[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: 46CFR61.15-12]

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                           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. 61.15-12  Nonmetallic expansion joints.

    (a) Nonmetallic expansion joints must be examined externally at each 
inspection for certification and periodic inspection for signs of 
excessive wear, fatigue, deterioration, physical damage, misalignment, 
improper flange-to-flange spacing, and leakage. A complete internal 
examination must be conducted when an external examination reveals 
excessive wear or other signs of deterioration or damage.
    (b) A nonmetallic expansion joint must be replaced 10 years after it 
has been placed into service if it is located in a system which 
penetrates the side of the vessel and both the penetration and the 
nonmetallic expansion joint are located below the deepest load 
waterline. The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection may grant an 
extension of the ten year replacement to coincide with the vessel's next 
drydocking.

[CGD 77-140, 54 FR 40615, Oct. 2, 1989, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 
51202, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]