[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR98.25-80]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
    CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (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. 98.25-80  Cargo hose.

    (a) Cargo hose fabricated of seamless steel pipe with swivel joints, 
wire braided armored rubber or other hose material acceptable to the 
Commandant, shall be fitted to the liquid or vapor lines during filling 
and discharging of the cargo tanks.
    (b) Hose subject to tank pressure shall be designed for a bursting 
pressure of not less than five times the maximum safety relief valve 
setting of the tank.
    (c) Hose subject to discharge pressure of pumps or vapor compressors 
shall be designed for a bursting pressure of not less than five times 
the pressure of setting of the pump or compressor relief valve.
    (d) Before being placed in service, each new cargo hose, with all 
necessary fittings attached, shall be hydrostatically tested by the 
manufacturer to a pressure of not less than twice the maximum pressure 
to which it may be subjected in service. The hose shall be marked with 
the maximum pressure guaranteed by the manufacturer.