Codes We Use for Fabrication
ASME VIII, DIV 1: Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
ASME III, DIV 1: Rules for Construction of Nuclear Facility Components
B31.1, Power Piping: Piping Typically found in electric power generating stations, in industrial and institutional plants, geothermal heating systems, and central and district heating and cooling systems.
B31.3, Process Piping: Piping typically found in petroleum refiners; chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, semiconductors, and cryogenic plants; and related processing plants and terminals
B31.4, Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids: Piping transporting products that are predominately liquid between plants and terminals and within terminals, pumping, regulating, and secondary coolants.
B31.8, Gas Transportation and Distribution Piping Systems: Piping transporting products that are predominately gas between sources and terminals, including compressor, regulating, and metering stations; gas gathering pipelines.
API 1104: Welding of Pipeline and Related Facilities
MSS SP 58; Manufacturers Standardization Society SP 58: PT&P follows the basic design set forth by MSS SP 58 for pipe hangers and supports.
MSS SP 69; Manufacturers Standardization Society SP 69: PT&P follows the basic designs set forth by MSS SP 69 for the selection and application of pipe hangers and supports.
Materials are procured to:
ASME II
- Part A: Ferrous Materials Specifications
- Part B: Nonferrous Material Specifications
- Part C: Specs. for Welding Rods Electrodes & Filler Metals
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials – Guidelines for safety and standardization of manufactured goods.
AISC: The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)