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ASME B&PV Code

2005 Addenda Synopsis
For All
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes
Codes and Standards Group

September 2005
HSB Global Standards - Code Services
2005 ASME Code Edition Synopsis
The 2005 Addenda to the 2004 Edition (2005 Addenda) of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code was published on July 1, 2005. The revisions/additions/errata published in these addenda
represent items voted and approved by the ASME B&PV Committee between May 2004 and
February 2005 meetings. The changes associated with the publishing of the 2005 Addenda are
called out by the designation “A05” in the margin next to the revised paragraph. Please note that
the revisions published in the 2005 Addenda do not become mandatory until January 1, 2006.
However, you may begin using them immediately, as long as you identify construction to the
2005 Addenda on the Manufacturers Data Reports.
The Codes and Standards Group of HSB CT prepared the following summary of Code revisions.
Summary tables containing revisions/additions/errata are provided for Sections I, II, III, IV, V,
VIII, IX, X, XI, & XII. In addition to the summary tables for each Code section, an Executive
Summary of the more significant changes in the 2005 Addenda has been provided. This year the
Executive Summary includes additional helpful information about using the Codes in their new
metricated format
Commentary on revisions represents HSB CT's opinion of the changes, and is not intended to be
an official interpretation of the ASME Code. Every effort was made to accurately describe the
addenda changes. However, we caution Code users to always refer to the actual Code rules that
apply and to use this document as a supplementary tool to the Code. Please contact HSB CT’s
Codes & Standards group if further background information is desired on any of the revisions or
Code Cases published.
Code Cases
This Synopsis includes a listing of Code Cases that have been newly approved or revised
between May 2004 and February 2005. Since Code Cases are published four times per year, they
are not actually part of the published Edition, however we use this document as an opportunity to
alert our customers of the significant Code Cases approved during the past year. We have
intentionally not included reaffirmations of Code Cases. However, since ASME has removed
expiration dates from Code Cases, we have included those that have been annulled. The status of
a known Code Case may be found by visiting ASME’s website, www.ASME.org , clicking on
the Codes and Standards tab, and then accessing the BPVC Code Case Database. Many of the
cases listed in our Synopsis have not yet been published in hard copy by ASME; however, you
can always obtain the latest publication status of a Code Case in this database on ASME’s
website.
Any questions or comments on this document may be directed to:

Thomas P. Pastor (860) 722-5615 e-mail thomas_pastor@hsbct.com
John Swezy (860) 722-5205 e-mail john_swezy@hsbct.com
Jay Cameron (860) 722-5653 e-mail jay_cameron@hsbct.com
Sandy Babka (860) 722-5197 e-mail sandy_babka@hsbct.com
Wil LaRochelle (860) 722-5662 e-mail wilfred_larochelle@hsbct.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................E1
SECTION I - POWER BOILERS ................................................................................................................ 1
SECTION II - MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................... 6
SECTION III – DIVISION 1 – RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR FACILITY
COMPONENTS (including Subsection NCA – General Requirements for Divisions 1 and 2) ........ 14
SECTION III – DIVISION 2 – CODE FOR CONCRETE REACTOR VESSELS AND
CONTAINMENTS ............................................................................................................................ 20
SECTION III – DIVISION 3 – CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS FOR STORAGE AND
TRANSPORT PACKAGINGS OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL AND HIGH LEVEL
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL AND WASTE ................................................................................... 21
SECTION IV- HEATING BOILERS ........................................................................................................ 22
SECTION V - NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION .......................................................................... 24
SECTION VIII, DIVISION 1- PRESSURE VESSELS ............................................................................ 26
SECTION VIII, DIVISION 2 - PRESSURE VESSELS - ALTERNATIVE RULES ............................... 32
SECTION VIII, DIVISION 3 - ALT. RULES FOR HIGH PRESSURE VESSELS ................................ 34
SECTION IX - WELDING AND BRAZING QUALIFICATIONS ......................................................... 36
SECTION X - FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC PRESSURE VESSELS .............................................. 39
SECTION XI – RULES FOR INSERVICE INSPECTION OF NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................................. 40
SECTION XII-RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINUED SERVICE OF TRANSPORT
TANKS ............................................................................................................................................... 43
CODE CASES…………………………………………………………………………………………….44
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2005 ASME Code Addenda Synopsis
Executive Summary
The 2005 Addenda of the ASME Code was published on July 1, 2005, and includes
revisions, additions and errata approved between May 2004 and February 2005 by the
ASME B&PV Committee. After a detailed review and evaluation of these changes, this
Synopsis was prepared to provide insight into the intent of these changes, and their
potential impact upon all Code users. The following Executive Summary highlights the
more noteworthy revisions, having greater significance or impact upon Code users. We
hope you find this information helpful.
The mandatory implementation date for the 2005 Addenda of the Code is six months
from the date of publication, or January 1, 2006. As always, the 2005 Addenda may be
optionally implemented upon receipt.
July 29, 2005

John P. Swezy, Jr.
Senior Code Consultant, Codes & Standards
HSB Global Standards
General Code Revisions
Metrication Issues
The ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes were “metricated” with the 2004
Edition. The 2005 Addenda contains many corrections to improperly converted values
published in the 2004 Edition. More errors are likely to be found as time passes, so we
encourage you to closely check all numerical values presented in SI units. Significant
concerns have been brought to the attention of the B&PV Committee by Code users
attempting to apply new words in the Foreword, requiring Code users to apply either US
Customary or SI units for compliance with the requirements, as it is not clear what the
Committee’s intent was behind the phrase “one system shall be used consistently
throughout for all phases of construction”. A special Task Group has been formed to
clarify the intent of this phrase and its many implications for Code users. All of these
issues have not been resolved, so we encourage you to pay close attention to our website
www.hsbglobalstandards.com for announcements regarding these developments.
Submission of Technical Inquiries to ASME

Each Code Section contains a Mandatory Appendix providing guidance for Code
users to follow when submitting technical inquiries and requests for Code revisions.
These Mandatory Appendices have been revised for uniformity between Code Sections,
and now provide more detailed information for submitting such requests to the
Committees.
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Code Revisions By Sections
Section I
PG-14 is added to Section I, listing acceptable materials for use as rivets in riveted
construction. Currently only SA-31 grades A and B are listed. This material was
previously deleted, but has been reinstated in Sections I and II. Subparagraphs of PG-14.1
add provisions for using SA-36 as an acceptable alternative rivet material when SA-31 is
not available.
PG-31.4 introduces a new attachment detail, including a machined backing strip on the
inner surface of a flat head to facilitate welding. This detail is a derivative of former
Figure PG-31 sketch (g). The old detail is redesignated as (g1), and the new sketch added
as sketch (g2). Except for the backing strip area, a full penetration weld whose depth is
equal to the required thickness of the head is required. PG-31.4 provides a C factor for
this detail.
PG-32.1 was extensively revised to clarify the requirements, as well as introduce a couple
of technical changes. In PG-32.1.3 the definition for "single opening" was added for
openings in shells and headers. Previous restrictions on placing openings in the corner
radius (knuckle region) of formed heads were removed, allowing openings other than
water column connections to be placed in this region. Manufacturers may need to revise
their standard designs to comply with these changes.
PG-59, PG-61, PFT-43, PFT-44 & PFT-47 have relaxed requirements for inspection
openings, feedwater connections, blowoffs, gage glasses and safety valves for boilers
which meet the dimensional limits of Part PMB, but are unable to apply Part PMB rules
due to having an MAWP > 100 psi. These revisions are intended to provide more
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reasonable requirements for smaller boilers commonly used on "live steam" reduced scale
locomotives and traction engines operated by hobbyists.
PG-72.1, PG-73.3.3, PG-73.4.2 & PG-110(e) have removed maximum blowdown limits
for safety valves sent for initial testing and certification, and now require only a
minimum blowdown setting for production valves, which is the primary safety
consideration. Valve manufacturers are no longer required to obtain agreement from
boiler owners or manufacturers for specific blowdown performance requirements, and
testing to demonstrate blowdown performance on production valves is no longer
required. Blowdown adjustments are set per manufacturers’ specifications. This change
may allow safety valves to remain open longer and reseat at lower pressures than they
have before, increasing makeup water lost by relieving valves. It will also remove the
need for accumulation testing of newly installed boilers to verify and/or adjust blowdown
performance.
PW-39.2 imposes PWHT requirements consistent with base metal PWHT requirements
for ferritic filler metals whose Cr content exceeds 3%. Highly hardenable filler metals
developed for joining these base metals are also highly hardenable, but the Code had not
previously considered their hardenability when applying PWHT requirements. This
action may require revisions to production sequencing, and is likely to require
requalification of applicable welding procedure specifications.
Table PW-39 adds a new Table for P-No. 5B, Gr.2 PWHT requirements, now separated
from PWHT requirements for P-No.5A and P-No. 5B, Gr.1. Minimum hold temperature
is increased to 1350oF (730o), and limited to a maximum hold temperature of 1425oF
(775oC). Minimum hold temperature reverts to 1300oF (705oC) when welding dissimilar
metals to P-No.5B, Gr. 2 with nickel based, austenitic, or low Cr (less than 3%) filler
metals. Maximum hold temperature may be increased for certain verified filler metal
chemistries. Corrective actions are included for resolving upper hold temperature limit
violations. This change will require revision of welding procedure specifications and
PWHT procedures for P-No.5B, Group 2 materials. Welding procedure qualification is
dependent upon time and temperature conditions of PWHT, potentially requiring
requalification to comply with construction Code requirements, even though WPS
requalification may not be required per Section IX.
PMB-21 allows a reduced pressure test temperature of 60oF (15oC) for miniature boilers
constructed of P-No.1 and P-No.8 materials. Since these boilers have thinner shells, the
reduced risk of brittle fracture allows this test temperature reduction.
Section II, Part D

Section II, Part D, Nonmandatory Appendix B, “Locating Materials in Stress Tables, and
in Tables of Mechanical and Physical Properties”, was developed as a User’s Guide, but
had been inconspicuously located in the back of the book. This information has been
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recast as a “Guideline”, and relocated in front of Subpart 1 for the convenience of Code
users. Appendix B has been deleted.
Section III, Division 1

Mandatory Appendix V has modified Form NPV-1, removing Footnote (1) "For
manually operated valves only", allowing use of this Form for documenting valves other
than manual valves. Form NS-1, Certificate of Conformance for Welded Support
Systems, is added to Table V-1000, allowing documentation of welded support
assemblies in lieu of a Data Report form.
NB-2545.1 allows the use of Magnetic Particle examination techniques acceptable in

Section V, Article 7 when examining forgings for Section III, Class 1 construction, even
when a conflict exists with NDE requirements imposed by the material specifications.
This is particularly helpful for examining SA-508 forgings, previously requiring DC
examination techniques by reference to SA-275. The specifications are being revised to
align with this provision, and an associated Intent Interpretation has been issued.
NC-4433 deleted the phrase "using full penetration welds" from line 7, while the General
Note in Figure NC-4433-1 added the words "full penetration", making other types of
welds acceptable.
NC-7314 adds a new final sentence, waiving overpressure relief device requirements for
vessel designs which comply with NB-7120(c) when isolated.
NF-3224 & NF-3324.6(a) now reference Tables U and Y in Section II, Part D for
properties of bolting materials used in Part NF. Previously, Part NF required calculations
based on Sm and S values.
NH-3300 permits using NB-3338 and NB-3339 component stress analyses to evaluate
strain and creep fatigue limits using elastic and simplified inelastic analyses. NH-3600
restricts the use of stress intensification factors (B and C stress indices) to load controlled
stress limits and strain limits based on elastic analyses, and permits detailed stress
component indices for determining strain and creep-fatigue limits using elastic and
simplified inelastic analyses.
Section III, Division 3

Expanded the scope of Section III, Division 3 to include containments for spent nuclear
fuels, and introduced new Part WC for Class SC items based upon Division 1, Class 2
rules, incorporating Code Case N-717. Article WC-1000, Introduction, defines the scope
of Part WC and establishes containment boundaries.
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Section IV
New scope limits within the Preamble encompass all parts of a boiler within the limits
of the primary supply and return connections, including headers used to connect sections
of cast boilers and other required appurtenances. The inclusion of external headers
connecting cast sections into a completed boiler within the scope of Section IV was not
previously clear.
HC-200 includes cast or welded headers or other appurtenances used to complete the
assembly of a cast sectional boiler within the scope limits of the Preamble, requiring
them to be Code compliant. Previously it was not clear whether the headers should be
Code compliant, or were considered external piping.
HC-402 permits terminating proof tests prior to bursting or rupture, provided the
intended design pressure has been satisfied by the pressure reached when the test is
terminated.
Article HLW-6 changed references to "water heaters" to read "vessels" in several places
(where appropriate), and add references to storage tanks, applying this Article to both
water heaters and storage tanks. HLW-602.4 adds “Part” stamping requirements.
HLW-503.1 broadened its scope to include objects other than water heaters, such as
storage tanks. HLW-503.2 adds burst testing requirements for cast parts constructed
under Part HLW.
Section V
Article 2 adds Mandatory Appendix VIII, adopting the phosphor imaging plate
radiographic technique. Most construction Codes allow any radiographic examination
technique addressed by Section V, Article 2.
Due to the development of "instant on" blacklights not requiring a warm-up period before
they are able to produce adequate levels of black light, the warm-up requirements for
black lights has been eliminated from Article 6, T-676.4 and Article 7, T-777.2. It is
simply required to verify required light intensity with a black light meter prior to use, and
at selected intervals during examinations.
Article 8 adds Mandatory Appendix VI, providing flaw location and sizing techniques
for nonmagnetic materials using Eddy Current testing with surface probes.
New Article 16, Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Examination, contains information
relocated from Article 7, Appendix III, which has been deleted. The principles of
Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) examination are substantially different from principles of
Magnetic Particle Examination, requiring them to be handled separately.
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Section VIII, Division 1

UG-4 and UG-20 clarify that the maximum allowable design temperatures given in the
Applicability Column of Section II, Part D Tables 1A, 1B and 3 are absolute limits for
Code Materials. These stress tables (especially the metric version of II-D) provide
allowable stress values at temperatures greater than the maximum allowable design
temperatures, to allow the designer to interpolate for intermediate temperatures that are
acceptable. The presentation of stress values for temperatures greater than the maximum
allowable design temperature given in the Applicability Column does not imply material
acceptability for use at these temperatures. For example, allowable stresses are published
for SA-537 plate up to 700F for Section III applications; however per the Applicability
Column, this material can only be used up to 650F for Section VIII, Division 1.
New paragraph UG-6(b) for forgings refers to UG-14 for forged bar limitations. New
paragraph UG-14(b) explicitly prohibits the use of rod and bar for certain applications
(flanges, elbows, return bends, tees), while allowing its use for small diameter hollow
parts (NPS4 and smaller) consistent with the ASTM/ASME material specifications for
forgings and fittings. UG-14 had previously only permitted the use of rod or bar for
components with primarily axial tension or bending stresses parallel to the axis of the bar,
as supported by published Interpretation VIII-1-92-95. The primary concerns with using
rod or bar for nozzles, fittings, heads or shells are center segregation or porosity, axial
defects such as stringers or laminations, and lower transverse mechanical properties
oriented in the direction of the highest primary membrane stress (such as hoop stress of a
cylinder) or primary bending stress (such as with a flat head). Code Cases 2148, 2155,
and 2156 continue to provide an alternative for using rod and bar for shells, nozzles and
heads greater than NPS4.
Revised Footnote 6 for UG-11(a)(1) clarifies the definition of standard pressure parts
produced to a manufacturers standard. Manufacturer’s standards must provide pressure-
temperature ratings, and parts must be adequately described in the manufacturer’s
literature. The Manufacturer of the completed vessel must also be satisfied all parts
produced to a Manufacturer's standard comply with all the applicable rules in the Code,
and are suitable for the design conditions of the vessel. For example, if a vessel
Manufacturer purchases a bolted clamp assembly per a Manufacturers standard, he must
verify that all applicable Code rules are satisfied, such as the need for a bolt retainer, as
well as the minimum bolt size specified by Appendix 24.
UG-101(a)(4) adds requirements for transferring proof test documentation when a change
in ownership occurs. The requirements closely parallel those in Section IX for
transferring ownership of welding documentation.
UG-129(e) adds requirements for marking rupture disk holders with the ASME Code
symbol and year built. This is a NEW requirement for these devices, so Manufacturers
and users of these devices should take note.
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Table UCS-56 has corrected the minimum PWHT hold temperatures for P-No.1 and P-
No.10B materials from "1200 (650)" to read "1100 (595)".
Table UHA-32, P-No.6 increases the minimum PWHT hold temperature from "1250
(677)" to read "1400 (760)", based upon industry experience that 1250F is inadequate.
The new requirements match those of Section I. This action requires revision of welding
procedure specifications and PWHT procedures for P-No.6 materials. Though welding
procedure requalification may not be required by Section IX, it may be necessary for
compliance with the construction Code requirements.
UHA-51(a)(4) now permits Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) for constructing vessels of
Part UHA materials with MDMTs colder than -320F. This welding process had been
excluded without sound technical justification.
Appendix 2 added mandatory flange rigidity calculations in 2-14, formerly appearing in

