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PIP - PLSC0001

Fabrication and Examination of ASME B31.8 Metallic Piping

active, Most Current
Organization: PIP
Publication Date: 1 December 2021
Status: active
Page Count: 12
scope:

This Practice provides requirements for both shop and field fabricated piping and pipelines constructed in accordance with ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, (hereinafter referred to as the Code). Piping fabrication requirements are provided for materials, welding, forming, and heat treatment.

Examination requirements are provided for piping materials, components, fabrication, assembly, and erection. Requirements for examination documentation are provided. Examination methods, acceptance criteria, and requirements for correction of defective work are also provided.

Document History

PLSC0001
December 1, 2021
Fabrication and Examination of ASME B31.8 Metallic Piping
This Practice provides requirements for both shop and field fabricated piping and pipelines constructed in accordance with ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, (hereinafter...
PIP PLSC0001
August 1, 2016
Fabrication and Examination of ASME B31.8 Metallic Piping
This Practice describes the requirements for both shop and field fabricated piping and pipelines constructed in accordance with ASME B31.8. Piping fabrication requirements are provided for materials,...

References

This document references:
API STD 1104 - Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities
Published by API on September 1, 2013
This standard covers the gas and arc welding of butt, fillet, and socket welds in carbon and low-alloy steel piping used in the compression, pumping, and transmission of crude petroleum, petroleum...
This document references:
ASME B16.25 - Buttwelding Ends
Published by ASME on December 29, 2017
General This Standard covers the preparation of buttwelding ends of piping components to be joined into a piping system by welding. It includes requirements for welding bevels, for external and...
This document references:
B16.49 - Factory-Made, Wrought Steel, Buttwelding Induction Bends for Transportation and Distribution Systems
Published by ASME on November 10, 2023
SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS General This Standard covers design, material, manufacturing, testing, marking, and inspection requirements for factorymade pipeline bends of carbon steel materials having...
This document references:
B31.8 - Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
Published by ASME on December 22, 2022
(a) This Code covers the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, examination, and testing of pipeline facilities used for the transportation of gas. This Code also covers safety aspects of the...
This document references:
ASME BPVC-IX - SECTION IX QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR WELDING, BRAZING, AND FUZING PROCEDURES; WELDERS; BRAZERS; AND WELDING, BRAZING, AND FUSING OPERATORS - WELDING, BRAZING AND FUSING QUALIFICATIONS
Published by ASME on July 1, 2017
A description is not available for this item.
This document is referenced by:
PLX01CS0S01 - Pipeline Systems ASME B31.8 Material Specification 1CS0S01, Class 150, Carbon Steel, C.A. None, Sour* , Design Factor = 0.6
Published by PIP on December 1, 2021
PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing...
This document is referenced by:
PLX03CS0S01 - Pipeline Systems ASME B31.8 Material Specification 3CS0S01, Class 300, Carbon Steel, C.A. - None, Sour* , Design Factor = 0.6
Published by PIP on December 1, 2021
PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing...
This document is referenced by:
PLX06CS0S01 - Pipeline Systems ASME B31.8 Material Specification 6CS0S01, Class 600, Carbon Steel, C.A. - None, Sour* , Design Factor = 0.6
Published by PIP on December 1, 2021
PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing...
This document is referenced by:
PLX09CS0S01 - Pipeline Systems ASME B31.8 Material Specification 9CS0S01, Class 900, Carbon Steel, C.A. - None, Sour*, Design Factor = 0.6
Published by PIP on December 1, 2021
PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing...
This document is referenced by:
PLX15CS0S01 - Pipeline Systems ASME B31.8 Material Specification 15CS0S01, Class 1500, Carbon Steel, C.A. - None, Sour*, Design Factor = 0.6
Published by PIP on December 1, 2021
PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing...
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