Authority:
33 U.S.C. 1321(j), 1509; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source:
CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, unless otherwise noted.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65171, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.01-1 Scope (replaces 100.1).
(a) This part contains requirements for the various ships' and barges' piping systems and appurtenances.
(b) The respective piping systems installed on ships and barges shall have the necessary pumps, valves, regulation valves, safety valves, relief valves, flanges, fittings, pressure gages, liquid level indicators, thermometers, etc., for safe and efficient operation of the vessel.
(c) Piping for industrial systems on mobile offshore drilling units need not fully comply with the requirements of this part but must meet Subpart 58.60 of this subchapter.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56799, Dec. 4, 1978]
§ 56.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . The material is also available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG–521), 2100 2nd St., SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126, and is available from the sources listed below.
(b) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) , 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036:
(1) ANSI/ASME B1.1–1982 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form) (1982) (“ANSI/ASME B1.1”), 56.25–20; 56.60–1;
(2) ANSI/ASME B1.20.1–1983 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch) (1983) (“ANSI/ASME B1.20.1”), 56.60–1;
(3) ANSI/ASME B1.20.3–1976 (Reaffirmed 1982) Dryseal Pipe Threads (Inch) (“ANSI/ASME B1.20.3”), 56.60–1;
(4) ANSI/ASME B16.15–1985 [Reaffirmed 1994] Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings, Classes 125 and 250 (1985) (“ANSI/ASME B16.15”), 56.60–1;
(c) American Petroleum Institute (API) , 1220 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005–4070:
(1) API Standard 607, Fire Test for Soft-Seated Quarter-Turn Valves, Manufacturing, Distribution and Marketing Department, Fourth Edition (1993) (“API 607”), 56.20–15; and
(2) [Reserved]
(d) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International , Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016–5990:
(1) 2001 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers (July 1, 2001) (“Section I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code”), 56.15–1; 56.15–5; 56.20–1; 56.60–1; 56.70–15; 56.95–10;
(2) ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1, Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels (1998 with 1999 and 2000 addenda) (“Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code”), 56.15–1; 56.15–5; 56.20–1; 56.25–5; 56.30–10; 56.30–30; 56.60–1; 56.60–2; 56.60–15; 56.95–10;
(3) 1998 ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications (1998) (“Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code”), 56.70–5; 56.70–20; 56.75–20;
(4) ASME B16.1–1998 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Classes 25, 125, 250 (1998) (“ASME B16.1”), 56.60–1; 56.60–10;
(5) ASME B16.3–1998 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300 (1998) (“ASME B16.3”), 56.60–1;
(6) ASME B16.4–1998 Gray Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 125 and 250 (1998) (“ASME B16.4”), 56.60–1;
(7) ASME B16.5–2003 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS1/2Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard (2003) (“ASME B16.5”), 56.25–20; 56.30–10; 56.60–1;
(8) ASME B16.9–2003 Factory-Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings (2003) (“ASME B16.9”), 56.60–1;
(9) ASME B16.10–2000 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves (2000) (“ASME B16.10”), 56.60–1;
(10) ASME B16.11–2001 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded (2001) (“ASME B16.11”), 56.30–5; 56.60–1;
(11) ASME B16.14–1991 Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and Locknuts with Pipe Threads (1991) (“ASME B16.14”), 56.60–1;
(12) ASME B16.18–2001 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings (2001) (“ASME B16.18”), 56.60–1;
(13) ASME B16.20–1998 (Revision of ASME B16.20 1993), Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges: Ring-Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed (1998) (“ASME B16.20”), 56.60–1;
(14) ASME B16.21–2005 (Revision of ASME B16.21–1992) Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges (May 31, 2005) (“ASME B16.21”): 56.60–1;
(15) ASME B16.22–2001 (Revision of ASME B16.22–1995) Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings (Aug. 9, 2002) (“ASME B16.22”): 56.60–1;
(16) ASME B16.23–2002 (Revision of ASME B16.23–1992) Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings: DWV (Nov. 8, 2002) (“ASME B16.23”): 56.60–1;
(17) ASME B16.24–2001 Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500 (2001) (“ASME B16.24”), 56.60–1;
(18) ASME B16.25–2003 Buttwelding Ends (2003) (“ASME B16.25”), 56.30–5; 56.60–1; 56.70–10;
(19) ASME B16.28–1994 Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns (1994) (“ASME B16.28”), 56.60–1;
(20) ASME B16.29–2007 (Revision of ASME B16.29–2001) Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Drainage Fittings—DWV (Aug. 20, 2007) (“ASME B16.29”), 56.60–1;
(21) ASME B16.34–1996 Valves—Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End (1996) (“ASME B16.34”), 56.20–1; 56.60–1;
(22) ASME B16.42–1998 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Classes 150 and 300 (1998) (“ASME B16.42”), 56.60–1;
(23) ASME B18.2.1–1996 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (Inch Series) (1996) (“ASME B18.2.1”), 56.25–20; 56.60–1;
(24) ASME/ANSI B18.2.2–1987 Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series) (1987) (“ASME/ANSI B18.2.2”), 56.25–20; 56.60–1;
(25) ASME B31.1–2001 Power Piping ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31 (2001) (“ASME B31.1”), 56.01–3; 56.01–5; 56.07–5; 56.07–10; 56.10–1; 56.10–5; 56.15–1; 56.15–5; 56.20–1; 56.25–7; 56.30–1; 56.30–5; 56.30–10; 56.30–20; 56.35–1; 56.50–1; 56.50–15; 56.50–40; 56.50–65; 56.50–70; 56.50–97; 56.60–1; 56.65–1; 56.70–10; 56.70–15; 56.80–5; 56.80–15; 56.95–1; 56.95–10; 56.97–1;
(26) ASME B36.10M–2004 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe (2004) (“ASME B36.10M”), 56.07–5; 56.30–20; 56.60–1; and
(27) ASME B36.19M–2004 Stainless Steel Pipe (2004) (“ASME B36.19M”), 56.07–5; 56.60–1.
(28) ASME SA–675 (1998), Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality, Mechanical Properties (“ASME SA–675”), 56.60–2.
(e) ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials) (ASTM) , 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428–2959:
(1) ASTM A 36/A 36M–97a, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel (“ASTM A 36”), 56.30–10;
(2) ASTM A 47–90 (1995), Standard Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings (“ASTM A 47”), 56.60–1;
(3) ASTM A 53–98, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless (“ASTM Specification A 53” or “ASTM A 53”), 56.10–5; 56.60–1;
(4) ASTM A 106–95, Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service (“ASTM A 106”), 56.60–1;
(5) ASTM A 126–95, Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings (“ASTM A 126”), 56.60–1;
(6) ASTM A 134–96, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded (Sizes NPS 16 and Over) (“ASTM A 134”), 56.60–1;
(7) ASTM A 135–97c, Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe (“ASTM A 135”), 56.60–1;
(8) ASTM A 139–96, Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded Steel Pipe (NPS 4 and Over) (“ASTM A 139”), 56.60–1;
(8) ASTM A 178/A 178M–95, Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel and Carbon-Manganese Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes (“ASTM A 178”), 56.60–1;
(9) ASTM A 179/A 179M–90a (1996), Standard Specification for Seamless Cold-Drawn Low-Carbon Steel Heat-Exchanger and Condenser Tubes (“ASTM A 179”), 56.60–1;
(10) ASTM A 182/A 182M–97c, Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled Alloy-Steel Pipe Flanges, Forged Fittings, and Valves and Parts for High-Temperature Service (“ASTM A–182”), 56.50–105;
(11) ASTM A 192/A 192M–91 (1996), Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Boiler Tubes for High-Pressure Service (“ASTM A 192”), 56.60–1;
(12) ASTM A 194/A 194M–98b, Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High Pressure or High Temperature Service, or Both (“ASTM A–194”), 56.50–105;
(13) ASTM A 197–87 (1992), Standard Specification for Cupola Malleable Iron (“ASTM A 197”), 56.60–1;
(14) ASTM A 210/A 210M–96, Standard Specification for Seamless Medium-Carbon Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes (“ASTM A 210”), 56.60–1;
(15) ASTM A 213/A 213M–95a, Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic and Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, and Heat-Exchanger Tubes (“ASTM A 213”), 56.60–1;
(16) ASTM A 214/A 214M–96, Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel Heat-Exchanger and Condenser Tubes (“ASTM A 214”), 56.60–1;
(17) ASTM A 226/A 226M–95, Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel Boiler and Superheater Tubes for High-Pressure Service (“ASTM A 226”), 56.60–1;
