN98-004 107 315 314 194 368 69 169 110 378 385 Volumetric Examinations and surface — exemptions to XI-1-86-43R XI-1-92-40 XI-1-92-45 XI-1-95-03 as an alternative to surface XI-1-89-21 XI-1-89-27 Code Case N-460 XI-1-89-32 fabrication defects — additional examinations XI-1-83-04 or surface XI-1-89-11 XI-1-92-43 piping — outer surface XI-1-92-58 prior to hydrostatic test XI-1-89-63 required volume to be examined XI-1-89-32 successive inspection intervals XI-1-89-50 IN86-012* IN92-022A IN92-022B IN93-042 IN89-004A IN89-004C IN89-026 BC82-427 IN88-016 IN92-033 IN93-021 IN90-034 IN89-026 IN90-014 125 267 273 300 190 195 203 175 268 282 230 203 218 BC85-526 IN93-027A IN95-023 BC83-527 IN86-019 IN97-023 IN95-025 IN91-026 IN90-003 IN96-015 IN91-016 IN96-015 IN98-009 BC84-685 BC84-685* IN91-025 IN90-003 IN86-003B IN96-008 IN96-007 IN96-004 IN91-014 IN94-031 BC82-604 BC82-604* IN97-018 BC85-113A BC85-113A* BC85-130* IN86-002 BC85-130* IN86-027 BC83-344* IN98-025 IN86-021 109 283 362 42 120 369 386 251 208 413 243 413 415 77 241 251 208 176 336 329 336 255 322 10 365 82 102 135 110 135 129 185 387 121 Weld accessible — preservice examination additional examinations — similar components alternate rules for the selection and examination between different P-numbers connecting NPS and less — hydrostatic test examination — austenitic welds examination — dissimilar metal welds examination — full penetration examination examination examination examination of integrally welded attachments — nozzle-to-nozzle — nonexempt weld population of pipe examination — partial examination — partial penetration examination schedule requirements examination volume — Category B-B flow size — acceptance standards examination volume — Class and fusion welding — repair of tube or tubesheet half bead weld repair — automatic items NPS and smaller — exemption from examination items NPS and smaller — requirements multiple components — NDE multiple loop piping — inspection NDE examination requirements nonpressure retaining nozzle-to-vessel overlay cladding to replacement parts (t) XI-1-86-24 XI-1-92-61 XI-1-98-02 XI-1-83-39 XI-1-86-35 XI-1-98-18 XI-1-98-33 XI-1-92-13 XI-1-89-43 XI-1-98-67 XI-1-92-05 XI-1-98-67 XI-1-98-70 XI-1-83-80 XI-1-83-80R XI-1-92-12 XI-1-89-43 XI-1-89-14 XI-1-95-44 XI-1-95-35 XI-1-95-43 XI-1-92-24 XI-1-95-33 XI-1-83-09 XI-1-83-09R XI-1-98-09 XI-1-83-86 XI-1-83-86R XI-1-86-15R XI-1-86-26 XI-1-86-15R XI-1-86-51 XI-1-83-28R XI-1-98-36 XI-1-86-36 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 20 Subject Interpretation File No Page No Weld (Cont’d) piping — additional examinations XI-1-95-06 piping — examination of (calibration method) XI-1-95-04 piping — NDE requirements XI-1-86-51 XI-1-86-57 piping supports — examination XI-1-86-49 pressure retaining boundary — alternative test XI-1-86-25 procedure qualification record — sharing of XI-1-92-08 procedures — qualification XI-1-83-41 XI-1-83-55 XI-1-83-81 XI-1-89-01 reference system — recording of XI-1-92-06 reference system — identification of XI-1-95-05 Repair / Replacement Program XI-1-86-23 repair — internal wall thinning XI-1-92-59 repair — steam generator tube plug XI-1-92-21 temper bead method XI-1-89-18 tungsten-inert gas process — automatic XI-1-83-09 XI-1-83-09R vessels — examination XI-1-86-70 IN94-002A IN94-009 IN86-027 IN87-007 IN86-026B BC85-528 IN91-024 BC84-064 BC84-322 BC84-687 IN87-036 IN91-019 IN93-035 BC85-525D IN93-023 IN92-009B IN86-031 BC82-604 BC82-604* IN87-011 301 300 129 138 128 110 245 43 56 78 165 244 301 108 282 254 188 10 155 Welder qualification XI-1-83-55 XI-1-98-53 qualification of — simultaneously XI-1-89-35 requalification — change in contractor XI-1-83-43 required qualification — Section IX XI-1-89-01 supervision XI-1-83-81 BC84-322 IN99-015 IN89-006 BC84-179 IN87-036 BC84-687 56 400 204 44 165 78 Cumulative Index — Interpretations Vols 12 – 46 This is electronic arabic page # 21 (u) This is BLANK electronic arabic page # 22 ... concerning interpretations of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code A contents is also included that lists subjects specific to the interpretations covered in the individual volume These interpretations. .. 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