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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Each safety relief valve shall be plainly marked by the manufacturer with the required data in such a way that the marking will not be obliterated in service. The marking may be stamped on the valve or stamped or cast on a plate securely fastened to the valve. The marking shall include the following data:
(1) The name or identifying trademark of the manufacturer.
(2) Manufacturer's design or type number.
(3) Size___inches. (The pipe size of the valve inlet).
(4) Set pressure___p.s.i.
(5) Rated capacity___cubic feet per minute of the gas or vapor (at 60° F. and 14.7 p.s.i.a.).
(6) Coast Guard approval number. The minimum wording for showing approval shall be “USCG 162.018/ [FN**]” or “USCG 162.018– [FN**]”.
Number to be assigned by the Commanding Officer, USCG Marine Safety Center.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.162.018–6 Marking - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-46-shipping/cfr-sect-46-162-018-6/
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