ASME B31.3 Para 328.2.2 Interpretation

[Babur Khan]

Dear Experts,

Please clarify ASME B31.3 para 328.2.2 Procesure Qualification by Others 

My question is 

Can the Sub Contractor utilized Main / EPC Contractor  WPS for same project?

As per Interpretation number B31.3-18-07

Question (1): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2016, may a contractor follow a WPS that has been qualified by another company in accordance with the requirements of para. 328.2.2?

Reply(1): Yes

Question (2): In accordance with ASME B31.3-2016, does para 328.2.2 take precedence over the rules of ASME Section IX?

Reply (2): Yes

Please share your knowledge and experience for above questions.

Muhammad Babur Khan

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[Raghuram Bathula]

Yes

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[james gerald]

Yes you can use it subject to the Approval of Client / Owner.

Thanks & Regards

J.Gerald Jayakumar

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[james gerald]

Just to add, without invoking the below clause still you can use it provided the subcontractor is included in your Quality procedure as under the Operational control of Main/EPC contractor.

Thanks & Regards

J.Gerald Jayakumar

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