National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), Part 3 - Repairs & Alterations

The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI). Date of Issue — December 31, 2007. 266 р. This code was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Standards. The Consensus Committee that approved the code was balanced to assure that individuals from competent and concerned interests had an opportunity to participate. The proposed code was made available for public review and comment, which provided an opportunity for additional public input from industry, academia, regulatory and jurisdictional agencies, and the public-at-large.
This Part provides information and guidance to perform, verify, and document acceptable repairs or alterations to pressure-retaining items regardless of code of construction. Alternative methods for examination, testing, heat treatment, etc. are provided when the original code of construction requirements cannot be met. Specific acceptable and proven repair methods are also provided