(a) Filler metal. All filler metal, including consumable insert material, must comply with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 56.01-2) and § 57.02-5 of this subchapter.
(b) Backing rings. Backing rings must comply with section 127.2.2. of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see § 56.01-2).
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; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3
source: CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 56.70-5