There’s a new ASME B31.8-2012 available, “Code on Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems,” and you can purchase your copy from Document Center Inc. now. The Code covers gas transmission and distribution piping systems, including gas pipelines, gas compressor stations, gas metering and regulation stations, gas mains, and service lines up to the outlet of the customer’s meter set assembly.
ASME B31.8 also includes gas transmission and gathering pipelines, including appurtenances that are installed offshore for the purpose of transporting gas from production facilities to onshore locations; gas storage equipment of the closed pipe type that is fabricated or forged from pipe or fabricated from pipe and fittings; and gas storage lines.
Document Center is located about 15 miles from San Bruno, California, so we especially appreciate that this new revision adds a new section on training and qualification of operating company personnel and a new section on developing a damage prevention program. In addition, the plastic piping design formula section was revised in its entirety.
If you’re a piping system manufacturer, user, constructor, designer, involved with pipeline operation and maintenance, regulation, or possible governing legislation, this standard is an essential reference for you.
FYI: The ASME B31.8s Supplement from 2010 is still current as of this post.
All ASME standards can be purchased at Document Center’s website, www.document-center.com. Or contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com). We are an authorized reseller of these standards and can provide you with the expert assistance you need when making your standards decisions.