BS 4677:1984

This standard BS 4677:1984 Specification for arc welding of austenitic stainless steel pipework for carrying fluids is classified in these ICS categories:

• 25.160.10 Welding processes

This British Standard specifies requirements for both shop and site arc welding, using manual, semi-automatic, automatic and mechanized welding processes or combinations of these, of joints in austenitic stainless steel pipework intended to carry fluids.

In addition to the definitive requirements, it also requires the items detailed in clause 2 to be documented. For compliance with this standard, both the definitive requirements and the documented items have to be satisfied.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Arc welding using manual, semi-automatic or automatic processes; parent metals, welding consumables, preparation for welding; butt joints, branches, attachments, flanges; inspection, fault limitations; procedure and welder approval.