Interpretation Detail

Standard Designation: BPV Section V

Edition/Addenda: 2015

Para./Fig./Table No: T-672, Table T-621.3

Subject Description: Section V: Article 6; T-672 and Table T-621.3, Interpretation Request Regarding the
Demonstration of Penetration (Dwell) Time

Date Issued: 02/10/2017

Record Number: 16-470

Interpretation Number: BPV V-17-04

Question(s) and Reply(ies): Question: Does a Penetrant procedure requiring qualification by the referencing Code
Section, with a maximum dwell time not exceeding 2 hours, require demonstration at the
maximum dwell time?
Reply: No, unless requested by the Authorized Inspector

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