ASME 831.

3 INTERPRETATIONS

ASME 831.3
INTERPRETATIONS VOLUME 24
Replies to Technical Inquiries
April 30, 2012 through December 16, 2013
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Subject

831.3
Interpretation

Chapter IX, I ligh Pressure Piping (1331.3-2012) ..................... .... ....

Fig. 323.2.28, Design Minimum Temperature According to ASME 631T
(631.3-2010) ... ........ . .. . ... ...... . . .. ... . ... .. .. .. .... . ... .. ... . ..
Para. 302.3.6(a), Limits of Calculated Stresses Due to Occasional Loads
(831.3-2012) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................. ..
Para. 304.7.2, Pressure Design (1331.3-2010) ...... ...... .... ..... ..... ...... . .
Para. 307.1.2, Qualification of Valve Pressure Design (831.3-2010) ... .... .. .
Para. 322.6.3, Rclicl Devices (631.3-2012) . . ... .... .... ....... . . ....... . .....
Para. 323.3.5, Acceptance Criteria (631.3-2012)...... . ................. . ..... .
Para. 328.5.4 and Fig. 328.5.40, Welded Branch Connection (631.3-2010) . ..... .
Para. 328.5.4, Welded Bra nch Connections (631.3-2010) . .. .. . . . ........ . .
Paras. 328.5.4(d) and (e), Use of a Branch Connection Where the
Abutting Branch Pipe Is Not Welded to the Run (1331.3-2012) .............. .
Para. 340.4(a), Owner's Inspectors (631.3-2010) ........ .. ..... . . ... .. .... . .. .
Para. 341.3.l (a), NOE After PWHT for P-Nos. 3, 4, and 5 Ma terials
(631.3-2010) ..... .. ........ . .. ...... . ................................. .
Para. 341.3.3, Defective Components and Workmanship (631.3-1996
Ed it ion Through 831.3-2012) .. ...... . .. . ... .... . .. ... .... . ........ .
Para. 341.4.l(b), Sample Ex:1minat ions (631.3-2010) .. . .... . . ...... .. ........ .
Para. 341.4.l(b)(l), Prequalification of Welds by Random Examination
(631.3-201 2) ...... . .. .................. .. ... .... ................. .. ... .
Paras. 344.2.1 and 342.1, Vi sual Exam inaticm (631.3-2012) . ... ... .. .. ... . . .... .
Para. 345, Pneumatic Leak Testing (631.3-2010) .... ..... .... ..... .... . .
Para. 345.2.2(a), Examination During Leak Testing (631.3-1996 Edition Through
631.3-2010) ..... ..... .... ...... ..... .. . ....... .. . . ... ..... ..... . . .. ... .
Para. 345.2.3(b), Flanged joints (631 .3-2010) . .. ... . .. .. .. ... . .. . .. ... . .. .. .
Para. 345.2.3(c), Closure Welds (631.3-201 2) ...... . . .. ............ ... ......
Para. 1<328.2.l(b), Welding Qualifications (631.3-2010) ....................... .
Para. K328.2.1(d), Welding Qualifications (631.3-2010) . ... .. .. . . . ..... ..... .
Random Examination (631.3-2012) ... . ... ... ... .. .. .. .... . . ......... . ... .
Table 302.3.5, Weld Joint Strength Reduction Factor, W (631.3-2010)..... .... ..
Table 323.2.2, Low Temperature Toughness Tests for Metals (1331.3-2008) ...... .
Table 323.2.2, Notes (3) and (5), Impact Testing (631.3-2010) ... . .. .. .... .
Table 323.3.1, Impact Tes ting for Metals (631.3-2010) . ............. .. .... ...
Table 323.3.1, Impact Testing Requirements for Metals (631.3-2008) ...... ...
Table 341.3.2, Acceptance Criteria (631.3-2010) .............. ..... .......... .
Table 341 .3.2 and Pa ras. 341.4.1, 341.4.2, and M341.4, Radiography for
Fillet Welds (631.3-2010) ............ . ......... . ........................ .

File No.

