[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 49, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 49CFR230.43]



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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION

 

       CHAPTER II--FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 

                             TRANSPORTATION

 

PART 230_STEAM LOCOMOTIVE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS--Table 

 

                   Subpart B_Boilers and Appurtenances

 

Sec.  230.43  Gauge siphon.



    The steam gauge supply pipe shall have a siphon on it of ample 

capacity to prevent steam from entering the gauge. The supply pipe shall 

directly enter the boiler and be maintained steam tight. The supply pipe 

and its connections shall be cleaned each time the gauge is tested.