Section 460.20304. Welding procedures.  


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  • In addition to the requirements contained in 49 C.F.R. §192.225, which is adopted by reference in R 460.20606, an operator shall ensure that a welding procedure meets all of the following requirements:

    (a)    Is qualified under either section IX of the ASME boiler and pressure vessel code, which is adopted by reference in R 460.20604, or section 5 of API standard 1104, which is adopted by reference in R 460.20603, whichever is appropriate to the function of the weld.

    (b)    Is qualified under appendix B of API standard 1104, which is adopted by reference in R 460.20603, for pipelines operating at greater than 60 psig.

    (c)   A copy of the welding procedure being followed is on the jobsite when welding is performed.

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