24-13

12-1782

24-04

12-243

24-24
24-09
24-18
24-16
2+26
24-15
24-10

13-1331
12-1504
13-509
13-266
13-1508
13-76
12-1584

24-23
24-05

13-789
12-499

24-30

11-1769

24-29
24-08

13-709
12-1071

24-22
24-21
24-11

13-786
13-710
12-1610

24-07
24-19
24-25
24-06
24-17
24-20
24-12
24-27
24-01
24-14
24-28
24-03

12-56, 12-666
13-620
13-1499
12-623
13-474
13-704
12-1728
13-1548
12-57
12-2057
13-1549
12-241

24-02

12-102

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Interpretation 24-01
Subject: Table 323.2.2, Notes (3) and (5), Impact Testing (831 .3-2010)
Date Issued: April 30, 2012
File: 12-57
Question: Jn accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, if a material meets the requirements of
Table 323.2.2, Note (3) exception to impact testing requirements, does it matter what size specimen
is obtainable as described in Note (5)?
Reply: No.

Interpretation 24-02
Subject: Table 341.3.2 and Paras. 341.4.1, 341.4.2, and M341.4, Radiography for Fillet Welds
(831.3-2010)
Date Issued: April 30, 2012
File: 12-102
Question: ln accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, is it a requirement to perform radiography
on fillet welds?
Reply: No.

Interpretation 24-03
Subject: Table 341.3.2, Acceptance Criteria (831.3-2010)
Date Issued: April 30, 2012
File: 12-241
Question: In accordance with ASME 831.3, if indications are detected in the base metal or a
weld not required to be examined, are the indications required to be evaluated?
Reply: The Code does not specifically address this issue. However, the Introduction states that
the owner is responsible for imposing requirements supplementary to those of the Code if
necessary to assure safe piping for the proposed installation. Also see para. 300(c)(4).

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Interpretation 24-04

Subject: Fig. 323.2.26, Design Minimum Temperature According to ASME B31T (631.3-2010)
Date Issued: Apri I 30, 2012
File: 12-243
Question (1): In accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, may Fig. 323.2.28 be used for impact-tested
materials in the same manner as described in the ASME 8PV Code rules?
Reply (1): No. See interpretation 20-13R.
Question (2): [n accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, is the use of ASME 831 T, Standa rd
Toughness Requirements for Piping, mandatory?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): In accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, does Fig. 323.2.28 apply to UNS 531803
(22Cr duplex)?
Reply (3): No.

Interpretation 24-05

Subject: Para. 340.4(a), Owner's Inspectors (631.3-2010)

Date Issued: April 30, 2012
File: 12--199
Background: An EPC (Engineering, Procu rement, and Construction) contractor has been
awarded a contract to engineer, procure, construct, and install a pressure piping system.
Question (1): Does ASME 831.3 allow an EPC contractor to act as the owner's inspector until
the piping system is complete and ready to be turned over to the owner?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Does J\SME 831.3 allow the owner to designate in writing an employee of the
EPC contractor to act as the owner's inspector until the piping system is complete and ready to
be turned over to the owner?
Reply (2): No.

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Interpretation 24-06

Subject: Para. K328.2.1{b), Welding Qualifications (B31.3-2010)

Date Issued: April 30, 2012
File: 12-623
Question (1): In accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, is a separate qualification of the welding
procedure required for each combination of base material specification(s) forming a joint in
Chapter IX, 1-:!igh Pressure Piping, even if the material type or grade remains the same?
Reply (1): Yes; see para. K328.2.l(b).
Question (2): In accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, if a welded joint comprised of two different
material spec ifications with the same type or grade in Chapter lX, High Pressure Piping, is
qualified, does the welding procedure also qualify welding of each individual base material to
itself?
Reply (2): No; see para. K328.2.1(b).

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Interpretation 24-07
Subject: Pa ra. 345.2.2(a), Exam ination During Leak Testing (631.3-1996 Edition Through
631 .3-2010)
Date Issued: October 5, 2012
File: 12-56, 12-666
Question (1): In accordance with ASME 631.3-1996 Edition through ASME 631.3-2010, para.
345.2.2(a), must examination for leaks be performed in accordance with the visual examination
method in para. 344.2?
Reply {l): No.
Question (2): Other than sen sitive lea k testing, do ASME 8 31.3-1996 Edition through
ASME 831.3-2010, define leak testing examination requirements?
Reply (2): No.
Question (3): ln accordance with ASME 631.3-1996 Edition through ASME 831.3-2010, para.
345.2.2(a), must personnel performing the examination for leaks be qualified for visual examination per paras. 342.1 or 344.2?
Reply (3): No.
Question (4): In accordance with ASME 831.3-1996 Edition through ASME 631.3-2010, para.
345.2.2(a), must leak testing be performed in accordance with a written procedure for visual
examination?
Reply (4): No.
Question (5): Other than sensitive leak testing, do ASME 631.3-1996 Edition through
ASME 831.3-2010 require compliance with the requirements of ASME BPV Code Section V,
Articles 9 or 10 for leak testing?
Reply (5): No.
Question (6): In accordance with ASME 631.3-1996 Edition through ASME 831.3-2010, during
a hydrostatic lea k test, if the examiner is satisfi ed that the requirements of para. 345.2.2(a) are
met, is a 100% visual examination (i.e., a visual examination of 360 deg of the pipe or joint
surface) of each joint or connection required?
Reply (6): No.

