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This publication includes written replies issued in the year indicated by the Secretary, speaking for the ASME A90 Committee, to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of ASME A90.1.

These replies are taken verbatim from the original replies except for a few typographical corrections and some minor editorial corrections made for the purpose of improved clarity. In some few instances, a review of the interpretation may reveal a need for corrections of a technical nature; in these cases, a corrected interpretation will immediately follow the original reply.

These interpretations were prepared in accordance with the accredited ASME procedures. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of these interpretations when or if additional information is available which the inquirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by this interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. ASME does not "approve," "certify," "rate," or "endorse" any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity.