46 CFR § 53.05-5 - Discharge capacities and valve markings.

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title: "46 CFR § 53.05-5 - Discharge capacities and valve markings."
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section_name: "Discharge capacities and valve markings."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "MARINE ENGINEERING"
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part_name: "HEATING BOILERS"
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# 53.05-5 Discharge capacities and valve markings.

The discharge capacities and valve markings must be as indicated in HG-402 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1). The discharge capacities must be certified by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65164, Oct. 31, 2008]