Interpretation 24-08
Subject: Para. 341.4.l{b), Sample Examinations (831.3-2010)
Date lssued: October 5, 2012
File: 12-1071
Question: If one welder makes the tack welds in a circumferential butt weld and another welder
welds the root pass and remainder of the weld, is it required that the welder who made the tack
welds be represented in the sample examinations required by para. 341.4.1 (b) or the progressive
sampling of para. 341.3.4?
Reply: No.
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Interpretation 24-09
Subject: Para . 304.7.2, Press ure Design (631.3-2010)
Date Issued: October 5, 2012
File: 12-1504
Question: In accordance with ASME 631.3-2010, para. 307.1.2, Unlisted Valves, if valve pressuretemperature ratings are established by the method set forth in ASME 616.34, Appendix B, is it
necessary to qualify the pressure design in accordance with ASME 831.3, para. 304.7.2?
Reply: No.

Interpretation 24-10
Subject: Para. 328.5.4, Welded Branch Connections (831.3-2010)
Date Issued: October 5, 2012
File: 12-1584
Question: In ASME 831.3-2010, for the installation of instrument tap type branch connections,
do the weld types specified in ASME Section VIII, Division 1, UW-15(b) (i.e., welds that require
no strength calculations) and corresponding acceptable welding types shown in UW-16, which
include not-fully-penetrated branch connection groove welds, comply with the acceptable welding
details shown in ASME 631.3, para. 328.5.4?
Reply: No; however, see para. 300(c)(3).

Interpretation 24-11
Subject: Para. 345, Pneumatic Leak Testing (831.3-2010)
Date Issued: October 5, 2012
File: 12-1610
Question: Jn accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, para. 345.5.4(a), with or without the owner's
approval, does the Code permit pneumatic testing in excess of 1.33 times the design pressure?
Reply: No; however, see para. 300(c)(3).

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Interpretation 24-1 2

Subject: Table 302.3.5, Weld Joint Strength Reduction Factor, W (631.3-2010)

Date Issued: October 5, 2012
File: 12-1728
Question (1): ln accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, Table 302.3.5, is the weld strength reduction
factor, W, for P91 alloy steel material (CSEF subcritical) at 950F equal to 0.5?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, Table 302.3.5, should the weld strength
reduction factor, W, for P91 alloy steel material be the same value as in ASME 831.1-2010?
Reply (2): The ASME 831.3 Committee is unable to provide the information you have requested.
The Committee does not respond to requests for rationaJe. Code rules reflect not only technical
data and safety criteria, but also the collective experience of the Committee members. interdependence of rules in various Chapters also plays a part in any given requirement.
If you believe, however, that a particular Code rule or rules may benefit from consideration
of new or additional data and approaches, the Committee welcomes your desire to contribute.
We invite you to submit pertinent material for transmittaJ to the Code Section Committee involved.
If you desire, an invi tation can be extended for you to attend a meeting of the Committee at
which the material will be discussed. We appreciate your interest.

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Interpretation 24-13

Subject: Chapter IX, High Pressure Piping (831.3-2012)

Date Issued: April 15, 2013
File: 12-1782
Question (1 ): Does ASME 831.3-2012 require compliance with Chapter IX, High Pressure Piping,
under any circumstance other than when such compliance is specified by the owner?
Reply (1): No; see para. K300(a).
Question (2): Does ASME 631.3-2012 require that piping designed for a pressure in excess of
that allowed by ASME 616.5, Class 2500 rating for the specified design temperature and material
group be designed in accordance with Chapter IX if the piping system is not designated by the
owner as being in High Pressure Fluid Service?
Reply (2): No; see para. K300(a).
Interpretation 24-14

Subject: Table 323.3.1, Impact Testing for Metals (831.3-2010)

