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Welcome to the ferguson.com website. These Terms are a contract between You and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC ("Ferguson," “Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) with regard to the access and use of Our website - www.ferguson.com - and its component pages, the Ferguson Mobile App, and any other website, application, product or service made available by Ferguson (collectively, “Website”). The Website is made available to You pursuant to these Terms. Please read these Terms fully and carefully before accessing and using the Website.
If You do not agree with the Terms set forth below and Our Privacy Policy (including any modifications thereto), You should exit the Website. However, these Terms and Our Privacy Policy will apply to all of Your information and actions prior to exiting the Website.
b) Access to Your Account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of Your account and password, and for restricting access to Your computer, and You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under Your account or password.
c) Amendment. We may amend these Terms from time to time in Our sole discretion. All amendments to these Terms will be effective immediately upon posting, and will include the date the Terms were last updated. Your continued access to the Website constitutes an agreement to be bound to the Terms then effective and as amended. You also agree to accept notice of posting of any amendments or new terms through Us posting such amendments or new terms on the Website. Please review the Terms periodically so You are aware of any amendments.
d) Additional Terms. Although You are always bound by these Terms and Our Privacy Policy, in using certain features, products, or services You may be bound by and subject to additional terms applicable to those features, products, or services, including without limitation Our Pro Plus Rewards Program, Returns and Cancellations Policy and Warranty Info Policy. You may review the terms and conditions of these policies by clicking on the link provided on the Website homepage or contacting Us through the methods described below. You agree that You will comply with all additional terms and conditions, and that You will comply with any and all laws and regulations applicable to Your purchase or use of any Ferguson product or service. Any and all additional terms and conditions will not change or replace these Terms regarding use of the Website, unless expressly stated. Any and all additional terms and conditions are hereby incorporated within these Terms.
e) Capacity. The Website is a general audience Website for adults age 18 or over, and is intended for use only by individuals in the United States. By using this Website, You represent that You are 18 years or older and have legal capacity to enter into the agreement set out in these Terms, including but not limited to, that You are of sufficient mental capacity, and are otherwise permitted to be legally bound in contract.
b) Eligibility. THE WEBSITE IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY BY INDIVIDUALS AGE 18 OR OVER LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES. IF YOU ARE A PERSON OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES, BY ACCESSING AND USING THE WEBSITE, YOU AGREE AND CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. THE WEBSITE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSONS SUSPENDED OR REMOVED FROM THE WEBSITE BY THE COMPANY. IN USING THE WEBSITE, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU ARE A PERSON WHO HAS NOT BEEN SUSPENDED OR REMOVED FROM THE WEBSITE. PERSONS CHOOSING TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE DO SO AT THEIR OWN DISCRETION AND INITIATIVE, AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THESE TERMS, AND ALL LOCAL LAWS AND RULES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, SUCH LAWS AND RULES REGARDING THE INTERNET, , ELECTRONIC MESSAGES, PRIVACY, AND SECURITY.
c) Use. The Website and its contents are for Your personal use only. Ferguson grants You a limited license to access and make personal use of the Website. This license does not include (i) any resale or commercial use of the Website, or the content made available through the Website; (ii) any derivative use of the Website or the content made available through the Website; (iii) any downloading or copying of content or account information; (iv) any collection and use of product listings, descriptions, or prices; or (v) any use of data mining, scraping, spiders, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction tools. You may not use any meta tags or any other “hidden text” utilizing Ferguson’s name or trademarks without the express written consent of Ferguson. Except as explicitly permitted by these Terms, no content made available through the Website may be used, reproduced, transmitted, distributed, downloaded, displayed, framed, modified, or otherwise exploited in any way. All users agree to refrain from copying, modifying, reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any software code included in the Website. You shall not use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website.
d) Electronic Communications. When You contact Us through the Website, create a user account, or provide Your address to Us for any reason, You are consenting to receive communications from Us electronically. We will communicate and transact with You by or by posting notices on the Website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that We provide to You electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. If You wish, at any time, to opt out of receiving electronic communications from Us, You can do so by logging into Your account and changing Your profile settings and preferences or by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included with such electronic communications.
e) Text Communications. To receive SMS, MMS, or text messages (“Text Communications”) from Ferguson, including messages relating to the delivery of orders You place on the Website, You must provide a mobile number and agree to these terms and conditions. We will send You a text message requesting that You affirm Your choice to receive Text Communications, and You must respond to that message to verify Your mobile number before You can begin receiving Text Communications. By affirming Your choice to receive Text Communications, You acknowledge and agree that (i) We will send Text Communications to the number You provide and anyone with access to that mobile or carrier account will be able to see any such Text Communications; and (ii) You are the subscriber for the number You provide and will inform Us if You are no longer the subscriber. After You opt in to receiving Text Communications, message frequency will vary. Message and data rates apply. You can opt out of receiving Text Communications at any time by texting “STOP” to the number You receive in Text Communications. You will receive one final message confirming You are unsubscribed. If You wish to join again, You can opt in on the Website at any time.
f) Reviews, Comments, Communications, and Other Content. If You post content or submit material concerning or related to Ferguson or the Website (“Submission”), the Submission must not be false, inaccurate, misleading, illegal, obscene, threatening, defamatory, invasive of privacy, infringing of intellectual property rights, or otherwise injurious to third parties or objectionable or consist of or contain software viruses, political campaigning, commercial solicitation, chain letters, mass mailings, or any form of "spam." You may not use a false address, impersonate any person or entity, or otherwise mislead as to the origin of such content. You will not post content that victimizes, harasses, degrades, or intimidates an individual or group of individuals on the basis of religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age or disability.
Unless We indicate otherwise, You grant Ferguson a nonexclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, adapt, translate, archive, store and create derivative works from such Submission, in any form, format, or medium of any kind now known or later developed. In addition, You authorize Ferguson to share the Submission across all websites, advertisements, media and other medium, affiliated with Ferguson, to include the Submission in a searchable format accessible by users of Ferguson, to place advertisements in close proximity to such Submission, and to use Your name, likeness and any other information in connection with its use of the material You provide. You also grant Ferguson the right to use any material, information, ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in any communication You provide or otherwise submit to us for any purpose whatsoever, including but not limited to, commercial purposes, and developing, manufacturing, and marketing commercial products using such information. All rights in this paragraph are granted without the need for additional compensation of any sort to You. You grant Ferguson and sub-licensees the right to use throughout the world in any media the name that You submit in connection with such content.
You represent and warrant that: (i) You own or otherwise control all the rights in any Submission You submit, and (ii) the Submission is non-infringing and does not otherwise violate the rights of, or cause any injury to, any person or entity. You acknowledge and agree that You will indemnify Ferguson for all claims resulting from the content You post or submit. Ferguson has the right but not the obligation to monitor and edit or remove any activity or content. Ferguson takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any content posted by You or any third party.
Any Submission made concerning or related to Ferguson or the Website is non-confidential and non-proprietary. Do not send Us any Submission that includes information You wish to remain confidential. Your Submission may be made publicly available, and Ferguson is not responsible for any use or misuse (including any distribution) by any third party. Ferguson is not responsible for damage or harm resulting from Your choice to share personal information.
g) Unavailability. Your access to the Website may be unavailable or interrupted from time to time for a variety of reasons, many of which We cannot control. We are not responsible for any interruptions of Your access to the Website, or any of the consequences of such interruptions.
TERMINATION; MODIFICATION. Without any further notice and at any time, You understand and agree that Ferguson may terminate, cancel, deactivate, and/or suspend Your access to the Website. By terminating Your access or use, Ferguson does not waive or alter any other right or relief to which it may be entitled at law or in equity. If Ferguson terminates or suspends Your access to the Website, Your right to use the Website will immediately cease and You must discontinue use of the Website by all means and methods. Ferguson reserves the right to immediately and permanently deactivate Your Account and delete any information or content stored through Your Account. Ferguson reserves the right to discontinue, modify, alter, or change any policy, feature, product, or service of the Website. You understand, acknowledge, and agree that Your sole and exclusive right and remedy regarding the termination or modification of Your access to and use of the Website, is to stop using the Website.
PRIVACY. a) Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to Us. By using the Website, You agree to these Terms as well as to the collection transfer, processing, usage, sharing, and storage of Your personal and non-personal information consistent with the terms of Our Privacy Policy. Please review Our Privacy Policy regularly for more information.
b) HIPAA. Ferguson does not request, collect, or use customers’ protected health information. You must exercise caution when sharing information with Ferguson to avoid inadvertently disclosing Your health information.
MONITORING. Ferguson may, but has no obligation to, monitor the use by You and other users of the Website. During monitoring, any information relating to any user or their respective activities on the Website may be examined, recorded, copied, and used in accordance with these Terms and Our Privacy Policy. Furthermore, Ferguson reserves the right at all times (i) to disclose any information provided at any portion of the Website as set forth in Our Privacy Policy, including without limitation to satisfy any law, regulation, or governmental request, and (ii) to refuse to transmit, or to remove, any information or materials, in whole or in part, that Ferguson in its sole discretion, finds objectionable or in violation of these Terms or Our Privacy Policy.
CONDUCT AND ACCEPTABLE USE. a) You are responsible for the content of Your communications and representations through the Website, including those sent to Us through the Website from Our contact forms.
b) We may require, at any time, proof that You are following these Terms. We reserve the right to take, or refrain from taking, any and all steps available to Us, including suspending or terminating Your access to the Website or seeking other legal or equitable remedies, once We become aware of any violation of these Terms. As a condition of use of the Website, You represent the following:
i.You will not interfere with any other person using or enjoying the Website;
ii.You will not use the Website to threaten, abuse, harass, or invade the privacy of any person;
iii.Any content or materials (including through Our contact forms) You submit to Us will be appropriate and lawful;
iv.You will not damage Our Website or Our servers;
v.You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks connected to the Website or use the Website in any way for an inappropriate or unlawful purpose;
vi.You will not access data not intended for You or log onto a server or an account that You are not authorized to use;
vii.You will not circumvent or modify, or attempt to or assist another in circumventing or modifying, any security technology or software that is part of the Website;
viii.You will not transmit or disseminate any kind of material that contains malware, viruses, bots, worms or any other computer code, files or programs that interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality or operation of the Website;
ix.You will not impersonate, falsely state, or otherwise misrepresent Your identity in any way while using the Website (including through Our contact forms); and
x.You will not use or attempt to use any engine, software, tool, agent or other device or mechanism (including without limitation any type of spider, web crawler or robot) to navigate, search, and/or extract information from the Website other than the search tools available on the Website and other generally available third-party web browsers (e.g., Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Explorer); and
xi.You will not use the Website, its content, or its information for any criminal or unlawful purpose or encourage anyone else to do so.
Violations of the Terms, including without limitation provisions (i-xi) above, will be determined by the Company in its sole discretion and may result in, among other things, termination of Your access to the Website.
You are solely responsible for any activities or actions taken under Your Account, including purchases, regardless of whether You authorized such activities or actions. You agree to notify Us immediately of any unauthorized use of Your Account. We are not liable for any loss or damage from Your failure to comply with this section.
You represent and warrant that any information You provide to Us is accurate, current, and complete and that You will maintain and promptly update Your information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. If any information You provide to Us is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, We reserve the right to terminate Your use of the Website.
The compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement, and assembly) of all content on the Website is the exclusive property of Ferguson and protected by United States and international copyright laws. All software used to provide any service on the Website is the property of Ferguson or its software suppliers and protected by United States and international copyright laws. In connection with Your use of the Website, Ferguson grants You a limited, non-transferable, non-sub-licensable, non-exclusive, revocable license to access, view, use, print and download a single copy of the Website’s content for Your personal use. You agree not to modify or delete any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notice. Ferguson may revoke this license at any time for any or no reason. Except as expressly authorized by Ferguson, You agree not to sell, license, distribute, copy, modify, publicly perform, or display, transmit, publish, edit, adapt, create derivative works from, or otherwise make unauthorized use of all Website content and materials.
Ferguson’s trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not owned or distributed by Ferguson in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers, or in any manner that disparages or discredits Ferguson. All other trademarks not owned by Ferguson that appear within the Website are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with Ferguson.
THE COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRD-PARTY SITES OR THEIR CONTENT. THE THIRD-PARTY SITES ARE NOT CONTROLLED BY US AND NEITHER THESE TERMS OF USE NOR OUR PRIVACY POLICY APPLY TO SUCH THIRD-PARTY SITES. ACCORDINGLY, THE COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING SUCH THIRD-PARTY SITES, HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OPERATION OR CONTENT OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY SITES, AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON SUCH THIRD-PARTY SITES. YOUR USE OF THIRD-PARTY SITES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE INCLUSION ON THE WEBSITE OF A LINK TO A THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE DOES NOT IMPLY AN ENDORSEMENT BY FERGUSON. WHEN YOU ACCESS ANY OF THESE THIRD-PARTY SITES, PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS WHILE ACCESSING AND USING THOSE SITES WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE AGREEMENTS AND POLICIES RELATING TO THE USE OF THOSE THIRD-PARTY SITES. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THE AGREEMENTS AND POLICIES FOR ANY WEBSITE YOU CHOOSE TO ACCESS AND CONFIRM THAT THE TERMS ARE ACCEPTABLE TO YOU PRIOR TO YOUR USE.
b) TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW AND SUBJECT TO PARAGRAPH e) OF THIS SECTION, THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE LICENSORS, AFFILIATES, AND SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, LACK OF VIRUSES, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONTENT OF THE WEBSITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW, THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE LICENSORS, AFFILIATES, AND SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
c) YOU ALSO SPECIFICALLY AGREE THAT FERGUSON IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONTENT SENT AND/OR INCLUDED ON THE WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT FERGUSON AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE LICENSORS, AFFILIATES, AND SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE AND/OR MAY DISCONTINUE ANY PART OF THE WEBSITE AT ANY TIME.
d) ALSO SUBJECT TO PARAGRAPH e) OF THIS SECTION AND TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY AND/OR ITS RESPECTIVE LICENSORS, AFFILIATES, AND SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. IF THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OR THE EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS HELD INAPPLICABLE OR UNFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON, THEN THE COMPANY’S MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR ANY TYPE OF DAMAGES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF $100 OR THE PURCHASE PRICE. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE WEBSITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE WEBSITE.
e) IT IS POSSIBLE THAT APPLICABLE LAW MAY NOT ALLOW FOR LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. SOLELY TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LAW APPLIES TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS. IF APPLICABLE LAW PROHIBITS THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF A PARTY’S LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY SUCH PARTY’S NEGLIGENCE, FRAUD OR ANY OTHER MATTER, THEN SUCH PARTY’S LIABILITY WILL NOT BE LIMITED OR EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH PROHIBITION UNDER SUCH APPLICABLE LAW.
We have also made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and finishes of the products that appear on the Website. However, as the actual colors You see will depend on Your monitor, we cannot guarantee that Your monitor's display of any color or finish will be accurate.
b) Product Availability. The availability, product packaging, quality, quantity, price, discounts, charges, and fees for any product, service, or program found on the Website are subject to change at any time without notice. Ferguson may take any or all of the following actions at any time, with or without notice: (1) limiting the availability of any product, service, or program; (2) discontinuing any product, service, or program; (3) restricting any purchase; (4) cancelling any purchase; or (5) refusing any order. Products may not be available on Ferguson.com at all times. Some products may be subject to additional terms, conditions, policies, and disclosures. If You order a product that is out of stock, We will contact You to advise of the estimated shipping date for back-order items, and to determine if any modification to Your order is necessary. Ferguson may, in its sole discretion and with or without notice, limit Your order or the quantity of a particular product that You may order.
Ferguson reserves the right to limit the quantity of items purchased per person, per household or per order. These restrictions may be applicable to orders placed by the same payment account and also to orders that use the same billing and/or shipping address, or same address. We will contact You should such limits be applied. Ferguson also reserves the right to prohibit sales to dealers.
c) Pricing. While Ferguson strives to provide accurate product and pricing information, pricing or typographical errors may occur. In the event that an item is listed at an incorrect price or with incorrect information due to an error in pricing or product information, Ferguson shall have the right, at Our sole discretion, to either contact You for instructions or cancel Your order and notify You of such cancellation. Prices are in U.S. dollars and do not include applicable taxes, if any. Promotional prices and discount offers are valid only during the applicable period established for the program. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Ferguson has the right to cancel any order for products or services listed at an incorrect price due to any error, whether or not the order has been confirmed. Ferguson will provide notice to You when cancelling any such order.
d) Purchase Limits. Ferguson may, in its sole discretion, establish a spending limit for Your account. Your payment card issuer may also establish spending limits that affect Your right to place orders through the Website. You should consult the cardholder agreement between You and Your payment card issuer to determine what limits, if any, exist.
e) Updating or Cancelling an Order. Please note that there may be certain orders that we are unable to accept and must cancel. We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to refuse or cancel any order for any reason. Some situations that may result in Your order being canceled include limitations on quantities available for purchase, inaccuracies or errors in product or pricing information, or problems identified by Our credit and fraud avoidance department. We may also require additional verifications or information before accepting any order. We will contact You if all or any portion of Your order is canceled or if additional information is required to accept Your order. If Your order is canceled after payment has been received, we will issue a credit by the charged payment method for the amount of the charge, or by an alternate method in Our sole discretion.
