ARTICLE KG-2ORGANIZATION OF THIS DIVISION

KG-200 ORGANIZATION

KG-210 PARTS OF THIS DIVISION

This Division is divided into eight parts.(a) Part KG contains the scope of the Division, estab-

lishes the extent of its coverage, and sets forth the respon-sibilities of the User and Manufacturer and the duties ofthe Inspectors of vessels constructed under these rules.

(b) Part KM contains(1) the materials which may be utilized(2) the permissible material specification identifi-

cation numbers, special requirements, and limitations(3) mechanical and physical properties upon which

the design is based, and other necessary information con-cerning material properties (see Section II, Part D)

(c) Part KD contains requirements for the design ofvessels and vessel parts.

(d) Part KF contains requirements for the fabricationof vessels and vessel parts.

(e) Part KR contains rules for pressure relief devices.(f) Part KE contains requirements for nondestructive

examination and repair of materials, vessels, and vesselparts.

(g) Part KT contains testing requirements and proce-dures.

(h) Part KS contains requirements for stamping andcertifying vessels and vessel parts. It also gives require-ments for Manufacturer’s Data Reports and Records tobe furnished to the User.

KG-220 APPENDICES

KG-221 Mandatory

The Mandatory Appendices address specific subjectsnot covered elsewhere in this Division. Their require-ments are mandatory when applicable.

KG-222 Nonmandatory

The Nonmandatory Appendices provide informationand suggested good practices.

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KG-230 ARTICLES AND PARAGRAPHS

KG-231 Articles

The main divisions of the Parts of this Division aredesignated Articles. These are given numbers and titlessuch as Article KG-1, Scope and Jurisdiction.

KG-232 Paragraphs and Subparagraphs

The Articles are divided into paragraphs and subpara-graphs which are given three-digit numbers, the first ofwhich corresponds to the Article number. Each such para-graph or subparagraph number is prefixed with letterswhich, with the first digit (hundreds), indicate the Partand Article of this Division in which it is found, such asKD-140, which is a subparagraph of KD-100 in ArticleKD-1 of Part KD.

(a) Major subdivisions of paragraphs or subparagraphsare indicated by the basic paragraph number followed bya decimal point and one or two digits. Each of thesesubdivisions are titled and appear in the table of contents.

(b) Minor subdivisions of paragraphs are designated(a), (b), etc.

(c) Where further subdivisions are needed, they aredesignated by numbers in parentheses [e.g.KG-311.8(b)(1)].

KG-240 REFERENCES

When a Part, Article, or paragraph is referenced inthis Division, the reference shall be taken to include allsubdivisions under that Part, Article, or paragraph, includ-ing subparagraphs.

KG-250 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Terms and symbols used in this Division are definedin the various Parts, Articles, or paragraphs where theyfirst apply or are of primary interest. A list of symbolsis given in Mandatory Appendix 1.

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