__hot__ | Asme Section V Article 9

Personnel conducting these exams must be qualified according to the referencing code section. Key requirements include:

Article 9 provides the methodology for visual inspections when required by referencing Code Sections (e.g., Section VIII for pressure vessels or Section I for boilers). It is designed to detect surface conditions, including: (undercut, porosity, and spatter). Physical damage (corrosion, erosion, or mechanical wear). Structural alignment and general workmanship. Leakage during hydrostatic or pneumatic testing. Mandatory Procedural Requirements asme section v article 9

Items that, if changed, require requalification of the procedure (e.g., a change in the type of lighting or a change in the technique from direct to remote). Personnel conducting these exams must be qualified according