46 CFR § 61.15-1 - Scope.

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title: "46 CFR § 61.15-1 - Scope."
title_number: 46
title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "61.15-1"
section_name: "Scope."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "F"
subchapter_name: "MARINE ENGINEERING"
part_number: "61"
part_name: "PERIODIC TESTS AND INSPECTIONS"
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# 61.15-1 Scope.

In conducting hydrostatic tests on piping, the required test pressure must be maintained for a sufficient length of time to permit an inspection to be made of all joints and connections. The setting of the relief valve or safety valve will be considered as establishing the maximum allowable working pressure of the system.

[CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18890, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48050, Sept. 18, 1995]