Let me try this again.....
If the designer performs reinforcement calculations in accordance with UG-37 through UG-42 [for any opening(s)] placed in [or near] a welded joint, RT per UW-51 is not required.
Let me rephrase my earlier reply and address the joint category....
UW-14(a) states that any single opening with reinforcement calculation per UG-37 or UG-39, may be placed in weld joints without imposing the NDE requirements of UW-14(b) through (c). UW-14(a) does not identify the joint category, so all joint categories are implied
UW-14(b) states that when a single opening depends on the UG-36(c)(3)exemption, and does not have reinforcement calculations performed in accordance with UG-37 through UG-42, and is placed in a Category B or C welded joint, RT per UW-51 for a length equal to 3 times the opening diameter is required.
UW-14(c) states that when multiple openings depend on the UG-36(c)(3)exemption, and do not have reinforcement calculations performed in accordance with UG-37 through UG-42, and are placed in a Category B or C welded joint, RT per UW-51 for a length equal to 3 times the opening diameter is required, PLUS the requirements of UG-53 shall be met.
UW-14(d) states that opening(s) that depend on the requirements of UG-36(c)(3), and are placed closer than 1?2 in. (13 mm) from the edge of a Category A, B, or C weld for material 1 1?2 in. (38 mm) thick or less, must meet the radiography requirements specified in UW-14(b)
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