NATIONAL BOARD INSPECTION CODE Part 2 inspection

Section VIII, Div. 1 (Rules for Construction j) United Nations Recommendations on the
of Pressure Vessels). Transport of Dangerous Goods Modal
Regulations. (Published by the United Na-
b) American Society of Mechanical Engi- tions Publications, 2 UN Plaza, New York,
neers: New York 10017).

1) ASME Section V (Nondestructive Exami- k) SSPC Publication #91-12, Coating and

nation) Lining Inspection Manual. (Published by
Steel Structures Painting Council, 4400 Fifth
2) ASME Section IX (Welding and Brazing Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-2683).
Qualifications).

c) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts S6.10 Conclusion

100 through 185, Transportation.
a) During any continued service inspections
d) American Petroleum Institute API 579, or tests of transport tanks, performed by the
Fitness for Service. Registered Inspector, the actual operating
and maintenance requirements as speci-
e) ADR 2003, European Agreement Concern- fied in this supplement
appendix shall be satisfied. The
ing the International Carriage of Dangerous Registered Inspector shall determine, based
Goods by Road. (Published by the UN Eco- on the applicable requirements of the Code
nomic Commission for Europe, Informa- of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 100
tion Service, Palais des Nations, C7-1211 through 185, and this appendix, whether
Geneve, Suisse). the transport tank can continue to be safely
operated.
f) CGA 6-4.1, Cleaning Equipment for Oxygen
Service. b) Defects or deficiencies in the condition,
operation, and maintenance requirements
g) CGA S-1.2, Pressure Relief Device Stan- of the transport tank, including piping,
dard, Part 2: Cargo and Portable Tanks for valves, fittings, etc., shall be discussed with
Compressed Gases. (Published by the Com- the owner or user of the transport tank at the
pressed Gas Association, Inc. [CGA], 4221 time of inspection. Defects or deficiencies
Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151). shall be corrected using the appropriate
methods prior to returning the transport
h) IMDG Code 2002, International Maritime tank to service.
Dangerous Goods Code (including Amend-
ment 31-02. (Published by the International
Maritime Organization [IMO], 4 Albert S6.11 Personnel Safety and
Embankment, London, SE1 7SR). Inspection Activities

i) RID 2003, Carriage of Dangerous Goods. a) Proper inspection of transport tanks may
(Published by the Intergovernmental Orga- require pre-inspection planning. This plan-
nization for International Carriage by Rail ning should include development of an in-
[OTIF], Gyphenhubeliweg 30, C7-3006 spection plan that will satisfy the applicable
Berne, Suisse). technical requirements of this part, the

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cc. soft spots when the hose menting the test and inspection, which shall
is under pressure, or any include the following:
loose outer covering on
the hose; 1) The date and signature of the Inspector
that performed the inspection;
dd. damaged, slipping, or
excessively worn hose
2) The owner of the hose assembly;
couplings;

ee. loose or missing bolts or 3) The hose identification number;

fastenings on the bolted
hose coupling assembly; 4) The date of the original delivery of the
hose assembly and tests;
ff. Stainless steel flexible
connectors with damaged 5) Notes of any defects observed;
reinforcement braid;
6) Any repairs that may have been made;
gg. Internal self-closing stop and
valves that fail to close
or that permit leakage 7) Identification in the written report that
through the valve detect-
the delivery hose assembly passed or
able without the use of
instruments; failed the tests and inspections.

hh. Pipes or joints that are

severely corroded. S6.13.10.1 Thickness Testing

a) Thickness testing of the head and shell of

S6.13.10 New or Replaced Delivery unlined cargo tanks used for the transporta-
Hose Assemblies tion of materials corrosive to the cargo tank
shall be measured at least once every two
The operator shall repair hose assemblies and years.
place the cargo tank back inservice if retested
successfully in accordance with the following: b) Cargo tanks measuring less than the sum of
the minimum prescribed thickness in Tables
a) The new and/or replaced hose assembly is S6.13.1-a or S6.13.1-b, as applicable, plus
tested at a minimum of 120% of the hoses one-fifth of the original corrosion allow-
MAWP; ance shall be tested annually.

b) The operator shall visually examine the

delivery hose assembly while its under S6.13.10.2 Testing criteria
pressure;
The testing criterion that shall be used for these
c) If the test is successful, the operator shall requirements are as follows:
assure that the delivery hose assembly is
permanently marked with the month and a) The measuring device shall be capable of
year of the test; accurately measuring thickness to within
0.002 of an inch; .50 mm (.002 inch).
d) It should be noted that after July 1, 2000,
the operator shall complete a record docu-

