[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: 46CFR64.83]

[Page 323]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 64_MARINE PORTABLE TANKS AND CARGO HANDLING SYSTEMS--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart E_Periodic Inspections and Tests of MPTs
 
Sec. 64.83  Hydrostatic test.

    (a) The hydrostatic test required in Sec. 64.77(c) includes--
    (1) Closing each manhole and other openings by normal means of 
closure;
    (2) Using wrenches or other tools that are used during normal 
operations to close the manhole and other openings;
    (3) Using the same type of gaskets as used in service;
    (4) If required for the inspection, removing tank insulation;
    (5) Filling the tank with water and pressurizing to the test 
pressure indicated on the metal identification plate without leaking; 
and
    (6) If fitted with an internal heating coil, the heating coil 
passing a hydrostatic test at a pressure of 200 psig or more or 50 
percent or more above the rated pressure of the coil, whichever is 
greater.
    (b) If the tank passes the hydrostatic test required in paragraph 
(a) of this section, the owner or his representative may stamp the date 
of the test and his initials on the metal identification plate required 
in Sec. 64.53.