(18) ASTM A 234/A 234M–97, Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and High Temperature Service (“ASTM A 234”), 56.60–1;
(19) ASTM A 249/A 249M–96a, Standard Specification for Welded Austenitic Steel Boiler, Superheater, Heat-Exchanger, and Condenser Tubes (“ASTM A 249”), 56.60–1;
(20) ASTM A 268/A 268M–96, Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Ferritic and Martensitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General Service (“ASTM A 268”), 56.60–1;
(21) ASTM A 276–98, Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes (“ASTM A 276”), 56.60–2;
(22) ASTM A 307–97, Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI Tensile Strength (“ASTM A 307”), 56.25–20;
(23) ASTM A 312/A 312M–95a, Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes (“ASTM A–312” or “ASTM A 312”), 56.50–105; 56.60–1;
(24) ASTM A 320/A 320M–97, Standard Specification for Alloy/Steel Bolting Materials for Low-Temperature Service (“ASTM A–320”), 56.50–105;
(25) ASTM A 333/A 333M–94, Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Steel Pipe for Low-Temperature Service (“ASTM A–333” or “ASTM A 333”), 56.50–105; 56.60–1;
(26) ASTM A 334/A 334M–96, Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded Carbon and Alloy-Steel Tubes for Low-Temperature Service (“ASTM A–334” or “ASTM A 334”), 56.50–105; 56.60–1;
(27) ASTM A 335/A 335M–95a, Standard Specification for Seamless Ferritic Alloy-Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service (“ASTM A 335”), 56.60–1;
(28) ASTM A 350/A 350M–97, Standard Specification for Carbon and Low-Alloy Steel Forgings, Requiring Notch; Toughness Testing for Piping Components (“ASTM A–350”), 56.50–105;
(29) ASTM A 351/A 351M–94a, Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, Austenitic-Ferritic (Duplex), for Pressure-Containing Parts (“ASTM A–351”), 56.50–105;
(30) ASTM A 352/A 352M–93 (1998), Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Ferritic and Martensitic, for Pressure-Containing Parts, Suitable for Low-Temperature Service (“ASTM A–352”), 56.50–105;
(31) ASTM A 358/A 358M–95a, Standard Specification for Electric-Fusion-Welded Austenitic Chromium-Nickel Alloy Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service (“ASTM A 358”), 56.60–1;
(32) ASTM A 369/A 369M–92, Standard Specification for Carbon and Ferritic Alloy Steel Forged and Bored Pipe for High-Temperature Service (“ASTM A 369”), 56.60–1;
(33) ASTM A 376/A 376M–96, Standard Specification for Seamless Austenitic Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Central-Station Service (“ASTM A 376”), 56.60–1; 56.60–2;
(34) ASTM A 395/A 395M–98, Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures (“ASTM A 395”), 56.50–60; 56.60–1; 56.60–15;
(35) ASTM A 403/A 403M–98, Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic Stainless Steel Piping Fittings (“ASTM A 403”), 56.60–1;
(36) ASTM A 420/A 420M–96a, Standard Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Low-Temperature Service (“ASTM A–420” or “ASTM A 420”), 56.50–105; 56.60–1;
(37) ASTM A 520–97, Standard Specification for Supplementary Requirements for Seamless and Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon Steel Tubular Products for High-Temperature Service Conforming to ISO Recommendations for Boiler Construction (“ASTM A 520”), 56.60–1;
(38) ASTM A 522/A 522M–95b, Standard Specification for Forged or Rolled 8 and 9% Nickel Alloy Steel Flanges, Fittings, Valves, and Parts for Low-Temperature Service (“ASTM A–522”), 56.50–105;
(39) ASTM A 536–84 (1993), Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings (“ASTM A 536”), 56.60–1;
(40) ASTM A 575–96, Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades (“ASTM A 575”), 56.60–2;
(41) ASTM A 576–90b (1995), Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality (“ASTM A 576”), 56.60–2;
(42) ASTM B 16–92, Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes for Use in Screw Machines (“ASTM B 16”), 56.60–2;
(43) ASTM B 21–96, Standard Specification for Naval Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes (“ASTM B 21”), 56.60–2;
(44) ASTM B 26/B 26M–97, Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings (“ASTM B 26”), 56.60–2;
(45) ASTM B 42–96, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes (“ASTM B 42”), 56.60–1;
(46) ASTM B 43–96, Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes (“ASTM B 43”), 56.60–1;
(47) ASTM B 68–95, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube, Bright Annealed (“ASTM B 68”), 56.60–1;
(48) ASTM B 75–97, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube (“ASTM B 75”), 56.60–1;
(49) ASTM B 85–96, Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings (“ASTM B 85”), 56.60–2;
(50) ASTM B 88–96, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube (“ASTM B 88”), 56.60–1;
(51) ASTM B 96–93, Standard Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes and Pressure Vessels (“ASTM B 96”), 56.60–2;
(52) ASTM B 111–95, Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser Tubes and Ferrule Stock (“ASTM B 111”), 56.60–1;
(53) ASTM B 124–96, Standard Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes (“ASTM B 124”), 56.60–2;
(54) ASTM B 134–96, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Electric-Fusion (Arc)-Welded (Sizes NPS 16 and Over) (“ASTM B 134”), 56.60–1;
(55) ASTM B 161–93, Standard Specification for Nickel Seamless Pipe and Tube (“ASTM B 161”), 56.60–1;
(56) ASTM B 165–93, Standard Specification of Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS NO4400) Seamless Pipe and Tube (“ASTM B 165”), 56.60–1;
(57) ASTM B 167–97a, Standard Specification for Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloys (UNS NO6600, NO6601, NO6603, NO6690, NO6025, and NO6045) Seamless Pipe and Tube (“ASTM B 167”), 56.60–1;
(58) ASTM B 171–95, Standard Specification for Copper-Alloy Plate and Sheet for Pressure Vessels, Condensers, and Heat Exchangers (“ASTM B 171”), 56.60–2;
(59) ASTM B 210–95, Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes (“ASTM B 210”), 56.60–1;
(60) ASTM B 234–95, Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes for Condensers and Heat Exchangers (“ASTM B 234”), 56.60–1;
(61) ASTM B 241/B 241M–96, Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube (“ASTM B 241”), 56.60–1;
(62) ASTM B 280–97, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service (“ASTM B 280”), 56.60–1;
(63) ASTM B 283–96, Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed) (“ASTM B 283”), 56.60–2;
(64) ASTM B 315–93, Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Alloy Pipe and Tube (“ASTM B 315”), 56.60–1;
(65) ASTM B 361–95, Standard Specification for Factory-Made Wrought Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Welding Fittings (“ASTM B 361”), 56.60–1;
(66) ASTM B 858M–95, Standard Test Method for Determination of Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper Alloys Using an Ammonia Vapor Test (“ASTM B 858M”), 56.60–2;
(67) ASTM E 23–96, Standard Test Methods for Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials (“ASTM E 23”), 56.50–105;
(68) ASTM F 682–82a (1993), Standard Specification for Wrought Carbon Steel Sleeve-Type Pipe Couplings (“ASTM F 682”), 56.60–1;
(69) ASTM F 1006–86 (1992), Standard Specification for Entrainment Separators for Use in Marine Piping Applications (“ASTM F 1006”), 56.60–1;
(70) ASTM F 1007–86 (1996), Standard Specification for Pipe-Line Expansion Joints of the Packed Slip Type for Marine Application (“ASTM F 1007”), 56.60–1;
(71) ASTM F 1020–86 (1996), Standard Specification for Line-Blind Valves for Marine Applications (“ASTM F 1020”), 56.60–1;
(72) ASTM F 1120–87 (1993), Standard Specification for Circular Metallic Bellows Type Expansion Joints for Piping Applications (“ASTM F 1120”), 56.60–1;
(73) ASTM F 1123–87 (1993), Standard Specification for Non-Metallic Expansion Joints (“ASTM F 1123”), 56.60–1;
(74) ASTM F 1139–88 (1993), Standard Specification for Steam Traps and Drains (“ASTM F 1139”), 56.60–1;
(75) ASTM F 1172–88 (1993), Standard Specification for Fuel Oil Meters of the Volumetric Positive Displacement Type (“ASTM F 1172”), 56.60–1;
(76) ASTM F 1173–95, Standard Specification for Thermosetting Resin Fiberglass Pipe and Fittings to be Used for Marine Applications (“ASTM F 1173”), 56.60–1;
(77) ASTM F 1199–88 (1993), Standard Specification for Cast (All Temperature and Pressures) and Welded Pipe Line Strainers (150 psig and 150 Degrees F Maximum) (“ASTM F 1199”), 56.60–1;
(78) ASTM F 1200–88 (1993), Standard Specification for Fabricated (Welded) Pipe Line Strainers (Above 150 psig and 150 Degrees F) (“ASTM F 1200”), 56.60–1;
(79) ASTM F 1201–88 (1993), Standard Specification for Fluid Conditioner Fittings in Piping Applications above 0 Degrees F (“ASTM F 1201”), 56.60–1;
(80) ASTM F 1387–93, Standard Specification for Performance of Mechanically Attached Fittings (“ASTM F 1387”), 56.30–25;
(81) ASTM F 1476–95a, Standard Specification for Performance of Gasketed Mechanical Couplings for Use in Piping Applications (“ASTM F 1476”), 56.30–35; and
(82) ASTM F 1548–94, Standard Specification for the Performance of Fittings for Use with Gasketed Mechanical Couplings, Used in Piping Applications (“ASTM F 1548”), 56.30–35.
