[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: 46CFR98.30-27] [Page 91-92] 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 98.30_Portable Tanks Sec. 98.30-27 Connections. (a) Each person who makes a connection for a transfer operation shall-- (1) Use suitable material in joints and couplings to make a tight seal; (2) Use a bolt in at least every other hole and in no case less than four bolts in each temporary connection utilizing an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard flange coupling; (3) Use a bolt in each hole of couplings other than ANSI standard flange couplings; (4) Use a bolt in each hole of each permanently connected flange coupling; (5) Use bolts of the same size in each bolted coupling; and (6) Tighten each bolt and nut uniformly to distribute the load. (b) No person who makes a connection for a transfer operation may use [[Page 92]] any bolt that shows signs of strain or is elongated or deteriorated. (c) No person may use a connection for transfer operations unless it is-- (1) A bolted or full threaded connection; or (2) A quick-connect coupling accepted by the Coast Guard.