You cannot cancel an order on the Website; an order can be cancelled by You only by speaking with a sales associate.
f) Method of Payment; Billing and Payments. You must make appropriate arrangements to provide a valid method of payment, including without limitation a valid credit or debit card, to order products through the Website. You authorize Ferguson to charge Your chosen method of payment for all purchases made through Your account on the Website, plus applicable taxes, fees and other charges (including sales tax, service fee, and delivery charge). You represent that You have the legal right to use any method of payment You provide, and You agree to pay for any order through the Website placed by You or anyone using Your account regardless of whether You authorized that person’s activities or actions.
g) Reservation of Rights. When You place an order through the Website, it will be subject to Ferguson’s acceptance. Ferguson may require verification of information before accepting or fulfilling any order. An order number or order confirmation does not indicate that Ferguson has accepted Your order. At any time after receiving Your order, Ferguson may accept or decline it for any or no reason and without liability to You or anyone else. If Ferguson cancels an order for which Your method of payment has already been charged, Ferguson will issue a refund to You. All returns and refunds for orders placed on the Website are subject to Ferguson’s Returns and Cancellation Policy.
h) Delivery Terms. Ferguson will deliver Your order to the delivery address You provide at the time of purchase. We will conclusively presume that anyone at the delivery address who receives and accepts the delivery is authorized by You to do so, regardless of whether You authorized that person’s actions or activities. If no one is at the delivery address at the specified time nor any delivery instructions provided for unattended (contactless) delivery or otherwise, We may not deliver Your order, and You may be charged a restocking fee or the cost of return shipping. In the case of unattended (contactless) deliveries, Your order will be delivered to the delivery address provided at the time of purchase regardless of whether someone is there to receive and accept delivery.
You are responsible for properly storing Your items promptly after delivery. Ferguson cannot guarantee the quality of items that are not properly stored promptly after delivery.
i) Pro Pick-up alternatives. "Pro Pick-Up" or "Pro Pick-Up within one hour" may be available as an alternative to standard order delivery based upon the product(s) ordered, store location, and local inventory. The Pro Pick-Up alternatives that may be available for Your order, if any, will be identified at checkout. "Pro Pick-Up" or "Pro Pick-Up within one hour" are limited to specific hours that vary by store location, and Ferguson is not responsible and assumes no liability for the failure or inability to complete a designated pick-up within the applicable time period. Your Pro Pick-up location will default to the store location designated on the website. If You would like to arrange for pick-up at another location (where available), You may change to another available store location. When ordering over the , advise the Ferguson associate that you prefer to pick-up Your order, the preferred store location, and the Pro Pick-Up alternative You would like to use for the order, and the Ferguson associate will confirm availability, store location, and time for pick-up. When ordering online, You will receive an order confirmation by or text (if You have opted-in to receive text messaging) confirming the scheduled date and time that You order will be ready for pick-up at the designated store location. If an order designated for "Pro Pick-Up" or "Pro Pick-Up within one hour" is not picked-up from the designated store location within three (3) business days from the date of availability provided at the time of confirmation, Ferguson reserves the right, in its sole discretion and without further notice to You, to cancel the order and return the product(s) to inventory. If Ferguson cancels the order, We will issue a credit by the charged payment method for the amount of the charge (less any restocking fee that may apply), or by an alternate method in Our sole discretion.
INDEMNIFICATION; HOLD HARMLESS. You agree to indemnify and hold Ferguson, its employees, officers, directors, investors, agents, assignees, affiliates, partners, subsidiaries, contractors, attorneys, accountants, advertisers, and any and all other individuals and organizations providing services on behalf of Ferguson harmless from all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses, and direct, incidental, consequential, exemplary and indirect damages) arising out of, resulting from or relating to Your use of the Website, Your breach or alleged breach of these Terms, or Your violation of any rights of another user. Ferguson reserves the right to assume or participate, at Your expense, in the investigation, settlement and defense of any such action or claim.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. AS SET FORTH BELOW, YOU AGREE TO WAIVE YOUR RIGHTS TO TRY ANY CLAIM YOU MAY ASSERT BEFORE A JUDGE OR JURY AND TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You acknowledge and agree that any claims, lawsuits, or other actions (collectively, “Claims”) arising under or relating in any way to (i) these Terms (including without limitation interpretation, breach, termination, or validity of the Terms), (ii) use of the Website, or (iii) any products or services provided or sold by Ferguson, shall be subject to and resolved solely through binding arbitration following rules established by the American Arbitration Association. Any such arbitration proceeding shall be brought on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated with any dispute of any other party. You agree that neither You, nor Your representatives, shall have the right or authority to bring any Claims on a class action basis or on bases involving Claims brought in a purported representative capacity on behalf of the general public, other users, or other persons similarly situated.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, You acknowledge and agree that You are waiving the right to a trial by jury and to the litigation of disputes in state or federal courts of general jurisdiction. You further acknowledge and agree that any arbitration shall proceed on an individual basis only and not as a class action or representative action, and You expressly waive the right to file a class action or seek relief on a class basis.
ASSIGNMENT. You may not assign these Terms, or any of Your rights or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of Ferguson. Ferguson may assign all or any part of its rights and obligations under these Terms, and any assignment will inure to the benefit of Our successors, assigns, and licensees.
SEVERABILITY. If any provision of these Terms, including Our Privacy Policy, is found invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision(s) shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms, which shall remain in full force and effect, as shall this agreement, as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision(s) had never been a part of these Terms. No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision.
SURVIVABILITY. Sections 4 (Privacy), 8 (Ownership; Proprietary Rights), 12 (Indemnification; Hold Harmless), 13 (Dispute Resolution), 14 (Assignment), 15 (Severability), 17 (Headings), 19 (No Waiver), 20 (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) Notification), and 21 (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) shall survive any termination of these Terms.
HEADINGS. All headings used in these Terms are for reference purposes only and shall not be used to interpret, analyze, or construe these Terms or the provisions set forth herein.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT. These Terms, including Our Privacy Policy, represent the entire agreement between the Company and You regarding the use of the Website. These Terms cancel and supersede all prior understandings between the Company and You regarding the rights and obligations set forth herein. No provision of these Terms shall be modified or amended except as expressly stated within the Terms.
NO WAIVER. NO WAIVER OF ANY OF THESE TERMS BY FERGUSON IS BINDING UNLESS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY AN OFFICER OF FERGUSON AUTHORIZED TO AGREE TO SUCH WAIVER. IF THE COMPANY WAIVES A BREACH OF ANY PROVISION OF THE TERMS, ANY SUCH WAIVER WILL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A CONTINUING WAIVER OF OTHER BREACHES OF THE SAME NATURE OR OF OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE TERMS AND WILL IN NO MANNER AFFECT THE RIGHT OF THE COMPANY TO ENFORCE ALL TERMS AT A LATER TIME.
