46 C.F.R. § 154.660 Pipe welding.
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(a) Pipe welding must meet Part 57 of this chapter. (b) Longitudinal butt welds, in piping that does not meet a standard or specification under §56.60–1 of this chapter, and girth butt welds must meet the following: (1) Butt welds of pipes made from carbon, carbon manganese, or low alloy steels must meet §56.50–105 of this chapter, including the requirements for post-weld heat treatment. (2) Except for piping inside an independent cargo tank type A, B, or C, butt welds must be 100% radiographically tested if the design temperature is lower than −10 °C (14 °F), and: (i) The wall thickness is greater than 10 mm (0.394 in.); or (ii) The nominal pipe diameter is greater than 100 mm (nominal 4 in.). (3) If Table 4 references this section, butt welds for deck cargo piping exceeding 75 mm (3 in.) in diameter must be 100% radiographically tested. (4) Butt welds of pipes not meeting paragraph (b)(2) or (b)(3) of this section must meet the non-destructive testing requirements under Subpart 56.95 of this chapter.
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PART 154—SAFETY STANDARDS FOR SELF-PROPELLED VESSELS CARRYING BULK LIQUEFIED GASES
Subpart C—Design, Construction and Equipment
Construction
§ 154.660 Pipe welding.