Overlap scarf joint This type of joints is

illustrated in Fig. 7(a). The total length of the

contacting surface between adjacent sheets
shall be a minimum of four times the sheet
thickness but shall not exceed 32 mm at any
point. Overlap scarf joints will tend to affect
the flow in pipes and that effect may be
significant in the case of small bore pipes,
a fact which shall be considered when the
equipment is designed. Overlap scarf joints
on mating surfaces shall be dressed as necessary
to allow efficient sealing when assembled.