CHILDREN’S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT (“COPPA”) NOTIFICATION. Our Website is not designed or intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Section 230(d) as amended, We hereby notify You that parental control protections (such as computer hardware, software, or filtering services) are commercially available that may assist You in limiting access to material that may be harmful to minors. Information identifying current providers of such protections is available at the Electronic Frontier Foundation website, http://www.eff.org.
DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT. Pursuant to Title II of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, all claims of copyright infringement for material that is believed to be residing on the Website should be promptly sent in the form of written communication to Ferguson by to . All claims must include the following information:
a) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
b) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works at the Website are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at the Website;
c) Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, and that is to be removed or to have access disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit the material to be located on the Website;
d) Contact information for the complaining party, including full name, postal address, number, and if available, an address at which the complaining party may be contacted;
e) A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
f) A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notification is accurate, and that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
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SP-75-
Request Date: 03/04/
Question(s):
Thai Benkan Co., Ltd. are a manufacturer of steel butt welding pipe fittings, Tee, Elbow, Reducer and Cap. Referring to clause 8.2,our products NPS lower than 6" has been needed separate tensile specimens taken from fitting representatives such as from base material pipes, plates, etc. but there is a limitation on use of separate test pieces covering by SR-23 that a separate test piece which has been exposed to all forming and heating/cooling cycles the fitting is exposed to. There is not a problem for heating /cooling cycles but exposing to all forming could be needed your interpretation. Our facilities of cold forming of Tee and Reducer are being doubted than hot formed Elbow that if the representative of cold formed Tee or reducer must be exposed or formed in the same molds, one or more times pressing as same as the fitting, eventually the representative became fittings which the area and length not available to be taken tensile specimens. Could you please clarify and advise?
Answer Date: 03/06/
Answer(s):
Interpretation (Rephrased by Committee): Are the requirements in SR-23 mandatory?
Answer: No. Per the introduction to Appendix X1, Supplementary Requirements “are not applicable to product furnished to this Standard Practice, except when specified on the purchase order or otherwise agreed upon”.
Request Date: 01/27/
Question(s):
Seeking clarification about weld bend test for MSS SP-75. Paragraph 14.4.4 states “All butt welds shall have full penetration and be done with at least one pass from the inside.” SR-2 states “Transverse-weld test specimens shall be subjected to face and root-guided bend-tests.” A joint welded from both sides does not have a root pass (i.e. first weld bead in the joint) exposed to the inside of the fitting.
Questions: 1. Is the intent of SR-2 to test the weld surface on the inside of the fitting, or specifically testing the root pass weld (i.e. first welded pass)? 2. Are side bends an acceptable substitute for face and root bends?
Answer Date: 02/06/
Answer(s):
Question 1 (Rephrased by Task Group providing answer): Is the intent of SR-2 to test the weld surface on the inside of the fitting?
Answer to Question 1: Yes, The intent is to check the quality of the weld from both the inside and outside surfaces.
Answer to Question2: No, SR-2 requires face (O.D.) and root (I.D.) bends.
SP-9-
Request Date: 04/23/
Question(s):
MSS SP-9-, Paragraph 2.3.4 states "Backfacing may be used as an alternate to spot facing at the manufacturer's option. When used, back facing shall provide a surface that will ensure full bearing of the bolting nut. The minimum diameter of the back face shall be no less than the bolt circle diameter less one spot face diameter as listed in Table 1..."
Based on the cited paragraph, the minimum back face diameter for a 1/2"-600# welding neck flange (in accordance with ASME B16.5) appears to be 2.62 - 1.12 = 1.50 inches. The maximum back face diameter (assuming perfect concentricity between features) appears to be 2.62- 1.061 =1.559 inch, where 1.061 is the max width across corners of a square head bolt (a square head bolt was assumed based on paragraph 2.1.1 of MSS SP-9).
The allowable back face diameter therefore appears to be 1.500 inch to 1.559 inch. The spot face diameters that would result in an equivalent material removal range would be 1.061 inch minimum, and 1.12 inch maximum, which is inconsistent with the minimum spotface diameter of 1.12 as shown in Table 1.
Can you confirm the above interpretation of allowable back face diameters is correct? For bolt seating purposes, it seems odd that the back face diameter fails to remove the material that would be removed if the spot face option were used, particularly since the bolt circle diameter has a tolerance of +/- .060 inch and a concentricity of +/- 0.030 inch per ASME B16.5.
Answer Date: 07/19/
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Answer(s):
Yes, it is now approved and posted. SP-9- Errata Sheet Issued 05/22/.
SP-58-
Request Date: 01/31/
Question(s):
For the plate material for A516-60/65/70, the maximum allowable stress in tension is shown up to 750F in Table A2, ANNEX A. But would it provide service temperature up to 800F in ASME B31.1 and up to F in ASME SEC II?
"ASME B31.1 Para 121.2 Allowable stress Values (a) Allowable stress values tabulated in MSS SP-58 or in Mandatory Appendix A of this Code Section may be used for the base material of all parts of pipe-supporting elements."
Does it have any reason to limit the temperature up to 750F in MSS SP-58? Also can I use these materials for pipe support under 800F temperature?
Answer Date: 02/19/
Answer(s):
The committee for this standard met and have provided the following response:
“Original values from Table A2 were from a historical consensus of the committee based on available codes, material standards, and first-hand information. An engineered analysis may be required if a material is designed for temperatures outside the scope of ANSI/MSS SP-58.”
Request Date: 07/02/
Question(s):
For the A387-P91 plate material, if it is required the heat treatment after forming and PWHT after welding. Do we apply the heat treatment after finishing 2 process(forming and welding)? In the MSS SP-58, the heat treatments are mentioned each paragraph but it did not limited to apply each process or not? We want to know it will be applied each steps or just one time after finish forming and welding.
