N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 12 §§ 14-3.15

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 14-3.15 - Postweld heat treatment

(a) General. In repairing carbon or low alloy steels, postweld heat treatment shall be required if it would be required for new construction by the ASME Code. Under certain conditions, postweld heat treatment as outlined in this subdivision may be inadvisable or impractical. In these instances, any other method of postweld heat treatment or special welding method acceptable to the inspector may be used.

(b) Peening. In lieu of postweld heat treatment of carbon steels, peening or other methods acceptable to the inspector may be used.