In the context of pressure equipment, what is not considered an alteration?

• A. Adjusting the pressure limit
• B. Changing the design temperature
• C. Routine painting and cosmetic updates
• D. Adjusting operational parameters

Answer: (C)

In the context of pressure equipment, routine painting and cosmetic updates are not considered alterations because they do not affect the physical characteristics or operational parameters of the equipment. An alteration typically involves modifications that could impact the integrity, safety, or design of the equipment, such as changes to pressure limits or design temperatures, which might require reassessment or re-evaluation of the equipment's compliance with regulatory standards.

Painting and cosmetic updates are maintenance activities aimed at preserving the appearance or preventing corrosion, without changing how the equipment operates or its design specifications. These actions generally do not require any modifications to the structural or functional attributes of the pressure equipment, thus falling outside the definition of an alteration.