SECTION 1 General

101. General

1. The requirements of this Chapter apply to piping systems and/or associated components that form part of the drilling systems, as follows:

(1) Blowout preventer control and closing unit

(2) Choke and kill

(3) Diverter

(4) Well circulation

(5) Bulk mud and cement

(6) Well test

(7) Vent system

(8) Hydraulic piping

2. Unless expressly specified otherwise, piping systems, Ch 5, 203. of the Rules is to be complied with.

3. The manufacturer is to submit to the Society for approval P&IDs, piping specifications, design plans and data, and calculations for each piping system associated with the drilling systems listed in Par 1.

4. Pressure-temperature ratings of valves and pipe fittings are to be in compliance with ASME B31.3, Chapter II, Paragraph 302.2 or recognized national or international standards.

5. In addition to the requirements of Par 2 to Par 4, individual subsystems used for drilling systems are to be complied with the specific requirements contained in Ch 4.