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Piping Design Requirements Part 5, Chapter 12

Section 2

2.12.2 Where the application of mechanical joints results in a reduction in pipe wall thickness due to the use of bite type rings
or other structural elements, this is to be taken into account in determining the minimum wall thickness of the pipe to withstand
the design pressure.
2.12.3 Construction of mechanical joints is to prevent the possibility of tightness failure affected by pressure pulsation, piping
vibration, temperature variation and other similar adverse effects occurring during operation on board.
2.12.4 Materials of mechanical joints are to be compatible with the piping material and internal and external media.
2.12.5 Mechanical joints for pressure pipes are to be tested to a burst pressure of 4 times the design pressure. For design
pressures above 200 bar the required burst pressure will be specially considered.
2.12.6 In general, mechanical joints are to be of fire resistant type where required by Table 12.2.7 Application of mechanical
joints.
2.12.7 Mechanical joints, which in the event of damage could cause fire or flooding, are not to be used in piping sections
directly connected to the sea openings or tanks containing flammable fluids.
2.12.8 The mechanical joints are to be designed to withstand internal and external pressure as applicable and where used in
suction lines are to be capable of operating under vacuum.
2.12.9 Generally, slip-on joints are not to be used in pipelines in cargo holds, tanks, and other spaces which are not easily
accessible. Application of these joints inside tanks may only be accepted where the medium conveyed is the same as that in the
tanks.
2.12.10 Unrestrained slip-on joints are only to be used in cases where compensation of lateral pipe deformation is necessary.
Usage of these joints as the main means of pipe connection is not permitted.
2.12.11 Restrained slip-on joints are permitted in steam pipes with a design pressure of 10 bar or less on the weather decks of
oil and chemical tankers to accommodate axial pipe movement, see Pt 5, Ch 13, 2.7 Provision for expansion.
2.12.12 Mechanical joints are to be tested in accordance with the test requirements of LR’s Type Approval Test Specification
Number 2, as relevant to the service conditions and the intended application. The programme of testing is to be agreed with LR.

2.13 Non-destructive testing

2.13.1 For details of non-destructive tests on piping systems, other than hydraulic tests, see Pt 5, Ch 13 Ship Piping Systems
of the Rules for Materials.

2.14 Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing system piping

2.14.1 The piping for carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing systems is to comply with the requirements of Chapter 5 - Fixed Gas
Fire-Extinguishing Systems of the FSS Code, as applicable. For purposes of Classification, any use of the word ‘Administration’ in
the Regulation is to be taken to mean LR.
2.14.2 Materials for the distribution manifolds between the carbon dioxide storage bottles and the discharge valves to each
section and associated pipes, valves and fittings of high pressure systems are to be manufactured and tested in accordance with
the requirements for Class I piping systems. Pipes are to meet the minimum wall thickness requirements of Table 12.2.4 Minimum
thickness for steel pipes and the manifold system is to be hydraulically tested to a pressure of 190 bar. A high pressure system is
defined as a system where the carbon dioxide is stored at ambient temperature.

Materials for the distribution manifolds between the carbon dioxide storage vessel(s) and the discharge valves to each section and
associated pipes, valves and fittings of low pressure systems are to be manufactured and tested in accordance with the
requirements for Class II piping systems and the manifold system is to be hydraulically tested to a pressure of 33 bar. A low
pressure system is defined as a system where the carbon dioxide is stored at a working pressure in the range of 1,8 N/mm² to 2,2
N/mm².
2.14.3 Piping downstream of the distribution valve(s) for high pressure systems is to be manufactured and tested in
accordance with the requirements for Class II piping and is to meet the minimum wall thickness requirements of Table 12.2.4
Minimum thickness for steel pipes. After installation the distribution system is to be leak tested at a pressure of 6 bar.