Nonmandatory Appendix S. Custom flange manufacturers please note, this may require
an increase in thickness for previously designed flanges to satisfy the allowable stress
limits. Recommended minimum gasket contact width are added in Table 2-4, and new
paragraph 2-15 refers to optional flange assembly guidelines “ASME PCC-1 2000,
Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly”, a newly developed
standard representing industry best practices for bolted assembly procedures and
guidelines for qualifying assemblers.
Appendix 28, 28-2(f)(4) allows Manufacturers to waive qualification testing for corner
joint welds in box headers when the ratio a2/ts exceeds the value of “K” shown in the
Table attached to Fig. 28-1(b). Special weld qualification tests were previously required
when welding double bevel corner joints if not satisfying “a + b > 2ts” per Fig. UW-13.2.
This change may result in a savings of time and money for box header heat exchanger
Manufacturers who can meet this requirement.
Table AF-402 increases the minimum PWHT hold temperatures for P-No. 4 from “1100
(593)” to “1200 (650)”. Research and industry experience have shown these increases are
necessary to adequately temper the weld metals and/or heat affected zones.
KG-311.14 and KG-324 require the User's Design Specification to indicate the
applicable Code Edition, Addenda, and relevant Code Cases to be applied to the design;
and for the Manufacturer's Design Report to address their fulfillment. A Footnote added
to KG-311.14 and KG-324(a) allows certification of the Users Design Specification and
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the Manufacturers Design Report by more than one RPE, when multiple engineering
specialty experts are needed to address various design aspects. The collective certification
must cover all design elements indicated in the reports.
KM-101 requires material test reports to "consist of a Materials Manufacturer's certified

material test report showing numerical results of all required tests..". These are more
detailed requirements than previously given, so all Manufacturers using Section VIII,
Division 3 should take note.
Article KF-11 adds requirements for welding age hardened stainless steels. This practice
was previously prohibited, but is now permitted when performed in compliance with the
requirements.
KS-310 and KS-320 require the retention of radiographs and other specified production
documents for a minimum of five years. This is a new requirement, so all
Manufacturers using Section VIII, Division 3 should take note.
Section IX
QW-381.3 permits welders previously qualified on groove welds to expand qualifications
to include deposition of corrosion resistant weld metal overlay, eliminating special
welder qualification testing for overlay welding. This provision applies only when the
base metals and weld metals are the same as qualified for groove welding, and deposit
chemistry is not specified in the WPS for the weld metal overlay.
Section X
RD-1172.1 applies a fully documented approach to external pressure design calculations
based on the rigorous NASA SP-8007 Solution for lateral and longitudinal pressure. This
new approach more accurately represents the anisotropic properties of composites and the
contribution of both the axial and hoop properties of each laminate combination.
Section XI
New paragraph IWA-4411(i) permits weld overlay repairs of Class 1, 2, and 3 austenitic
stainless steel piping, and references new Appendix Q requirements for repair and
inspection. Previous paragraph IWA-4411(i) was redesignated as IWA-4411(h).
IWL-5210(b) exempts pressure test requirements of IWL-5000 for minor repair or

replacement activities not affecting structural integrity of the containment. The
Engineering Evaluation Report (IWL-3310) is required to demonstrate that the
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containment satisfies the original design criteria prior to and during performance of the
repair/replacement activity.
Appendix I adds paragraphs I-3200(c) & (d), I-3310, I-3320, deletes I-3400, and revised
I-3300 to define coverage requirements for dissimilar and overlaid piping welds and
nozzle inside corner region. The changes allow Appendix VIII qualified procedures to be
used for UT examination of the RPV flange welds and other vessel welds, in lieu of
Article 4 Section V.
Nonmandatory Appendix Q adds requirements for performing preservice inspections,

including additional examinations, examination category table requirements,
reevaluations, glossary of terms, risk calculations, change-in-risk evaluation
requirements, and the use of risk-informed methods.
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Synopsis of the 2005 Addenda to the ASME Code
Code Book: I
Part:
Subpart/Table: Preamble
Paragraph Type Subject
Introduction Errata Returned the title to "Preamble" from a previously unintended change to "Introduction"
Subpart/Table: Part PG
PG-9.1 Revision Deleted acceptability of SA-53, Grade F from Section I construction in Section II, Part D. This
welded pipe material is manufactured using an inferior welding process, and is deemed
unsuitable for use in Section I construction, even with very limited allowable stresses and
temperature ranges. PG-9.1 retains SA-53 as an acceptable specification, as other acceptable
grades of this material may be used.
PG-14 Revision PG-14 has been added to Section I, listing SA-31 as an acceptable rivet material for use in
Section I construction. This material was previously deleted, but is being reinstated into
Sections I and II. Note: The publication of SA-31 did not make the A05 Addenda. ASME is
considering an interim solution.
PG-14.1.1 & PG-14.1.2 Revision Added PG-14.1.1 and PG-14.1.2, allowing use of SA-36 as an alternative rivet material when
SA-31 is not available. Additional mechanical tests from SA-31 are required, and the allowable
stress values for SA-31 Grade B are applied. Note: The publication of SA-31 in Section II did
not make the A05 Addenda. ASME is considering an interim solution.
PG-19 Revision Added UNS S30815 under SA-182, SA-213, SA-240, SA-312, and SA-479 to PG-19 for cold
forming strain evaluation. This material was formerly permitted under Code Case 2033-2, but
is now incorporated into Section II.
PG-19 Revision PG-19 has deleted Figure PG-19 and the formulas of PG-19(d) for calculating forming strains
for swages, flares, and upsets; and simply requires stress relieving of these forms for all listed
materials regardless of the actual strain created by cold forming. The formatting of PG-19 has
been simplified, and references to swages, flares, and upsets in the General Note for Table
PG-19 have been deleted.
PG-31 Errata Changed PG-31.1, Footnote 11 reference to "Introduction" to read "Preamble". PG-31.2 deleted
the unused variable "te" and its definition from the nomenclature, removing potential conflicts
with reinforcement calculation nomenclature.
PG-31.4 & Figure PG-31 Revision Figure PG-31, sketch (g2) and PG-31.4 introduce a new attachment detail for flat heads, using
an integral machined backing strip at the root opening to facilitate welding. This detail is a
modification of former Figure PG-31 sketch (g), now redesignated as (g1), and the new sketch
(g2) added. Except for the backing strip area, the weld is full penetration, with a minimum
required weld depth equal to the minimum required thickness for the head. This detail is limited
to shell or header diameters not greater than NPS 4. PG-31.4, Footnote 14 was revised to
accomodate the redesignation of sketch (g) to (g1) and the addition of sketch (g2) to existing
radiographic exemptions for this type of joint.
PG-32 & PG-44.1 Errata The SI Unit equation for "d" in Note (c) of Fig. PG-32 has been corrected to replace the factor
"69.9" with "8.08", and the spelling of "Customery" has been corrected to "Customary". In
PG-44.1 the dimension "150 mm" has been corrected to "300 mm", which is the correct hard
conversion value for 12 inches.
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PG-32.1 Revision PG-32.1 was extensively revised to clarify the requirements and introduce minor technical
changes. The definition of a "single opening" in shells and headers was added to PG-32.1.3.
Openings placed in the corner radius (knuckle region) of a formed head are no longer restricted
to water column connections.
PG-35 Revision The ring frame of a fireside access opening in a firetube boiler waterleg serves as a line of
support for the penetrated surfaces, and does not weaken the plates, making reinforcement
calculations for such openings unnecessary. This revison clarifies this concept.
PG-42.1.8 Revision Corrected reference in PG-42.1.8 from "PG-4.11" to read "PG-42.1.11".
PG-59.3.5 & PG-61.3 Revision Alternative requirements for inspection openings, feedwater connections, blowoffs, gage glasses
and safety valves have been added to PG-59.3.5 and PG-61.3 for boilers meeting the
dimensional limitations of Part PMB, but unable to apply Part PMB rules because their
MAWP is greater than 100 psi. These revisions are intended to provide more reasonable
requirements for small boilers used on "live steam" reduced scale locomotives and traction
engines operated by hobbyists.
PG-72.1, PG-73.3.3, Revision This action removes maximum blowdown limits for safety and safety relief valves, leaving only
PG-73.4.2, PG-110(e) a required minimum blowdown equal to the greater of 2 psi or 2% of set pressure. The valve
manufacturer is no longer required to obtain agreement from the boiler owner or manufacturer
for specific blowdown settings, and requirements to test and demonstrate blowdown
performance on production valves were removed. Once the minimum blowdown percentage has
been demonstrated on the prototype safety valve during certification testing, the blowdown
adjustment settings used on the prototype become the Manufacturer's standard settings for all
production valves.
PG-73.2.3 Revision Revised PG-73.2.3 to clarify material requirements for safety valves by reference to ASME
B16.34 for pressure retaining bolting materials.
PG-73.3.4 Revision Revised PG-73.3.4 to allow the transfer of unmodified safety valve parts in sealed and marked
packages between authorized safety valve assemblers, provided the receiving organization has
controls in their QC program for the procurement and acceptance of such parts, and both
parties have "V" or "UV" Certificates of Authorization. This action incorporates provisions of
Interpretation I-98-02 into Code words.
PG-99 Errata The second paragraph of PG-99 has deleted a comma after "required", and changed the
semicolon after "paragraph" back to a comma. These changes were not intended, and tended to
obscure the meaning of the sentence.
PG-104.1 & PG-109.1 Errata PG-104.1 and PG-109.1 revised references to the "Introduction" to read "Preamble".
PG-106 Errata Figure PG-106 and PG-106M: changed "or" to "and" in the heating surface information line of
the stamping arrangement, indicating that both the generating banks and waterwalls are to be
included in the total heating surface.
PG-109.3 Revision Clarified the design capabilities of a "PP" Stamp Holder as being limited to welded piping
fabrication per B31.1. Designs for boiler proper, or parts thereof, must be performed by an "S"
Stamp Holder when these items are fabricated by a "PP" Stamp Holder under the provisions of
PG-109.3.
PG-112.3 Errata PG-112.3 revised reference to "PG-112.2.4(2)" to read "PG-112.2.4(b)".
Subpart/Table: Part PW
PW-35.3 Revision PW-35.3 adds specific requirements to prepare longitudinal weld joints for radiography after
backing strip removal. This was previously addressed by Note 9 in PG-27.4, but was felt to be
more effectively addressed in PW-35.3.
PW-39 Errata PW-39 revised reference to "Introduction" to read "Preamble".

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PW-39.2 Revision PW-39.2 now imposes PWHT requirements for ferritic filler metals whose Cr content exceeds
3%, for greater consistency with base metal requirements. These highly hardenable filler metals
were developed for joining base metals of similar chemistry, but associated PWHT requirements
had not been considered. These new requirements may require changes to previous production
sequences, and potentially require requalification of welding procedure specifications.
PW-41.5.1 Errata PW-41.5.1 revised incorrect reference "ANSI" to read "ASME"
PW-53 Revision PW-53 and its associated Figures were revised to clarify their applicability, and the
requirements for test specimen size, location and orientation, improving the clarity of reduced
size tension specimen requirements.
Table PW-11, PW-41.5.6 Revision The 850 F (455 C) furnace gas temperature criteria applied to acceptable types of welds, shell
extensions beyond tubesheets, and radiographic or ultrasonic examination requirements lacked
sound technical justification. It has been removed to improve consistency with the general
design philosophy of Section I, using mean metal temperatures and not gas temperatures.
Table PW-39, P-No. 5B Revision Table PW-39 has created a separate Table for P-No. 5B, Group 2 materials, divorcing these
Gr. 2 requirements from those given for P-No.5A and P-No. 5B, Group 1. Minimum specified
holding temperature has increased to 1350F (730C), but reverts back to 1325 for thicknesses
not greater than 1/2", and 1300F (705C) when welding dissimilar metals to P-No.5B, Gr. 2 with
nickel based, austenitic, or low Cr (less than 3%) filler metals. An upper limit on holding
temperature of 1425F (775C) is now imposed, which may be increased if the filler metal
chemistry is verified to meet qualifying conditions. Corrective actions are given for remediating
weldments whose upper holding temperature limits have been exceeded. This action may
require revision of welding procedure specifications and PWHT procedures for P-No.5B,
Group 2 materials. Welding procedure requalification is dependent upon time and temperature
conditions of PWHT, and may require requalification to comply with construction Code
requirements, even though requalification may not be required per Section IX.
Table PW-39, P-No.4 Errata Note (1)(a) previously consisted of subparts (1) through (4). The publisher inadvertently
removed DELETED subpart (1)(a)(1) shown in the 2001 Edition, 2003 Addenda, and
renumbered the remaining subparts, without revising other text areas to address the subpart
renumbering. This did not affect exemptions in Note (1)(a), but impacted exemptions in Note
(1)(c), which referenced (1)(a)(2) and (1)(a)(3). The text was restored to its previous
appearance.
Subpart/Table: Part PWT
PWT-11.4 Errata PWT-11.4 revised incorrect reference to "PW-273" to read "PW-27.2"

