Special requirements for pipe and tubing for nuclear and other special applications

The specification provides special requirements for three classes of pipe and tubing corresponding to class 1, 2, and 3 in Section III, Division I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Mandatory requirements cover test specimen location for quenched and tempered materials, heat treatment, welding, elimination of surface defects, certification and identification, quality assurance, and time of nondestructive examination. Special requirements that may apply include eddy current examination, magnetic particle examination, liquid penetrant examination, radiographic examination, and ultrasonic examination