[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: 46CFR59.10-25]

[Page 284]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 59_REPAIRS TO BOILERS, PRESSURE VESSELS AND APPURTENANCES--Table of Contents
 
Subpart 59.10_Welding Repairs to Boilers and Pressure Vessels in Service
 
Sec. 59.10-25  Stayed areas.

    Welding repairs are permitted in staybolted areas or areas 
adequately stayed by other means so that should failure of the welds 
occur the stress will be carried by the stays. The welds shall be 
located entirely within staybolted areas and shall not pass through the 
outer row of stays.