Hi SammyShine!
To clarify, ASME B31.3 is a construction code and
NOT a welding code since ASME Section IX is the welding code... Now, in the contract documents and specifications, there would be a list of specifications such as the construction code specification you referenced... Is there a year that goes along with "ASME B31.3" after wards... in other words, is there a year written right after B31.3??? If there isn't, then you will more than likely need to acquire the most recent edition of ASME B31.3...
If this is indeed the case, then you will have to purchase B31.3 directly from ASME:
http://catalog.asme.org/Codes/PrintBook/B313_2008_Process_Piping.cfmHere's a book and a short course to help you become more familiar in navigating this code:
http://catalog.asme.org/Education/ShortCourse/B313_Process_Piping.cfmhttp://catalog.asme.org/books/PrintBook/PPG3ED_Process_Piping.cfmNow as far as purchasing a used code book for any previous editions, you may want to try Ebay. ;) And I don't know of anyone who would let you borrow their book unless you know someone else that is an inspector and is willing to do so! ;) In any event, good luck! ;)
Respectfully,
Henry