[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 49CFR230.37]



[Page 427]

 

                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 230_STEAM LOCOMOTIVE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS--Table 

of Contents

 

                   Subpart B_Boilers and Appurtenances

 

Sec. 230.37  Steam test following repairs or alterations.



    Upon completion of any repair or alteration, the locomotive owner 

and/or operator shall conduct a steam test of the boiler with steam 

pressure raised to between 95 percent and 100 percent of the MAWP. At 

this time, the boiler shall be inspected to ensure that it is in a safe 

and suitable condition for service.



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