Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.52.05–45 Circumferential joints in pipes, tubes and headers (modifies PW–41)

(a) Circumferential welded joints of pipes, tubes and headers shall be as required by PW–41 of section I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (incorporated by reference;  see 46 CFR 52.01–1) except as noted otherwise in this section.

(b) (Modifies PW–41.1) Circumferential welded joints in pipes, tubes, and headers of pipe material must be nondestructively examined as required by § 56.95–10 of this subchapter and PW–41 of section I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

(c) (Modifies PW–41.5) Butt welded connections shall be provided whenever radiography is required by § 56.95–10 of this subchapter for the piping system in which the connection is to be made. When radiography is not required, welded socket or sleeve type joints meeting the requirements of PW–41.5 of section I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code may be provided.