Date Issued: April 15, 2013
File: 12-2057
Question (1 ): Do rows 4 through 7 of Table 323.3.l of ASME 831.3-2010 apply to welds used
in the manufacture of piping components?
Reply (1): No.
Question (2): Do rows 1 through 3 of Table 323.3.1 of ASME 831.3-2010 apply to welds used
in the manufacture of piping components?
Reply (2): Yes.
Interpretation 24-15

Subject: Para. 328.5.4 and Fig. 328.5.40, Welded Branch Connection (831.3-2010)
Date Issued: April 15, 2013
File: 13-76
Question: Does ASME 831.3-2010 permit the use of a complete (full) encirclement split-tee as
a branch connection, where a branch pipe is butt welded to the branch opening of the split-tee,
if the requirements of paras. 303 and 304.7.2 are met?
Reply: Yes. Sec also paras. 300(c)(3) and 300(c)(4).
Interpretation 24-16

Subject: Para. 322.6.3, Relief Devices (831.3-2012)

Date Issued: April 15, 2013
File: 13-266
Question: Does ASME 831.3 require that all relief devices that meet para. 322.6.3 but not A Pl 526
be evaluated as unlisted components?
Reply: Yes; see para. 302.2.3.
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Interpretation 24-17
Subject: Para. K328.2.1(d), Welding Qualifications (831.3-2010)
Date Issued: April 15, 2013
File: 13-474
Question (1): In accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, para. K328.2.1(d), if transverse tensile testing
is required for a full penetration groove weld test coupon for Welding Procedure Qualification in
accordance with the ASME BPV Code, Section IX, shall yield strength be determined on the
transverse tensile test coupon?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME 831.3-2010, para. K328.2.1(d), shall all-weld-metal
tensile testing be conducted and the yield strength of the weld be determined if transverse
tensile testing is required for a full penetration groove weld test coupon for Welding Procedure
Qualification in accordance with the ASME BPV Code, Section fX?
Reply (2): No, unless the filler metal is not yet incorporated into Section IX (see para. K328.3.1).
Interpretation 24-18

Subject: P;.ua. 307.1.2, Qualification of Valve Pressure Design (631.3-2010)

Date Issued: April 15, 2013
File: 13-509
Question: Does para. 307.1.2 of ASME 831.3-2010 permit a valve manufactured from a material
not listed in ASME 816.34 to have the pressure-temperature rating established i.n accordance
with the method set forth in ASME 816.34?
Reply: Yes.
Interpretation 24-19

Subject: Para. 345.2.3(b), Flanged Joints (831.3-2010)

Date Issued: April 15, 2013
File: 13-620
Question (1): In accordance with ASME 631.3-2010, do components listed in Table 326.1 need
to be leak tested in accordance with para. 345?
Reply (1): We believe your question can be answered by previous interpretation 23-14.
Question (2): Does the phrase "previously been tested" in para. 345.2.3(b) refer to leak testing
in accordance with the requirements of ASME 631.3?
Reply (2): Yes.
Interpretation 24-20

Subject: Random Examination (831.3-2012)

Date Issued: April 15, 2013
File: 13-704
Question: Does ASME 831.3-2012 prohibit commencement of random examination prior to
completion of all welds in a designated lot?
Reply: No.
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Interpretation 24-21
Subject: Paras. 344.2.l and 342.1, Visual Exam ination (B31 .3-2012)
Date Issued: October 3, 2013
File: 13-710
Question (1 ): Does ASME B31.3-2012 have any qualification requirements for visual examiners
performing Code-required examinations?
Reply (1): Yes. See paras. 342.1 and 344.2.
Question (2): Does ASME B31.3-2012 require individuals that check the fit and alignment of
weld joints during fabrication to be qualified for visual examination as described in paras. 342.1
and 344.2?
Reply (2): No.

Interpretation 24-22

Subject: Para. 341.4.l(b)(l), Prequalification of Welds by Random Examination (831.3-2012)

Date Issued: October 3, 2013
File: 13-786
Question: When ASME 831.3-2012, para . 341.4.l(b)(l) requi res random exam ination of 5% of
circumferential girth or miter groove welds by radiography or ultrasonk examination for Normal
Fluid Service, must all welds in the lot be completed prior to the completion of the required
examinations on the selected welds?
Reply: The Code does not address this issue. See previous interpretations 2-12 and 24-20.

