46 CFR 151.15-6 - Venting piping.

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 17, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024

View all text of Subpart 151.15 [§ 151.15-1 - § 151.15-10]

§ 151.15-6 - Venting piping.

(a) The back pressure in the relief valve discharge lines shall be taken into account when determining the flow capacity of the relief valve to be used. The back pressure in the discharge line shall be limited to 10 percent of the valve operating pressure or a compensating-type valve shall be used. Suitable provision shall be made for draining condensate which may accumulate in the vent piping.

(b) [Reserved]

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 3714, Feb. 25, 1970, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 151.15-6