The Heat Treatment after foming according to Para. 12.3.5.3 also it is required PWHT after welding according to Para. 12.4.7.
Answer Date: 07/19/
Answer(s):
Within ANSI/MSS SP-58, the maintaining Committee 403 endeavors to provide common material information. To that end, they are working to improve the material information for Grade 91. However, your question delves into the engineering of the support and of the fabrication process. ANSI/MSS SP-58 provides suggested minimum design requirements; however, it is not the intent of ANSI/MSS SP-58 to provide guidelines on how to manufacture various supports with each available material. As the application, loading, and design of each support is different, the committee recommends that you follow guidelines from the base material standard, material manufacturer, and perhaps consult a metallurgist to create a procedure for these special situations. As an informational clarification, Section 12.4.7 specifies that welding-related Heat Treatment/PWHT requirements shall be outlined in Tables 7/7M.
SP-67-
Request Date: 06/26/
Question(s):
In Section 10.1, production shell testing, it states that "Leakage through the shaft seal shall not be cause for rejection."
Is this only for shaft seals which are adjustable or can be tightened, or for any shaft seal design?
Answer Date: 07/18/
Answer(s):
The statement in Section 10.1 cited by the inquirer only applies to shaft seals that are adjustable or can be tightened. However, the manufacturer shall demonstrate that all shaft seals are capable of retaining a seat test pressure of 1.1 times the rated cold working pressure (CWP). If non-adjustable shaft seals such as O-rings or fixed single rings are used, then shaft seal leakage is not permitted during shell and seat tests. Note: The committee chair will address these matters with the committee and a revised document or other corrective action may result.
Request Date: 06/26/
Question(s):
In determining production shell test times, the chart (Section 10.1, page 6) establishes durations based on designs shown in subsequent figures (pages 12-14). However, there is confusion as to how to classify a product which may fall into more than one of those figures simultaneously and thus to what duration it should be tested. For example, if a BFV has an integral flange gasket (Figure 1B) but is also single flanged or flangeless (Figures 3 & 4), should it test in accordance with durations based on its face-to-face design (Figures 1A, 1B, or 1C) or its bolting options (Figures 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6)?
Answer Date: 07/18/
Answer(s):
The confusion results from Figures 2, 3, and 4 included within Column 2. These figures, showing bolting options, should not be included as they are not relevant to the shell test. Only the end connections and the method for sealing should be considered. As such, Figures 1B, 5, and 6 should be in Column 1 and Figure 1A and 1C should be in Column 2. Figures 2, 3, and 4 should not be considered for the shell test.
SP-100-
Request Date: 08/18/
Question(s):
The qualification section speaks to Radiation aging "to the requirements of the Design Specification or a dose level equivalent to the service life, as specified in Section 4.0." Does there need to be information as to qualification information that would address those applications used inside containment for an accident dose?
Answer Date: 10/17/
Answer(s):
Answer: The initial response previously provided (see Attachment 1) was determined to be adequate and it is advised that this issue is not covered by MSS SP-100 at this time.
Note that the issue was further discussed during the TC-406 meeting and was determined that because the data related to accident dosage is not well defined in the industry and varies significantly from one customer to another, that no immediate changes to SP-100- are necessary. However, a Task Group within TC-406 has been established to further address the issue in preparation for the next review cycle and subsequent edition.
Attachment1: It is believed you make a valid point, in that there is nothing in SP-100 that covers the application where a diaphragm may be subject to an accident dose of radiation. SP-100 currently provides guidance for normal operation of a diaphragm valve in a Nuclear plant that is subject to radiation dosages consistent with a typical radioactive environment. However, for those special cases where a customer has a requirement for a valve to continue to operate after a one-time accident dose (which is usually quite large), SP-100 does not yet account for that. SP-100 has served us well for a number of years because while many sites use diaphragm valves in Nuclear service, not every site has accident dose requirements. Complicating things greatly is the fact that every site seems to have their own accident dose requirements concerning duration, magnitude, and expectation of the diaphragm after the accident has occurred (i.e., must the valve still be able to shut off against operating pressure and temperature, or does it just need to function as a gasket? Does it need to be able to cycle once or twice or a full year’s worth of cycles and still shut off?). Accounting for inside containment / accident dose conditions per this request would be complicated.
It is advised that this issue is not covered by SP-100 at this time. However, due to your request, the committee will address this matter at its next meeting to determine if SP-100 should be revised to account for this issue during its next review period. This request will be considered an open Official Inquiry until the Committee 406 meeting and the result of committee discussions will be processed by the Executive Director and separately by the committee with regard to any potential revisions.
SP-25-
Request Date: 10/08/
Question(s):
ASTM A403 Standard for Wrought Stainless fitting calls the MSS SP-25 marking requirement. The MSS SP-25 explicitly requires fittings be marked with "... numerals, letter, or symbols cast, forged, stamped, or otherwise made integral with the product..." there do not appear to be exemptions allowing the use of laser, ink, or paint marking. Are there any official interpretations of the MSS SP-25 that would allow use of the non-integral markings?
Answer Date: 10/27/
Answer(s):
The term "integral" in Section 2.2 of SP-25- does not prohibit the otherwise suitable marking methods described in ASTM A403.
SP-75-
Request Date: 04/29/
Question(s):
When guide bars are welded in tees by the manufacturer, does Section 9.1.1 of SP-75- require stress relieving of guide bar welds?
Answer Date: 07/16/
Answer(s):
Answer: No
Informational Note: SP-75 fittings are to be heat treated above the transformation temperature and stress relieving alone is not satisfactory. Stress relieving may only be utilized when scraper bars are added, after the tee has been normalized (9.1.2), normalized and tempered (9.1.3), or quench and tempered (9.1.4), in accordance with the relevant section of SP-75.
Request Date: 02/29/
Question(s):
My questions are directed at MSS SP-75-. I am trying to determine the intent of 14.4.8 and 9.1 to establish the required PWHT of welded fittings.
