Repair requires "R" Stamp??? 1

[BPVN]

Hi,
Where is the reference in NBIC that, "R" stamp require to repair vessel (VIII Div 1.), if Data Report is signed off by an AI and vessel shipped to Customer but not installed (In Service)?
Pls. guide me ASAP.
Thanks
BPVN

 

[vesselfab]

IF THE VESSEL WAS HYDROTESTED AND U-1A SIGNED BY AI....ANYTHING AFTER THAT HAS TO HAVE AN R-REPORT OR R-STAMP ON IT

 

[BPVN]

Hi
Thanks for quick reply. But where it states in NBIC (i.e Reference #, Para/Section #)??
Pls. ASAP.
Thanks in Advance
BPVN

 

[metengr]

Where is the reference in NBIC that, "R" stamp require to repair vessel (VIII Div 1.), if Data Report is signed off by an AI and vessel shipped to Customer but not installed (In Service)?
Pls. guide me ASAP.

The NBIC does not make specific reference to the above. The NBIC is an Inspection, Alteration and Repair Code that is adopted by nearly all Jurisdictions in the US for boilers. For pressure vessels, some Jurisdictions do not regulate them and this would default back to the Owner or User.


What the NBIC does provide in terms of guidance is that if a Jurisdiction or Regulatory body has adopted the NBIC, all weld repairs shall be performed using an R-Certificate (R-Stamp) for an in-service vessel. New construction up until the data report is signed and the vessel is stamped falls under the Code of Construction (ASME B&PV Code or other).

 

[chicopee]

If I understand your question, read the section "Authorization of Organization Making Repairs". My NBIC's are old but my most current one would have that title in R-404. I am assuming that it is not "repairs of a routine nature".

 

[PVinspector]

BPVN,

If vessel has not been in service, and is still new, and the Certificate holder has not sent the data report to the National Board, it is not unusual to bring it back and make a change, then have the AI sign the new data report with the changes and throw the other one out. I am talking about a modification, forgotten fitting or nozzle, etc. If you are actually talking repair (was vessel damaged?) then the NBIC is required, if the Jurisdiction has a pressure vessel law.

Technically, once the data report is signed, the vessel is no longer under ASME, a new construction only Code, but most AIAs will go along with changing a new vessel, make the changes on the data report, re-hydro of course, and avoid the repair nameplate and R-1 form. Once it is actually in service, all bets are off, and it is NBIC or non-code, depending on where it is at. Keep in mind that even in states without a pressure vessel law, like Texas, insurance companies may require the NBIC and an AI be used on all Code vessel repairs, with the proper paperwork, and if you violate that, you may not be able to insure and operate the vessel.