(f) Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association Inc. (EJMA) , 25 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591:
(1) Standards of the Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, 1980, 56.60–1; and
(2) [Reserved]
(g) Fluid Controls Institute Inc. (FCI) , 31 South Street, Suite 303, Morristown, NJ 07960:
(1) FCI 69–1 Pressure Rating Standard for Steam Traps (“FCI 69–1”), 56.60–1; and
(2) [Reserved]
(h) International Maritime Organization (IMO) , Publications Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR United Kingdom:
(1) Resolution A.753(18) Guidelines for the Application of Plastic Pipes on Ships (“IMO Resolution A.753(18)”), 56.60–25; and
(2) [Reserved]
(i) International Organization for Standardization (ISO) , Case Postal 56, CH–1211 Geneva 20 Switzerland:
(1) ISO 15540 Ships and Marine Technology-Fire Resistance of Hose Assemblies-Test Methods, First Edition (Aug. 1, 1999) (“ISO 15540”), 56.60–25; and
(2) [Reserved]
(j) Instrument Society of America (ISA) , 67 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709:
(1) ISA–S75.02 (1996) (“ISA–S75.02”), 56.20–15; and
(2) [Reserved]
(k) Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc. (MSS) , 127 Park Street NE, Vienna, VA 22180:
(1) SP–6–2001 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings (2001) (“MSS SP–6”), 56.25–10; 56.60–1;
(2) SP–9–2001 Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron and Steel Flanges (2001) (“MSS SP–9”), 56.60–1;
(3) SP–25–1998 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions (1998) (“MSS SP–25”), 56.15–1; 56.20–5; 56.60–1;
(4) SP–44–1996 Steel Pipe Line Flanges (Reaffirmed 2001) (“MSS SP–44”), 56.60–1;
(5) SP–45–2003 Bypass and Drain Connections (2003) (“MSS SP–45”), 56.20–20; 56.60–1;
(6) SP–51–2003 Class 150LW Corrosion Resistant Cast Flanges and Flanged Fittings (2003) (“MSS SP–51”), 56.60–1;
(7) SP–53–95 Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings and Other Piping Components–Magnetic Particle Examination Method (1995) (“MSS SP–53”), 56.60–1;
(8) SP–55–2001 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings and Other Piping Components–Visual Method (2001) (“MSS SP–55”), 56.60–1;
(9) SP–58 Pipe Hangers and Supports–Materials, Design and Manufacture (1993) (“MSS SP–58”), 56.60–1;
(10) SP–61–2003 Pressure Testing of Steel Valves (2003) (“MSS SP–61”), 56.60–1;
(11) SP–67 Butterfly Valves (1995) (“MSS SP–67”), 56.60–1;
(12) SP–69 Pipe Hangers and Supports–Selection and Application (1996) (“MSS SP–69”), 56.60–1;
(13) SP–72 Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends for General Service (1987) (“MSS SP–72”), 56.60–1;
(14) SP–73 (R 96) Brazing Joints for Copper and Copper Pressure Fittings (1991) (“MSS SP–73”), 56.60–1; and
(15) SP–83 Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions, Socket Welding and Threaded (1995) (“MSS SP–83”), 56.60–1;
(l) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) , 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096:
(1) J1475 (1996) Surface Vehicle Hydraulic Hose Fittings for Marine Applications (June 1996) (“SAE J1475”), 56.60–25; and
(2) J1942 (1997) Standards Hose and Hose Assemblies for Marine Applications (May 1997) (“SAE J1942”), 56.60–25.
[USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65171, Oct. 31, 2008, as amended by USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49228, Sept. 25, 2009]
§ 56.01-3 Power boilers, external piping and appurtenances (Replaces 100.1.1, 100.1.2, 122.1, 132 and 133).
(a) Power boiler external piping and components must meet the requirements of this part and §§52.01–105, 52.01–110, 52.01–115, and 52.01–120 of this chapter.
(b) Specific requirements for external piping and appurtenances of power boilers, as defined in §§100.1.1 and 100.1.2, appearing in the various paragraphs of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2), are not adopted unless specifically indicated elsewhere in this part.
[CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40602, Oct. 2, 1989; 55 FR 39968, Oct. 1, 1990; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65174, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.01-5 Adoption of ASME B31.1 for power piping, and other standards.
(a) Piping systems for ships and barges must be designed, constructed, and inspected in accordance with ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2), as limited, modified, or replaced by specific requirements in this part. The provisions in the appendices to ASME B31.1 are adopted and must be followed when the requirements of ASME B31.1 or the rules in this part make them mandatory. For general information, Table 56.01–5(a) lists the various paragraphs and sections in ASME B31.1 that are limited, modified, replaced, or reproduced by rules in this part.
Table 56.01–5(a)—Limitations and Modifications in the Adoption of ASME B31.1 for Pressure and Power Piping
| Section or paragraph in ASME B31.1 and disposition | Unit in this part |
|---|
| 100.1 replaced by | 56.01–1. |
| 100.2 modified by | 56.07–5. |
| 101 through 104.7 modified by | 56.07–10. |
| 101.2 modified by | 56.07–10(a), (b). |
| 101.5 replaced by | 56.07–10(c). |
| 102.2 modified by | 56.07–10(d). |
| 102.3 and 104.1.2 modified by | 56.07–10(e). |
| 104.3 modified by | 56.07–10(f). |
| 104.4 modified by | 56.07–10(e). |
| 104.5.1 modified by | 56.30–10. |
| 105 through 108 replaced by | 56.10–1 through 56.25–20. |
| 110 through 118 replaced by | 56.30–1 through 56.30–35. |
| 119.5.1 replaced by | 56.35–10, 56.35–15. |
| 119.7 replaced by | 56.35–1. |
| 122.1.4 replaced by | 56.50–40. |
| 122.3 modified by | 56.50–97. |
| 122.6 through 122.10 replaced by | 56.50–1 through 56.50–80. |
| 123 replaced by | 56.60–1. |
| Table 126.1 is replaced by | 56.30–5(c)(3), 56.60–1. |
| 127 through 135 replaced by | 56.65–1, 56.70–10 through 56.90–10. |
| 136 replaced by | 56.95–1 through 56.95–10. |
| 137 replaced by | 56.97–1 through 56.97–40. |
(viii) (b) When a section or paragraph of the regulations in this part relates to material in ASME B31.1, the relationship with ASME B31.1 will appear immediately after the heading of the section or at the beginning of the paragraph as follows:
(1) (Modifies __.) This indicates that the material in ASME B31.1 so numbered for identification is generally applicable but is being altered, amplified, or augmented.
(2) (Replaces __.) This indicates that the material in ASME B31.1 so numbered for identification does not apply.
(3) (Reproduces __.) This indicates that the material in ASME B31.1 so numbered for identification is being identically reproduced for convenience, not for emphasis.
(c) As stated in §56.01–2 of this chapter, the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ASME specifically referred to in this part must be the governing requirements for the matters covered unless specifically limited, modified, or replaced by other rules in this subchapter. See 46 CFR 56.60–1(b) for the other adopted commercial standards applicable to piping systems that also constitute this subchapter.
[USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65175, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.01-10 Plan approval.
(a) Plans and specifications for new construction and major alterations showing the respective piping systems shall be submitted, as required by subpart 50.20 of this subchapter.
(b) Piping materials and appliances, such as pipe, tubing, fittings, flanges, and valves, except safety valves and safety relief valves covered in part 162 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter, are not required to be specifically approved by the Commandant, but shall comply with the applicable requirements for materials, construction, markings, and testing. These materials and appliances shall be certified as described in part 50 of this subchapter. Drawings listing material specifications and showing details of welded joints for pressure-containing appurtenances of welded construction shall be submitted in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section.
(c)(1) Prior to installation aboard ship, diagrams of the following systems shall be submitted for approval:
(i) Steam and exhaust piping.
(ii) Boiler feed and blowoff piping.
(iii) Safety valve escape piping.
(iv) Fuel oil service, transfer and filling piping. (Service includes boiler fuel and internal combustion engine fuel piping.)