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Table S6.13.11.2 -a
Minimum Thickness for Heads
Volume capacity in liter per mm of length (gallons per inch of length)
14 (0.21) or less Over 14 to 23 (0.21 to 0.36) Over 23 (0.36)
MS HSLA AL MS HSLA AL MS HSLA AL
Materials SS SS SS
Thickness, 2.54 2.54 .160 .115 .155 .173 .129 .129 .187
mm (in.) (.100) (.100) (4.06) (2.92) (3.94) (4.39) (3.28) (3.28) (4.75)

Table S6.13.11.2-b
Minimum Thickness for Shells, in. (mm)
Cargo tank motor vehicle rated capacity in liters (gallons) MS SS/HSLA AL
More than 0 to at least 4,500 (0 to 17,000) 2.54 (0.100) 2.54 (0.100) 3.84 (0.151)
More than 4,500 to at least 8,000 (17,000 to 30,300) 2.92 (0.115) 2.54 (0.100) 4.06 (0.160)
More than 8,000 to at least 14,000 (30,300 to 53,000) 3.28 (0.129) 3.28 (0.129) 4.39 (0.173)
More than 14,000 (53,000) 3.63 (0.143) 3.63 (0.143) 4.75 (0.187)
Note: The maximum distance between bulkhead, baffles, or ring stiffeners shall not exceed 1,525 mm (60 inches)

bulkheads and baffles when used as tank Steel (HSLA), Austenitic Stainless Steel (SS),
reinforcement that is based on the volume or Aluminum.
capacity in gallons per l per mm (gallons
(inch) ofper inch)
length for MC 406 cargo tanks constructed b) The minimum required thickness of materi-
out of Mild Steel (MS), High Strength Low als specified in Table S6.13.11.3-a for DOT
Alloy Steel (HSLA), Austenitic Stainless 407 cargo tanks, when the minimum thick-
Steel (SS), or Aluminum (AL). ness requirements are based on the volume
capacity in Liters l per sq mm (gallons) per
(gallons per square inch)
e) Table S6.13.11.2-b specifies the minimum square mm (inch) for the cargo tanks heads,
thickness requirements for shell based on or bulkheads and baffles, when these items
the cargo tank motor vehicle rated ca- are used for reinforcement purposes. All
pacity in gallons when the cargo tank is thicknesses are expressed in decimals of a
constructed out of Mild Steel (MS), High mm (inch) after forming.
Strength Low Alloy Steel (HSLA), Austenitic
Stainless Steel (SS), or Aluminum (AL). The c) The minimum required thickness of materi-
thickness requirements in these tables are als specified in Table S6.13.11.3-b for DOT
specified in decimal of a mm (inch) after 407 cargo tanks, when the minimum thick-
forming. ness requirements are based on the volume
capacity in Liters l per sq. mm (gallons) persquare inch)
(gallons per
square mm (inch) for the cargo tank shell.
S6.13.11.3 DOT 407 Cargo Tanks All thicknesses are expressed in decimals
of a mm (inch) after forming.
a) It is required that the type of materials used
for DOT 407 cargo tanks, depending on the
type of media being transferred be either
Mild Steel (MS), High Strength Low Alloy

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Table S6.13.11.3-a
Minimum Thickness for Heads (DOT 407), mm (in.)
Over 10 Over 14 Over 18 Over 22 Over 26
Volume capacity to 14 to 18 to 22 to 26 to 30
sq. mm 10 (0.122) (0.122 (0.171 (0.22 (0.268 (0.317 Over 30
(in gal./sq. in. l/) or less to 0.171) to 0.22) to 0.268) to 0.317) to 0.365) (0.365)
Thickness (MS) 2.54 2.54 2.92 3.28 3.28 3.63 3.96
(0.100) (0.100) (0.115) (0.129) (0.129) (0.143) (0.156)
Thickness 2.54 2.54 2.92 3.28 3.28 3.63 3.96
(HSLA) (0.100) (0.100) (0.115) (0.129) (0.129) (0.143) (0.156)
Thickness (SS) 2.54 2.54 2.92 3.28 3.28 3.63 3.96
(0.100) (0.100) (0.115) (0.129) (0.129) (0.143) (0.156)
Thickness (A) 4.06 4.06 4.39 4.75 4.92 5.49 6.02
(0.160) (0.160) (0.173) (0.187) (0.194) (0.216) (0.237)

