Interpretation: VIII-77-21 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UG-11(a) Date Issued: February 23, 1977 File: NA Question: What

is the correct interpretation of Section VIII, Division 1 with regard to the applicable material certification requirements for pipe nipples not exceeding 2 in. diameter and welding caps not exceeding 5 in. diameter? Reply: Welding caps appear to fall within the provisions of UG-11(a) and, as such, the materials shall be those permitted under Section VIII, Division 1 or in an accepted standard (such as an American National Standard) covering the particular type of pressure part. The marking required is that of the name or trademark of the Manufacturer and such other markings as are required by the standard involved, such as ANSI-B 16.9, Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings. Under the rules applicable through the Summer 1976 Addenda, the pipe nipples shall satisfy either: (1) UG-93(a), which requires a Certified Test Report or Certificate of Compliance as provided for in the Material Specification. (However, the requirements of UG-93 will be significantly reduced with the Winter 1976 Addenda, as indicated on the copy of the print of the applicable paragraph); or, (2) UG-11(a). However, since there is not an accepted standard covering pipe nipples, use of this alternate would require that the nipples be made of a material permitted under Section VIII, Division 1 and that the requirements concerning the part Manufacturer's marking, identification, and written listing must be satisfied.

Interpretation: VIII-77-22 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UCS-79, Cold Working and Heat Treatment of Flanged and Dished Heads Date Issued: February 23, 1977 File: NA Question: What is the correct interpretation of Section VIII, Division 1 with regard to the heat treatment required for a flanged and dished head which has been formed by cold working? Reply: described. The requirements of UCS-79 require heat treatment per UCS-56 under the provisions

We would caution that ASTM material specification designations may not always be arbitrarily substituted for ASME designations since they are not always identical.

Interpretation: VIII-77-23 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, Scope Date Issued: March 1, 1977 File: NA Question: What is the interpretation of the Scope of Section VIII, Division 1 with regard to a vessel having an ordered inside diameter of 6.065 in. as opposed to 5.761 in.? Reply: Vessels made of 6 in. standard pipe 6.065 in. I.D. (as ordered) fall under the Scope of Section VIII, Division 1. Similarly if the ordered inside diameter is 5.761 in. this does not fall under the Scope of Section VIII, Division 1.