(v) Fire extinguishing systems including fire main and sprinkler piping, inert gas and foam.
(vi) Bilge and ballast piping.
(vii) Tank cleaning piping.
(viii) Condenser circulating water piping.
(ix) Vent, sound and overflow piping.
(x) Sanitary drains, soil drains, deck drains, and overboard discharge piping.
(xi) Internal combustion engine exhaust piping. (Refer to part 58 of this subchapter for requirements.)
(xii) Cargo piping.
(xiii) Hot water heating systems if the temperature is greater than 121 °C(250 °F).
(xiv) Compressed air piping.
(xv) Fluid power and control systems (hydraulic, pneumatic). (Refer to subpart 58.30 of this subchapter for specific requirements.)
(xvi) Lubricating oil piping.
(xvii) Refrigeration and air conditioning piping. (Refer to part 58 of this subchapter for specific requirements.)
(2) Arrangement drawings of the following systems shall also be submitted prior to installation:
(i) All Classes I, I-L, and II-L systems.
(ii) All Class II firemain, foam, sprinkler, bilge and ballast, vent sounding and overflow systems.
(iii) Other Class II systems only if specifically requested or required by regulations in this subchapter.
(d)(1) The drawings or diagrams shall include a list of material, furnishing pipe diameters, wall thicknesses, design pressure, fluid temperature, applicable ASTM material or ANSI component specification, type, size, design standard, and rating of valves, flanges, and fittings.
(2) Pump rated capacity and pump shutoff head shall appear on piping diagrams. Pump characteristic curves shall be submitted for all pumps in the firemain and foam systems. These curves need not be submitted if the following information is shown on the drawing:
(i) Rated capacity and head at rated capacity.
(ii) Shutoff head.
(iii) Head at 150 percent rated capacity.
(3) Standard drawings of the following fabrication details shall be submitted:
(i) Welding details for piping connections.
(ii) Welding details for nonstandard fittings (when appropriate).
(d–1) Plans of piping for industrial systems on mobile offshore drilling units must be submitted under subpart 58.60 of this subchapter.
(e) Where piping passes through watertight bulkheads and/or fire boundaries, plans of typical details of piping penetrations shall be submitted.
(f) Arrangement drawings specified in paragraph (c)(2) of this section are not required if—
(1) The location of each component for which there is a location requirement (i.e., shell penetration, fire station, foam monitor, etc.) is indicated on the piping diagram;
(2) The diagram includes, or is accompanied by and makes reference to, a material schedule which describes components in sufficient detail to substantiate their compliance with the regulations of this subchapter;
(3) A thermal stress analysis is not required; and
(4) A dynamic analysis is neither required nor elected in lieu of allowable stress reduction.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGFR 72–59R, 37 FR 6189, Mar. 25, 1972; CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56799, Dec. 4, 1978, CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40602, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48049, Sept. 18, 1995]
Subpart 56.04—Piping Classification
§ 56.30-1 Scope (replaces 110 through 118).
The selection and limitation of piping joints must be as required by this subpart rather than as required by 110 through 118 of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2); however, certain requirements are marked “reproduced” in this subpart.
[USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65177, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.30-3 Piping joints (reproduces 110).
The type of piping joint used shall be suitable for the design conditions and shall be selected with consideration of joint tightness, mechanical strength and the nature of the fluid handled.
(a) General. Welded joints may be used for materials for which welding procedures, welders, and welding machine operators have been qualified in accordance with part 57 of this subchapter.
(b) Butt welds—general. Butt welds may be made with or without backing or insert rings within the limitations established in §56.70–15. When the use of backing rings will result in undesirable conditions such as severe stress concentrations, corrosion or erosion, then:
(1) The backing rings shall be removed and the inside of the joint ground smooth, or
(2) The joint shall be welded without backing rings, or
(3) Consumable insert rings must be used. Commonly used types of butt welding end preparations are shown in ASME B16.25 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2).
(4) Restrictions as to the use of backing rings appear for the low temperature piping systems and should be checked when designing for these systems.
(c) Socket welds ( Modifies 127.3.3A. ).
(1) Each socket weld must conform to ASME B16.11 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2), to applicable standards listed in 46 CFR 56.60–1, Table 56.60–1(b), and to Figure 127.4.4C in ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) as modified by §56.30–10(b)(4) of this part. A gap of approximately one-sixteenth inch between the end of the pipe and the bottom of the socket must be provided before welding. This may best be provided by bottoming the pipe and backing off slightly before tacking.
(2) Socket welds must not be used where severe erosion or crevice corrosion is expected to occur. Restrictions on the use of socket welds appear in §56.70–15(d)(3) of this part for Class I service and in §56.50–105 of this part for low temperature service. These sections should be checked when designing for these systems. See §56.70–15(d)(4) of this part for Class II service.
(3) ( Reproduces 111.3.4. ) Drains and bypasses may be attached to a fitting or valve by socket welding provided the socket depth, bore diameter and shoulder thickness conform to ASME B16.11.
(d) Fillet welds . A fillet weld may vary from convex to concave. The size of a fillet weld is determined as shown in Figure 127.4.4A of ASME B31.1. Fillet-weld details for socket-welding components must meet §56.30–5(c). Fillet-weld details for flanges must meet §56.30–10 of this part (see also §56.70–15(d)(3) and (4) of this part for applications of fillet welds).
(e) Seal welds. Seal welds may be used but shall not be considered as contributing any strength to the joint.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40605, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48050, Sept. 18, 1995; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65177, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.30-10 Flanged joints (modifies 104.5.1(a)).
(a) Flanged or butt-welded joints are required for Classes I and I-L piping for nominal diameters exceeding 2 inches, except as otherwise specified in this subchapter.
(b) Flanges may be attached by any method shown in Figure 56.30–10(b) or by any additional means that may be approved by the Marine Safety Center. Pressure temperature ratings of the appropriate ANSI/ASME standard must not be exceeded.
(1) Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 1. Flanges with screw threads may be used in accordance with 46 CFR 56.30–20, Table 56.30–20(c).
(2) Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 2. ASME B16.5 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) Class 150 and Class 300 low-hubbed flanges with screw threads, plus the addition of a strength fillet weld of the size as shown, may be used in Class I systems not exceeding 750 °F or 4 NPS, in Class II systems without diameter limitations, and in Class II–L systems not exceeding 1 NPS. If 100 percent radiography is required by 46 CFR 56.95–10 for the class, diameter, wall thickness, and material of pipe being joined, the use of the threaded flanges is not permitted and buttwelding flanges must be provided. For Class II piping systems, the size of the strength fillet may be limited to a maximum of 0.525 inch instead of 1.4T.
(3) Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 3. Slip-on flanges meeting ASME B16.5 may be used in piping systems of Class I, Class II, or Class II–L not to exceed the service pressure-temperature ratings for flanges of class 300 and lower, within the temperature limitations of the material selected for use, and not to exceed 4-inch Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) in systems of Class I and Class II–L. If 100 percent radiography is required by 46 CFR 56.95–10 for the class, diameter, wall thickness, and material of the pipe being joined, then slip-on flanges are not permitted and butt-welding flanges are required. The configuration in Figure 127.4.4B(b) of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2), using a face and backweld, may be preferable where eliminating void spaces is desirable. For systems of Class II, the size of the strength fillet may be limited to a maximum of 0.525 inch instead of 1.4T, and the distance from the face of the flange to the end of the pipe may be a maximum of three-eighths of an inch. Restrictions on the use of slip-on flanges appear in 46 CFR 56.50–105 for low-temperature piping systems.
(4) Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 4. ASME B16.5 socket welding flanges may be used in Class I or II–L systems not exceeding 3 NPS for class 600 and lower class flanges and 21/2NPS for class 900 and class 1500 flanges within the service pressure-temperature ratings of the standard. Whenever full radiography is required by 46 CFR 56.95–10 for the class, diameter, and wall thickness of the pipe being joined, the use of socket welding flanges is not permitted and a butt weld type connection must be provided. For Class II piping, socket welding flanges may be used without diameter limitation, and the size of the fillet weld may be limited to a maximum of 0.525 inch instead of 1.4T. Restrictions on the use of socket welds appear in 46 CFR 56.50–105 for low temperature piping systems.
(5) Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 5. Flanges fabricated from steel plate meeting the requirements of part 54 of this chapter may be used for Class II piping for pressures not exceeding 150 pounds per square inch and temperatures not exceeding 450 °F. Plate material listed in UCS–6(b) of section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) may not be used in this application, except that material meeting ASTM A 36 (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 56.01–2) may be used. The fabricated flanges must conform at least to the ASME B16.5 class 150 flange dimensions. The size of the strength fillet weld may be limited to a maximum of 0.525 inches instead of 1.4T and the distance from the face of the flange to the end of the pipe may be a maximum of three-eighths inch.
