49 C.F.R. § 179.220-10 Welding.
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(a) All joints must be fusion welded in compliance with AAR Specifications for Tank Cars, appendix W (IBR, see §171.7 of this subchapter). Welding procedures, welders, and fabricators shall be approved. (b) Radioscopy of the outer shell is not a specification requirement. (c) Welding is not permitted on or to ductile iron or malleable iron fittings. [Amdt. 179–9, 36 FR 21341, Nov. 6, 1971, as amended at 68 FR 75762, Dec. 31, 2003]
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PART 179—SPECIFICATIONS FOR TANK CARS
Subpart D—Specifications for Non-Pressure Tank Car Tanks (Classes DOT-111AW and 115AW)
§ 179.220-10 Welding.