Pip PNSM0120
Pip PNSM0120
Pip PNSM0120
February 2008
PIP PNSM0120
Purchasing Requirements for Bolting
PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES
In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence
over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters
or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not
be made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names
from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather
recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications
are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines
are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA
requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or
other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed.
Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any material
contained in or suggested by the Practice.
PRINTING HISTORY
March 2000 Issued
February 2008 Complete Revision
PIP PNSM0120
Purchasing Requirements for Bolting
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................. 2
1.2 Scope................................................. 2
2. References ................................... 2
Industry Codes and Standards .................. 2
3. Definitions .................................... 2
4. Requirements ............................... 2
4.1 General .............................................. 2
4.2 Design and Fabrication...................... 3
4.3 Testing, Inspection, and Rejection .... 3
4.4 Documentation .................................. 4
4.5 Shipping and Handling ...................... 4
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides purchasing requirements for bolting.
1.2 Scope
This Practice describes the minimum requirements for purchasing bolting specified in
PIP Piping Material Specifications.
2. References
Applicable parts of the following industry codes and standards shall be considered an integral part
of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award shall be used, except as
otherwise noted. Short titles will be used herein where appropriate.
3. Definitions
manufacturer: The party responsible for making the bolting
owner: The party who owns the facility wherein the bolting will be used
supplier: The party responsible for furnishing and/or installing the bolting
purchaser: The party who awards the contract to the supplier. The purchaser may be the owner
or the owner’s authorized agent.
4. Requirements
4.1 General
4.1.1 Bolting shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements
provided in the purchase order and this Practice:
a. Sizes, lengths, and quantities
b. Materials of construction
c. Applicable standards & codes
4.4 Documentation
4.4.1 All documentation required herein shall be identified with the specific materials
represented. All documentation shall be available for review by the purchaser at
the time and place of inspection.
4.4.2 Material test reports shall be provided if specified in the purchase order.
4.4.3 Documentation other than that specified in this Practice shall be provided in
accordance with the purchaser’s request for quotation and/or purchase order.