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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.154.506 Mechanical expansion joint:  Limits in a piping system

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Mechanical expansion joints in a piping system outside of a cargo tank:

(a) May be installed only if offsets, loops or bends cannot be installed due to limited space or piping arrangement;

(b) Must be a bellows type;  and

(c) Must not have insulation or a cover unless necessary to prevent damage.

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