46 C.F.R. §§ 57.02-2

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 57.02-2 - Adoption of Section IX of the ASME BPVC
(a) The qualifications for all types of welders and brazers, the qualification of welding procedures, and the production tests for all types of manual and machine arc and gas welding and brazing processes used in fabricating power boilers, heating boilers, pressure vessels and piping must be in accordance with Section IX of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 57.02-1 ), as limited, modified, or replaced by specific requirements in this part. For general information, table 1 to § 57.02-2(a) lists the various paragraphs in Section IX of the ASME BPVC which are limited, modified, or replaced by regulations in this part.

Table 1 to § 57.02-2(a) -Limitations and Modifications to the Adoption of Section IX of the ASME BPVC

Paragraphs in section IX of the ASME BPVC, and dispositionUnit of this part
QW-100 replaced by57.01-1(a).
QW-201 modified by57.03-1(a).
QW-202 modified by57.04-1
QW-202.1 modified by57.03-1(b).
QW-210 modified by57.04-1.
QW-211 modified by57.02-4.
QW-253 modified by57.03-1(g).
QW-254 modified by57.03-1(g).
QW-255 modified by57.03-1(g).
QW-305 modified by57.01-1(b).
QW-451 modified by57.03-1(b) and 57.04-1.
QB-100 replaced by57.01-1(a).
QB-103 replaced by57.02-3(a).
QB-201 modified by57.03-1(a).
QB-202 modified by57.04-1.
QB-305 modified by57.01-1(b).

(b) References to the ASME Code, like paragraph QW-131.1 indicate:
(1) Q = Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications, ASME BPVC.
(2) W = Part containing requirements for welding procedure, welder, and welding operator qualifications.
(3) 131 = Major division within the part.
(4) 131.1 = Specific subparagraph within the part.
(c) When a paragraph or a section of the regulations in this part relates to material in Section IX of the ASME BPVC, the relationship with the code will be shown immediately following the heading of the section or at the beginning of the paragraph as follows:
(1) (Modifies Q__.) This indicates that the material in Q__ is generally applicable but is being altered, amplified, or augmented.
(2) (Replaces Q__.) This indicates that Q__ does not apply.
(3) (Reproduces Q__.) This indicates that Q__ is being identically reproduced for convenience, not for emphasis.

46 C.F.R. §§57.02-2

CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18872, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69-127, 35 FR 9980, June 17, 1970; CGD 74-102, 40 FR 27460, June 30, 1975. Redesignated by CGD 88-032, 56 FR 35823, July 29, 1991; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48050, Sept. 18, 1995
89 FR 50162 , 9/10/2024