(6) Figure 56.30–10 (b), Method 6. Steel plate flanges meeting the material and construction requirements listed in paragraph (b)(5) of this section may be used for Class II piping for pressures not exceeding 150 pounds per square inch or temperatures not exceeding 650 °F. The flange shall be attached to the pipe as shown by Figure 56.30–10(b). Method 6. The pressure shall not exceed the American National Standard Service pressure temperature rating. The size of the strength fillet weld may be limited to a maximum of 0.525 inch instead of 1.4T and the distance from the face of the flange to the end of the pipe may be a maximum of three-eighths inch.
(7) Figure 56.30–10 (b), Method 7. Lap joint flanges (Van Stone) may be used for Class I and Class II piping. The Van Stone equipment must be operated by competent personnel. The ends of the pipe must be heated from 1,650° to 1,900 °F. dependent on the size of the pipe prior to the flanging operation. The foregoing temperatures must be carefully adhered to in order to prevent excess scaling of the pipe. The extra thickness of metal built up in the end of the pipe during the forming operation must be machined to restore the pipe to its original diameter. The machined surface must be free from surface defects and the back of the Van Stone lap must be machined to a fine tool finish to furnish a line contact with the mating surface on the flange for the full circumference as close as possible to the fillet of the flange. The number of heats to be used in forming a flange must be determined by the size of the pipe and not more than two pushups per heat are permitted. The width of the lap flange must be at least three times the thickness of the pipe wall and the end of the pipe must be properly stress relieved after the flanging operation is completed. Manufacturers desiring to produce this type of joint must demonstrate to a marine inspector that they have the proper equipment and personnel to produce an acceptable joint.
(8) Figure 56.30–10 (b), Method 8. Welding neck flanges may be used on any piping provided the flanges are butt-welded to the pipe. The joint must be welded as indicated by Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 8, and a backing ring employed which will permit complete penetration of the weld metal. If a backing ring is not used, refer to 46 CFR 56.30–5(b) for requirements.
(9) Figure 56.30–10 (b), Method 9. Welding neck flanges may also be attached to pipe by a double-welded butt joint as shown by Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 9.
(10) Figure 56.30–10 (b), Method 10. Flanges may be attached by shrinking the flange on to the end of the pipe and flaring the end of the pipe to an angle of not less than 20°. A fillet weld of the size shown by Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 10, must be used to attach the hub to the pipe. This type of flange is limited to a maximum pressure of 300 pounds per square inch at temperatures not exceeding 500 °F.
(11) Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 11. The flange of the type described and illustrated by Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 10, except with the fillet weld omitted, may be used for Class II piping for pressures not exceeding 150 pounds per square inch and temperatures not exceeding 450 °F.
(12) Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 12. High-hub bronze flanges may be used for temperatures not exceeding 425 °F. The hub of the flange must be bored to a depth not less than that required for a threaded connection of the same diameter leaving a shoulder for the pipe to butt against. A preinserted ring of silver brazing alloy having a melting point not less than 1,000 °F and of sufficient quantity to fill the annular clearance between the flange and the pipe must be inserted in the groove. The pipe must then be inserted in the flange and sufficient heat applied externally to melt the brazing alloy until it completely fills the clearance between the hub and the flange of the pipe. A suitable flux must be applied to the surfaces to be joined to produce a satisfactory joint.
(13) Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 13. The type of flange as described for Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 12, may be employed and in lieu of an annular groove being machined in the hub of the flange for the preinserted ring of silver brazing alloy, a bevel may be machined on the end of the hub and the silver brazing alloy introduced from the end of the hub to attach the pipe to the flange.
(14) Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 14. Flanges may be attached to nonferrous pipe by inserting the pipe in the flange and flanging the end of the pipe into the recess machined in the face of the flange to receive it. The width of the flange must be not less than three times the pipe wall thickness. In addition, the pipe must be securely brazed to the wall of the flange.
(15) Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 15. The flange of the type described and illustrated by Figure 56.30–10(b), Method 14, except with the brazing omitted, may be used for Class II piping and where the temperature does not exceed 250 °F. 
Note to Fig. 56.30–10( b ): “T” is the nominal pipe wall thickness used. Consult the text of paragraph (b) for modifications on Class II piping systems. Fillet weld leg size need not exceed the thickness of the applicable ASME hub.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40605, Oct. 2, 1989; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58460, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65177, Oct. 31, 2008; 73 FR 76247, Dec. 16, 2008]
§ 56.30-15 Expanded or rolled joints.
(a) Expanded or rolled joints may be used where experience or test has demonstrated that the joint is suitable for the design conditions and where adequate provisions are made to prevent separation of the joint. Specific application for use must be made to the Commandant.
(b) [Reserved]
§ 56.30-20 Threaded joints.
(a) Threaded joints may be used within the limitations specified in subpart 56.15 of this chapter and within other limitations specified in this section.
(b) ( Reproduces 114.1. ) All threads on piping components must be taper pipe threads in accordance with the applicable standard listed in 46 CFR 56.60–1, Table 56.60–1(b). Threads other than taper pipe threads may be used for piping components where tightness of the joint depends on a seal weld or a seating surface other than the threads, and where experience or test has demonstrated that such threads are suitable.
(c) Threaded joints may not be used where severe erosion, crevice corrosion, shock, or vibration is expected to occur; or at temperatures over 925°F. Size limitations are given in Table 56.30–20(c) of this section.
Table 56.30–20(c)—Threaded Joints1,2
| Maximum nominal size, inches | Maximum pressure, p.s.i.g. |
|---|
| Above 2&inch; | (Not permitted in Class I piping service.) |
| Above 1&inch; up to 2&inch; | 600. |
| Above
3/4&inch; up to 1&inch; | 1,200. |
| 3/4&inch; and below | 1,500. |
(d) No pipe with a wall thickness less than that of standard weight of ASME B36.10M (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) steel pipe may be threaded regardless of service. For restrictions on the use of pipe in steam service more than 250 pounds per square inch or water service over 100 pounds per square inch and 200 °F (938C), see part 104.1.2(c)(1) of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2). Restrictions on the use of threaded joints apply for low-temperature piping and must be checked when designing for these systems.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40164, Sept. 2, 1975; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40606, Oct. 2, 1989; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.30-25 Flared, flareless, and compression fittings.
(a) This section applies to pipe fittings that are mechanically connected to pipe by such means as ferrules, flared ends, swaging, elastic strain preload, crimping, bite-type devices, and shape memory alloys. Fittings to which this section applies must be designed, constructed, tested, and marked in accordance with ASTM F 1387 (incorporated by reference, see §56.01–2). Previously approved fittings may be retained as long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) Flared, flareless and compression fittings may be used within the service limitations of size, pressure, temperature, and vibration recommended by the manufacturer and as specified in this section.
(c) Flared, flareless, and compression type tubing fittings may be used for tube sizes not exceeding 50 millimeters (2 inches) outside diameter within the limitations of applicable standards and specifications listed in this section and §56.60–1 of this part.
(d) Flareless fittings must be of a design in which the gripping member or sleeve must grip or bite into the outer surface of the tube with sufficient strength to hold the tube against pressure, but without appreciably distorting the inside tube diameter or reducing the wall thickness. The gripping member must also form a pressure seal against the fitting body.
(e) For fluid services, other than hydraulic systems, using a combustible fluid as defined in §30.10–15 of this chapter and for fluid services using a flammable fluid as defined in §30.10–22 of this chapter, flared fittings must be used; except that flareless fittings of the nonbite type may be used when the tubing system is of steel, nickel copper or copper nickel alloy. When using copper or copper zinc alloy, flared fittings are required. (See also §56.50–70 for gasoline fuel systems, §56.50–75 for diesel fuel systems, and §58.25–20 for hydraulic systems for steering gear.)
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26000, May 23, 1996; 61 FR 35138, July 5, 1996, as amended by USCG–1999–5151, 64 FR 67180, Dec. 1, 1999; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58460, Sept. 29, 2000]
§ 56.30-27 Caulked joints.
Caulked joints may not be used in marine installations.
[CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40606, Oct. 2, 1989]
§ 56.30-30 Brazed joints.
(a) General ( refer also to subpart 56.75 ). Brazed socket-type joints shall be made with suitable brazing alloys. The minimum socket depth shall be sufficient for the intended service. Brazing alloy shall either be end-fed into the socket or shall be provided in the form of a preinserted ring in a groove in the socket. The brazing alloy shall be sufficient to fill completely the annular clearance between the socket and the pipe or tube.
