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General All completed pressure retaining items construction in accordance with ASME Code B31.1 shall satisfactorily pass the pressure test. The pressure test shall be conducted on all pressure retaining items after all fabrication has been completed, except for operations that permitted by Para 137.8 of ASME B31.1. The pressure test shall be conducted on all pressure retaining items after all examinations have been performed, except those required after the test. The Authorized Inspector shall witness pressure test. Pressure Gage An indicating pressure gage shall be connected directly to the pressure retaining items or with a pressure line that does not include intermediate valves. If the indicating pressure gage is not readily visible to the operator controlling the pressure applied, an additional indicating gage shall be provided where it will be visible to the operator throughout the duration of the test. Indicating pressure gages used in testing shall have a range over about double the intended maximum test pressure, but in no case shall the range be less than 1.5 that pressure. All gages shall be calibrated. Gages shall be recalibrate at any time when there is reason to believe that they are in error. The gages shall be used within the effective period of six months 3. Hydrostatic Testing 3.1 Material. When permitted by the Material Specification, a system hydrostatic test may be performed in lieu of the hydrostatic test required by the material specifications for material used in the piping subassembly or system provided the minimum test pressure required for the piping system is met. 3.2 Provision of Air Vents at High Points. Vents shall be provided at all high points of the piping system in the position in which the test is to be conducted to purge air pockets while the component or system is filling. Venting during the filling of the system may be provided by the loosening of flanges having a minimum of four bolts or by the use of equipm