[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: 46CFR56.35-10]

[Page 192-193]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 56_PIPING SYSTEMS AND APPURTENANCES--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart 56.35_Expansion, Flexibility and Supports
 
Sec. 56.35-10  Nonmetallic expansion joints (replaces 119.5.1).

    (a) Nonmetallic expansion joints certified in accordance with 
subpart 50.25

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of this subchapter are acceptable for use in piping systems.
    (b) Nonmetallic expansion joints must conform to the standards 
listed in Table 56.60-1(b) of this part. Nonmetallic expansion joints 
may be used within their specified pressure and temperature rating in 
vital and nonvital machinery sea connections inboard of the skin valve. 
These joints must not be used to correct for improper piping workmanship 
or misalignment. Joint movements must not exceed the limits set by the 
joint manufacturer.

[CGD 77-140, 54 FR 40607, Oct. 2, 1989]