(b) Limitations. (1) Brazed socket-type joints shall not be used on systems containing flammable or combustible fluids in areas where fire hazards are involved or where the service temperature exceeds 425 °F. When specifically approved by the Commandant, brazed construction may be used for service temperatures up to 525 °F. in boiler steam air heaters provided the requirements of UB–12 of section VIII ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) are satisfied at the highest temperature desired.
(2) Brazed joints depending solely upon a fillet, rather than primarily upon brazing material between the pipe and socket are not acceptable.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.30-35 Gasketed mechanical couplings.
(a) This section applied to pipe fittings that form a seal by compressing a resilient gasket onto the pipe joint primarily by threaded fasteners and where joint creep is only restricted by such means as machined grooves, centering pins, or welded clips. Fittings to which this section applies must be designed, constructed, tested, and marked in accordance with ASTM F 1476 (incorporated by reference, see §56.01–2) and ASTM F 1548 (incorporated by reference, see §56.01–2). Previously approved fittings may be retained as long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) Gasketed mechanical couplings may be used within the service limitations of pressure, temperature and vibration recommended by the manufacturer, except that gasketed mechanical couplings must not be used in—
(1) Any location where leakage, undetected flooding or impingement of liquid on vital equipment may disable the vessel; or
(2) In tanks where the liquid conveyed in the piping system is not chemically compatible with the liquid in the tank.
(c) Gasketed mechanical couplings must not be used as expansion joints. Positive restraints must be included, where necessary, to prevent the coupling from creeping on the pipe and uncovering the joint. Bite-type devices do not provide positive protection against creep and are generally not accepted for this purpose. Machined grooves, centering pins, and welded clips are considered positive means of protection against creep.
[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26001, May 23, 1996, as amended by USCG–1999–5151, 64 FR 67180, Dec. 1, 1999]
§ 56.30-40 Flexible pipe couplings of the compression or slip-on type.
(a) Flexible pipe couplings of the compression or slip-on type must not be used as expansion joints. To ensure that the maximum axial displacement (approximately3/8&inch; maximum) of each coupling is not exceeded, positive restraints must be included in each installation.
(b) Positive means must also be provided to prevent the coupling from “creeping” on the pipe and uncovering the joint. Bite type devices do not provide positive protection against creeping and are not generally accepted for this purpose unless other means are also incorporated. Machined grooves or centering pins are considered positive means, and other positive means will be considered.
(c) Couplings which employ a solid sleeve with welded attachments on both pipes will require the removal of one set of attachments before dismantling. Rewelding of the attachments may require gas freeing of the line.
(d) The installation shall be such as to preclude appreciable difference in the vibration magnitudes of the pipes joined by the couplings. The couplings shall not be used as a vibration damper. The vibration magnitude and frequency should not exceed that recommended by the coupling manufacturer.
(e) Flexible couplings made in accordance with the applicable standards listed in Table 56.60–1(b) of this part and of materials complying with subpart 56.60 of this part may be used within the material, size, pressure, and temperature limitations of those standards and within any further limitations specified in this subchapter. Flexible couplings fabricated by welding must also comply with part 57 of this chapter.
(f) Flexible couplings must not be used in cargo holds or in any other space where leakage, undetected flooding, or impingement of liquid on vital equipment may disable the ship, or in tanks where the liquid conveyed in the piping system is not compatible with the liquid in the tank. Where flexible couplings are not allowed by this subpart, joints may be threaded, flanged and bolted, or welded.
(g) Damaged or deteriorated gaskets shall not be reinstalled.
(h) Each coupling shall be tested in accordance with §56.97–5.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40606, Oct. 2, 1989]
Subpart 56.35—Expansion, Flexibility and Supports
§ 56.50-1 General (replaces 122).
The requirements in this subpart for piping systems apply instead of those in section 122 of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2). Installation requirements applicable to all systems:
(a) Where pipes and scuppers are carried through watertight or oiltight bulkheads, decks or tank tops, or are carried through fire control bulkheads and decks, the integrity of the structure shall be maintained. Lead or other heat sensitive materials shall not be used in piping systems which make such bulkhead or deck penetrations where the deterioration of such systems in the event of fire would impair the integrity of the bulkheads or decks. (For plastic pipe installations, see §56.60–25(a).) Where plate insert pads are used, bolted connections shall have threads tapped into the plate to a depth of not less than the diameter of the bolt. If welded, the pipe or flange shall be welded to both sides of the plating. Openings in structure through which pipes pass shall be reinforced where necessary. Flanges shall not be bolted to bulkheads so that the plate forms a part of the joint. Metallic materials having a melting point of 1,700 °F. or less are considered heat sensitive and if used must be suitably insulated.
(b)(1) Pipes piercing the collision bulkhead shall be fitted with screwdown valves operable from above the bulkhead deck and the valve shall be fitted inside the forepeak tank adjacent to the collision bulkhead. The pipe penetrating the collision bulkhead shall be welded to the bulkhead on both sides. On new installations or replacement in vessels of 150 gross tons and over, the valve body shall be of steel or ductile cast iron.
(2) Passenger vessels shall not have the collision bulkhead pierced below the margin line by more than one pipe conveying liquids in the forepeak tank except that if the forepeak tank is divided to hold two different kinds of liquids, the collision bulkhead may be pierced below the margin line by two pipes, provided there is no practical alternative to the fitting of the second pipe and further provided the safety of the vessel is maintained.
(c) Valves and cocks not forming part of a piping system are not permitted in watertight subdivision bulkheads, however, sluice valves or gates in oiltight bulkheads of tankships may be used if approved by the Marine Safety Center.
(d) Piping shall not be run over or in the vicinity of switchboards or other electrical equipment if avoidable. When such leads are necessary, welded joints only shall be used and provision shall be made to prevent leakage from damaging the equipment.
(e) Stuffing boxes shall not be used on deep tank bulkheads, double bottoms or in any position where they cannot be easily examined. This requirement does not apply to ore carriers operating on the Great Lakes or cargo lines of oil tankers.
(f) Piping systems shall be installed so that under no condition will the operation of safety or relief valves be impaired.
(g)(1) Power actuated valves in systems other than as specified in §56.50–60 of this part may be used if approved for the system by the Marine Safety Center. All power actuated valves required in an emergency to operate the vessel's machinery, to maintain its stability, and to operate the bilge and firemain systems must have a manual means of operation.
(2)(i) Remote valve controls that are not readily identifiable as to service must be fitted with nameplates.
(ii) Remote valve controls must be accessible under service conditions.
(iii) Remote valve controls, except reach rods, must be fitted with indicators that show whether the valves they control are open or closed. Valve position indicating systems must be independent of valve control systems.
(iv) Valve reach rods must be adequately protected.
(v) Solid reach rods must be used in tanks containing liquids, except that tank barges having plug cocks inside cargo tanks may have reach rods of extra-heavy pipe with the annular space between the lubricant tube and the pipe wall sealed with a nonsoluble to prevent penetration of the cargo.
(3) Air operated remote control valves must be provided with self-indicating lines at the control boards which indicate the desired valve positions, i.e., open or closed.
(h) Suitable drains shall be provided at low points of piping systems.
(i) Valves and cocks shall be located so as to be easily accessible and valves or cocks attached to the shell of the vessel or to sea chests located below the floorplating shall be operable from above the floorplates.
(j) When welded fabrication is employed, a sufficient number of detachable joints shall be provided to facilitate overhauling and maintenance of machinery and appurtenances. The joints shall be located so that adequate space is provided for welding, and the location of the welds shall be indicated on the plans.
(k) Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapors, gases or liquids whose temperature exceeds 150 °F., shall be suitably insulated where necessary to preclude injury to personnel.
(l) Where pipes are run through dry cargo spaces they must be protected from mechanical injury by a suitable enclosure or other means.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40607, Oct. 2, 1989; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.50-10 Special gauge requirements.
(a) Where pressure-reducing valves are employed, a pressure gauge must be provided on the low-pressure side of the reducing station.
(b) Fuel oil service, fire, cargo and fuel oil transfer and boiler feed pumps must be provided with a pressure gage on the discharge side of the pump. Additional information pertaining to fire pumps is in §34.10–5 of subchapter D (Tank Vessels), §76.10–5 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels), §95.10–5 of subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels), and §108.417 of subchapter IA (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units) of this chapter.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56799, Dec. 4, 1978; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.50-15 Steam and exhaust piping.
(a) The design pressures of the steam piping connected to the boiler drum or to the superheater inlet header shall not be less than the lowest pressure setting of any drum safety valve. The value of allowable stress for the material shall not exceed that corresponding to the saturated steam temperature at drum pressure and shall be selected as described in §56.07–10(e).
