CASE

N-205
CASES OF ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE

Approval Date: July 13, 1981

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and any reaffirmation dates.

Case N-205 (3) The design shall be in accordance with the

Use of Ductile Iron SA-395, Class 3
Section III, Division 1
Inquiry: Is it permissible in the construction of Class
3 pipe and fittings for service water, conforming to
the requirements of Section III, Division 1, to use
ductile iron conforming to SA-395 and the additional
requirements listed below?
Reply: It is the opinion of the Committee that the
material specified in the Inquiry may be used in the
construction of Class 3 piping systems for service water
under the rules of Section III, Division 1 of the Code
provided the following additional requirements are met:
(1) Service shall be confined to water or salt water.
(2) Design Pressure shall not exceed 150 psi, and
Design Temperature shall not exceed 200°F.
requirements of Section III, Division 1, of Subsection
ND. The allowable stress shall not exceed 12,000
psi. Slip joints with elastomeric gaskets are permitted.
Caulked joints and welded joints are prohibited.
(4) Repair by plugging, peening, welding, impreg-
nation, or stitching is not permitted. Repair by grinding
is permitted in accordance with ND-2578.
(5) Each pipe and fitting shall be subjected to
hydrostatic test of not less than 500 psi for not less
than 5 min. No leaks are permitted.
(6) The Material Manufacturer shall have a Quality
Assurance Program in accordance with NCA-3800 of
Section III, Division 1.
(7) The material shall be identified by this Case
number by the Material Manufacturer.

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