Table S6.13.11.3-b
Minimum Thickness for Shells (DOT 407), mm (in.)
Over 10 Over 14 Over 18 Over 22 Over 26
Volume capacity to 14 to 18 to 22 to 26 to 30
in gal./sq. in. 10 (0.122) (0.122 (0.171 (0.22 (0.268 (0.317 Over 30
(l/sq. mm) or less to 0.171) to 0.22) to 0.268) to 0.317) to 0.365) (0.365)
Thickness (MS) 2.54 2.54 2.92 3.28 3.28 3.63 3.96
(0.100) (0.100) (0.115) (0.129) (0.129) (0.143) (0.156)
Thickness 2.54 2.54 2.92 3.28 3.28 3.63 3.96
(HSLA) (0.100) (0.100) (0.115) (0.129) (0.129) (0.143) (0.156)
Thickness (SS) 2.54 2.54 2.92 3.28 3.28 3.63 3.96
(0.100) (0.100) (0.115) (0.129) (0.129) (0.143) (0.156)
Thickness (A) 3.84 3.84 4.06 4.39 4.92 5.49 6.02
(0.151) (0.151) (0.160) (0.173) (0.194) (0.216) (0.237)

S6.13.11.4 DOT 412 Cargo Tanks are used for reinforcement purposes. All
thicknesses are expressed in decimals of
a) It is required that the type of materials used mm (inch) after forming.
for DOT cargo tanks, depending on the type
of media being transferred be either Mild c) The minimum required thickness of materi-
Steel (MS), High Strength Low Alloy Steel als specified in Table S6.13.11.4-b for DOT
(HSLA), Austenitic Stainless Steel (SS), or 412 cargo tanks, when the minimum thick-
Aluminum. ness requirements are based on the volume
capacity in liters per sq mm (gallons) per
(gallons per square inch)
b) The minimum required thickness of materi- mm (inch) square for the cargo tanks shell.
als specified in Table S6.13.11.4-a for DOT All thicknesses are expressed in decimals
412 cargo tanks, when the minimum thick- of mm (inch) after forming.
ness requirements are based on the volume
capacity in liters per sq mm (gallons) per
(gallons per square inch)
square mm (inch) for cargo tanks head, or
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cular in cross section and shall have heads as to provide a straight flange at least 1-1/2
of an approved design, with all fittings, i.e., inches (38 mm) long;
couplings, nozzles, etc., located in the heads
of the tank. h) All longitudinal welded joints on DOT
Specification 106A and DOT Specification
110A ton tanks shall be a fusion weld. DOT
S6.15.1 Special provisions for Specification 106A ton tank head to shell
Ton Tanks attachments shall be a forged-welded joint.5
DOT Specification 110A ton tank head to
49 CFR, Section 179.300 has specific criteria shell attachments shall be a fusion weld;
for ton tanks that shall be met to satisfy DOT
Specification 106A and 110A. The limitations i) Postweld heat treatment is required after
are as follows: welding for all DOT Specification 106A
and Specification 110A ton tanks;
a) Ton tanks shall have a water containing ca-
pacity of at least 1500 pounds
0.68 tonne (0.68
(1500 tonne),
pounds) j) DOT Specification 106A and DOT Speci-
but in no case can the water containing ca- fication 110A ton tanks shall be of such a
pacity of the ton tank exceed 1.18
2600tonne
pounds design as to afford maximum protection
(1.18 tonne);
(2600 pounds) to any fitting or attachment to the head,
including loading and unloading valves.
b) Ton tanks shall not be insulated; The protection housing5 shall not project
beyond the end of the ton tanks and shall
c) Thickness of plates for DOT Specifications be securely fastened to the tank head;
106A and 110A ton tanks shall be in ac-
cordance with Table S6.15.1-a; k) If applicable, siphon pipes and their cou-
plings on the inside of the ton tanks head
d) The maximum carbon content for carbon and lugs on the outside of the tank head for
steel used in the fabrication of ton tanks attaching valve protection housing shall be
shall not exceed 0.31 percent; fusion welded prior to performing postweld
heat treatment;
e) Permitted materials can be either an ASME,
SA material, or an ASTM Material permitted l) DOT Specification 106A and DOT Speci-
by Table S6.15.1-b; fication 110A ton tanks are required to be
equipped with one or more approved types
f) DOT Specification 106A ton tanks shall of pressure relief devices. The device shall
only use forged-welded heads, convex to be made out of metal and the pressure
pressure. The forged-welded heads shall relief devices shall not be subject to rapid
be torispherical with an inside radius not deterioration by the lading. The devices
greater than the inside diameter of the shell. inlet fitting to the tank shall be a screw-type
The heads shall be one piece, hot formed in fitting and installed or attached directly into
one heat so as to provide a straight flange the ton tanks head or attached to the head
at least 4 inches (100 mm) long. The heads by other approved methods. For thread
must have a snug fit into the shell; connections, the following shall apply:

g) DOT Specification 110A ton tanks shall 1) The threaded connections for all open-
only use fusion-welded heads formed con- ings shall be in compliance with the
cave to pressure. The fusion-welded heads National Gas Taper Threads (NGT);
shall be an ellipsoid of 2:1 ratio and shall
be of one piece, hot formed in one heat so

5 The forged-welded joint shall be thoroughly hammered or

rolled to ensure a sound weld.
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A08 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel B2.1-1-208-96
(M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 3/4 in. (19 mm) Thick, E7018, As-
Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

A08 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel B2.1-1-208-
(M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, E7018, As- 96(R2007)
Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

A08 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel, B2.1-002-90,
(M-1/P-1, Group 1 or 2), 3/16 in. (5 mm) through 7/8 in. (22 mm) Thick, in the As-Welded B2.1-002-
Condition, With or Without Backing. 90(R2006) and
B2.1-1-002-90R

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel B2.1-1-207-96
(M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 3/4 in. (19 mm) Thick, ER70S-2,
As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Application.

A08 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Carbon Steel B2.1-1-207-96
(M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, ER70S-2, (R2007)
As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Application.

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable B2.1-1-210-96
Insert) of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 3/4 in.
(19 mm) Thick, INMs1 and ER70S-2, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Application.

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable B2.1-1-210:2001
Insert Root of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in.
(38 mm) Thick, INMs-1, ER70S-2, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe
Applications.

FCAW Flux Core Arc Welding

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of B2.1-1-018-94
Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) and
Thick, E71T-8, As-Welded Condition. B2.1-1.018-94R

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of B2.1-1-019-94
Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) and
Thick, E70T-1 and E71T-1, As-Welded Condition. B2.1-1-019-94R

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for 75% Ar/25% CO2 Shielded Flux Cored Arc B2.1-1-020-94
Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. and
(38 mm) Thick, E70T-1M and E71T-1M, As-Welded or PWHT Condition. B2.1-1-020-94R

Standard Welding Procedure for Self-Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel B2.1-1-027-1998
(M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1/2 in. (13 mm) Thick, E71T-11, B2.1-1-027:1995
As-Welded Condition. and
B2.1-1-027-1998

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A07 Standard Welding Procedure Specification (SWPS) for Argon Plus 25% Carbon Dioxide B2.1-1-234:
Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 in. 2006
(3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, E7XT-XM, As-Welded or PWHT Condition,
Primarily Pipe Applications.

GMAW Gas Metal Arc Welding

A07 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Argon Plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded B2.1-1-233:
Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) followed by Argon Plus 2% 2006
Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal Arc Welding (Spray Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel
(M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, ER70S-3,
Flat Position Only, As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

A07 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Argon Plus 2% Oxygen Shielded Gas Metal B2.1-1-235:
Arc Welding (Spray Transfer Mode) of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 and 2), 2006
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, ER70S-3, Flat Position Only, As-Welded
or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

A07 GTAW/SMAW Combination of Welding Processes

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by B2.1-1-021-94
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) and
through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT Condition. B2.1-1-021-94R

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by B2.1-1-209-96
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2), 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) through 3/4 in. (19 mm) Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

A08 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by B2.1-1-209-96
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (R2007)
(3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, ER70S-2 and E7018, As-Welded or PWHT
Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.
Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable B2.1-1-211-96
Insert) Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group 1
or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 3/4 in. (19 mm) Thick, INMs1 and E7018, As-Welded or
PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with Consumable B2.1-1-211:2001
A07 Insert Root Followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (M-1/P-1/S-1, Group
1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, INMs-1, ER70S-2, and E7018
As-Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

GMAW/FCAW Combination of Welding Processes

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Argon Plus 25% Carbon Dioxide Shielded B2.1-1-232:2006
Gas Metal Arc Welding (Short Circuiting Transfer Mode) Followed by Argon Plus 25%
Carbon Dioxide Shielded Flux Cored Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (m-1/P-1/S-1, Groups 1
and 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, ER70S-3 and EXT-X, As-Welded
or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

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Austenitic Stainless Steel (M8/P8/S8Materials)

SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic B2.1-8-023-94
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick,
As-Welded Condition.