(b) Main superheater outlet piping systems, desuperheated piping systems, and other auxiliary superheated piping systems led directly from the boiler superheater shall be designed for a pressure not less than the pressure at which the superheater safety valve is set. In the case of a superheated safety valve which is drum pilot actuated, the design pressure of such piping systems shall not be less than the pressure setting of the actuator valve on the drum. Where it can be shown that the limitations set forth in 102.2.4 of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) will not be exceeded, the design pressure of such piping systems may be reduced but shall not be less than the pressure setting of the actuator valve on the drum less the pressure drop through the superheater, including associated piping and a control desuperheater if fitted, at the normal rated operating condition. In both cases, the value of allowable stress shall be selected using a temperature not less than that of the steam at the superheater outlet at the normal rated operating conditions in accordance with §56.07–10(e). Valves and fittings shall be selected for the above temperature and pressure from the accepted standards in 46 CFR 56.60–1, Table 56.60–1(b), using the pressure-temperature rating in the standard.
(c) Steam stop valves in sizes exceeding 6 inches shall be fitted with bypasses for heating the line and equalizing the pressure before the valve is opened.
(d) In multiple boiler installations each boiler's main, auxiliary and desuperheated steam lines shall be fitted with two valves, one a stop valve and one a stop check valve.
(e) Main and auxiliary steam stop valves must be readily accessible, operable by one person and arranged to seat against boiler pressure.
(f) The auxiliary steam piping of each vessel equipped with more than one boiler must be so arranged that steam for the whistle and other vital auxiliary systems, such as the electrical-generation plant, may be supplied from any power boiler.
(g) Steam and exhaust pipes shall not be led through coal bunkers or dry cargo spaces unless approved by the Commandant.
(h)(1) Steam piping, with the exception of the steam heating system, must not be led through passageways, accommodation spaces, or public spaces unless the arrangement is specifically approved by the Marine Safety Center.
(2) Steam pressure in steam heating systems must not exceed 150 pounds per square inch gage, except that steam pressure for accommodation and public space heating must not exceed 45 pounds per square inch gage.
(3) Steam lines and registers in non-accommodation and non-public spaces must be suitably located and/or shielded to minimize hazards to any personnel within the space. Where hazards in a space cannot be sufficiently minimized, the pressure in the steam line to that space must be reduced to a maximum of 45 pounds per square inch gage.
(4) High temperature hot water for heating systems may not exceed 375°F.
(i) Where positive shutoff valves are fitted in the exhaust lines of machinery, and the exhaust side, including engine steam cylinders and chests, turbine casings, exhaust piping and shutoff valves, is not designed for the full inlet pressure, the exhaust side must be protected from over pressure by one of the following means:
(1) A full flow relief valve in the exhaust side so set and of sufficient capacity to prevent the exhaust side from being accidentally or otherwise subjected to a pressure in excess of its maximum allowable pressure.
(2) A sentinel relief valve or other warning device fitted on the exhaust side together with a back pressure trip device which will close the inlet valve prior to the exhaust side pressure exceeding the maximum allowable pressure. A device that will throttle the inlet valve, so that the exhaust side does not exceed the maximum allowable pressure, may be substituted for the back pressure trip.
(j) Shore steam connections shall be fitted with a relief valve set at a pressure not exceeding the design pressure of the piping.
(k) Means must be provided for draining every steam pipe in which dangerous water hammer might otherwise occur.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGFR 72–59R, 37 FR 6189, Mar. 25, 1972; CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40165, Sept. 2, 1975; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40607, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24772, May 10, 1995; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.50-20 Pressure relief piping.
(a) General. There must be no intervening stop valves between the vessel or piping system being protected and its protective device or devices, except as specifically provided for in other regulations or as specifically authorized by the Marine Safety Center.
(b) Discharge lines (reproduces 122.6.2(d)). Discharge lines from pressure-relieving safety devices shall be designed to facilitate drainage.
(c) Stop valves. Stop valves between the safety or relief valve and the point of discharge are not permitted, except as specifically provided for in other regulations or as specifically approved by the Marine Safety Center.
(d) Reference. See also §56.07–10(a) and (b) for specific requirements.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9979, June 17, 1970; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40607, Oct. 2, 1989]
§ 56.50-25 Safety and relief valve escape piping.
(a) Escape piping from unfired steam generator, boiler, and superheater safety valves shall have an area of not less than that of the combined areas of the outlets of all valves discharging thereto and shall be led as near vertically as practicable to the atmosphere.
(b) Expansion joints or flexible pipe connections shall be fitted in escape piping. The piping shall be adequately supported and installed so that no stress is transmitted to the safety valve body.
(c) Safety or relief valve discharges, when permitted to terminate in the machinery space, shall be led below the floorplates or to a remote position to minimize the hazardous effect of the escaping steam.
(d) The effect of the escape piping on the operation of the relief device shall be considered. The back pressure in the escape piping from the main propulsion steam generator should not exceed 10 percent of the relief device setting unless a compensated relief device is used. Back pressure must be calculated with all relief valves which discharge to a common escape pipe relieving simultaneously at full capacity.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40608, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48050, Sept. 18, 1995]
§ 56.50-30 Boiler feed piping.
(a) General requirements. (1) Steam vessels, and motor vessels fitted with steam driven electrical generators shall have at least two separate means of supplying feed water for the boilers. All feed pumps shall be fitted with the necessary connections for this purpose. The arrangement of feed pumps shall be in accordance with paragraph (d) or (e) of this section.
(2) Feed pump supply to power boilers may utilize the group feed system or the unit feed system.
(3) Feed discharge piping from the pump up to, but not including the required stop and stop-check valves, shall be designed for either the feed pump relief valve setting or the shutoff head of the pump if a relief valve is not fitted. (Refer to §56.07–10(b) for specific requirements.) Feed piping from the boiler, to and including the required stop and stop-check valves (see paragraph (b) of this section), shall have a design pressure which exceeds the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler by either 25 percent or 225 pounds per square inch whichever is less. The value of allowable stress for design purposes shall be selected as described in §56.07–10(e) at a temperature not below that for saturated steam at the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler.
(4) Feed pumps for water tube boilers shall have fresh water connections only. Care shall be taken to prevent the accidental contamination of feed water from salt water or oil systems.
(b) Feed valves. (1) Stop and stop-check valves must be fitted in the main feed line and must be attached as closely as possible to drum inlets or to the economizer inlet on boilers fitted with integral economizers.
(2) Where the installation will not permit the feed stop valve to be attached directly to the drum inlet nozzle on boilers not fitted with economizers, a distance piece may be installed between the stop valve and the inlet nozzle.
(3) Feed stop or stop-check valves may be located near the operating platform on boilers fitted with economizers provided the piping between the valves and the economizer, exclusive of the feed valves and the economizer inlet nozzles, is installed with a minimum of intervening flanged connections.
(4) Auxiliary feed lines shall be fitted with stop valves and stop-check valves. Boilers not having auxiliary feed water nozzles, or where independent auxiliary feed lines are not installed, shall have the auxiliary feed line to the drum or economizer connected to the main feed line as close as possible to the main feed stop valves; and the valves in the auxiliary feed line shall be fitted as close as possible to the junction point.
(5) Boilers fitted with economizers shall have a check valve fitted in the economizer discharge and located as close as possible to the drum fed inlet nozzle. When economizer bypasses are fitted, a stop-check valve shall be installed in lieu of the aforementioned check valve.
(6) A sentinel valve is not required for vessels constructed after September 30, 1997, and for other vessels to which it has been shown to the satisfaction of the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection or the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, that a sentinel valve is not necessary for the safe operation of the particular boiler.
(c) Feed water regulators, heaters, and grease extractors. (1) Where feed water regulators, tubular feed water heaters, and grease extractors are installed, an alternate means of operation with these devices bypassed shall be provided.
(2) Feed water regulators designed with a built-in bypass for emergency use need not be fitted with an external bypass when installed in a feed system provided with an auxiliary feed line. All feed water regulators installed in a unit feed system shall be fitted with an external bypass. Feed water regulators bypasses shall be so arranged that the regular feed valves are in operation while the bypass is in use.
(3) A feed water regulator may be interposed between the stop and stop-check valves in the feed lines.
(d) Group feed system. Group feed systems shall be provided with pumps and piping as follows:
(1) Oceangoing and Great Lakes steam vessels, having a feed pump attached to the main propelling unit, shall be provided with at least one independently driven feed pump. Each of these pumps shall be used exclusively for feed purposes and shall be capable of supplying the operating boilers at their normal capacity. In addition, a second independently driven pump, capable of supplying such boilers at 75 percent of their normal capacity, shall be provided for emergency use. This second pump may be used for other purposes.
