46 CFR § 56.30-15 - Expanded or rolled joints.

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title: "46 CFR § 56.30-15 - Expanded or rolled joints."
title_number: 46
title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "56.30-15"
section_name: "Expanded or rolled joints."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "F"
subchapter_name: "MARINE ENGINEERING"
part_number: "56"
part_name: "PIPING SYSTEMS AND APPURTENANCES"
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last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "33 U.S.C. 1321(j), 1509; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4."
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# 56.30-15 Expanded or rolled joints.

(a) Expanded or rolled joints may be used where experience or test has demonstrated that the joint is suitable for the design conditions and where adequate provisions are made to prevent separation of the joint. Specific application for use must be made to the Commandant.

(b) [Reserved]