ARTICLE KG-2

ORGANIZATION OF THIS DIVISION

KG-200

ORGANIZATION

KG-230

ARTICLES AND PARAGRAPHS

KG-210

PARTS OF THIS DIVISION

KG-231

Articles

The main divisions of the Parts of this Division are

designated Articles. These are given numbers and titles
such as Article KG-1, Scope and Jurisdiction.

This Division is divided into eight parts.

(a) Part KG contains the scope of the Division, establishes the extent of its coverage, and sets forth the responsibilities of the User and Manufacturer and the duties of
the Inspectors of vessels constructed under these rules.
(b) Part KM contains
(1) the materials which may be utilized
(2) the permissible material specification identification numbers, special requirements, and limitations
(3) mechanical and physical properties upon which
the design is based, and other necessary information concerning material properties (see Section II, Part D)
(c) Part KD contains requirements for the design of
vessels and vessel parts.
(d) Part KF contains requirements for the fabrication
of vessels and vessel parts.
(e) Part KR contains rules for pressure relief devices.
(f) Part KE contains requirements for nondestructive
examination and repair of materials, vessels, and vessel
parts.
(g) Part KT contains testing requirements and procedures.
(h) Part KS contains requirements for stamping and
certifying vessels and vessel parts. It also gives requirements for Manufacturers Data Reports and Records to
be furnished to the User.

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KG-221

KG-232

The Articles are divided into paragraphs and subparagraphs which are given three-digit numbers, the first of
which corresponds to the Article number. Each such paragraph or subparagraph number is prefixed with letters
which, with the first digit (hundreds), indicate the Part
and Article of this Division in which it is found, such as
KD-140, which is a subparagraph of KD-100 in Article
KD-1 of Part KD.
(a) Major subdivisions of paragraphs or subparagraphs
are indicated by the basic paragraph number followed by
a decimal point and one or two digits. Each of these
subdivisions are titled and appear in the table of contents.
(b) Minor subdivisions of paragraphs are designated
(a), (b), etc.
(c) Where further subdivisions are needed, they are
designated by numbers in parentheses [e.g.
KG-311.8(b)(1)].

KG-240

KG-250

TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Terms and symbols used in this Division are defined

in the various Parts, Articles, or paragraphs where they
first apply or are of primary interest. A list of symbols
is given in Mandatory Appendix 1.

Nonmandatory

The Nonmandatory Appendices provide information

and suggested good practices.
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REFERENCES

When a Part, Article, or paragraph is referenced in

this Division, the reference shall be taken to include all
subdivisions under that Part, Article, or paragraph, including subparagraphs.

APPENDICES
Mandatory

The Mandatory Appendices address specific subjects

not covered elsewhere in this Division. Their requirements are mandatory when applicable.
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Paragraphs and Subparagraphs

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