[MW:29322] Socket weld gap

Dear Gents,

 As per B31.3 for gap it states that gap requirement is 1.5 mm before weld and not what is the allowed gap after welding. Our client spec allows gap of 5mm after welding.

During RT it was noticed 7mm and so that it was rejected. The requirement for that line RT for socket weld is 5 percentage, in 20 socket weld of that line we took 1 that too found repair and did the repair and RT accepted. 

Now our client request to take 2 more extra socket weld RT to ensure the gap. Since in code or in client spec not mentioned about any extra RT requirements if repair noticed our contractor refuse to take extra RT. In this case is any code refers for extra RT for confirmation or we must follow blindly our client inspector request. Please advice. 

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