La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-30175

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section V-30175 - Fittings [49 CFR 195.118]

A. Butt-welding type fittings must meet the marking, end preparation, and the bursting strength requirements of ASME/ANSI B16.9 or MSS SP-75 (incorporated by reference, see §30107). [ 49 CFR 195.118(a)]

B. There may not be any buckles, dents, cracks, gouges, or other defects in the fitting that might reduce the strength of the fitting. [ 49 CFR 195.118(b)]

C. The fitting must be suitable for the intended service and be at least as strong as the pipe and other fittings in the pipeline system to which it is attached. [ 49 CFR 195.118(c)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-30175

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, Pipeline Division, LR 15:629 (August 1989), amended LR 20:441 (April 1994), LR 29:2816 (December 2003), Amended LR 441024 (6/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:753.