Test Your Code Knowledge; Volume 1.8

TOPIC: BPV Section VIII Division 1 – Section VIII-1,UG-46(f)(2), Plugging of Inspection Opening

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Question:  UG-46(f)(2) in Section VIII, Division 1, stipulates that a vessel which requires access or inspection openings has an inside diameter of 18 to 36 in., inclusive, is to have a manhole or two handholes or two threaded pipe plug inspection openings of not less than 2 in. pipe size. Is it the responsibility of the vessel Manufacturer to provide the closing plugs if the threaded pipe plug inspection openings are used?