Piping downstream of the distribution valve(s) for low pressure systems is to be manufactured and tested in accordance with the
requirements for Class III piping. After installation the distribution system is to be leak tested at a pressure of 6 bar. Class III piping
may be used for open ended distribution piping downstream of the distribution valve(s) of high pressure systems where agreed by
LR and where meeting the minimum wall thickness requirements of Table 12.2.4 Minimum thickness for steel pipes and where a

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Piping Design Requirements Part 5, Chapter 12
Section 3

minimum of ten per cent of the piping is hydraulically tested at a pressure of 125 bar. This testing is to be carried out before
installation.
2.14.4 Any part of the carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system piping is to be of galvanised steel or of corrosion resistant steel.
Where full penetration butt welding is used, the pipe is to be protected against corrosion in the area of the weld seam after
welding. The process for protecting the pipe internally against corrosion is to be of an approved type. All pipes are to be arranged
to be self-draining. Where pipes are to be led into refrigerated spaces, this is subject to special consideration. The ends of
distribution pipes downstream of the distribution valve(s) are to extend at least 50 mm beyond the last nozzle and are to be fitted
with a dirt trap consisting of an open ended tee with a capped nipple.
2.14.5 If it is necessary for carbon dioxide pipes to pass through accommodation spaces, the pipe is to be seamless and is to
meet the requirements for Class II pipes. Joints are to be made only by welding and the pipes are to be hydraulically tested after
installation at a pressure of 50 bar.
2.14.6 The following means are permitted for making joints on carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing system piping ;
(a) Full penetration butt welding, where the pipe is galvanised, see Pt 5, Ch 12, 2.14 Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing
system piping 2.14.4.
(b) Couplings as permitted by Table 12.2.7 Application of mechanical joints.
(c) Cone connections.
(d) Tapered screw joints , where allowed by Pt 5, Ch 12, 2.14 Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing system piping 2.14.10 and
where meeting the requirements of Pt 5, Ch 12, 2.14 Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing system piping 2.14.10.
(e) Flanged joints.
(f) Socket weld joints to acceptable National Standards and where allowed by Pt 5, Ch 12, 2.14 Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-
extinguishing system piping 2.14.7 and where meeting the requirements of Pt 5, Ch 12, 2.14 Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-
extinguishing system piping 2.14.9.
(g) Welded sleeve joints may be used where allowed by Pt 5, Ch 12, 2.14 Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing system piping
2.14.8 and where meeting the requirements of Pt 5, Ch 12, 2.14 Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire-extinguishing system piping
2.14.9.
2.14.7 Socket weld joints of an approved type may be used downstream of the distribution valve(s), provided that the
requirements for materials and limitations on outside diameter applicable for Class II piping are applied.
2.14.8 Welded sleeve joints of an approved type may be used within the protected space, provided that the requirements for
materials and limitations on outside diameter applicable for Class II piping are applied.
2.14.9 Where socket weld joints or welded sleeve joints are utilised, the pipes in way of the welded joints are to be adequately
supported and the joints are to be located where they are visible. Where welding is to be carried out in situ, the piping is to be kept
clear of adjacent structures to allow sufficient access for preheating and welding, which is to be carried out in accordance with
approved procedures.
2.14.10 Threaded joints are only allowed inside the protected spaces and in carbon dioxide bottles storage rooms. They should
have no exposed screw threads and any sealing medium should be selected as to ensure no protrusions or debris might be
produced in the pipe.

■ Section 3
Copper and copper alloys
3.1 Copper and copper alloy pipes, valves and fittings

3.1.1 Materials for Class I and Class II piping systems, also for ship-side valves and fittings and valves on the collision
bulkhead, are to be manufactured and tested in accordance with the requirements of Ch 9 Copper Alloys of the Rules for
Materials, see also Pt 5, Ch 12, 1.7 Materials.
3.1.2 Materials for Class III piping systems are to be manufactured and tested in accordance with the requirements of
acceptable National Specifications. The manufacturer's certificate will be acceptable and is to be provided for each consignment
of material. See Ch 1, 3.1 General 3.1.3 of the Rules for Materials.

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