46 CFR 38.25-10 - Safety relief valves

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 18, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024

View all text of Subpart 38.25 [§ 38.25-1 - § 38.25-10]

§ 38.25-10 - Safety relief valves—TB/ALL.

(a) The cargo tank safety relief valves shall be inspected at least once in every 2 years.

(b) The safety relief valve discs must be lifted from their seats in the presence of a marine inspector by either liquid, gas, or vapor pressure at least once every 5 years to determine the accuracy of adjustment and, if necessary, must be reset.

[CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15269, Dec. 6, 1966, as amended by CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26000, May 23, 1996]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,3703; 49 U.S.C. 5101,5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15269, Dec. 6, 1966, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 38.25-10