1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 56
  5. subpart 56.35
  6. § 56.35-10

View all text of Subpart 56.35 [§ 56.35-1 - § 56.35-15]

§ 56.35-10 - Nonmetallic expansion joints (replaces 119.5.1).

(a) Nonmetallic expansion joints must conform to the standards listed in table 2 to § 56.60-1. Nonmetallic expansion joints may be used within their specified pressure and temperature rating in vital and nonvital machinery sea connections inboard of the skin valve. These joints must not be used to correct for improper workmanship or misalignment. Joint movements must not exceed the limits set by the joint manufacturer.

(b) [Reserved]

[CGD 77-140, 54 FR 40607, Oct. 2, 1989]

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j), 1509; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

SOURCE: CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 56.35-10