B31.8 Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems B31.8S Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines
The B31.8 standard covers the design, fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing of pipeline facilities used for the transportation of gas. This Code also covers safety aspects of the operation and maintenance of those facilities.
The B31.8S standard applies to onshore pipeline systems constructed with ferrous materials and that transport gas. The principles and processes embodied in integrity management are applicable to all pipeline systems.
It is the charter of this section committee to review and update the requirements of the B31.8 and B31.8S standards and initiate new standards actions.
It is also the responsibility of this section committee to answer inquiries and approve interpretations related to the B31.8 and B31.8S standards.
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