RULES FOR BUILDING AND CLASSING

STEEL VESSELS
2006
NOTICE NO. 2 March 2006
The following Rule Changes become EFFECTIVE AS OF 1 MARCH 2006.
(See http://www.eagle.org/rules/downloads.html for the consolidated version of the 2006 Steel Vessel
Rules, with all Notices and Corrigenda incorporated.)
Notes -

The date in the parentheses means the date that the Rule becomes effective for new construction
based on the contract date for construction, unless otherwise noted. (See 1-1-4/3.3.)
COMMENTARY

For the 2006 edition, the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Part 4: Vessel Systems and
Machinery were revised to facilitate the IACS UR P2.7.4 Mechanical joint and P2.11 Type approval of mechanical
joints requirements.
However, ABS declared a reservation against UR P2.11 (Rev.2/Nov 2001) until such time as Members agree to a
uniform implementation date for these requirements.
Accordingly, the requirements of 2006 edition of the ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Part 4:
Vessel Systems and Machinery regarding Testing of Mechanical Joints in 4-6-2/5.9.2 and the relevant text in
4-6-2/5.9.1(a) and 4-6-2/Table 12 are withdrawn.

PART 4

VESSEL SYSTEMS AND MACHINERY

CHAPTER 6

PIPING SYSTEMS

SECTION 2

METALLIC PIPING

Design

5.9

Mechanical Joints (2006)

5.9.1

Design
(Delete last sentence of 4-6-2/5.9.1(a) to read as follows:)
These requirements are applicable to pipe unions, compression couplings and slip-on joints,
as shown in 4-6-2/Table 9. The approval is to be based upon the results of testing of the actual
joints in association with the following requirements. Mechanical joints similar to those
indicated in 4-6-2/Table 9 and complying with these requirements will be specially considered.
5.9.1(a) General (1 March 2006). The application and pressure ratings of mechanical joints
are to be approved by the Bureau.
(Remainder of 4-6-2/5.9.1 is unchanged.)

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(Delete text of 4-6-2/5.9.2 and replace it with No Text as follows:)

5.9.2

Testing of Mechanical Joints

<No Text>
(Delete far right column in 4-6-2/Table 12 and revise Notes as follows:)

TABLE 12
Testing Requirements for Mechanical Joints (1 March 2006)
Types of Mechanical Joints
Tests

Compression
Couplings and
Pipe Unions

Slip-on Joints
Grip Type
& Machine
Grooved Type

Slip Type

Tightness test

Vibration (fatigue) test

Pressure pulsation test, (1)

Burst pressure test

Pull-out test

(2)

Fire endurance test

Vacuum test (3)

Y (4)

Repeated assembly test

Y (5)

Abbreviations:
Y - Test is required
N - Test is not required
Notes:

For use in those systems where pressure pulsation other than water hammer is expected.

(1 March 2006) If joints are required to be approved fire resistant type in accordance with 4-6-2/Table 10.

(1 March 2006) For suction lines only.

Except joints with metal-to-metal tightening surfaces.

Except press type.

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