(a) This pipeline transportation systems Code is one of several sections of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code for Pressure Piping, ASME B31, and it is the responsibility of the user of this Code to select the applicable Section. This Section is published as a sepa-rate document for convenience. This Code is intended to apply to pipeline systems transporting liquids including,butnotlimited to, crude oil, condensate, liquid petroleum products, natural gasoline, natural gas liquids, liquefied petroleum gas, carbon dioxide (supercritical), liquid alcohol, liquid anhydrous ammonia, produced water,injection water, brine, biofuels, and slurries. Throughout this Code, these systems will be referred to as liquid pipe-line systems.
(b) The requirements of this Code are adequate for safety under conditions normally encountered in the operation of liquid pipeline systems. Requirements for all abnormal or unusual conditions are not specifically provided for, nor are all details of engineering and construction prescribed. All work performed within the scope ofthis Code shall comply with the safety standards expressed or implied.
