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Rules for Inservice Inspection of Nuclear Power Plant ComponentsSECTION XIASME BPVC.XI-20152015ASME Boiler andPressure Vessel CodeAn International CodeCopyrighted material licensed to University of Toronto by Thomson Scientific,Inc.().This copy downloaded on 2015-07-13 07:37:16-0500 by authorized user logan ahlstrom.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.XIRULES FOR INSERVICEINSPECTION OF NUCLEARPOWER PLANT COMPONENTSASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Committeeon Nuclear Inservice InspectionAN INTERNATIONAL CODE2015 ASME Boiler&Pressure Vessel Code2015 EditionJuly 1,2015Two Park Avenue New York,NY 10016 USACopyrighted material licensed to University of Toronto by Thomson Scientific,Inc.().This copy downloaded on 2015-07-13 07:37:16-0500 by authorized user logan ahlstrom.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Date of Issuance:July 1,2015This international code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria forAmerican National Standards and it is an American National Standard.The Standards Committee that approvedthe code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from competent and concerned interests havehad an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was made available for public review and com-ment that provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,andthe public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with anyitems mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liabilityfor infringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard areexpressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of suchrights,is entirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted asgovernment or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the es-tablished ASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.The endnotes and preamble in this document(if any)are part of this American National Standard.ASME collective membership markCertification MarkThe above ASME symbol is registered in the U.S.Patent Office.“ASME”is the trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronicretrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of thepublisher.Library of Congress Catalog Card Number:56-3934Printed in the United States of AmericaAdopted by the Council of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers,1914;latest edition 2015.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersTwo Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2015 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedCopyrighted material licensed to University of Toronto by Thomson Scientific,Inc.().This copy downloaded on 2015-07-13 07:37:16-0500 by authorized user logan ahlstrom.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.TABLE OF CONTENTSList of Sections.xiiForeword.xivStatement of Policy on the Use of the Certification Mark and Code Authorization in Advertising.xviStatement of Policy on the Use of ASME Marking to Identify Manufactured Items.xviSubmittal of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Standards Committees.xviiPersonnel.xixPreface to Section XI.xxxviOrganization of Section XI.xxxviiSummary of Changes.xlList of Changes in Record Number Order.xlviCross-Referencing and Stylistic Changes in the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.xlixDivision 1Rules for Inspection and Testing of Components of LightWater-Cooled Plants.1Subsection IWAGeneral Requirements.1Article IWA-1000Scope and Responsibility.1IWA-1100Scope.1IWA-1200Jurisdiction.1IWA-1300Application.1IWA-1400Owners Responsibility.2IWA-1500Accessibility.3IWA-1600Referenced Standards and Specifications.3IWA-1700Standard Units.3IWA-1800Tolerances.4Article IWA-2000Examination and Inspection.5IWA-2100General.5IWA-2200Examination Methods.5IWA-2300Qualifications of Nondestructive Examination Personnel.8IWA-2400Inspection Program.11IWA-2500Extent of Examination.13IWA-2600Weld Reference System.13Article IWA-3000Standards for Examination Evaluation.14IWA-3100Evaluation.14IWA-3200Significant Digits for Limiting Values.14IWA-3300Flaw Characterization.14IWA-3400Linear Flaws Detected by Surface or Volumetric Examinations.18Article IWA-4000Repair/Replacement Activities.26IWA-4100General Requirements.26IWA-4200Items for Repair/Replacement Activities.30IWA-4300Design.32IWA-4400Welding,Brazing,Metal Removal,Fabrication,and Installation.33IWA-4500Exami