Does B31.3 require a percentage of welds to be x-rayed or some other means of testing?

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Yes, ASME B31.3 requires volumetric testing (like x-ray) for piping welds, but the specific percentage of welds that must be examined is determined entirely by the “Fluid Service Category” designated by the system owner.

Examination Percentages by Category

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