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TABLE 1
Classes of Piping Systems (2002)
Pressure
Class I
P2
Class II
P1
Class III
T1 T2 Temperature
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Part 4 Vessel Systems and Machinery
Chapter 6 Piping Systems
Section 1 General Provisions 4-6-1
TABLE 2
Piping Classes and Certification
Piping Component Class ABS Certification (1) Design Approval (1) Manufacturer’s Certification (1) Identification (1)
(2) (3)
Pipes I, II Required Not applicable Required Temporary (3)
(3) (3)
III Not required Not applicable Required Temporary (3)
Pipe fittings I, II Not required Required (4, 6) Required Permanent
III Not required Not required (5 ,6) Required Permanent
Valves I, II Not required Required (4) Required Permanent
III Not required Not required (5) Required Permanent
Notes:
1 See 4-6-1/7.1.1, 4-6-1/7.1.2, 4-6-1/7.1.3 and 4-6-1/7.1.4.
2 Except hydraulic piping.
3 Except for plastic piping. See Section 4-6-3.
4 Where not in compliance with a recognized standard.
5 Documentary proof of pressure/temperature rating is required. See 4-6-2/5.15.
6 Design of flexible hoses and mechanical pipe joints is to be approved in each case. See 4-6-2/5.7 and 4-6-2/5.9,
respectively.
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