TRUE or FALSE: A replacement-in-kind does not necessitate a Management of Change review.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Irrelevant

Answer: (A)

A replacement-in-kind means putting in a component that is exactly the same in design, function, and risk as the one being replaced. Because the hazard potential, operating conditions, and maintenance implications don’t change, there’s no new risk to manage, so a formal Management of Change review isn’t required. This holds as long as the replacement is truly identical in critical aspects such as design, materials, ratings, and safety features, and there are no changes to operating procedures or process conditions. If anything about the replacement alters the risk profile—different material strengths, different pressure or temperature ratings, a different vendor, or changes to how the equipment operates—then MOC would be needed.