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Standard Designation: BPV Section I
Edition/Addenda:
Para./Fig./Table No:
Subject Description: Section I, Hydrostatic Test
Date Issued: 02/24/1982
Record Number: BC-81-355
Interpretation Number : I-82-04
Question(s) and Reply(ies):
      Question (1): When performing a hydrostatic test on a vessel of welded construction per PG-99.2, is any leakage through the weld(s) permitted?

      Reply (1): No (see PW-40.1).

      Question (2): What is the definition of the term "in the regular way," as used in PW-54.2?

      Reply (2): This means that the hydrostatic test required after repairs are made shall be conducted in the same manner as the initial hydrostatic test (see PG-99).




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