A08 Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic B2.1-8-213-97
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, and B2.1-8-213-
E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Application. 96(R2007)

GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic B2.1-8-024-94
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick,
As-Welded Condition.

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic B2.1-8-024:2001
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick,
ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic B2.1-8-212-97
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick,
ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Austenitic B2.1-8-212:2001
Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) thick,
ER3XX, As-Welded Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding With B2.1-8-215:2001
Consumable Insert Root of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 in. B2.1-8-215:1998
(3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, IN3XX and ER3XX As-Welded Condition, and
Primarily Pipe Applications. B2.1-8-215:2001

Combination Processes GTAW/SMAW

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by B2.1-8-025-94
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, As-Welded Condition.

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by B2.1-8-025:2001
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition,
Primarily Plate and Structural Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by B2.1-8-214-97
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition,
Primarily Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specification for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Followed by B2.1-8-214:2001
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Austenitic Stainless Steel (M-8/P-8/S-8, Group 1), 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, ER3XX and E3XX-XX, As-Welded Condition,
Primarily Pipe Applications.

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Chromium Molybdenum Steel (M4/P4 and M5a/P5A Materials)

SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of B2.1-4-218:1999
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through
1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Shielded Metal Arc Welding of B2.1-5A-223:1999
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), E9018-B3, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through
1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in.
(38 mm) Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of B2.1-4-217:1999
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), ER80S-B2, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 3/4 in.
(19 mm) Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable B2.1-4-220:1999
Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), E8018-B2,
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) through 3/4 in. (19 mm) Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515 and ER80S-B2,
Primarily Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of B2.1-5A-222:1999
Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), ER90S-B3, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through
1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 3/4 in.
(19 mm) Thick, PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable B2.1-5A-225:1999
Insert Root) of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through
1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 3/4 in.
(19 mm) Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521 and ER90S-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications.

Chromium-Molybdenum Steel Processes GTAW/SMAW

Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable B2.1-4-221:1999
Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel
(M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, As-Welded
Condition, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, PWHT Condition, IN515,
ER80S-B2, and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Gas Tungsten Arc Welded followed by B2.1-5A-224:1999
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, As-Welded Condition, 1/8 in. (3.2 mm)
through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, PWHT Condition, ER90S-B3 and E9018-B3, Primarily
Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specifications for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Consumable B2.1-5A-226:1999
Insert Root) followed by Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel
(M-5A/P-5A), 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, As-Welded Condition,
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) through 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) Thick, PWHT Condition, IN521, ER90S-B3,
and E9018-B3, Primarily Pipe Applications.

Standard Welding Procedure Specifications (SWPS) for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding followed by B2.1-4-219:1999
Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Chromium-Molybdenum Steel (M-4/P-4, Group 1 or 2),1/8
(3.2mm) through in. (13 mm) Thick, As-Welded Condition,
491/8 (3.2 mm)through 1-1/2 in. (38
mm) Thick, PWHT Condition, ER80S-B2 and E8018-B2, Primarily Pipe Applications.
This text was inadvertently omitted in from the 2007 edition during the restructure of the
NBIC. It belongs in Part 3, 2.5.3.

Part 3 Repairs and Alterations

2.5.3 ALTERNATIVE WELDING METHODS WITHOUT POST-WELD HEAT TREATMENT

e) Non Destructive Examination of Welds

1) Prior to welding, the area prepared for welding shall be examined using either the
magnetic particle (MT) or the liquid Penetrant (PT) examination method to determine
that no defects exist. After the finished weld has reached ambient temperature, the weld
shall be examined again by either of the above methods to determine that no defects
exist using acceptance standards acceptable to the Inspector or original Code of
Construction. In addition, welds greater than 3/8 in. (9.6 mm) deep or welds in a boiler,
pressure vessel, or piping systems that were originally required to be radiographed by
the rules of the original Code of Construction, shall be radiographically examined. In
situations where it is not practical to perform radiography, the accessible surfaces of
each nonradiographed repair weld shall be fully examined using the MT or PT method to
determine that no defects exist and the maximum allowable working pressure and/or
allowable temperature shall be re-evaluated to the satisfaction of the jurisdiction at the
location of installation.

f) Methods that may be used as alternatives to postweld heat treatment are described in the
following subsections.
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