1. Is the longitudinal weld seam required to receive the same normalizing or Q&T heat treatment as the fitting? (i.e., form, weld, PWHT)
2. Is an as-welded longitudinal weld seam permitted on a normalized or Q&T fitting?
3. Is stress relief PWHT permitted on longitudinal weld seams of a normalized or Q&T fitting? (i.e., form, Q&T, weld, stress relief).
Answer Date: 03/21/
Answer(s):
1. Yes
2. No
3. Yes, for repair welded parts provided they meet 14.5.3. It is also advised that SR 16 be consulted for PWHT after installation.
SP-97-
Request Date: 04/24/
Question(s):
Question: If a full size and reducing branch outlet fitting are geometrically similar, may a test on a full size fitting be used to qualify reducing fittings? Proposed Answer: Yes.
Paragraphs for review: B3. It is not necessary to conduct an individual test of fittings in all combinations of sizes, wall thickness, and pressure class. A successful proof test on one prototype fitting may represent other similarly proportioned fittings to the extent described herein. B3.1 A successful test on a full size fitting may be used to qualify other full sized fittings no smaller than one-half nor larger than two-times the size of the test fitting.
Drawing Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jvhbfjxeyr5z9o1/MSSC105SWO.pdf?dl=0
Background: 90° branch outlet fittings are typically available in two styles. 1) with a flared inlet that tapers from a larger opening to one that matches the inside diameter of the branch pipe and 2) with a straight inlet that matches the inside diameter of the branch pipe. (See drawing MSSC105SWO.) Now when you compare detail 1 and detail 2, you will see that full size and reducing branch outlet fittings with flared inlets are not geometrically similar. The full size fitting has an elliptical opening while the reducing fitting has a round opening. Essentially, their longitudinal sections are similar but their circumferential sections are not. For these fittings it makes sense that a proof test on a full size fitting would not qualify reducing fittings. However when you compare detail 3 and detail 4, you will see that full size and reducing branch outlet fittings with straight inlets are geometrically similar. Both have identical branch openings and both have similar longitudinal and circumferential sections. For these fittings, a proof test on a full size fitting should also qualify reducing fittings. As a final note, a proof test on a full size fitting is more rigorous than a test on a reducing fitting. For example, review the target pressures of a 1 x 1 Class socket weld outlet and a 1 1/4 x 1 Class socket weld outlet. (For this example I used the minimum tensile strength of A106 Grade C.) The full size test has a target pressure that is 18% higher than the reducing test. 1 x 1 CL. P = 2ST/D 1.315 D = RUN PIPE OUTSIDE DIAMETER 0.179 T = RUN PIPE NOMINAL WALL THICKNESS S = RUN PIPE TENSILE STRENGTH
1 1/4 X 1 CL. P = 2ST/D 1.66 D = RUN PIPE OUTSIDE DIAMETER 0.191 T = RUN PIPE NOMINAL WALL THICKNESS S = RUN PIPE TENSILE STRENGTH
Answer Date: 06/06/
Answer(s):
NO. While the case that the inquirer makes may be technically persuasive, the
current wording of the Standard Practice is explicit, and as written, Section B3.1 does not
specifically allow a test on a full size fitting to qualify a reducing fitting.
Note that the committee chair invites the inquirer to engage the technical committee in proposing a
solution, as warranted.
SP-79-
Request Date: 06/10/
Question(s):
I have two questions: 1.) what is the difference between welded flexolet & weldolet ? 2.) what is the design procedure for olets?
Answer Date: 05/27/
Answer(s):
1. It is believed the question is in reference to MSS SP-97, not SP-79. Please see this standard. In addition, Flexolet and Weldolet are trade names used by companies to represent fittings found in SP-97. Note that the unauthorized use of another companies trade name is illegal under US Copyright laws without explicit written permission of the trademark owner.
2. SP-97, Section 6 explains design requirements.
SP-119-
Request Date: 09/19/
Question(s):
1. Interpretation of Stress Relieving Treatment on copper nickle fittings: 15.3 Copper nickel fittings shall be stress relieved, except as allowed in Section 15.1. Heat treating shall be performed at +/- 50 °F for one hour at temperature per inch of thickness. We interpret the temperature given, as the temperature of the oven and not of the fitting.
2. Interpretation of Concurrent Fitting Qualifications of Different Sizes and Types: 7.3 ...In addition, tests performed on belled end fittings qualify street end fitting of the same geometry and manufacturing method. We interpret this to mean that it will also cover the same ranges of size as the belled end fittings, one half to twice the size of the size the test was performed on for the belled end fitting.
3. Interpretation on Manufacturing Method Proof Testing: MSS SP-119 does not make any distinction between MIL-T- pipe Type I (Seamless) and Type II (Welded), so we interpret that a successful manufacturing method proof test on Type I pipe will qualify Type II pipe and vice versa, granted the manufacturing method is the same.
Answer Date: 09/07/
Answer(s):
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
SP-119-
Request Date: 05/31/
Question(s):
My question is in regards to the interpretation of the dimensional annotations throughout the specification. Specifically; the interpretation of trailing zero's in respect to the typical rounding rules of math. For example: Table 2 on page 11 of the referenced specification defines the tolerances and minimum wall thicknesses. In several dimensions those numbers may be expressed in two (2) decimal place notation or in three (3) decimal place notation. Such as 1/4 NPS, Socket Depth Tolerance = +/- 0.03 and Class 200 Socket ID = +/-0.015. If I do not use standard rounding, then I can interpret these dimensions to possess infinite trailing zero's i.e., such as ¼ NPS, Socket Depth Tolerance = +/-0. and so on and Class 200 Socket ID = +/-0. and so on. If I employ standard rounding, then I can interpret these dimensions as follows: 1/4 NPS, Socket Depth Tolerance = +/-0.03 rounded to the nearest 1/100th and Class 200 Socket ID = +/-0.015 rounded to the nearest 1/th. The primary reason for this request is that if I measure the socket depth for the above example, nominal depth + 0.031, how do I interpret this result. Do I round the socket depth and accept the fitting or do I not round the socket depth and reject the fitting?
