This Standard applies to above-ground, metallic piping
systems in the scope of the ASME B31 Code for
Pressure Piping (B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.5, B31.8, B31.9,
B31.11). The requirements described in this Standard
are valid when the piping system complies with the
materials, design, fabrication, examination, testing, and
inspection requirements of the applicable ASME B31
Code section.