1、ASME BLb-10 92 0759b70 0529895 584 INTERPRETATIONS TO ASME BI 6.1 O (These interpretations are not part of ASME 616.10-1992 and are included for information only.) INTRODUCTION As a service to persons who use the B16 Standards, the B16 Committee renders interpretations of the requirements upon reque
2、st. The procedure for requesting an interpretation is described in the follow- ing paragraphs. The interpretations include all replies which have been approved by the B16 Main Committee in response to inquiries concerning interpretation of this Standard. An interpretation applies either to the Editi
3、on and Addenda in effect on the date of issuance of the interpretation or the Edition and Addenda stated in the interpretation. Subsequent revisions to this Standard may supersede the interpretation. PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING INTERPRETATIONS On request, the B16 Committee will render an interpretation
4、 of any requirement of this Standard. Interpretations can only be rendered in response to a written request, which should be addressed to: Secretary, B16 Main Committee The American Society of Mechanical Engineers United Engineering Center 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 The request for inte
5、rpretation should be clear and unambiguous. It is further recommended that the inquirer submit his request using the following format: (a) Subject. Cite the applicable paragraph number(s) and/or give a concise description of the subject. (b) Question. Phrase the question as a request for an interpre
6、tation of a specific requirement suitable for general understanding and use, not as a request for an approval of a proprietary design or situation. The inquirer may also include any plans or drawings which are necessary to explain the question; however, they should not contain proprietary names or i
7、nformation. Requests which are not in this format may be rewritten in this format prior to being answered, which may inadvertently change the original intent of the request. ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of an interpretation when or if additional informa- tion is available which the in
8、quirer believes might affect the interpretation. Further, persons aggrieved by an interpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME committee or subcommittee. ASME does not (6 approve,” “certify,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. 31 INTERPRETATIONS NO. 1 Replies to Technical Inquiries Issued From June 19, 1986 Through April 24, 1992 No Interpretations issued. 33