PWT-11.4 Revision The 850 F (455 C) furnace gas temperature criteria applied to acceptable types of welds, shell
Subpart/Table: Part PFT
Fig. PFT-17.2 Errata Figure PFT-17.2 revised an incorrect dimensional arrow for "Do" to properly indicate the
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PFT-11.3.5 Revision The 850 F (455 C) furnace gas temperature criteria applied to acceptable types of welds, shell
PFT-40 Revision The ring frame of a fireside access opening in a firetube boiler waterleg serves as a line of
support for the penetrated surfaces, and does not weaken the plates, making reinforcement
calculations for such openings unnecessary. This revison clarifies this concept.
PFT-43, PFT-44 & Revision Alternative requirements for inspection openings, feedwater connections, blowoffs, gage glasses
PFT-47 and safety valves have been added to PFT-43.1, PFT-43.2, PFT-43.3, PFT-44, PFT-47.1, and
PFT-47.2 for boilers meeting the dimensional limitations of Part PMB, but unable to apply Part
PMB rules because their MAWP is greater than 100 psi. These revisions are intended to
provide more reasonable requirements for small boilers used on "live steam" reduced scale
locomotives and traction engines operated by hobbyists.
Subpart/Table: Part PFH
PFH-1.6 Revision Revised PFH-1.6 to clarify that Form P-5 is no longer considered a Master Data Report.
Deleted the list of Master Data Reports, and referenced PG-113 for Master Data Reports.
Associated revisions to the Code were previously published, but this reference had been
overlooked.
Subpart/Table: Part PMB
PMB-21.1.1 Revision PMB-21.1.1 now permits a minimum hydrostatic test temperature of 60F (15C) for miniature
boilers constructed of P-No.1 and P-No.8 materials. Since these boilers have thinner shells, the
reduced risk of brittle fracture permits a reduction in test temperature as a convenience.
Subpart/Table: Part PEB
PEB-15.3 Revision PEB-15.3 permits installation of pressure relief valves at angles up to 30 degrees from vertical,
when space does not permit vertical installation. Alternative installation provisions require
verifying the suitability of the valve for the proposed installation, and ensuring adequate
drainage of downstream cavities.
Subpart/Table: Appendix I
Mandatory Appendix I Revision Mandatory Appendix I has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to provide
more detailed information to Code users wishing to request an Interpretation from the
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Subpart/Table: Appendix
Appendix A Errata A-100.4.3 changed metric temperature value from "80 C" to "120 C", and Table A-361
corrected parenthetical units in column headings from "ksi" to "kPa".
Appendix A Errata Appendix A deleted Figure A-9 and its listing in the table of contents, as this figure is no longer
needed.
Table A-360 Revision Adopted ASME B16.5 2003 to replace ASME B16.5 1996. Major changes include: use of
metric units as primary units, addition of new materials, recalculation of pressure-temperature
ratings from latest ASME trend curves, incorporation of a new class of "straight hub flanges",
and numerous clarifications and editorial revisions.
Table A-360 Revision Adopted ASME B31.1(a) 2002. A detailed Synopsis of ASME B31.1 2002 Addenda is
available from Codes and Standards upon request.
Table A-361 Errata Revised metricated values in second and third columns of Table A-361
Subpart/Table:
Index Errata Index deleted reference to "A-75 to A-80" in the listing for "New materials, approval of", as
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Code Book: II
Part: A
Subpart/Table:
Acceptable ASTM Errata Added Note 1 reference for SA-350. Note 1 addresses the addition of classes to grade LF2
Edition Table forgings.
Acceptable ASTM Revision This Table has been revised for each specification that has had a new edition accepted.
Edition Table
Multiple Marking of Revision Reformatted the Guidelines for Multiple Marking of Materials, removing the paragraph
Materials numbers and other clues to it having been previously designated as Appendix B.
SA-20 Revision Adopted ASTM A 20-04 as SA-20. Editorial revisions regarding coils have been made, and
Appendix X4 (nonmandatory information on radius for cold bending) updated.
SA-36 Revision Adopted ASTM A 36-03a as SA-36. Changes to the specification are primarily editorial in
nature, specifically with regards to teminology for coils.
SA-209 Revision Adopted ASTM A 209-03 as SA-209. Revised reference of general specification from A 450 to
A 1016 changes the use of NDE in lieu of hydro testing at the purchasers option to now
requiring mandatory NDE with hydro testing in lieu of NDE at the purchaser's option.
SA-240 Revision Adopted ASTM A 240-04 as SA-240. Grades UNS S32003, S32906 & S31277 added. The
minimum tensile strength was increased for S31254. The hardness was revised for S20100,
S30451 and S30453.
SA-249 Revision Adopted ASTM A 249-04 as SA-249 with the deletion of Supplementary Requirement S5.
Grades UNS S35045 and S38815 added. Added more restrictive requirements for weld
reinforcement. Increased OD range to 12".
SA-264 Revision Corrected subtitle, and removed unnecessary word from Paragraph 9.1 by Errata.
SA-283 Revision Adopted ASTM A 283-03 as SA-283. Changes to the specification are primarily editorial in
SA-312 Errata Corrected the Cr and Ni chemical content requirements for UNS S31002 in Table 1 of SA-312,
which had been inadvertently switched.
SA-312 Errata Corrected the Mo, Ti, Cb, Ta, N, and V chemical content requirements for TPXM-19 (UNS
S20910) in Table 1 of SA-312.
SA-333 Revision Adopted ASTM A 333-04a as SA-333, with the deletion of paragraph 12.3. General
Specification changed to SA-999.
SA-334 Revision Adopted ASTM A 334-04a as SA-334. Changed General Specification to SA-1016.
SA-335 Revision Adopted ASTM A 335-03 as SA-335. New Grades P23 and P911 were added. Heat treatment
requirements for P91, etc. revised. General Requirements Specification changed to A 999/A
999M.
SA-358 Errata Corrected subtitle, and the titles for Section I and Section IX in paragraph 2.2 as Errata.
SA-369 Revision Adopted ASTM A 369-02 as SA-369. Changed general specification from SA-530 to SA-999.
Incorporated Grade FP92 from Code Case 2179-3.
SA-480 Revision Adopted ASTM A 480-03c as SA-480. Grades UNS S31060, S31277, S32101, & S32906 were
added. Added heat treatment requirements for UNS S32003.
SA-508 Revision Revised SA-508 paragraph 7.2.1 to permit the use of an AC Yoke Magnetic Particle
examination technique per A 966/A 966M as an alternative to A 275/A 275M. Added A 966/A
966M as a referenced standard.
SA-612 Revision Adopted ASTM A 612-03 as SA-612. Editorial changes made to clarify coiled product form
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SA-649 Revision Revised SA-649, 1.2 and 9.1 to correct the phrases "maximum operating temperature" and
"maximum operating pressure" to read "maximum design temperature" and "maximum allowable
working pressure" respectively.
SA-662 Revision Adopted ASTM A 662-03 as SA-662.Changes to the specification are primarily editorial in
SA-738 Revision Adopted ASTM A 738-03a as SA-738/SA-738M, except for revisions to 1.3 to include a
maximum thickness for Grades D and E. New Grades D and E added.
SA-790 Revision Adopted ASTM A 790-03 as SA-790, with the exception that rapid cooling in air for UNS
S31260 is permitted by Table 1, Si content was corrected for UNS S32906 in Table 2, and
Footnote A in Table 2 was modified to delete the word "New". New Grades UNS S32205,
UNS S32520, UNS S32906, and UNS S32003 added to Tables 1, 2, and 3. General
specification revised from SA-530 to SA-999. Significant figures on chemical requirements
revised for several grades.
SA-803 Revision Adopted ASTM A 803-03 as SA-803. The significant digits of the chemistry content
requirements have been editorially revised for compliance with A 959. Revised reference of
general specification from SA-450 to SA-1016 changes the use of NDE in lieu of hydro testing
at the purchasers option to now requiring mandatory NDE with hydro testing in lieu of NDE at
the purchaser's option. Adopted SA-480 product analysis tolerances.
SA-841 Revision Adopted ASTM A 841-03a as SA-841, adding Grades E and F. Appendix X1 was revised.
Deleted supplementary requirement S.14 Bend Test.
SA-985 Revision Adopted ASTM A 985-03 as SA-985.This is a new general specification providing
requirements for steel castings produced as investment castings.
SA-999 Errata Deleted the phrase "for acceptable" from paragraph 27.3.
SA-1016 Revision Adopted ASTM A 1016-04a as SA-1016. The grade substitution paragraph (6.2.1) has been
reinserted.
SA-1017 Errata Corrected the chemical content requirement for Si in Grades 23 and 911 within Table 1 of
SA-1017. The chemical composition percentages for Si for Grades 23 (product analysis) and
911 (heat analysis) were incorrect as shown in the 2001 version of the ASTM specification.
SA/JIS G3118 Revision Adopted JIS G3118-2000 as SA/JIS G3118. Changes to the specification are primarily editorial
in nature.
Specifications Listed by Revision Updated the Specifications Listed By Materials to reflect the A05 Changes
Material
Technical Inquiries Revision Guidelines on the submittal of technical inquiries in the front matter were revised for uniformity
between Code sections, providing more detailed information to Code users wishing to request
an Interpretation from the Committees.
Part: B
Subpart/Table:
Acceptable ASTM Revision This Table has been revised for each specification that has had a new edition accepted. Some
Edition Table revisions also deleted older editions.
Multiple Marking of Revision Reformatted the Guidelines for Multiple Marking of Materials, removing the paragraph
Materials numbers and other clues to it having been previously designated as Appendix B.
SB-75 Revision Adopted ASTM B 75-02 as SB-75. Changes to the specification are primarily editorial in
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SB-98 Revision Adopted ASTM B 98-03 as SB-98, with the addition of mandatory certification. Action deletes
paragraphs 4.1.8, 4.2.1, 4.2.3 and 8.1.1.1 and Supplemental Requirements references; and
corrects Table 1 to conform to UNS alloy designations. Editorial revisions appear throughout
the specification.
SB-150 Revision Adopted ASTM B 150-03 as SB-150, with the addition of mandatory certification. Deleted
paragraphs 4.2.7 and 8.1.1.1 making mechaincal testing mandatory. Added hardness values for
HR50 and M30 tempers of alloy C64200, and the option to use the SB-858 ammonia vapor
testing in place of the ASTM B 154 mercurous nitrate testing was added.
nature.
SB-171 Revision Adopted ASTM B 171-99E2 as SB-171, with the deletion of paragraphs 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 to
indicate that both the M20 and O25 tempers are acceptable. Creates a combined US
Customary and metric specification. Added alloys C70620 and C71520. Changed chemistry
for C72200 and C44400.
SB-249 Revision Adopted ASTM B 249-02 as SB-249, with the addition of mandatory certification and the
deletion of special supplementary requirements for government purchases. Changes to the
specification are primarily editorial in nature.
nature.
SB-338 Revision Adopted ASTM B 338-03 as SB-338, with the addition of mandatory certification. Grades 35
and 36 were added to Tables 1 and 3.
and 36 added to Tables 1 and 3.
SB-363 Revision Adopted ASTM B 363-03a as SB-363, with the addition of mandatory certification. Grades
WPT35 and WPT36 added to Table 1.
SB-381 Revision Adopted ASTM B 381-03 as SB-381, with the addition of mandatory certification and
corrections to the mechanical property values for Grades F-9 and F-9B. Grades F-35 and F-36
added to Tables 1 and 2.
SB-462 Revision Adopted ASTM B 462-04 as SB-462. Adds alloys UNS N06059, N06686, N10629, N08031,
N06045 and N06025.
SB-466 Revision Adopted ASTM B 466-03 as SB-466 with corrections to the chemistry requirements for alloys
C70400, C70600, C71000 and C71500 in Table 1; and the deletion of paragraphs 9.6, 9.6.1,
requiring mandatory tensile testing. C70620 and C71520 added.
nature.
SB-676 Revision Adopted ASTM B 676-03 as SB-676, with the addition of mandatory certification. This action
eliminates N08366. For N08367 it reduces UTS from 100 to 95 ksi for >3/16" wall. The
allowable stresses had already been reduced accordingly in the 2000 Addenda. NOTE: Since
older specifications had lower such properties, the Acceptable ASTM Edition table has been
revised to delete older ASTM editions.
SB-688 Revision Adopted ASTM B 688-96(R04) as SB-688, except that certification has been made mandatory
and heat treatment specified.. This action reduces the specified YS for N08367 from 46 to 45
ksi, UTS from 104 to 100 ksi for <=3/16" wall, and UTS from 100 to 95 ksi for >3/16" wall.
These changes will bring the specification into agreement with the published minimum strength
values in Table 1B of Section II, Part D. NOTE: Since older specifications had lower such
properties, the Acceptable ASTM Edition table has been revised to delete older ASTM
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SB-690 Revision Adopted ASTM B 690-02 as ASME SB-690, with corrections to Table 2, clarified
hydrotesting requirements (in Table 2) and mandatory certification. This action will reduce the
specified YS for N08367 from 46 to 45 ksi for <3/16" thick, reduce UTS from 104 to 100 ksi
for <3/16" thick, and reduce UTS from 100 to 95 ksi for =>3/16" thick and <3/4" thick. These
changes will bring the specification into agreement with the published minimum strength values
in Table 1B of Section II, Part D. NOTE: Since older specifications had lower such properties,
the Acceptable ASTM Edition table has been revised to delete older ASTM editions.
SB-804 Revision Adopted ASTM B 804-02 as SB-804, with the addition of mandatory certification and
additional requirements. This action increases the UTS for N08367 from 95 to 100 ksi for
<=3/16" wall. NOTE: Since older specifications had lower such properties, the Acceptable
ASTM Edition table has been revised to delete older ASTM editions.
and 36 added to Tables 1 and 5.
SB-862 Revision Adopted ASTM B-862-02 as SB-862, with the addition of mandatory certification. Grade 35
added to Tables 2 and 4. Action includes editorial changes to 5.1 and Table 5, designating filler
metals approved for welding; and adding words to the subtitle regarding the use of welded pipe
with filler metal for Section VIII, Division 1.
Specifications Listed by Revision Updated the Specifications Listed By Materials to reflect the A05 Changes
Material
Technical Inquiries Revision Technical Inquiry Submittal information has been revised for uniformity between Code
sections, and provides more detailed information to Code users wishing to request an
Interpretation from the Committees.
Part: C
Subpart/Table:
SFA-5.1 Revision Adopted AWS A-5.1/A-5.1M:2004 as SFA-5.1. Updated specification includes the addition of
class E6018, and includes some editorial and formatting changes.
SFA-5.16 Revision Adopted AWS A-5.16/A-5.16M:2004 as SFA-5.16. The updated specification adds several
welding filler metal classes not previously included, and made some editorial and formatting
changes.
SFA-5.8 Revision Adopted AWS A-5.8/A-5.8M:2004 as SFA-5.8. The updated specification adds several new
brazing filler classifications, and has made some editorial and formatting changes.
Technical Inquiries Revision Technical Inquiry Submission information has been revised for uniformity between Code
sections, and provides more detailed information to Code users wishing to request an
Interpretation from the Committees.
Part: D
Subpart/Table: All Tables
User's Guide Revision Relocated information from Nonmandatory Appendix B, "Locating Materials in Stress Tables,
and in Tables of Mechanical and Physical Properties", to the front of Subpart 1 for the
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Subpart/Table: Table 1A
SA-53, Grade F Revision Deleted acceptability of SA-53, Grade F for Section I construction. This welded pipe material is
manufacturerd with an inferior welding process, and is deemed unsuitable for use in Section I
construction, even with limited allowable stresses and temperature ranges.
SA-182, SA-213, SA-240, Revision Added UNS S30815 to Table 1A under SA-182, SA-213, SA-240, SA-312, and SA-479 for use
SA-312, & SA-479 in Section I construction. This grade was formerly acceptable under Code Case 2033-2. The
alloy has also been added to PG-19 for cold forming strain evaluation.
SA-182 & SA-240 Revision Added alloy UNS S32750 duplex stainless steel to Table 1A under SA-182 and SA-240 for
Section VIII, Division 1 construction, incorporating Code Case 2452. Deleted the thickness
limit found in the original Code Case.
SA-541, Grade 1A Revision Revised the UNS designation for SA-541, Grade 1A in Table 1A to read "K03020" as an
editorial correction.
UNS S31277 Addition Added austenitic stainless steel alloy UNS S31277 under SA-182, SA-213, SA-240, SA-249,
SA-312, and SA-479 product forms, incorporating Code Case 2458. This alloy has been
assigned P-No.45.
Subpart/Table: Table 1B
Nickel Alloys Errata Table 1B changed P-No. designations for UNS N06022, N06059, N06230, N06455 & N10276
from P-No.44 to P-No.43. Also, the reference P-No. for SB-366-N08020 was corrected to
P-45. This finally completes the Section IX action from the A03 under 01-244.
SB-161, UNS N02200 SR Revision Table 1B added references to a new external pressure chart NFN-25 for SB-161, UNS N02200
(stress relieved) in Subpart 3. This action incorporates Code Case 2472.
SB-171 Revision Added stress lines for the M20 temper for SB-171-C70600.
SB-359 Addition Added Alloys C71000, C71500, C12200, C44000, C44300 and C44500 to Table 1B under
SB-359 for Section VIII, Division 1 construction. Also, SB-359-C70600-O61 allowable
stresses increased for III-3.
SB-407 UNS N08810 Revision Added stress values for UNS N08810 to Table 1B under SB-407 for temperatures between 925
C and 1000C. The 1000C value is for interpolation only; the maximum use temperature for
VIII-1 is 982C. This action incorporates Code Case 1983.
UNS N08020 & N06230 Errata Revised Table 1B to correct P-No. assignments for SB-366, changing N08020 to P-No. 45, and
N06230 to P-No.43.
Various Errata Corrected Errata in Table 1B for certain materials, including:
(1) Revision of Notes to add or remove notes
(2) Add Italics to indicate time dependent properties where appropriate, and delete Italics
where inappropriate
(3) Revise allowable stress values where required: SB-187-C10200, C11000;
SB-111-C70400-H55; SB-584-C93700-M01
All users of copper alloys are encouraged to carefully review the stress lines applicable to their
construction materials.
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Subpart/Table: Table 2A
SA-541, Grade 1A Revision Revised the UNS designation for SA-541, Grade 1A in Table 2A to read "K03020" as an
Subpart/Table: Table 2B
Nickel Alloys Errata Revised Table 2B to change the P-No. designations for UNS N06022, N06059, N06230,
N06455 & N10276 from P-No.44 to P-No.43. This finally completes the Section IX action
from the A03 under 01-244.
SB-187 Errata Revised allowable stress values for SB-187-C10200-O60 and SB-187-C11000-O60
All users of copper alloys are encouraged to carefully review the stress lines applicable to their
Subpart/Table: Table U
SA-53 Grade F Revision Deleted acceptability of SA-53, Grade F for Section I construction. This welded pipe material is
SA-193, B8R & B8RA Revision Revised Table U to add tensile strength values for SA-193, B8R & B8RA materials, which are
found in Table 4.
SA-541, Grade 1A Revision Revised the UNS designation for SA-541, Grade 1A in Table U to read "K03020" as an editorial
correction.
SB-366 Revision Revised the minimum specified tensile strength of SB-366 (UNS N10665) to 110 ksi for
consistency with Section II, Part B and Table 1B.
assigned P-No.45.
Subpart/Table: Table Y-1
SA-53 Grade F Revision Deleted acceptability of SA-53, Grade F for Section I construction. This welded pipe material is
SA-193, B8R & B8RA Revision Revised Table Y-1 to add yield strength values for SA-193, B8R & B8RA materials, which are
found in Table 4.
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SB-366 Revision Revised the minimum specified tensile strength of SB-366 (UNS N10665) to 110 ksi for
consistency with Section II, Part B and Table 1B.
assigned P-No.45.
Subpart/Table: Table Y-3
Footnotes 10, 13, 18 & 19 Revision Footnote 10 has been revised fro better consistency with heat treatment conditions of
age-hardening stainless steels. Deleted Footnote 13, previously prohibiting welding of
age-hardening stainless steels. Footnote 18 now lists 550F as the lower temperature limit for the
commencement of embrittlement of age-hardening stainless steels. Footnote 19 was deleted, as
it did not apply to materials in Table Y-3.
Nickel Alloys Errata Table 1B changed P-No. designations for UNS N06022, N06059, N06230, N06455 & N10276
from P-No.44 to P-No.43.
Various Revision Table Y-3 was corrected to resolve discrepancies in the yield strength values between Tables
Y-1 and Y-3. The values in Table Y-1 are now considered accurate, and reflect the latest trend
curve data.
All VIII-3 Manufacturers are encouraged to carefully review the stress lines applicable to their
Subpart/Table: Subpart 2
Table TE-1 Revision Revised heading for Table TE-1 showing coverage for "9Cr-1Mo steel" to expand applicability
to other 9Cr Grades by stating "including Grades 9, 91, 911 and 92".
Subpart/Table: Subpart 3
Figure NFN-25 Addition Added a new external pressure chart NFN-25 for SB-161, UNS N02200 (stress relieved) in
Subpart 3. This action incorporates Code Case 2472.
Figure NFN-26 Addition Added external pressure chart NFN-26 for austenitic stainless steel alloy UNS S31277,
incorporating Code Case 2458. This alloy has been assigned P-No.45.
Subpart/Table: Appendices
Appendices 1 & 2 Revision Appendices 1 and 2, Tables 1-100, 2-100(a), & 2-100(b) revised subheading, clarifying the
temperatures at which the criteria apply. Obsolete Note (1) of Table 2-100(c) was deleted.
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Appendix 3, 3-500 & Revision Revised 3-500(b)(1) and (c)(1) to change the phrase "The assumed critical buckling stress,
3-600 without any reduction for tolerance, ..." to read "The assumed critical elastic buckling stress,
including a reduction for tolerance, ...".
Revised the formula in 3-500(c)(1) to change the constant "0.25" to "0.125".
Revised 3-500(c)(4) to change "50% of" to "not less than".
Revised 3-600(c)(1) to change "25%" to "50%".
Appendix 4 Revision Mandatory Appendix 4 has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and provides
Committees.
Appendix A, A-250 Revision Added paragraph A-250 to Appendix A, addressing temper embrittlement considerations.
Appendix B Revision Relocated information from Nonmandatory Appendix B, "Locating Materials in Stress Tables,
and in Tables of Mechanical and Physical Properties", to the front of Subpart 1 for the
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Part: Appendices
Subpart/Table: Nonmandatory Appendices
Appendix F Revision Added new paragraph F-1200(d) and Table F-1200-1, "Components and Supports Elastic
System Acceptance Criteria" to Appendix F, clarifying its use.
Appendix F, F-1440(d) Errata Incorporated the text of Appendix F, F-1440(e) into F-1440(d), and deleted (e).
Subpart/Table: Mandatory Appendices
Appendix I Errata Appendix I, Table I-9.1: revised number of cycles in line "I-9.2.1" under column heading "1E6"
from "28.3" to "28.2"
Appendix I, Table I-9.1M: revised number of cycles in first line "I-9.1" under column heading
"5E2" from "690" to "689"
Appendix I, Table I-9.1M: revised number of cycles in line "I-9.2.1" under column heading
"1E1" from "4882" to "4881", and under column heading "1E3" from "821" to "820", and under
column heading "1E6" from "195" to "194"
Appendix I, Table I-9.1M: revised number of cycles in first line "I-9.4" under column heading
"1E3" from "690" to "689"
Appendix I, Table I-9.1M: revised number of cycles in second line "I-9.4" under column
heading "1E2" from "2069" to "2068"
Appendix I, Figure I-9.2.2: inserted criterion for using the curves within the figure
Appendix I, Figure I-9.2.3: corrected metric values from "187 MPa" to "188 MPa"
Appendix I, Table I-9.5: corrected metric values in lines "1E1", "1E3", and "1E6" under column
heading "Zero Mean Stress" from "4882" to "4881"; from "821" to "820", and "196" to "194";
and in lines "1E1" and "1E3" under column heading for "Maximum Mean Stress" from "4882"
to "4881" and from "821" to "820".
Appendix I, Table I-9.6: corrected metric values in line "200" under column heading "Zero
Mean Stress" from "585" to "583"; in lines "200" &"10000" under column heading "Maximum
Mean Stress" from "585" to "583" and from "217" to "216"
Appendix V Revision Form NPV-1 deleted Footnote (1) "For manually operated valves only" with respect to valve
pressure class ratings, as it is not applicable to this Form.
Appendix V Revision Added NS-1 Certificate to Appendix V, Table V-1000 "Guide for Preparation of the Data
Report Forms"; also adding Note (d): "The NS-1 Certificate is a Certificate of Conformance and
is used in lieu of a Code Data Report Form for welded supports."
Appendix XX Revision Mandatory Appendix XX has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to
provide more detailed information to Code users wishing to request an Interpretation from the
Committees.
Part: NB
Subpart/Table: Article NB-1000