Answer Date: 07/31/
Answer(s):
The tolerance dimensions that are stated in MSS SP-119- are the limit dimensions for manufactures and there is no rounding applied. The Socket Depth “B” (Table 3) is stated in 1/100 inch and Socket Depth “B” Tolerance (Table 2) is stated to the same degree of accuracy for the manufacturing of product specified to SP-119-. The Socket Inside Diameter “C” for Class 200 (Table 3) is stated in 1/ inch and the Socket Inside Diameter “C” for Class 200 Tolerances (Table 2) are, again, stated to the same degree of accuracy for the manufacturing of product specified to SP-119-.
SP-75-
Request Date: 11/15/
Question(s):
In SP-75- there is a new section, 13.6 setting a minimum bore of 93% of the nominal pipe inside diameter. CFR 192 and 195 incorporate by reference the earlier version of SP-75- which does not include this clarification. What is the minimum bore allowable in a SP-75- Fitting? Where is this minimum bore tolerance to be found in the SP-75- document?
Answer Date: 01/20/
Answer(s):
The minimum bore allowable in MSS SP-75- is not specified.
SP-75-
Request Date: 11/11/
Question(s):
We have an order of bends, we have run the test bend and want to have it Normalized then the Mechanical Testing done. Our Customer Inspector says that Para 8.3 in conjunction with Para 8.5 requires that the Test Bend be Normalized in the same furnace, and at the same time that we will Normalize the Production bends. Our interpretation of the Para 8.3/8.5 is that the Test Bend can be done in a furnace meeting the requirements set forth in Para 8.5, i.e..... calibration, 50 Deg F range of control etc.. Then when the mechanical testing is done and approved, the lot of bends can be made and then Normalized in A furnace (not necessarily the same furnace) again meeting the requirement set forth in Par 8.5 and following the same Heat Treat Procedure that was used on the Test Bend. We feel he is looking at Para 8.3 and applying the statement "and which has been heat treated in a lot with any of the fittings it represents" to the test bend. Our understanding of this paragraph is that there are two options in Para 8.3: 1) Test specimens shall be taken from the fitting after final Heat treatment. 2) OR from a piece of pipe or plate of the same nominal thickness, same heat of steel from which the fitting is made, and which has been heat treated in a lot with any of the fittings it represents.
Answer Date: 01/13/
Answer(s):
1.Question: Does a "test bend" constitute "any of the fittings in a lot which it represent" as required in paragraph 8.3 of MSS SP-75?
Answer: MSS SP-75 does not address "test bend", therefore the status becomes a contractual one between the parties involved.
2. Question: If a test bend is normalized in a controlled furnace per paragraph 8.5 does that normalization fulfill the requirements of paragraph 8.3?
Answer: No See question number 1.
3. Question: If a lot as defined as in paragraph 8.5 is normalized requires more than one furnace load or more than one furnace, will a specimen be required for each separate furnace load?
Answer: Paragraph 9.1.2 requires that any differences in furnace or load size be accounted for to achieve uniform temperature throughout the mass of the load in order to determine the number of representative specimens. Proof of this is most readily established by a specimen from each furnace or load size.
SP-58-
Request Date: 11/29/
Question(s):
1. Is MSS SP-58- Pipe Hangers and Supports intended to apply to creep strength enhanced ferritic steel (ASME P-No.5B) materials, such as ASTM A387 Grade 91, listed in Table A2/A2M?
2. MSS SP-58- Pipe Hangers and Supports tables A2/A2M contains allowable stress values for ASTM A387 Grade 91, but does not specify the "Condition". Do the allowable stress values provided in Tables A2/A2M represent material in the normalized and tempered condition, as required by Section 5.1.1 of ASTM A387 for Grade 91?
3. Is Section 12.3.1 the only place throughout MSS SP-58- where heat treatment is required after forming?
4. Is heat treatment after hot forming of ASTM A387 Grade 91 required?
5. MSS SP-58- Section 12.3.2 Hot Forming specifies a range of F to F for Chrom-Moly Alloy Steel. Does this apply to ASTM A387 Grade 91?
6. Has MSS SP-58- considered these potential damaging effects to creep strength enhanced ferritic steel materials, such as ASTM A387 Grade 91, anywhere in the standard?
Answer Date: 01/04/
Answer(s):
1. Yes, The temperature range of allowable stresses is identical to ASME B31.1, which includes the creep/stress rupture range for ASTM A387, Grade 91.
2. Yes
3. No, Section 12.3.3 also addresses heat treatment after forming.
4. No, Section 12.3.3 does not explicitly require or exclude heat treatment after hot forming. The requirements for heat treatment should be based on project specifications and/or manufacturing procedures.
5. Yes
6. Yes, See response to question 1.
Request Date: 09/25/
Question(s):
1. Does MSS SP-58- address I.D. tolerances for Pipe Straps (Pipe Clips)?
2. If a manufacturer’s tolerance for strap I.D. meets the tolerance shown for corresponding Pipe Clamp I.D., then these straps meet the intent of MSS tolerances?
Answer Date: 05/28/
Answer(s):
Answer 1. No
Answer 2. MSS does not address specific manufacturer’s tolerances. Design tolerances shall be per the individual manufacturer’s drawings and standards.
SP-25-
Request Date: 01/24/
Question(s):
What is the standard or remedy recommended by MSS if the pipe fitting marking is not satisfying SP 25? I have a few connection fittings where I can see both weld and punch marks. It looks like it was done at two times. Do we need to scrap these fittings or do we need to re-mark with manufacturer/Third Party presence or do nothing?
Answer Date: 03/29/
Answer(s):
Answer 1. SP-25, Section 2.4 does not prohibit the use of different marking methods on a given product.
Request Date: 11/17/
Question(s):
Sections 1 and 2 set out the Scope and General Marking Requirements for a standard marking system.
Assume that a flange has been marked by the manufacturer with the information required by the relevant ASME standard, but those markings were applied to bare metal using a light stamp. Those markings are then rendered invisible by painting of the flanges and associated pipe work. Does the flange still comply with MSS SP-25 after application of the paint?
Is the answer to this question affected by whether or not the flange marking was inspected and approved by an independent inspector before the paint was applied?
Answer Date: 12/08/
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