Dear Ray/Mandeep,

We have also referred to follwing ASME interepretation;

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Interpretation: VIII-1-83-128
Subject: Section VIII, Divisions 1 and 2, UG-99 and AT-300, Consideration of Bolting Material
Date Issued: April 28, 1983
File: BC83-072

Question (1): In establishing hydrostatic test pressures in accordance with UG-99 of Division 1 and Article T-3 of Division 2, shall the allowable stress of bolts be considered?

Reply (1): Yes.

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Kindly check & revert.