Interpretation: VIII-78-120 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1 Appendix 11-U-2(g) and UA-45, Flat Faced Flanges with Full

Face Gaskets Date issued: August 28 1978 File: BC78-539 Question: Are there rules in Section VIII, Division 1 covering the design of flat face flanges with full face gaskets? Reply: The rules of Section VIII, Division 1 do not contain a method for such a design. As indicated by UA-45(e)(2) of Appendix 11, bolted flanges using full face gaskets are not prohibited provided the method is in accordance with good engineering practice and is acceptable to the Inspector.

Interpretation: VIII .78-121 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1 .UG-43(c) Date Issued: September 6, 1978 File: BC78-527 Question: Is it the intent of the second and third paragraphs of UG-43(e) to apply to a type of threaded connection where a fitting or pipe is welded to a vessel wall and has either internal or external threading covered by UW-16? Reply: No. These paragraphs are applicable only to a type of threaded connection where there is a threaded hole in the vessel wall.

Interpretation: VIII-78-122 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, Fig. UW-13.1, sketch (f) Date Issued: September 6, 1978 File: BC78-534 Question: 1 belong? To what category does the butt weld shown in Fig. UW-13.1(f) of Section VIII, Division

Reply: The butt weld shown in Fig. UW-1 3.1(f) of Section VIII, Division 1 is a Category B joint. Radiography may or may not, therefore, be a requirement as prescribed by other Code paragraphs.

Interpretation: VIII-78-123 Subject: Section VIII, Division 1, UG-93 Date Issued: September 25, 1978 File: None Question: Are Material Test Reports required for SA-53 Grade A or B for construction under Section VIII, Division 1? Reply: The provisions of UG-93(a)(2) allow for this material to be accepted without obtaining Material Test Reports from the Manufacturer provided the pieces are marked in accordance with Section 20 under that Specification. Further, the requirements of UG-93 and UG-94 shall be complied with.