[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR54.01-18]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 54_PRESSURE VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart 54.01_General Requirements
 
Sec. 54.01-18  Plan approval.

    (a) Manufacturers intending to fabricate pressure vessels, heat 
exchangers, evaporators, and similar appurtenances, covered by the 
regulations in this part shall submit detailed plans in accordance with 
subpart 50.20 of this subchapter.
    (b) The following information shall be submitted:
    (1) Calculations for all pressure containment components including 
the maximum allowable working pressure, the hydrostatic or pneumatic 
test pressure, and the intended safety device setting.
    (2) Joint design and methods of attachment of all pressure 
containment components.
    (3) Foundations and supports (design and attachment).
    (4) Pertinent calculations for pressure vessel foundations and/or 
supports.
    (5) A bill of material meeting the requirements of section VIII of 
the ASME Code, as modified by this part.
    (6) A diagrammatic arrangement drawing of the assembled unit 
indicating location of internal and external components.