[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR98.25-50]



[Page 84]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 98_SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION, ARRANGEMENT, AND OTHER PROVISIONS FOR 

CERTAIN DANGEROUS CARGOES IN BULK--Table of Contents

 

                 Subpart 98.25_Anhydrous Ammonia in Bulk

 

Sec.  98.25-50  Filling and discharge pipes.



    (a) Filling connections shall be provided with one of the following:

    (1) Combination back pressure check valve and excess flow valve;

    (2) One double or two single back pressure check valves; or

    (3) A positive shut-off valve in conjunction with either an internal 

back pressure check valve or an internal excess flow valve.

    (b) All other liquid and vapor connections to tanks, except filling 

connections, safety relief valves, and liquid level gaging devices and 

pressure gages described in Sec.  98.25-40(e) and (f) shall be equipped 

with automatic excess flow valves; or in lieu thereof, may be fitted 

with quick closing internal stop valves, which, except during filling 

and discharge operations, shall remain closed. The control mechanism for 

such valves shall be provided with a secondary remote control of a type 

acceptable to the Commandant.

    (c) The excess flow, internal stop or back pressure check valves 

shall be located on the inside of the tank or outside where the piping 

enters the tank. In the latter case, installation shall be made in such 

a manner that any undue strain will not cause breakage between the tank 

and the excess flow or internal stop valve.

    (d) Where the filling and discharge are made through a common nozzle 

at the tank, and the connection is fitted with a quick-closing internal 

stop valve as permitted in paragraph (b) of this section, the back 

pressure check valve or excess flow valve is not required, provided, 

however, a positive shut-off valve is installed in conjunction with the 

internal stop valve.



[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 

3712, Feb. 25, 1970]