Which ASME B31 Piping RAGAGEP will apply to my process piping?

It is the owner’s responsibility to select the applicable code section(s) that apply to the proposed piping installation. Factors to be considered in this decision include:

1. scopes of the code sections;
2. jurisdictional requirements; and
3. the applicability of other codes and standards

Each B31 code section is intended to be applied as a whole to a given piping system; however, for some installations, MORE THAN ONE code section may apply to different parts of a piping system or to different parts of the installation, and the OWNER SHALL CLEARLY IDENTIFY WHERE ANY TRANSITION POINTS OCCUR. This article provides guidance in the form of descriptions of the ASME B31 code sections to assist in making an appropriate selection…