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NB/NC/ND/NE-1132.1 & Revision NB/NC/ND/NE-1132.1 and NF-1132(f) have clarified the boundaries between components and
NF-1132(f) their attachments, particularly temporary attachments, and their wording has been revised for
greater consistency between Articles.
NB-2545 Revision NB-2545.1 now permits any Section V, Article 7 adopted Magnetic Particle examination
technique to be used for examining forgings in Section III, Class 1 construction, even if doing so
conflicts with the requirements in the material specifications. SA-508 forgings previously
required DC examination techniques by references to SA-275 within SA-508, but these
requirements are being revised to change this reference. An associated Intent Interpretation has
been issued to address this issue.
NB/NC/ND/NE/NF/NG-2360
Revision NB/NC/ND/NE/NF/NG-2360 have corrected references to "NCA-3868" to read
"NCA-3858.2", updated reference from "ASTM E 23-98" to read "ASTM E 23-02a", and
revised calibration frequency by replacing "at least once per year" by inserting "the frequency
and " before "methods" in the same sentence.
NB-3352.4(d)(3) & Errata The following revisions are included in this action:
NB-3651.3(d) NB-3352.4(d)(3): corrected "nozzle" to read "nozzle neck" in first line
NB-3651.3(d): corrected reference to Appendix "X" to read "Y"
NB-3651.3 Revision NB-3651.3 adds new subparagraph (d), referencing new Nonmandatory Appendix X for Class
1, 2, and 3 piping, welded lug and trunnion attachments. Appendix X was previously added to
Section III in the 2003 Addenda, incorporating Code Cases N-122-2, N-318-5, N-391-2, and
N-392-3.
NB/NC/ND-3132-1 Revision Tables NB-3132-1, NC-3132-1 and ND-3132-1 now reflect the latest editions of Code
referenced dimensional standards.
NB/NC/ND-3677.3(d) Revision NB/NC/ND-3677.3(d) has relocated safety valve discharge piping requirements to
NB/NC/ND-7141(f), and adds references these requirements.
NB-4427-1 & Errata Figure NB-4427-1: revised sketch (c) to delete reference to Note (4), and sketch (d) to delete
NB-4622.7(b)-1 reference to Note (3)
Table NB-4622.7(b)-1: In P-No.1, under "Vessels", changed the third type of weld to "Full and
partial penetration welds"
NB/NC/ND/NE/NF-4435 Revision NB/NC/ND/NE/NF-4435 have clarified requirements for removing temporary attachment
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NB-7314 Addition NB-7314 adds a new final sentence, waiving overpressure relief device requirements for vessel
designs which comply with NB-7120(c) when isolated.
NB/NC/ND-7141(f) Revision NB/NC/ND-3677.3(d) has relocated safety valve discharge piping requirements to
NB/NC/ND-7141(f), and adds references these requirements.
Part: NC
Subpart/Table: Article NC-3000
NC-3645(c) & Figure Errata NC-3645(c): corrected reference to Appendix "X" to read "Y"
NC-3673.2(b)-1 Figure NC-3673.2(b)-1: corrected the headings for each page from Figure "NC-3672.2(b)-1" to
read "NC-3673.2(b)-1"
Figure NC-3673.2(b)-1: revised "Circumferential fillet welded or socket welded joints" stress
intensification data, separating the limits from values for "i"
NC/ND-3645 Revision NC/ND-3645 added new subparagraph (c), referencing new Nonmandatory Appendix Y for
Class 1, 2, and 3 piping welded lug and trunnion attachments. Non-mandatory Appendix Y was
added to Section III in the 2003 Addenda, incorporating Code Cases N-122-2, N-318-5,
N-391-2, and N-392-3.
NC-5253 Revision NC-5253 deleted the statement regarding examination of Category C partial penetration and
fillet welded joints, as these joint types are not permitted for Class 2 (NC-3200) Category C
Joints.
NC-4427-1 Errata Figure NC-4427-1, sketch (c-2) deleted references to Note (4), and sketch (c-3) deleted
references to Note (3)
NC-4433 & Figure Revision NC-4433 deleted the phrase "using full penetration welds" from line 7, and the General Note in
NC-4433-1 Figure NC-4433-1 adds the words "full penetration" to indicate that this is an acceptable type
of weld for attachments.
NC-7314 Addition NC-7314 adds a new final sentence waiving overpressure relief device requirements for vessel
designs which comply with NC-7120(c) when isolated.
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Subpart/Table: Article ND-4000
ND-4427-1 Errata Figure ND-4427-1, sketch (c-1) deleted reference to Note (4), and sketch (c-2) deleted reference
to Note (3).
ND-4433 & Figure Revision ND-4433 deleted the phrase "using full penetration welds" from line 7, and the General Note in
ND-4433-1 Figure ND-4433-1 adds the words "full penetration" to clarify that welds may be full or partial
penetration or fillet welds, or some combination thereof.
ND-3645(c), Errata ND-3645(c): corrected paragraph to change reference from Appendix "X" to read "Y"
ND-3653.2(d) & Figure ND-3653.2(d): corrected formula (11a) to change "3.0SA" to read "2.0SA"
ND-3673.2(b)-1 Figure ND-3673.2(b)-1: inserted horizontal line to fully separate "Fillet welded and partial
penetration butt welds" and "Girth butt welds"
Figure ND-3673.2(b)-1: revised "Circumferential fillet welded or socket welded joints" stress
intensification data, separating the limits from values for "i"
ND-5221(a) & Revision ND-5221(a) and ND-5231(a) have clarified the requirements applying to butt welds in nozzles
ND-5231(a) or communicating chambers requiring full radiography, and editorially corrected references to
subparagraphs addressing joint efficiency requirements.
Part: NE
Subpart/Table: Article NE-3000
NE-3366.2(e) Errata NE-3366.2(e)(1): corrected reference to "NE-3365.1(d)" to read "NE-3366.2(d)"

NE-3366.2(e)(2)(b): corrected reference to "NE-3365.1(g)" to read "NE-3366.2(g)"
NE-3366.2(e)(3)(b): corrected reference to "NE-3365.1(b)" to read "NE-3366.2(b)"
NE-4427-1 Errata Figure NE-4427-1, sketch (c-1) deleted reference to Note (4), and sketch (c-2) deleted reference
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NE-6230 Errata NE-6230(b) & (c) corrected references to "NE-3365.2" to read "NE-3366.2" in 8 places.
Part: NF
Subpart/Table: Article NF-4000
NF-4220, NF-4221, Revision Information from Section III, Nonmandatory Appendix K is being moved into new
NF-4222 & NF-4223 Nonmandatory Appendix NF-D. NF-4220 and NF-4221 have been revised to confine tolerance
information and requirements to those found in Subpart NF. NF-4222 and NF-4223 have been
deleted, removing references to Appendix K.
Subpart/Table: Article NF-3000
NF-3132 & NF-3134 Revision Information from Section III, Nonmandatory Appendix K is being moved into new
Nonmandatory Appendix NF-D. References to Appendix K in the last sentence of NF-3132
were deleted. Appendix K, K-1320 (a) & (b) were moved to NF-3134.
NF-3224 and Revision NF-3224 and NF-3324.6(a) now reference Tables U and Y-1 in Section II, Part D for properties
NF-3324.6(a) of bolting materials used in Part NF. Part NF previously required calculations to be based on
Sm and S values.
NF-3313.1, Errata NF-3313.1: nomenclature revised to add (N) to provide a metric equivalent for kips in definition
NF-3322.1(d)(1)(a)(5) & for "P "
NF-3412.2 NF-3322.1(d)(1)(a)(5): corrected parenthetical phrase to change "metric" to read "SI"
NF-3412.2: corrected text in lines 2 and 3 to revise "pip-ingor" to read "piping or"
Appendix NF-D Revision Relocated information of previous Appendix K to Nonmandatory Appendix NF-D, improving
its useability, and adding tolerance details.
Appendix NF-II, Errata NF-II-3400 has segregated US Customary and SI Unit versions of formulas (5), (6) & (7) into
NF-II-3400 separate sections of the paragraph for clarity.
Part: NH
Subpart/Table: Article NH-3000

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NH-3300 & NH-3600 Revision NH-3300 introduces NB-3338 and NB-3339 component stress analyses to evaluate strain and
creep fatigue limits, applying elastic and simplified inelastic analyses. NH-3643.1(d) revised
reference to branch connection requirements from "NH-3642.1(b), (c), and (d)" to read
"NH-3643.2(b), (c), and (d)". NH-3651(b) permits the use of stress indices B and C and
corresponding stress equations of NB-3600 to determine stress intensities to satisfy the load
controlled stress limits and strain limits based on elastic analyses, and permits the use of
referenced detailed stress component indices for determining strain and creep-fatigue limits,
applying elastic and simplified inelastic analyses. NH-3651 adds subparagraph (c), permitting
use of finite element analysis and other analytical methods to demonstrate stress distributions.
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Code Book: III-2

Part: Appendices
Appendix VII Revision Mandatory Appendix VII has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to
Committees.
Part: CC
Subpart/Table: CC-2000
CC-2528 Revision CC-2528(a) corrected reference to "NCA-3868" to read "NCA-3858.2". CC-2528(b) updated
reference to "ASTM E 23-98" to read "ASTM E 23-02a", and revised calibration frequency
replacing "at least once per year" by inserting "the frequency and" before "methods". This
action aligns the calibration requirements with those of Division 1.

