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Standard Designation: BPV Section VIII Div 1
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Subject Description: Section VIII, Division 1 (1992 Edition, 1992 Addenda); Reference to Dual Marked Material in Manufacturer's Data Report Forms
Date Issued: 09/29/1993
Record Number: BC93-399
Interpretation Number : VIII-1-92-166
Question(s) and Reply(ies):
      Question (1): May a dual stenciled material (e.g., SA-240 304/304L) be listed as SA-240 304, SA-240 304L, or SA-240 304/304L in the Manufacturer's Data Report Forms when using only one set of design allowable for the particular Grade designation?

      Reply (1): No, the material shall be listed as the material grade chosen from the allowable stress tables.

      Question (2): If the dual stenciled material is listed as SA-240 304, may the "Remarks" section of the Manufacturer's Data Report Form contain the phrase "The shell and bottom head material meet all the requirements of SA-240 304 and SA-240 304L"?

      Reply (2): Yes.




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