Jim,
Go to NBIC Part 3 3.3.2. d) 1)
Routine Repairs
So, I don't believe you do, if the AI waives it.
Make sure your AI is in on the decision.
Jim,
Look at U1 of ASME (introduction) regarding the scope and where the boundry ends.
Regarding routine repairs - If I'm not mistaken, you still need to fill out an R1 to document what you did, it's just that certain inspections and testing (like hydro) can be waived with the AI's concurrence.
Either way, as Js55 mentioned, make sure your AI is involved.
Actually I think new tito is correct.
NBIC 3.3.2
"Routine repairs are repairs for which the requirements for in-process involvment by the Inspector and stamping by the 'R' certificate holder may be waived as determined appropriate by the jurisdiction and the Inpsector."
So this paragraph addresses Inspector involvment and stamping only. Not reporting.
NBIC 5.2
"Repairs that have been perfomed in accordance with the NBIC shall be documented on Form R-1, Report of Repair, as shown in this section."
As soon as you invoke "Routine Repair", you are essentially by default performing in accordance with NBIC.
I stand corrected.
Thanks tito. That's it. U-1 (e) (1)
Thanks for everyones help.
Not a problem Jim.
Make sure to to update as to what your AI determines - if it's considerd routine or not. I looked through both ASME and NBIC regarding your question and couldn't come up with a consesus.
I'm curious as to what welding a nipple to a thread-o-let would be considered. I'm thinking you'd still have to hydro for some reason - and it be considered a "repair", complete with "R" stamping - just for the simple fact you are welding and basically "extending" an opening. I could be way off here, but then again I have never dealt with seal welding threads on a stamped vessel.
It's outside the boundry of Sec. VIII. So the A.I said he has no involment. ASME B31.5 picks up so we did a VT and PT on the welds and a in-service test.
Thanks
Jim