[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: 46CFR61.15-1]

[Page 291]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 61_PERIODIC TESTS AND INSPECTIONS--Table of Contents
 
             Subpart 61.15_Periodic Tests of Piping Systems
 
Sec. 61.15-1  Scope.


    In conducting hydrostatic tests on piping, the required test 
pressure shall 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]