as applicable. Welding procedures qualified by others, and welders and
welding operators qualified by another employer may be accepted as
permitted by ASME B31.1. The Contracting Officer shall be notified 24
hours in advance of tests and the tests shall be performed at the work site
if practicable. The welder or welding operator shall apply his assigned
symbol near each weld he makes as a permanent record. The welders mark
shall not deform or remove metal. Structural members shall be welded in
accordance with Section 05090A WELDING, STRUCTURAL.
1.3.7
Conformance with Agency Requirements
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NOTE: In lieu of the label or listing, the
Contractor may submit a written certificate from any
nationally recognized testing organization
adequately equipped and competent to perform such
services, stating that the items have been tested
and that the units conform to the requirements,
including methods of testing, of the specified
agency.
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Where materials or equipment are specified to conform to the requirements
of, or listed in rating publications of national agencies, proof of such
conformance shall be submitted. The label or listing of the specified
agency will be acceptable evidence. Where equipment is specified to
conform to the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
the design, fabrication, testing, and installation shall conform to the
code in every subject.
1.3.8
Manufacturer's Services
Services of a manufacturer's representative who is experienced in the
installation, adjustment, and operation of the equipment specified shall be
provided. The representative shall supervise the installing, adjusting,
and testing of the equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that sufficient
lead time is given to prevent installation delay resulting from late
delivery of equipment and materials.
1.3.9
Delivery and Storage
All equipment delivered and placed in storage shall be stored with
protection from the weather, humidity and temperature variation, dirt and
1.3.10
Use of Asbestos Products
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NOTE: The first clause in brackets should be used
when it is known that substitutes are available for
any asbestos products which might be included with
the equipment. The second clause in brackets should
be used when it is possible or definitely known that
asbestos products for which no technically
acceptable substitute exists may be included with
the equipment.
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[Products which contain asbestos are prohibited.
This prohibition includes
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