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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.197.310 Air compressor system

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

A compressor used to supply breathing air to a diver must have—

(a) A volume tank that is—

(1) Built and stamped in accordance with section VIII, division 1 of the ASME Code with—

(i) A check valve on the inlet side;

(ii) A pressure gage;

(iii) A relief valve;  and

(iv) A drain valve;  and

(2) Tested after every repair, modification, or alteration to the pressure boundaries as required by § 197.462;

(b) Intakes that are located away from areas containing exhaust fumes of internal combustion engines or other hazardous contaminants;

(c) An efficient filtration system;  and

(d) Slow-opening shut-off valves when the maximum allowable working pressure of the system exceeds 500 psig.

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