2. If the deviation factors are exceeded, one of the following procedures shall be used:
a. Rotate the pipe or fittings to reduce misalignment to the acceptable tolerances (before attempting any of the following methods).
b. Use spreaders, or internal or external lineup clamps to correct moderate out-of-round condition.
c. Backweld the root pass.
d. Taper the wall of the component internally, after obtaining approval from the Company or Company Representative, to ensure wall thickness is not reduced below the minimum required by the code.
C