Do In process examination welds count to percentage?

[Mikekobi]

Hoping someone can help me out. I swear i read in B31.3 that closure welds do not count towards percentage. I started looking for it today and can't not find anything supporting. Was i making things up in my head?

Thanks

 

[david339933]

341.4.1(b)

Standard Designation: B31.3
Edition/Addenda:
Para./Fig./Table No:
Subject Description: B31.3 1990 Edition Paragraph 341.4.1, Examination Normally Required
Date Issued: 11/25/1992
Record Number:
Interpretation Number : 11-15
Question(s) and Reply(ies):
Question: In accordance with B31.3 1990 Edition, paragraph 341.4.1, for a normal fluid service, does paragraph 341.4.1(b)(1) permit the in process examination option for the 5 percent random examination requirement?

Reply: Yes, if specified in the engineering design.