Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Determination of inspection and testing requirements
5.1 General
5.2 Classification of piping
5.3 Testing and inspection procedures
6 Design validation
6.1 Objective and extent
6.2 Documentation for design validation
6.3 Performance of design validation
6.4 Alternative proof of safety
6.5 Manufacturer's declaration of design compliance
7 In-process inspection and testing
7.1 General
7.2 Materials and formed pressure retaining parts
7.3 Welding
7.4 Heat treatment
8 Non-destructive testing of welds
8.1 Application of NDT
8.2 Circumferential butt, branch, fillet and seal welds
8.3 Longitudinal welds
8.4 NDT Methods
8.5 Visual examination
8.6 Magnetic particle testing
8.7 Liquid penetrant testing
8.8 Radiographic testing
8.9 Ultrasonic testing
8.10 Test report
8.11 Weld repairs
9 Final assessment and documentation
9.1 General
9.2 Final inspection
9.3 Proof test
9.4 Leak test
9.5 Inspection of safety systems
9.6 Documentation
10 Certification
Annex A (informative) Summary of inspection and testing
activities
Annex B (informative) Conformity of industrial piping with the
requirements of the Directive 97/23/EC (Pressure
equipment directive)
B.1 Introduction
B.2 Conformity assessment procedure
B.3 Fabrication management
B.4 Design examination and certification
B.5 Certification and CE marking
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other provisions
of EU directives