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1704.17 High Pressure Steam Piping
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High pressure steam piping regulated by New York City Mechanical Code Section 1210, shall be subject to special inspection in accordance with this section.
The special inspector shall verify the qualifications of the welder and the quality of the welding materials and equipment prior to welding operations. The special inspector shall review the proposed welding procedures for compliance with applicable standards listed in the New York City Mechanical Code Section 1210.4.
The special inspector shall perform periodic inspection of the pipe joining and welding operations in accordance with the above. Radiographic testing shall be applied to connections as indicated in New York City Mechanical Code Section 1210.4.9. Unacceptable connections and installations shall be rejected.
Hydrostatic testing shall be performed on the completed installation of new and altered systems in accordance with New York City Mechanical Code Section 1210.4.10.
Exception: Testing requirements shall not apply to alteration or repairs to existing high pressure steam piping systems in which the integrity of the piping is not affected. Such alterations shall be visually inspected for compliance with the approved construction documents.
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