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Part: WB
Subpart/Table:
Table WB-4622.7(b)-1 Errata Table WB-4622.7(b)-1, for P-No.1, under "Vessels", revised the third type of weld to "Full and
partial penetration welds".
WB-2360 Revision WB-2360(a) corrected reference to "NCA-3868" to read "NCA-3858.2". WB-2360(b) updated
reference to "ASTM E 23-98" to read "ASTM E 23-02a", and revised calibration frequency
replacing "at least once per year" by inserting "the frequency and" before "methods".
Part: WC
Subpart/Table:
Subsection WC Addition Subsection WC expands the scope of Section III, Division 3 to include containments for spent
nuclear fuels. New Part WC introduces requirements for Class SC items based upon Division 1,
Class 2 rules. Article WC-1000, Introduction, states the scope of Part WC and defines
containment boundaries.
Subsection WC Addition New Subsection WC requirements incorporate Code Case N-717 into Section III, Division 3,
with some formatting and editorial revisons.

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Code Book: IV
Part:
Subpart/Table: Preamble
Introduction Errata Return the title to "Preamble" from its inadvertant revision to "Introduction".
Scope Statement Revision New scope limits within the Preamble (Introduction) encompass all parts of a boiler within the
limits of the primary supply and return connections, including headers used to connect sectional
boilers into an integrated boiler with the required appurtenances. This change is intended to
address cast boilers of this type construction. The inclusion of such headers within the scope of
Section IV was not previously clear.
Subpart/Table: Part HG
Fig. HG-326.2 Errata Figure HG-326.2 has changed the shell thickness dimension from "r" to "t".
HG-345.1(b) & (c) Revision Revised HG-345.1(b) & (c) to properly define points or lines of support, as the previous
paragraphs could have been interpreted to imply the acceptability of locating stays farther
apart than the maximum allowable pitch, when applied in conjunction with other parts of the
paragraph. These revisions improve consistency among all paragraphs addressing stay
requirements.
HG-402.2 Revision Requirements for Certified Individuals were editorially revised to comply with Code policy
directives. Revised references to "this Division" to read "this Section", deleted references to
"Assemblers", deleted a statement prohibiting the CI from being the same person as the
"representative" of the manufacturer who signs data reports, and deleted a statement prohibiting
the CI from direct involvement in production.
HG-540 Revision Inserted a new fifth paragraph into HG-540.5, addressing requirements for applicant reviews
and issuance of the HV Certificate. HG-540.3 and HG-540.6 deleted references to "Assemblers"
of HV stamped valves.
HG-715 Errata Table HG-715: revised the bottom line of column heading for right column to change "Size, min.
in. (mm)" to read "Min. Size NPS(DN)"
HG-715(b): revised to change "3/4 in. NPS (DN 20)" to read "NPS 3/4 (DN 20)"
HG-715(c): revised to change "3/4 in. (19 mm)" to read "NPS 3/4 (DN 20)"
Subpart/Table: Part HF
HF-207 Revision New paragraph HF-207 adds guidance for considerations to be used when selecting materials.
Factors include various corrosion mechanisms, fabrication methods, and residual stresses,
among others.
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HC-200 Revision HC-200 now specifically requires Code compliance of cast or welded headers or other
appurtenances within the scope limits given in the Preamble (Introduction) required to complete
the assembly of cast sectional boilers. Previously it had not been clear whether external headers
should be Code compliant or were considered external piping. Components may be provided as
standard pressure parts, welded parts that are stamped and certified on a partial data report, or
as materials where applicable.
HC-402 Revision HC-402(a) and (b) were revised to permit terminating proof tests of cast parts prior to bursting
or rupture, provided the intended design pressure rating requirements have been satisfied.
Subpart/Table: Part HLW
Article HLW-6 Revision Article HLW-6 was revised (where appropriate) to change specific references to "water heaters"
to read "vessels", and add references to storage tanks, allowing the Article to be applied to
construction of storage tanks as well as water heaters. HLW-602.4 was also added with these
revisions, providing detailed stamping requirements for HLW Parts that had not been presented
before. Paragraph previously designated as HLW-602.4 was redesignated as HLW-602.5.
HLW-203(b) Revision Revised HLW-203(b) to clarify that marking of individual parts is not required, provided the
part has been identified in a manner acceptable to the Inspector.
HLW-503.1 & Revision HLW-503.1 broadened its scope to include pressure objects other than water heaters, such as
HLW-503.2 storage tanks; and HLW-503.2 was revised to allow burst testing of cast parts under Part HLW.
HLW-701.1 Errata HLW-701.1 deleted the phrase "for consistency with terminology in other parts".
Table HLW-300 Revision Table HLW-300 relocated SA-36 from the "Bars and Forging" Section to the "Bars" Section,
and revised the headings to change the "Bars and Forging" section to simply "Forgings".
Mandatory Appendix 1 Revision Mandatory Appendix 1 has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to provide
Committees.
Nonmandatory Appendix Revision Added last sentence to F-100.1, requiring duties of the Certified Individual to be included in the
F Manufacturers Quality Control System.
Nonmandatory Appendix Revision Added new scopes for Section IV Certificates of Authorization which may be issued, and made
K small editorial format changes in the Certificates.
Nonmandatory Appendix Addition Added Nonmandatory Appendix N, Guide to Manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance for
N Pressure Relief Valves, providing guidance for completing Form HV-1.

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Code Book: V
Part:
Subpart/Table: Appendix I
Mandatory Appendix I Revision Mandatory Appendix I has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to provide
Committees.
Subpart/Table: Subsection A
Article 16 Revision Article 16, Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Examination was added, containing information
relocated from deleted Mandatory Appendix III of Article 7. The principles of Magnetic Flux
Leakage (MFL) examination are substantially different from the principles of Magnetic Particle
Examination, so they were relocated to a new Article.
Article 2, Appendix D Errata Revised the caption under Figure D-210-8 of Article 2, Appendix D to correct paragraph
reference "T-277.2(b)(7)" to read "T-277.1(b)(8)".
Article 2, Appendix IV & Revision Article 2, Appendix IV, IV-220 replaced "cathode ray tube" with "monitor"; and Appendix V,
V V-230(b) deleted the terms "cathode ray tube (soft display)" and "display system"; permitting
the use of other acceptable types of display systems.
Article 2, Appendix VIII Addition Article 2 adds Mandatory Appendix VIII, adopting a radiographic technique using phosphor
imaging plates in lieu of radiographic film. Most construction Codes allow use of any
radiographic examination technique addressed by Section V, Article 2 by their reference to same.
Article 2, T-274.1 Errata Revised T-274.1 to correct the phrase "measured to" to read "determined at", which are the
words of the voted action under BC02-2362. The words appearing in the 2004 Edition/Addenda
were inadvertantly inserted by the publisher, obscuring the intent.
Article 2, T-221.1 & Revision Revised T-221.2 to define "IQI" with its first use. Revised T-234 to delete the word
T-234 "troublesome" and substitute the phrase "that interfere with the interpretation process" at the
end of the sentence for clarity.
Article 2, Table T-233.1 Errata Revised Table T-233.1 to delete the extra open parentheses in the row for "40" under the "2T"
column.
Article 4, Appendix F Revision Deleted Article 4, Appendix F as redundant. Identical information is found in Article 5,
Mandatory Appendix II.
Article 4, Appendix M Revision Added new Nonmandatory Appendix M, "General Techniques For Angle Beam Longitudinal
Wave Calibrations", to be used in conjunction with Nonmandatory Appendix B.
Article 4, Figure Revision Figure T-434.2.1 adds new GENERAL NOTE (d), which states "For blocks less than 3/4 inch
T-434.2.1 (19 mm) in thickness, only the 1/2T side drilled hole and surface notches are required". This
significantly reduces the number of reflectors required for calibration blocks less than 3/4" thick.
Previous GENERAL NOTES (d) through (f) have been redesignated as (e) through (g)
respectively.
Article 4, T-463.1.3 Revision T-463.1.3 adds references to new Nonmandatory Appendix M, "General Techniques For Angle
Beam Longitudinal Wave Calibrations", to be used in conjunction with Nonmandatory
Appendix B.
Article 6, T-676.4 Revision Warm-up requirements for black lights were eliminated due to the development of "instant on"
blacklights, which do not require a warm-up to produce adequate levels of black light. The only
requirement is to verify required light intensity has been achieved with a black light meter prior
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Article 6, T-621.2 Revision Revised T-621.2 to clarify that written procedures only require requalification when essential
variables have been changed.
Article 7, Appendix III Revision Deleted Article 7, Appendix III, Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) examination, relocating the
contents to new Article 16. The principles of Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) examination are
substantially different from the principles of Magnetic Particle Examination, and need to be
addressed seperately.
Article 7, T-777.2 Revision Warm-up requirements for black lights were eliminated due to the development of "instant on"
blacklights, which do not require a warm-up to produce adequate levels of black light. The only
requirement is to verify required light intensity has been achieved with a black light meter prior
to use, and at selected intervals during examinations.
Article 7, T-721.2 Revision Revised T-721.2 to clarify requirements for requalifying a written procedure only when
essential variables have been changed.
Article 8, Appendix VI Revision Article 8 adds Mandatory Appendix VI, providing flaw location and sizing techniques for
nonmagnetic materials using Eddy Current testing with surface probes.

