Question: Is a gate valve which is bolted to the discharge opening of a steam jacketed pressure vessel considered to be within the

scope of Section VIII, Division 1? Reply: No. Such a valve is outside of the scope of Section VIII, Division 1 and is not considered to be part of the pressure vessel [see U-1(c)(5) and U-1(e)(1)(c)] . The applicable piping codes should be consulted for the requirements for construction and installation.

Interpretation: VIII-78-145 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UG-36(e) Date Issued: December 1, 1978 File: BC78-269 Question: Do the requirements of UG-36(e) Section VIII. Division 1 apply to reducer sections which have been formed by swaging down the larger diameter section with no weld joint at the larger end? Reply: Yes, the requirements of UG-36(e) may be used.

Interpretation: VIII-78-146 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UF-7, SA-649 Date Issued: December 1, 1978 File: BC78-727 Question: Is it inside the requirements of Section VIII, Division 1 to fabricate rolls for corrugating paper machinery in accordance with SA-649 and have it Code stamped? Reply: The requirements of UF-7 of Section VIII, Division 1 call for SA-649 material to be used in fabrication of rolls used for corrugating paper machinery along with the rules of construction in Section VIII, Division 1.

Interpretation: VIII-78-147 Subject-. Section VIII, Division 1, UW-51(a) Date Issued: December 7, 1978 File: BC78-740 Question: Under the provisions of UW-51(a)(2) of Section VIII, Division 1, is it required that radiographs which represent the final acceptable vessel welds be retained for a period of five years if this vessel is exported to a country which also requires the same radiographs? Reply: Yes.

Interpretation: VIII-78-148 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, Code Case 1205-5 Date Issued: December 7, 1978 File: BC78-756