Interpretation 24-23

Subject: Paras. 328.5.4(d) and (e), Use of a Branch Connection Where the Abutting Branch Pipe
Is Not Welded to the Run (B31.3-2012)
Date Issued: October 3, 2013
File: 13-789
Question: Under the rules of ASME B3l.3-2012, may a branch connection be added to a piping
run using branch attachment details other than specified by para. 328.5.4(d), which require fully
penetrated groove welds to the run pipe, or para. 328.5.4(e)?
Reply: No, unless qualified in accordance with paras. 300(c)(3), 300(c)(4), and 304.7.2.

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Interpretation 24-24

Subject: Para. 302.3.6(a), Limits of Calculated Stresses Due to Occasional Loads (831.3-2012)
Date Issued: October 3, 2013
Pile: 13-1331
Question (1): Is the final paragraph in para. 302.3.6(a) applicable to castings only?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): Does ASME 831.3 permit the occasional stress of austenitic steel piping to rise
above yield?
Reply (2): Yes; however, see para. 302.3.2(e).

Interpretation 24-25

Subject: Para. 345.2.3{c), Closure Welds (831.3-2012)

Date Issued: October 3, 2013
File: 13-1499
Question: lf a pipe is bent in accordance with para. 306.2, can it be installed using closure
welds without being leak tested in accordance with para. 345?
Reply: No.

Interpretation 24-26

Subject: Para. 323.3.5, Acceptance Criteria (831.3-2012)

Date Issued: October 3, 2013
File: 13-1508
Question (1): In accordance with ASME 831.3-2012, para. 323.3.S(a), do the acceptance criteria
for minimum energy requirements apply to carbon and low alloy steels having specified minimum
tensile strengths equal to or greater than 656 MPa (95 ksi) or for high alloy steels (P-Nos. 6, 7,
and 8)?
Reply {l): No. Sec para. 323.3.S(b) for acceptance criteria for these materials.
Question (2): In accordance with ASME 831.3-2012, para. 323.3.5(c), are the acceptance criteria
for weld impact test requirements applicable for clad-pipe to clad-pipe welds?
Reply (2): No. See paras. 323.3.S{a) and 323.3.5{b).
Question (3): In accordance with ASME 831.3-2012, para. 323.3.S{c), when dissimilar base metals
(e.g., Pl and P8) are joined by welding and the weld metal has a tensile strength most closely
matching that of the P8 base material, shall the acceptance criteria for impact tests conform to
the lateral expansion requirements of para. 323.3.S(b)?
Reply (3): Yes.
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Interpretation 24-27
Subject: Table 323.2.2, Low Temperature Toughness Tests for Metals (B31.3-2008)
Date Issued: October 3, 2013
File: 13-1548
Question: In accordance with ASME 631.3-2008, when ASTM 8423 N08825 base metal is welded
by SFA-5.14 ERNiCrMo-3 N06625 filler metal, do the rules of Table 323.2.2, Box A-6(b) require
that testing in accordance w ith Box B-6 be performed?
Reply: Yes.

Interpretation 24-28
Subject: Table 323.3.1, Impact Testing Requirements for Metals (631.3-2008)
Date Issued: October 3, 2013
File: 13-1549
Question: In accordance w ith ASME 831.3-2008, Table 323.3.1, box A-5, is the qualified thickness
range T / 2 to T + 6 mm (!'4 in.)?
Reply: Yes. Also see previous Interpretation 4-17.

Interpretation 24-29
Subject: Para. 341.3.3, Defective Components and Workmanship (831.3-1996 Edition Through
831 .3-2012)
Date Issued: December 12, 2013
File: 13-709
Question: ls it the intent of ASME 631.3-1996 Edition through ASME 831.3-2012, para. 341.3.3
to allow replacement welds for rejected welds to be examined by any nondestructive (NOE)
method that is allowed for the original welds, as it is for high pressure piping system welds in
K341.3.3, rather than requiring the same NDE m ethod as used on the original defective welds?
Reply: Yes.

Interpretation 24-30
Subject: Para. 341.3.l(a), NOE After PWHT for P-Nos. 3, 4, and 5 Materials (831.3-2010)
Date Issued: December 16, 2013
File: 11-1769
Question: A piping assembly made of P-No. 5 material consisting of severa l welds is furnace
heat treated and radiographed. One of those welds is defective and repaired. The assembly is
then heat treated again. ls it the intent of para. 341.3.l(a) that all of the welds in that piping
assembly be radiographcd again?
Reply: No.
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