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Code Book: VIII-1

Part:
Subpart/Table: Introduction
Table U-3 Revision Added standard ASME PCC-1 2000, "Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint
Assembly” to Table U-3. ASME PCC-1 provides recognized and generally accepted good
practices for completing bolted flanged joints.
U-1(c)(2)(h) Revision Revised U-1(c)(2)(h) to add a reference to Appendix 9, 9-1(c). This paragraph cites a situation
where a jacketed vessel could actually be within the scope of the Code, depending upon the
pressure rating of the vessel and the jacket attached to the vessel. This is not a new requirement,
but draws greater attention to this possibility for consideration.
Subpart/Table: Part UG
UG-4(a) & UG-20(c) Revision UG-4 and UG-20 were revised to clarify the maximum allowable design temperature limits
given in the Applicability Column of Section II, Part D Tables 1A, 1B and 3 are an absolute
limit for Code Materials. The stress tables (especially the Metric version of II-D) have
provided allowable stress values at temperatures greater than the maximum design temperatures,
allowing the designer to interpolate for intermediate temperatures which are acceptable. The
presentation of stress values associated with these temperatures does not permit use of these
materials at temperatures greater than the maximum allowable design temperature given in the
Applicability column. As an example, allowable stresses are published for SA-537 plate up to
700F; however per the Applicability column, this material can only be used up to 650F for
Section VIII, Division 1.
UG-6(b) & UG-14(b) Revision New paragraph UG-6(b) restricts the use of forged rod and bar to the limitations of UG-14.
New paragraph UG-14(b) explicitly prohibits the use of rod and bar for certain applications
(elbows, return bends, tees and header tees), while allowing its use for small diameter hollow
parts (NPS4 and smaller) consistent with the ASTM/ASME material specifications for forgings
and fittings. Previously, UG-14 specifically limited use of rod or bar for producing components
with primarily axial tension or bending stresses parallel to the axis of the bar, as supported by
Interpretation VIII-1-92-95. Primary concerns for using rod or bar to construct nozzles,
fittings, heads or shells are center segregation or porosity, axial defects such as stringers or
laminations, and lower nominal transverse mechanical properties radial to the centerline, which
is the direction of the highest primary membrane stress (such as hoop stress of a cylinder) or
primary bending stress (such as with a flat head). Code Cases 2148, 2155, and 2156 continue to
provide an alternative for using rod and bar for shells, nozzles and heads greater than NPS 4.
UG-11(a)(1), Footnote 6 Revision Revised Footnote 6 for UG-11(a)(1) clarifying the definition of standard pressure parts
produced to a Manufacturer's standard. Manufacturer's standards must provide
pressure-temperature ratings, and the parts must be adequately described in the Manufacturer's
literature. The Manufacturer of the completed vessel must also be satisfied all parts produced
to a Manufacturer's standard comply with all the applicable rules in the Code, and are suitable
for the design conditions of the vessel. As an example, a vessel Manufacturer purchasing a
bolted clamp assembly per a Manufacturers standard must verify that all applicable Code rules,
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UG-32(a), UG-33(a) & Revision The geometry of Fig.1-6(a) has been found acceptable for attaching bolting flanges to ellipsoidal,
UG-35.1 torispherical, hemispherical and toriconical heads for pressure either on concave side (UG-32)
or convex side (UG-33), for heads with skirts meeting the dimensions shown in Fig. 1-6(a).
UG-32(a) and UG-33(a) were revised to require heads with bolting flanges to meet the
requirements of UG-35.1, which references Appendix 1, paragraph 1-6. UG-35.1 was revised to
remove specific references to spherically dished covers, allowing it to address all types of
bolted flanged covers with a dished center.
UG-32(c), (d) & (e) Revision Revised UG-32(c), (d) and (e) to base the t/L limit on specified head thickness, instead of
required head thickness. Added a definition for "ts", which is the "minimum specified thickness
of the head", and changed "t/L" in each location to read "ts/L".
UG-37(g) Revision Relocated the rules for telltale holes for nozzle reinforcement from UW-15(d) to UG-37(g).
UG-44(i) Revision UG-44(i) was revised to include long weld neck flanges (forged nozzle flange) meeting the
dimensional requirements of B16.47. When the dimensional requirements are met, the pressure
and temperature ratings assigned by B16.47 may be applied to both the flange and the nozzle.
UG-84 Revision Revised General Note (b) of Fig. UG-84.1 and Fig. UG-84.1M to address rounding of CVN
average energy values when considering their acceptability.
UG-101(a)(4) Addition New paragraph UG-101(a)(4) adds provisions for transferring ownership of proof test
documentation when a change in corporate ownership occurs. The provisions closely parallel
those found in Section IX for transferring ownership of welding documentation.
UG-116(h), Form U-2, Revision UG-116(h) has been revised regarding marking requirements for Code Parts. Required marking
Form U-2A may be applied by either stamping or a nameplate. Parts may be stamped without pressure
testing prior to shipment, but the deletion of testing must be noted on Partial Data Report.
Small parts (5 in. OD and under) may be marked with a coded identification acceptable to the
AI and traceable to the Partial Data Report. A new "Identification of Parts" block was added to
the Partial Data Reports (Forms U-2 and U-2A).
UG-116(a)(5) Errata UG-116(a)(5) adds "(C)" to the text for degrees Celsius.
UG-125(a), UG-125(d) & Revision Revised UG-125(a) to more fully address the responsibilities of the vessel user for selection and
UG-135(a) installation of pressure relief devices. UG-125(d) and UG-135(a) now allow placement of the
pressure relief device in alternative locations which are most effective for the anticipated
operating conditions of the device.
UG-129(e) Revision UG-129(e) adds requirements for marking rupture disk holders with the ASME Code symbol
and year built. This is a NEW requirement for these devices, so Manufacturers and users of
these devices should take note.
UG-133(c) Revision UG-133(c) now allows vessels connected by piping without intervening valves or having valves
meeting the requirements of Appendix M, M-5 to be treated as one unit when determining
required relieving capacity.
UG-136(b) & UG-137(b) Revision UG-136(b) and UG-137(b) were revised to clarify that pressure retaining materials, including
bolting, used to construct pressure relief valves and rupture disk devices must be Code
acceptable materials that are listed In Section II, Part D. Deleted redundant parenthetical
references to UG-20 for toughness requirements, which are already addressed within the text.
Subpart/Table: Part UW
UW-13(b)(5) Revision The geometry of Fig.1-6(a) has been found acceptable for attaching bolting flanges to ellipsoidal,
torispherical, hemispherical and toriconical heads for pressure either on concave side (UG-32)
or convex side (UG-33), for heads with skirts meeting the dimensions shown in Fig. 1-6(a). To
facilitate this requirement, UW-13(b)(5) was added to reference requirements for bolting flanges
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UW-15(d) Revision Relocated the rules for telltale holes for nozzle reinforcement from UW-15(d) to UG-37(g).
UW-20 Revision Tube-to-tubesheet welding requirements were moved from UHX-15 to UW-20, with references
to UW-20 placed in UHX-15. Tube-to-tubesheet welding calculation examples were located in
Appendix L, L-10, again with references to welding requirements in UW-20. References in
Appendix A, A-1(a) and Table A-2, Note 4 to tube-to-tubesheet welding requirements were
also redirected to UW-20.
Subpart/Table: Part UCS
Table UCS-56 Errata The following corrections were made to Table UCS-56:
- for P-No.1 materials, corrected holding temperature "1200 (650)" to read "1100 (595)"
- for P-No.10B materials, corrected holding temperature "1200 (650)" to read "1100 (595)"
UCS-56(f)(4)(a) Errata References in UCS-56(f)(4)(a) for proper electrode conditioning were changed from "SFA-5.5,
Appendix A5.6" to read "SFA-5.5, Appendix A6.11", consistent with recent revisions to
SFA-5.5.
UCS-66(a) Revision Revised UCS-66(a) to reference the impact test exemptions found in UG-20(f) for increased
awareness of these provisions.
Subpart/Table: Part UNF
UNF-19(d) Errata UNF-19(d) was revised to corrected the metricated value "12.7 mm" to read "13 mm".
UNF-23 Addition Added new alloys C71000, C71500, C12200, C44400, C44300 and C44500 to SB-359 in Table
UNF-23.2.
UNF-23 Addition Added Alloy UNS N08120 to specifications SB-163, SB-366, SB-407, SB-408, SB-409,
SB-514, SB-515 and SB-564 in Table UNF-23.3, incorporating the provisions of Code Case
2315-1.
Subpart/Table: Part UHA
UHA-23 Revision Added alloy UNS S32750 to Table UHA-23 for SA-182 and SA-240, incorporating Code Case
2452. This alloy has been assigned P-No.10H.
UHA-23 Addition Added alloy UNS S31277 to Table UHA-23 under SA-182, SA-213, SA-240, SA-249, SA-312,
and SA-479, incorporating Code Case 2458. This alloy has been assigned P-No.45.
UHA-32, P-No.6 Revision Increased the minimum specified holding temperature in Table UHA-32 for P-No.6 from "1250
(677)" to "1400 (760)", based upon industry experience that the previous value was inadequate.
The new value was selected to match the requirements of Section I. This action requires revision
of welding procedure specifications and PWHT procedures for P-No.6 materials. Though
welding procedure requalification is not required by Section IX, it may be necessary for
compliance with the construction Code requirements.
UHA-51(a)(4) Addition UHA-51(a)(4) now permits using the Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) process for construction
of vessel of Part UHA materials with MDMT colder than -320F. This welding process was
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Part UHX Errata Figure UHX-13.1, sketch (a): corrected arrowhead alignment for dimension "Ds" to accurately
indicate the shell ID
UHX-13.5.6: (last formula) corrected the subscript for one variable (P sub gamma) raised to
upper case the subscript for one variable "PW"
UHX-13.5.10: (second formula) unbolded one variable (delta sub s), and demoted " *2" from
superscript to regular script (both actions in two places)
UHX-13.8.1(a): corrected "UHx-13.5" to read "UHX-13.5"
UHX-13.8.4(d): corrected "P*e" to read "P*c"
UHX-13.8.4(e): relocated closing bracket to the end of denominator expression
UHX-14.3: reformatted the paragraph to begin on the same line as the heading
UHX-14.5.3: demoted "*2 " from superscript to regular script
UHX-14.5.5: corrected "Po2" to "Ps2"
UHX-20.1.1(c)(1): corrected "AL" from "22.6in2 " to "26.2in2 "
UHX-20.1.1(c)(4): deleted "prime" from two variables (delta prime sub s & delta prime sub c)
UHX-9, UHX-10(a) Addition New paragraph UHX-9 adds thickness requirements for flanged tubesheet extensions. The
calculation is similar to existing rules in UG-34 for flat cover plates which are grooved for a
peripheral gasket. UHX-10(a) added a reference to UHX-9, clarifying that tubesheets may have
a different thickness in the interior region than the extended flange portion.
UHX-15 & UHX-20 Revision Tube-to-tubesheet welding requirements were removed from UHX-15, and returned to UW-20,
with references to UW-20 placed in UHX-15. Tube-to-tubesheet welding calculation examples
were removed from UHX-20.4, and UHX-20.5, and placed in Appendix L, L-10.1 and L-10.2
respectively, with references to welding requirements directed to UW-20.
Appendix 13, 13-13 & Errata Appendix 13, 13-13(c)(2) corrected variable "L1" to read "LV" in equations (9) & (10); and
13-14 13-14(b) corrected "2t1" to read "2t2" in Footnote (5) for equation (6).
Appendix 14, 14-1(a) Errata Appendix 14, 14-1(a) parenthetical phrase near the end of the paragraph was revise to correct
"..fillet of partial.." to read "..fillet or partial..".
Appendix 16 Revision Mandatory Appendix 16 has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to
Committees.
Appendix 17, 17-4 Revision Appendix 17, 17-4 has been revised to permit the use of material with thicknesses not less than
0.045 inches when constructing dimpled and embossed assemblies per the rules of Appendix
17. This action reinstates a previously deleted minimum thickness limit.
Note: Code Case 2507 was developed to provide relief to this new requirement - down to
0.030" minimum thickness.
Appendix 1, 1-4 Revision Revised 1-4(f) to base the t/L limit on specified head thickness, instead of required head
thickness by adding a definition for "ts", which is the "minimum specified thickness of the
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Appendix 1, 1-6 Revision The geometry of Fig.1-6(a) has been found acceptable for attaching bolting flanges to ellipsoidal,
torispherical, hemispherical and toriconical heads for pressure either on concave side (UG-32)
or convex side (UG-33), for heads with skirts meeting the dimensions shown in Fig. 1-6(a). Fig.
1-6 and the text of 1-6 have deleted references to spherically dished heads for genric application.
Sketch (a) of Fig. 1-6 has been changed to show various profiles for the different types of
dished heads that may be used. 1-6(d)(1) adds thickness requirements for the straight flange of
heads to be attached per 1-6.
Appendix 23, 23-2(b) Errata Corrected 23-2(b) to reference titanium tube specification (SB-338) instead of pipe (SB-861 and
SB-862).
Appendix 26 Errata 26-6.4.2: Corrected equation for Psi
26-6.5.2(a): Corrected equation for Deq
26-6.5.2(b): Deleted the sentence: " The portion of cylindrical shell shall be taken between the
two closest stiffening rings adjacent to the bellows."
26-8.5.1: Added "and using A0 = 0 in the equations." to the end of the sentence.
26-8.5.2: Revised to read "Instability due to external pressure is not covered by the present
rules."
Appendix 26 Errata Figure 26-1, sketch (a): removed short attaching shell section and extended the dimensional line
for "tc" to end of bellows
Figure 26-1, sketch (b): corrected dimension arrow for "tc" by extending it upward to bottom
of collar thickness
26-3, Nomenclature: realigned the formula for "k"
26-14.2.1: inserted "Sr = 20,000 psi" between "Sc" and "t"
Appendix 26 Errata 26-2(d): corrected reference from "26-4(d)" to read "26-4.1(d)"
26-4.2(b): last paragraph, first sentence, added "(toroidal bellows)" after "26-8.6"
26-6.1: added "half" after the first word "Each" in second paragraph
26-6.6.3.1(b): corrected "submitted" to read "subjected" in the first line
26-7.2(c): added "when their sidewalls have been made parallel" to the end of the paragraph
after "convolutions"
26-7.5.1: corrected the reference in the NOTE from "26-7.3" to read "26-6.3"
26-12(b): corrected the reference from "26-4.1(d)" to read "26-6.4 or 26-7.4"
26-12(c): correcetd reference from "Figure 26-1(b)" to read "26-4.1(c)"
Form 26-1 and 26-1M: corrected references at the bottom of the Form from "26-12" to read
"26-13" and from "26-4.1(b) and (c)" to read "26-4.1(c) and (d)"
Appendix 28, 28-2(f)(4) Revision Appendix 28, 28-2(f)(4) now permits Manufacturers to exempt additional qualification testing
for corner joint welds in box headers when the ratio "a2/ts" exceeds the value of “K” shown in
the Table attached to Fig. 28-1(b), indicating the weld has sufficient strength. Previously,
special weld qualification tests were required when welding a double bevel corner joint if it did
not satisfy “a + b > 2ts” per Fig. UW-13.2. This change may result in a savings of time and
money for box header heat exchanger Manufacturers who can meet this requirement. Please note
that there is an Errata: the "X" in the table for sketch (b) should be "a" - the angle alpha.
Appendix 2, 2-14 Addition In addition to some minor editorial changes, Appendix 2 has added mandatory flange rigidity
calculations in 2-14, formerly appearing in Nonmandatory Appendix S. Custom flange
manufacturers please note, this may require an increase in thickness for previously designed
flanges to satisfy the allowable stress limits. Recommended minimum gasket contact widths
were added to Table 2-4. A new paragraph 2-15 refers to optional flange assembly guidelines
“ASME PCC-1 2000, Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly”. This
is a standard describing best industry practices for bolted assembly procedures and guidelines
for qualifying assemblers.
Appendix 32 Revision Revised sketch (b) in Appendix 32, Figure 32-3 to remove requirements for a specific radius to
be applied to the plate surface edge of local thin areas, and simply requires a rounding or
chamfering to break any sharp edges which are present. The radius requirements for blending
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Appendix 32 Errata Revised Appendix 32, 32-2(b) to correct "limitls" to read "limits" and 32-2(e) to correct
"requiremetns" to read "requirements".
Appendix 5, 5-1(d) Errata Appendix 5, 5-1(d) has deleted "not" from "...may not be governed by ..." indicating that
expansion joint design may be governed by cyclic loading.
Appendix A Revision References in Appendix A, A-1(a)(1) & (2), and Table A-2, Note 4 to tube-to-tubesheet
welding requirements were redirected to UW-20.
Appendix DD Revision Deleted the provisions for "dba" Certificate issuance. Added four new scope statements for "U"
Certificates addressing Part fabrication. Revised the Format of the Certificate to locate the Code
Symbol to be authorized at the top of the Certificate.
Appendix HH Addition Added new Appendix HH, containing guidelines for tube expansion into tubesheets.
Appendix L Revision Tube-to-tubesheet welding calculation examples were removed from UHX-20.4 and placed in
Appendix L, L-10, with references to welding requirements directed to UW-20.
Appendix M Errata This action includes all of the following editorial changes to Appendix M:
M-5.1: corrected "M5.1" to read "M-5.1"
redesignated subparagraphs from numbers "(1), (2), etc" to letters "(a), (b), etc"
corrected references "M-5(e),(f), (g), and (h)" to "M-5.5, 5.6, 5.7, and 5.8"
corrected references to "M-5(c)" to read "M-5.3"
M-5.3(i) &(j): corrected "M5.3(g)" to read "M-5.3(g)"
M-5.4: corrected "M-5.5" to read "M-5.4"
M-5.4(b): corrected "managment" in last line to read "management"
M-5.7: corrected "M-5.8" to read "M-5.7" and corrected "M-5.8(a)" to read "M-5.7(a)"
M-5.7(b)(2)(b): corrected "M-5.8(b)(2)(a)" to read "M-5.7(b)(2)(a)"
M-5.7(b)(3): corrected "M-5.8(b)(2)" to read "M-5.7(b)(2)"
M-5.8: corrected "M-5.9" to read "M-5.8"
Appendix S Revision Relocated mandatory flange rigidity calculations formerly appearing in Nonmandatory
Appendix S, S-2 to Appendix 2, 2-14.
Appendix W Errata Revised Appendix W, Form U-1A, Line 7, Girth Seam Radiography, to separate the
information into two blanks, one for "RT(Spot or Full)" and one for "Eff.(%)", both with Note
26 attached to them.
Appendix W Revision Appendix W, Forms U-2 and U-2A have been revised, adding a new Identification of Parts
block. Partial Data Reports must now indicate shipment of stamped Part which have not been
pressure tested prior to shipment. Notes 68 through 71 have been added to the guidelines for
preparartion of Data Reports to support these changes.

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Subpart/Table: Part AG
Table AG-150.1 Revision Added new standard ASME PCC-1 2000, "Guidelines for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange
Joint Assembly” to Table AG-150.1. ASME PCC-1 is a Non-Mandatory set of recognized and
generally accepted good practices for completing bolted flanged joints.
Subpart/Table: Part AM
AM-203.2(b)(2) Errata Revised AM-203.2(b)(2) to correct "or" on the second line to read "to". This effectively allows
a range of transducer sizes between these limiting dimensions to be used. This action appears as
both an Errata and as a Code change to support an Intent Interpretation.
AM-211 Revision Revised General Note (b) of Fig. AM-211 to address rounding of CVN average energy values
when considering their acceptability.
Subpart/Table: Part AD
AD-730 Revision AD-730 now includes coverage for long weld neck flanges (forged nozzle flange) that meet the
dimensional requirements of B16.47. If the dimensional requirements are met, the pressure and
temperature ratings found in B16.47 may be applied to both the flange and the nozzle.
Subpart/Table: Part AF
AF-136 Revision Added a new first paragraph to AF-136, providing information on stresses associated with
peaking in rolled and welded cylindrical vessels, and discussing their consideration in design
analysis for Division 2 pressure vessels.
Table AF-402.1, P-No.4 Revision Table AF-402.1 has increased the specified minimum holding temperature for PWHT of P-No.
4 materials to 1200F, to improve tempering of the heat affected zone. Research has shown that
this transformation is only achieved with a minimum PWHT of 1200F.
Subpart/Table: Part AR
AR-150(c) Revision AR-150(c) adds a reference to Appendix A, A-113(a) for consideration of fire engulfment
overpressure protection. There may be circumstances where the pressure rise in the vessel due
to fire exposure is insufficient to open the safety relief devices. In such cases, it may be
necessary to consider other standards for appropriate rules to protect the vessel from the
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Appendix 21 Revision Mandatory Appendix 21 has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to
Committees.
Appendix 3 Revision Appendix 3 has added mandatory flange rigidity calculations in 3-400, formerly appearing in
Nonmandatory Appendix M. Revised the definition of "Wm2", and added a new final sentence
to 3-330 to recommend minimizing the value of "hG" to control flange rotation. Custom flange
manufacturers please note, this may require an increase in thickness for previously designed
flanges to satisfy the allowable stress limits. Also added recommended minimum gasket contact
widths to Table 3-320.3, and references to them in new paragraph 3-322(c). New paragraph
3-500(f) refers to optional flange assembly guidelines “ASME PCC-1 2000, Guidelines for
Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly”. This standard represents industry best
practices for bolted assembly procedures and guidelines for qualifying assemblers.
Appendix 4, 4-132 Revision The specific requirements and limitations for local membrane stress considerations were moved
from 4-112(i) to 4-132 for improved clarity.
Appendix L Revision Deleted the provisions for "dba" Certificate issuance. Added three new scope statements for
"U2" Certificates addressing Part fabrication. Revised the Format of the Certificate to locate the
Code Symbol to be authorized at the top of the Certificate.
Appendix M Revision Relocated flange rigidity calculations from Appendix M to Appendix 3, 3-400 and deleted
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Subpart/Table: Part KG
KG-311.14, KG-324 Revision KG-311.14 and KG-324 now require the User's Design Specification to specify the applicable
Code Edition, Addenda, and any relevant Code Cases that must be used for construction of the
vessel. The Code Edition and Addenda addressed by the Manufacturer`s Design Report is
required to be the same as the Code Edition and Addenda specified by the User`s Design
Specification.
KG-311.14, KG-324(a) Revision New Footnote to KG-311.14 and KG-324(a) allow certification of the Users Design
Specification and the Manufacturers Design Report by more than one RPE when more than one
engineering specialty expert is needed to address the various design aspects. The collective
certifications must cover all the design elements indicated in the applicable reports.
Subpart/Table: Part KM
KM-100 Revision KM-100 adds new subparagraphs (d) and (e), clarifying that bolting materials are only intended
to be used for bolting and closure components. Previous subparagraph (d) is redesignated as
subparagraph (f). KM-302 adds a similar clarification, and references KM-100.
KM-101 Revision KM-101 clarifies material test report requirements, requiring such reports to "consist of a
Materials Manufacturer's certified material test report showing numerical results of all required
tests..". These are more detailed requirements than previously given, so all Manufacturers using
Section VIII, Division 3 should take note.
KM-211.3(b) Revision KM-211.3(b) has clarified the specimen removal location for tension specimens taken from bars
and bolting materials.
KM-302 Revision KM-302 was revised to clarify that bolting materials are only intended to be used for bolting
and closure components, and added a reference to KM-100.
KM-400, Tables KCS-1, Revision KM-400(b) was revised to address the relocation of material spec/grade/class and applicable
KHA-1 & KNF-1 temperature limit information from Table Y-3 to Tables KCS-1, KHA-1, and KNF-1. Previous
subparagraph (b) was redesignated as (c). Subparagraph (c)(1) was revised to change references
from Table Y-3 to Y-1 for yield strength values. Added a maximum design temperature column
to these Tables. Note: The intended transfer of all materials from Table Y-3 to Y-1 was not
completed, so the A05 Table Y-3 values should be used for VIII-3 construction.
Table KNF-1 Errata Table KNF-1 corrected "SA-164" and "SA-165" to read "SB-164" and "SB-165" respectively.
Subpart/Table: Part KD
KD-430(c) Revision New paragraph KD-430(c) requires designers to consider all environmental effects on overall
fatigue crack growth rates.
KD-850 Revision Revised KD-850 to reference Article KD-7. Figure KD-850 deleted a note concerning
hemispherical heads, and clarified requirements for attachment of vessel supports by revised
wording of a welding note, moving the note location, and correcting the welds which arrows are
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Subpart/Table: Part KF
Article KF-11 Revision New Article KF-11 incorporates requirements for welding age-hardening stainless steels in
Section VIII, Division 3. This practice was previously prohibited, but the Materials Task
Group determined that welding age-hardening stainless steels is appropriate under proper
conditions and constraints, and developed these provisions.
Subpart/Table: Part KE
KE-101 Errata KE-101 revised to change "penetrameters" to read "image quality indicators". Table KE-101 &
KE-101M revised titles to change "Penetrameter" to "Image Quality Indicator". Table of
Contents for Article KE-1 was revised to change the titles of Table KE-101 and KE-101M from
"Penetrameter" to "Image Quality Indicator". Section VIII, Division 3 Index changed
"penetrameter" to "image quality indicator".
KE-105(a) Revision KE-105(a) now explicitly exempts NDE processes performed as a material specification
requirement from inclusion in the procedure demonstration requirements.
Subpart/Table: Part KT
KT-312 Revision KT-312 now cautions designers to consider the effects of hydrostatic test pressure on
non-cylindrical parts of the vessel, whenever the cylindrical wall ratio is the basis for
establishing test pressure. This caution is intended to avoid unintentionally yielding the vessel
due to higher localized stresses on non-cylindrical parts.
Appendix 3 Revision Mandatory Appendix 3 has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to provide
Committees.
Appendix C Revision Deleted the provisions for "dba" Certificate issuance. Added three new scope statements for
"U3" Certificates addressing Part fabrication. Revised the Format of the Certificate to locate the
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Code Book: IX
Part:
Subpart/Table: Introduction
Introduction Errata Corrected "2001" to read "2004" in the third paragraph of the Introduction to address the
current Edition of the Code.
Subpart/Table: Article I
QW-161.1 Revision By revising words in the second paragraph of QW-161.1 to read "a thickness of "1-1/2 inch and
greater", it is permitted to prepare side bend specimens from materials exactly 1-1/2 inches
thick. Previously the words read "greater than 1-1/2 inch". This simplifies specimen preparation
by allowing bend specimens approximately 3/4 in. wide from materials exactly 1-1/2 in. thick.
QW-191.1(b) Revision QW-191.1(b) deleted references to T-285 in Article 2, Section V. The referenced information
has been relocated, and it was determined that direct references are not necessary. Also changed
"penetrameter" in QW-191.1(a) & (b) to read "image quality indicator", conforming with recent
Section V terminology updates.
QW-196 Revision Revised QW-196 to address separate qualification requirements for spot, projection, and seam
resistance welds; including specimen preparations, required testing and acceptance criteria.
Previously the requirements were too generic, lacking sufficient detail to produce meaningful
testing.
QW-199 Revision QW-199 adds requirements for qualifying the flash welding process to weld other than tubular
cross sections. QW-219 and QW-402.19 were also revised to complement this action.
Subpart/Table: Article II
QW-219 Revision QW-219 adds requirements for qualifying the flash welding process to weld other than tubular
cross sections. QW-199 and QW-402.19 were also revised to complement this action.
QW-263, QW-286 & Revision Revised QW-263 and QW-286, and added QW-287 to address separate qualification
QW-287 requirements for spot, projection, and seam resistance welds; including specimen preparation,
required testing and acceptance criteria. Previously the requirements were too generic, lacking
sufficient detail to produce meaningful testing.
QW-284 Errata QW-284 corrected "P-No.47" to read "P-No.49" for inclusion of this material when applying
resistance welding machine qualification requirements.
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QW-381.3 Revision New paragraph QW-381.3 allows welders previously qualified on groove welds to also be
considered qualified for depositing corrosion resistant weld metal overlay, eliminating the need
for separate welder qualification testing for overlay welding. This provision is valid only for
situations where the base metals and weld metals qualified by groove welding are the same as
those to be used for overlay welding, and where the WPS for applying the weld metal overlay
does not specify a deposit chemistry.
QW-384 Revision Revised QW-384 to address separate qualification requirements for spot, projection, and seam
resistance welds; including specimen preparations, required testing and acceptance criteria.
testing.
Subpart/Table: Article IV
QW-402, QW-403, Revision Revised QW-402.13, QW-402.14, QW-403.22, QW-407.5, QW-409.13, QW-409.15,
QW-407, QW-409, & QW-410.32; and deleted QW-406.6, QW-407.5 and QW-409.16 to address separate
QW-410 qualification requirements for spot, projection, and seam resistance welds; including specimen
preparations, required testing and acceptance criteria. Previous requirements were too generic,
lacking sufficient detail to produce meaningful testing.
QW-402.19 Revision QW-402.19 adds requirements for qualifying the flash welding process to join other than
tubular cross sections. QW-199 and QW-219 were also revised to complement this action.
QW-407.9 Errata QW-407.9 corrected "post weld" to read "postweld" in 5 places, and corrected the total PWHT
time based requirement of "200 hr" to read "20 hr".
QW-451.1 Errata Corrected the value "1/2" in the first column on the bottom line of the Table to read "1-1/2".
QW-461.9 Errata Corrected the metricated value in NOTE (2) from "(72 mm)" to read "(73 mm)".
QW-462 Revision Redesignated QW-462.7 as QW-462.7.1, and added QW-462.7.2. & QW-462.7.3. Redesignated
QW-462.8 as QW-462.8.1, and added QW-462.8.2 to provide Figures to illustrate the required
specimens for spot, projection, and resistance welding procedure and perfomance qualifications.
testing.
QW-462.2 & QW-462.3 Errata Revised the sketches in QW-462.2, QW-462.3(a), and QW-462.3(b) to show rounded corners,
removing any implication that weld specimens are to have sharp cormers after preparation.
QW/QB-492 Revision Revised QW/QB-492.1 and QW-492.2 to add a definition for the term "layer" as it applies to
welds.
Table QW/QB-422 & Revision Added alloy UNS S32750 to SA-182 and SA-240 in Table QW/QB-422 and Appendix D,
Appendix D incorporating Code Case 2452.
Table QW/QB-422 Revision Deleted A-167 Type 305 & B-564 UNS N08825 from Table QW/QB-422. A-167-2004 does
not address Type 305 material. SB-564 already lists this alloy, making the B-564 listing
unnecessary.
Table QW/QB-422 Revision Revised Table QW/QB-422 Brazing P-Numbers for P-No. 43 materials (which were previously
designated P-No. 44) to Brazing P-No. 111. Assigned Brazing P-Nos. to other materials which
were not previously assigned, designating P-No. 43 and P-No. 44 material to brazing P-No. 111
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Table QW/QB-422 Errata Revised all the following:

Nominal Composition for SA-105 and SA-508, Grade 1 from "C-Si" to "C"
Welding P-No. from "44" to "43" & brazing P-No. from "112" to "111" for SA-494, UNS
N26022
Nominal Composition for SA-508, Grade 1A; SA-671, Grade CE55, and SA-695, Type B,
Grades 35 & 40 from "C-Mn-Si" to "C"
Ultimate tensile strength of SA-666, UNS S30453 from "80(550)" to "75(515)"
Product Form of SA-790, UNS S32760 and A-790, UNS S32205 from "tube" to "pipe"
Nominal Composition for SB-96, UNS C65500 from "97Cu-3.3Si" to "97Cu-3Si"
Metric value for ultimate tensile strength of SB-265, UNS R52254 from "220" to "240"
Nominal Composition for SB-333, SB-335, SB-366, SB-564, SB-619, SB-622, SB-626 for alloy
UNS N10675 from "65Ni-29.5Mo-2Cr-2Fe-Mn-W" to "65Ni-29.5Mo-2Cr-2Fe"
Nominal Composition for SB-366, UNS N08367 to change "Co" to read "Cu"
SB-729 UNS N08020 deleted brazing "S" number "111" and assigned brazing "P" number "111"
Table QW/QB-422 & Addition Added austenitic stainless steel alloy UNS S31277 under SA-182, SA-213, SA-240, SA-249,
Appendix D SA-312, and SA-479 product forms, incorporating Code Case 2458. This alloy has been
assigned P-No.45.
Table QW/QB-422 & Addition Added alloy UNS N08120 to specifications SB-163, SB-366, SB-407, SB-408, SB-409,
Appendix D SB-514, SB-515 and SB-564 in Table QW/QB-422 and Appendix D, designating this alloy as
P-No.45. This action incorporates Code Case 2315-1.
Subpart/Table: Article XIV
QB-451 & QB-452 Revision Revised QB-451.1, QB451.2, QB-451.3, QB-451.4, and QB-452.1 and their associated Notes
to correct references to figures, and to provide additional information on the types and quantity
of brazing test coupons required and their removal locations.
QB-462.1 Revision QB-462.1(b) has expanded applicability to include lap joints in pipe coupons. Corrected the
heading for QB-462.1(c) to identify the sketch as a reduced section tensile specimen. Retitled
QB-462.1(e) and alternate view to include scarf joints. Added pin loaded tension specimen
sketches and their dimensions to QB-462.1(a) and (b).
Subpart/Table: Appendix A
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Subpart/Table: Part RD
RD-311(b) and Revision RD-311(b) and RD-312(a) now require external pressure testing of prototype vessels at the
RD-312(a) greater of 29 inches of mercury (98.2 kPa) or twice the maximum external design pressure.
RD-1172.1 Revision RD-1172.1 applies a new, fully documented approach to external pressure design calculations
based on the rigorous NASA SP-8007 Solution for lateral and longitudinal pressure, more
accurately representing the anisotropic properties of composites and the contribution of both
the axial and hoop properties of each laminate combination.
Appendix 3 Revision Mandatory Appendix 3 has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to provide
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Code Book: XI
Part: Div. 1
Subpart/Table: IWA
IWA-1100 Revision Revise IWA-1100 to clarify the terms "fabrication" and "installation". Previous changes to
IWA-4143(a) were intended to allow Owners to fabricate parts, but clarifications were limited
to IWA-4143, making the distinction between "fabrication" and "installation" inconsistent.
IWA-2200 Addition IWA-2210, IWA-2211, IWA-2212, IWA-2213 & IWA-2216 were revised to incorporate the
provisions of Code Case N-686, simplifying requirements for VT-1, VT-2 and VT-3 Visual
Examination techniques commensurate with their applications.
IWA-2231 Revision IWA-2231 has deleted references to film based radiography, allowing the use of phosphor
imaging plates per Code Case 2476 and Section V, Article 2, Appendix VIII. Other superfluous
language was removed from IWA-2231, allowing it to simply refer to Section V, Article 2 for
examination requirements, and applying common terminology used for other methods.
IWA-2240 & Revision IWA-2240 deleted the phrase “the Construction Code or”; and IWA-4520(c) was deleted to
IWA-4520(c) address NRC limitations on substitutions of alternative NDE methods.
IWA-2312(e) & Revision IWA-2312(e) and IWA-2314(d) now allow NDE examiners qualified to a previous Code Edition
IWA-2314(d) to remain qualified, or permit requalification without applying more recently enacted extended
training time requirements of ANSI/ASNT CP-189. First time qualification candidates for NDE
examinations must meet the training time requirements in effect at that time.
IWA-2316, IWA-2317 Revision IWA-2316 and IWA-2317 provide alternative qualification requirements for VT-2 and VT-3
personnel, which recognize non-NDE related experience as part of a simplified qualification.
IWA-2316 is now limited to VT-2 personnel performing examinations for system leakage or
hydrostatic tests, and IWA-2317 now requires written tests for initial qualification, and
requalification every 3 years thereafter.
IWA-4110, IWA-4400, Revision Revise IWA-4110(b), IWA-4400, IWA-4410, IWA-4411, IWA-4520(a) & IWA-4530(a) to
IWA-4410, IWA-4411 clarify the terms "fabrication" and "installation". Previous changes to IWA-4143(a) were
IWA-4520 & IWA-4530 intended to allow Owners to fabricate parts, but those clarifications were limited to IWA-4143,
making the distinction between "fabrication" and "installation" inconsistent.
IWA-4411(i) Addition New paragraph IWA-4411(h) permits weld overlay repairs of Class 1, 2, and 3 austenitic
stainless steel piping, and references new Appendix Q requirements for repair and inspection.
Previous paragraph IWA-4411(h) was redesignated as IWA-4411(i).
IWA-6220(f) Revision IWA-6220(f) deleted references to test completion, and specifically references inspection
requirement paragraphs to be addressed.
IWA-9000 Revision Revise IWA-9000 to clarify the terms "fabrication" and "installation". Previous changes to
IWA-4143(a) were intended to allow Owners to fabricate parts, but clarifications were limited
to IWA-4143, making the distinction between "fabrication" and "installation" inconsistent.
Subpart/Table: IWB
IWB-2500(c) Addition New paragraph IWB-2500(c) has been added, referencing Nonmandatory Appendix R
requirements for additional examinations, examination category table requirements,
reevaluations, glossary terms, risk calculations, change-in-risk evaluation requirements, and the
use of risk-informed methods in performing preservice inspections. These revisions incorporate
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IWB-3600 Revision A-5300(b)(2) and (4) have revised the criterion for establishing critical flaw size, from crack
arrest fracture toughness to crack initiation fracture toughness. Complementary revisions were
made to IWB-3611, the first sentence of IWB-3612 & IWB-3613, and nomenclature definitions
within IWB-3612 & IWB-3613.
Table IWB-2500 Revision Table IWB-2500-1, Note 2, deleted references to thread examinations in flange base materials,
and clarified that bushing examination is only required when bolting has been removed.
Subpart/Table: IWC
IWC-2500(c) Addition New paragraph IWC-2500(c) has been added, referencing Nonmandatory Appendix R
requirements for additional examinations, examination category table requirements,
reevaluations, glossary terms, risk calculations, change-in-risk evaluation requirements, and the
use of risk-informed methods in performing preservice inspections. These revisions incorporate
Code Cases N-560-2, N-577-1 and N-578-1 into Section XI.
Subpart/Table: IWE
IWE-5210 Revision Deleted the exception of IWE-5240, and simply excludes the requirements of IWA-5000 from
applicability to Class MC or CC components.
Subpart/Table: IWL
IWL-5210(b) Revision IWL-5210(b) exempts the pressure test requirements of IWL-5000 for minor repair/replacement
activities not affecting structural integrity of the containment. The Engineering Evaluation
Report (IWL-3310) is required to demonstrate that the containment satisfies the original design
criteria prior to and during performance of the repair/replacement activity.
Appendix I Revision Appendix I has revised I-2600, Table I-2000-1, and I-3300; added paragraphs I-3200(c) & (d),
I-3310, I-3320, and deleted I-3400 to define coverage requirements for dissimilar and overlaid
piping welds and nozzle inside corner region. The changes allow Appendix VIII qualified
procedures to be used for UT examination of the RPV flange welds and other vessel welds, in
lieu of Article 4 Section V.
Appendix V Revision Mandatory Appendix V has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to provide
Committees.
Appendix VIII, Revision Through numerous editorial revisions, definitions for terminology have been enhanced, and
Supplement 11 explicit details added to procedural requirements for implementing Supplement 11, improving
its acceptability to the NRC.
Appendix VIII, Revision Appendix VIII, Supplements 5 & 7 have simplified UT examination requirements for better
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Appendix A, A-5300 Revision A-5300(b)(2) and (4) have revised the criterion for establishing critical flaw size, from crack
arrest fracture toughness to crack initiation fracture toughness. Complementary revisions were
also made to IWB-3611, the first sentence of IWB-3612 & IWB-3613, and nomenclature
definitions within IWB-3612 & IWB-3613.
Appendix C, C-6330 Errata Revised C-6330 and Table C-6330-1 to add metricated formulas for "Z".
Appendix N Errata Corrected the following errors in Table N-1000-1:
MT experience hours for Level 1 in the CP-189, 1991 column was changed from "35" to read
"65",
RT training hours (Level I and Level II) in the CP-189, 1995 column was changed from "39/40"
to read "40/40",
Minimum education for Level I/II (first row of table) for Section XI 1995 Edition w/1996
Addenda was changed from "High School (or equivalent)" to read "N/A".
Appendix Q Addition New Appendix Q provides guidelines for overlay welding repairs and inspection of austenitic
stainless steel piping weldments.
Appendix Q, Revision Q-4100(c)(3) allows the use of IWB-3640, IWC-3640, or IWD-3640 to evaluate and accept an
Q-4100(c)(3) assumed flaw, as an alternative to applying the acceptance standards of Table IWB-3514-2.
Appendix R Addition New Nonmandatory Appendix R provides guidelines for additional examinations, examination
category table requirements, reevaluations, glossary terms, risk calculations, change-in-risk
evaluation requirements, and the use of risk-informed methods in performing preservice
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Subpart/Table: Part TG
TG-410 Revision TG-410 adds minimum qualification requirements for the Certified Individual, which had not
been finalized prior to draft approval of Section XII.
Subpart/Table: Part TS
TS-200.7 Revision TS-200.7 adds the requirement that only holders of Section XII, Class 1 or 2 Certificates of
Authorization may develop and implement an inspection and quality program for multiple
duplicate construction of transport tanks under Section XII.
Appendix VII Revision Mandatory Appendix VII has been revised for uniformity between Code sections, and to
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Code Case 1849-1 Revision Revised Code Case 1849 to metricate the stress and temperature values shown therein. Code
Case permits the use of gray cast iron under SA-278 for Section I construction.
Code Case 1939 Revision Annulled Code Case 1939 due to lack of use.
Code Case 2010-5 Revision Annulled Code Case 2010-5 due to lack of use by the requestor.
Code Case 2019-1 Revision Annulled Code Case 2019-1 due to lack of industry need or interest.
Code Case 2056-1 Revision Revised Code Case 2056-1, permiting the use of SA-333 Grade 6 welded pipe for Section I
construction. Revised to include metricated allowable stress values. Material is already assigned
P-No. 1, Group 1 by Section IX.
Code Case 2115-2 Revision Revised Code Case 2115-1 to add a filler metal of composition matching that of the base
material, add references to PG-19 rules and the "Y" factor, and to delete requirements made
redundant by their inclusion in SA-213.
Code Case 2127-2 Revision Revised references to ASTM E 813 to read ASTM E 1820, due to their consolidation into
ASTM E 1820.
Code Case 2153-1 Addition Reinstated Code Case 2153-1, permitting the use of cast aluminum for construction of boiler
sections under the rules of Section IV for cast iron.
Code Case 2191 Revision Annul Code Case 2191 due to its incorporation into Section I.
Code Case 2192-4 Addition Revised paragraph (d) of Code Case 2192-3 to designate modified 9Cr-1Mo-V material as
P-No. 5B Group 2 material for the purpose of welder performance qualification.
Code Case 2199-2 Revision Revised paragraph (d) of Code Case 2199-1 to designate 2.25Cr-1.6W-V-Cb material as P-No.
5A for the purpose of welder performance qualification.
Code Case 2206 Revision Annulled Code Case 2206 due to its incorporation into Section VIII, Division 2.
Code Case 2292 Revision Annulled Code Case 2292 due to its incorporation into Section I.
Code Case 2304-2 Revision Revised Code Case 2304-1 to correct the listed material specifications. SA-473 was corrected to
SA-182 (forgings), and SA-269 was corrected to SA-249 (welded tubing) and SA-213 (seamless
tubing).
Code Case 2315-1 Revision Revise Code Case 2315-1 to change assigned external pressure chart from NFN-15 to NFN 9.
Code Case 2337 & 2338 Errata This action revised Code Cases 2337 & 2338 to change the assigned P-No. from "44" to "43"
Code Case 2340 Revision Annulled Code Case 2340 due to its incorporation into Section IV.
Code Case 2353-1 Revision Revised Code Case 2353 to add an extensive cautionary note on the affects of corrosion fatigue.
Code Case 2370 & 2372 Revision Annulled Code Cases 2370 & 2372 due to their incorporation into Section VIII, Division 3.
Code Case 2382-2 Revision Revused Code Case 2382-1 to permit stamping of the required information as an alternative to
the information being cast into the material.
Code Case 2385-1 Revision Revised Code Case 2385 to add allowable stresses for 1750F and 1800F to allow the use of
UNS N12160 at these temperatures for Section VIII, Division 1 construction.
Code Case 2404 Addition Adopted Code Case 2404, permitting the use of Copper Beryllium Alloy C17510 for Section
VIII, Division 1 construction.
Code Case 2404-1 Revision Revised Code Case 2404 to correct metricated values and make minor editorial corrections.
Code Case 2430 Addition Adopt Code Case 2430, permitting the use of UNS S31060 austentitic stainless steel under
A-213/213M-04 for tubing and A-240/240M-04a for plate for use in Section I and Section VIII,
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Code Case 2444 Addition Code Case 2444 allows early implementation of revisions to the requirements for inspection
openings, feedwater connections, blowoffs, gage glasses and safety valves for boilers meeting
the dimensional requirements for Part PMB, but which are not eligible to apply Part PMB rules
with an MAWP > 100 psi. The revisions apply more reasonable requirements for smaller
boilers used in "live steam" reduced scale locomotives and traction engines operated by
hobbyists.
Code Case 2446 Addition Code Case 2446 permits the use of a pilot operated safety relief valve on economizers. Spring
loaded safety relief valves typically experience excessive wear due to chattering during boiler
startups. Using a pilot operated valve allows for smoother operation and reduced chattering.
Code Case 2449 Addition Adopted Code Case 2449, permitting a reduction of the inside corner radius dimensions shown
in Figure UW-16.1 and Figure ULW-18.1 for Section VIII, Division 1 construction.
Code Case 2450 Addition Adopted Code Case 2450, permitting the use of UNS S38815 austenitic stainless steel for
Section VIII, Division 1 construction.
Code Case 2452-1 Revision Revised Code Case 2452 to allow for external pressure design using external pressure chart
HA-5.
Code Case 2452-1 Revision Revised Code Case 2452 to delete the maximum thickness limit of 1".
Code Case 2458 Addition Code Case 2458 permits the use of UNS S31277 materials for Section I and VIII, Division 1
construction. Material is assigned P-No.45. External pressure charts to be added after
preparation is complete.
Code Case 2458-1 Revision A new external pressure chart specific to this alloy was developed and added to the Case.
Code Case 2466 Addition Adopt Code Case 2466, permitting the use of the submerged arc welding process for
construction under UHA-51(a)(4). This process had been unnecessarily excluded from this
paragraph, and this implementing Code Case will allow its use until the revisions appear in
publication.
Code Case 2472 Addition Adopted Code Case 2472, providing an external pressure chart for SB-161, N02200 up to 400F
for Section VIII, Division 1 construction.
Code Case 2472 Revision Annulled Code Case 2472 due to its incorporation into Section II, Part D.
Code Case 2473 Addition Adopt Code Case 2473 to classify nominal 33Cr-32Ni-31Fe-Mo-Cu (UNS R20033) bare wire
conforming to AWS A-5.9 as F-No. 45 filler metal.
Code Case 2474 Addition Code Case 2474 allows early implementation of a derivative design of the Figure PG-31 sketch
(g) attachment detail, redesignating this sketch as (g1), and adding a new version as sketch (g2)
which includes a machined backing strip on the inner surface of the head to facilitate attachment
welding. With the exception of the backing strip area, the weld is still a full penetration weld.
Text revisions to PG-31.4 address the assignment of a C factor for this detail, and requiring the
minimum weld depth to meet the minimum thickness required for the head.
Code Case 2475 Addition Adopted Code Case 2475, permitting the use of 18Cr-9Ni-2.5W-V-Cb austenitic seamless steel
tube (XA704) for Section I construction
Code Case 2476 Addition Implementing Code Case 2476 has been approved to allow the immediate use of a radiographic
technique using a phosphor imaging plate in lieu of radiographic film, while awaiting publication
of Appendix VIII to Article 2 in the 2005 Addenda. Most construction Codes will allow use of
this radiographic examination technique by their reference to Section V, Article 2 for
radiographic examination with no further actions.
Code Case 2478 Addition Adopted Code Case 2478, permitting the use of SB-247, 6061-T6 aluminum alloy die and hand
forgings in Section VIII, Division 2 construction at temperatures not exceeding 300F.
Code Case 2484 Addition Adopted Code Case 2484, permitting the use of Nickel alloy UNS N06035 for Secvtion VIII,
Division 1 construction up to 800 F (427 C).
Code Case 2487 Addition Adopted Code Case 2487, permitting the use of breaking pin devices for pressure relief
protection to comply with the requirements of UG-125 for unfired steam boilers produced to
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Code Case 2488 Revision Adopted Code Case 2488, permitting the use of 22Cr-5Ni-3Mo, UNS S31803 duplex stainless
steel (called 2205) for SC I construction.
Code Case 2489 Addition Adopted Code Case 2489, permitting the use of SA-508 Gr. 2, Cl. 1 & Gr. 3 Cl. 1 Forgings in
Section I construction up to 800 F (427 C).
Code Case 2500 Addition Adopted Code Case 2500, permitting the use of ASTM A 576 Hot-Wrought Carbon Steel Bars
to form fittings up to NPS 1 (DN 25) for use in Part HLW construction.
Code Case N-725 Addition Adopted Code Case N-725, Design Stress and Yield Strength Values for UNS N06690 With a
Minimum Specified Yield Strength of 35 ksi, for use with the construction of Section III.
Division 1 Class 2 and 3 Components.
Code Case N-4-12 Revision Revise Code Case N-4-11, Special Type 403 Modified Forgings or Bars, to include a second
heat treated strength level of this material previously covered in Code Case N-2, which was
annulled in January 1981.
Code Case N-595-4 Revision Revised Code Case N-595-3 to permit the use of progressive surface NDE in lieu of RT when
examining closure welds, and to clarify the use of helium leak testing as an alternative to
pressure testing.
Code Case N-504-3 Revision Revised to correct references to IWA-4410 and Tables IWB-3641-5 and IWB-3641-6, as the
referenced information has been relocated in subsequent Code revisions. Clarified applicability
to axial flaws and acceptance of laminar flaws.
Code Case N-712 Addition Revised to offer the alternative that a surface examination need only be performed during each
interval for socket weld areas identified as susceptible to outside surface attack. Additionally,
for all areas identified as susceptible to thermal fatigue a VT-2 at operating pressure shall be
performed during each refueling outage.
Code Case N-703 Revision Adopted Code Case N-703, permitting the use of strain hardened austenitic materials at lower
design stress values for Section II, Division 1 Class 1 valves. This material is currently
permitted only for fittings.
Code Case N-643-2 Revision N-643-1 was revised to include new fatigue crack growth curves for environmentally assisted
cracking (EAC) applicable to ferritic steels with low and medium sulfur content (less than or
equal to 0.013 wt-percent). Also, the threshold level for sulfur content below which ferritic
steel will not be susceptible to EAC has been changed from 0.005 wt-percent to 0.004
wt-percent based on review of recent/additional data.
Code Case N-727 Addition Adopt Code Case N-727, permitting the welding of dissimilar metals with the continuous drive
friction welding process, as an alternative to the requirements of NB-4311.4(a). This Case is
primarily intended for use in welding Reactor Vessel CRDM/CEDM Nozzle to Flange/Adapter
Welds.
Code Case N-710 Revision Adopted Code Case N-710, permitting the use of Zirconium Alloy R60702 for Div.1, Cl. 3
Construction.Alloy has been assigned P-No.61 by Section IX.
Code Case N-586-1 Revision Revised to eliminate a previously established ceiling for additional examinations based on the
number of examinations currently required in ASME Section XI, IWX-2430 to address NRC
limitations established in Regulatory Guide 1.147, Rev. 13.
Code Case N-373-3 Revision Revised Code Case N-373-2 to remove applicability for P-No.5B, Group 2 materials, since the
lower PWHT temperatures do not sufficiently temper this material.
Code Case N-593-1 Revision Revised to remove requirements for the examination of the nozzle inside corner region, and
require examination of the remaining examination volume, incorporating NRC comments on
N-593 as necessary to get the Code Case approved for generic use in a future revision of
Regulatory Guide 1.147.
Code Case N-707 Addition Adopted Code Case N-707 to permit the use of SA-537, Class 1 plate materials for Section III,
Division 3 construction of spent fuel containers.
Code Case N-621-1 Revision Revised Code Case N-621 to apply static fracture toughness in the calculation of fracture
initiation instead of the crack arrest toughness. The structural factors for acceptance remain
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Code Case N-494-4 Revision Revised Code Case N-494-3 to expand the applicability of the failure assessment diagram
approach to include Class 2 and 3 piping. This action also revises the failure assessment
diagram limit load cutoff equation so that it is consistent both with the use of separate
structural factors on membrane and bending stresses and with the allowable primary bending
stress of Appendix C.
Code Case N-732 Addition Adopted Code Case N-732 to permit the use of AC magnetizing current examination techniques
for SA-508 forgings. Previously this material required examination using DC magnetizing
current only per SA-275. SA-508 is being revised to permit this technique for future use.
Code Case N-7 Revision Annulled Code Case N-7 due to its incorporation into Section III, Division 1.
Code Case N-731 Addition Adopted Code Case N-731 to allow a reduction in the Class 1 system leakage test pressure
requirements for portions of Class 1 safety injection systems which are continuously
pressurized, to a value less than currently required under IWB-5221(a). The lower pressure is
sufficient to identify any through-wall or through-weld flaws by leakage when conducting the
Class 1 system leakage test at each 10-year interval, potentially reducing personnel radiation
exposure, resources, and unnecessary challenges to safety related equipment.
Code Case N-416-4 Revision Revised Code Case N-416-3 to remove 1992 Section III NDE requirements, which exceed
current NDE requirements for Section XI.
Nuclear Code Cases Revision Reaffirmed Code Cases N-323-1, N-494-3, N-498-4, N-516-3, N-528-1, N-533-1, N-552,
N-567-1, N-569-1, N-576-1, N-616, N-619, N-624, N-654, and N-658; annulled Code Cases
N-471, N-522, N-545, N-617, N-622, N-623 and N-640.

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NB-2545.1 allows the use of Magnetic Particle examination techniques acceptable in

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Appendix 2 added mandatory flange rigidity calculations in 2-14, formerly appearing in

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KM-101 requires material test reports to "consist of a Materials Manufacturer's certified

IWL-5210(b) exempts pressure test requirements of IWL-5000 for minor repair or

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