(2) If two independently driven pumps are provided, each capable of supplying the boilers at their normal required operating capacity, and neither of which is used for other purposes, the third or emergency feed pump is not required. Where more than two independently driven feed pumps are provided, their aggregate capacity shall not be less than 200 percent of that demanded by the boilers at their required normal operating capacity.
(3) River or harbor steam vessels shall have at least two means for feeding the boilers; one of which shall be an independently driven pump, the other may be an attached pump, an additional independently driven pump, or an injector.
(e) Unit feed system. Unit feed systems shall be provided with pumps and piping as follows:
(1) The unit feed system may be used on vessels having two or more boilers. When the unit feed system is employed each boiler shall have its own independently driven main feed pump capable of supplying the boiler at its normal operating capacity. In addition these shall be an auxiliary independently driven feed pump of the same capacity which can be operated in place of and in conjunction with the main feed pump. In vessels with three or more boilers, not more than two boilers may be served by any one auxiliary pump. The auxiliary pump may be so interconnected that any pump can feed any boiler.
(2) In the unit feed system, a separate feed line shall be provided for each boiler from its pumps. A separate auxiliary feed line is not required. The discharge from each pump and the feed supply to each boiler shall be automatically controlled by the level of the water in that boiler. In addition to the automatic control, manual control shall be provided.
(f) Feedwater. The feedwater shall be introduced into a boiler as required by §52.01–105(b) of this subchapter.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51201, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–2002–13058, 67 FR 61278, Sept. 30, 2002; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.50-35 Condensate pumps.
Two means shall be provided for discharging the condensate from the main condenser, one of which shall be mechanically independent of the main propelling machinery. If one of the independent feed pumps is fitted with a direct suction from the condenser and a discharge to the feed tank, it may be accepted as an independent condensate pump. On vessels operating on lakes (including Great Lakes), bays, sounds, or rivers, where provision is made to operate noncondensing, only one condensate unit will be required.
§ 56.50-40 Blowoff piping (replaces 122.1.4).
(a)(1) The owner or operator of a vessel must follow the requirements for blowoff piping in this section instead of the requirements in 122.1.4 of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2).
(2) Where blowoff valves are connected to a common discharge from two or more boilers, a nonreturn valve shall be provided in the line from each boiler to prevent accidental blowback in the event the boiler blowoff valve is left open.
(b) Blowoff piping external to the boiler shall be designed for not less than 125 percent of the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler, or the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler plus 225 pounds per square inch, whichever is less. When the required blowoff piping design pressure exceeds 100 pounds per square inch gage, the wall thickness of the piping shall not be less than Schedule 80. The value of allowable stress for design purposes shall be selected as described in §56.07–10(e) at a temperature not below that of saturated steam at the maximum allowable working pressure of the boiler.
(c) Boiler blowoff piping which discharges above the lightest loadline of a vessel shall be arranged so that the discharge is deflected downward.
(d) Valves such as the globe type so designed as to form pockets in which sediment may collect shall not be used for blowoff service.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40165, Sept. 2, 1975; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.50-45 Circulating pumps.
(a) A main circulating pump and emergency means for circulating water through the main condenser shall be provided. The emergency means may consist of a connection from an independent power pump fitted between the main circulating pump and the condenser.
(b) Independent sea suctions shall be provided for the main circulating and the emergency circulating pumps.
(c) A cross connection between the circulating pumps in the case of multiple units will be acceptable in lieu of an independent power pump connection.
(d) On vessels operating on lakes (including Great Lakes), bays, sounds, or rivers, where provision is made to operate noncondensing, only one circulating unit will be required.
§ 56.50-50 Bilge and ballast piping.
(a)(1) All vessels except unmanned barges shall be provided with a satisfactory bilge pumping plant capable of pumping from and draining any watertight compartment except for ballast, oil and water tanks which have acceptable means for filling and emptying independent of the bilge system. The bilge pumping system shall be capable of operation under all practicable conditions after a casualty whether the ship is upright or listed. For this purpose wing suctions will generally be necessary except in narrow compartments at the ends of the vessel where one suction may be sufficient. In compartments of unusual form, additional suctions may be required.
(2) Arrangements shall be made whereby water in the compartments will drain to the suction pipes. Efficient means shall be provided for draining water from all tank tops, other watertight flats and insulated holds. Peak tanks, chain lockers and decks over peak tanks may be drained by eductors, ejectors, or hand pumps. Where piping is led through the forepeak, see §56.50–1(b).
(3) Where drainage from particular compartments is considered undesirable, the provisions for such drainage may be omitted, provided it can be shown by calculations that the safety of the vessel will not be impaired.
(4) Where the vessel is to carry Class 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 23 °C (74 °F), Class 6, Division 6.1, poisonous liquids, or Class 8 corrosive liquids with a flashpoint below 23 °C (74 °F) as defined in 49 CFR part 173, in enclosed cargo spaces, the bilge-pumping system must be designed to ensure against inadvertent pumping of such liquids through machinery-space piping or pumps.
(5) For each vessel constructed on or after June 9, 1995, and on an international voyage, arrangements must be made to drain the enclosed cargo spaces on either the bulkhead deck of a passenger vessel or the freeboard deck of a cargo vessel.
(i) If the deck edge, at the bulkhead deck of a passenger vessel or the freeboard deck of a cargo vessel, is immersed when the vessel heels 5° or less, the drainage of the enclosed cargo spaces must discharge to a space, or spaces, of adequate capacity, each of which has a high-water-level alarm and a means to discharge overboard. The number, size and arrangement of the drains must prevent unreasonable accumulation of water. The pumping arrangements must take into account the requirements for any fixed manual or automatic sprinkling system. In enclosed cargo spaces fitted with carbon-dioxide extinguishing systems, the drains must have traps or other means to prevent escape of the smothering gas. The enclosed cargo spaces must not drain to machinery spaces or other spaces where sources of ignition may be present if water may be contaminated with Class 3 flammable liquids; Class 6, Division 6.1, poisonous liquids; or Class 8 corrosive liquids with a flashpoint below 23 °C (74 °F).
(ii) If the deck edge, at the bulkhead deck of a passenger vessel or the freeboard deck of a cargo vessel, is immersed only when the vessel heels more than 5°, the drainage of the enclosed cargo spaces may be by means of a sufficient number of scuppers discharging overboard. The installation of scuppers must comply with §42.15–60 of this chapter.
(b) Passenger vessels shall have provision made to prevent the compartment served by any bilge suction piping from being flooded in the event the pipe is severed or otherwise damaged by collision or grounding in any other compartment. Where the piping is located within one-fifth of the beam of the side of the vessel (measured at right angles to the centerline at the level of the deepest subdivision loadline or deepest loadline where a subdivision loadline is not assigned) or is in a ductkeel, a nonreturn valve shall be fitted to the end of the pipe in the compartment which it serves.
(c)(1) Each bilge suction must lead from a manifold except as otherwise approved by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center. As far as practicable, each manifold must be in, or be capable of remote operation from, the same space as the bilge pump that normally takes suction on that manifold. In either case, the manifold must be capable of being locally controlled from above the floorplates and must be easily accessible at all times. As far as practicable, each overboard-discharge valve for a bilge system must comply with the requirements governing location and accessibility for suction manifolds. Except as otherwise permitted by paragraph (c)(4) of this section for a vessel employing a common-rail bilge system, each bilge-manifold valve controlling a bilge suction from any compartment must be of the stop-check type.
(2) Each passenger vessel on an international voyage must comply with the provisions of SOLAS II–1/21.
(3) A common-rail bilge system may be installed as an acceptable alternative to the system required by paragraph (c)(1) of this section, provided it satisfies all of the following criteria:
(i) The common-rail main runs inboard at least one-fifth of the beam of the vessel.
(ii) A stop-check valve or both a stop valve and a check valve are provided in each branch line and located inboard at least one-fifth of the beam of the vessel.
(iii) The stop valve or the stop-check valve is power-driven, is capable of remote operation from the space where the pump is, and, regardless of the status of the power system, is capable of manual operation to both open and close the valve.
(iv) The stop valve or the stop-check valve is accessible for both manual operation and repair under all operating conditions, and the space used for access contains no expansion joint or flexible coupling that, upon failure, would cause flooding and prevent access to the valve.
(v) A port and a starboard suction serve each space protected unless, under the worst conditions of list and trim and with liquid remaining after pumping, the vessel's stability remains acceptable, in accordance with subchapter S of this chapter.
(vi) For each vessel designed for the carriage of combinations of both liquid and dry bulk cargoes (O/B/O), no bilge pump or piping is located in a machinery space other than in a pump room for cargo, and no liquid and other cargoes are carried simultaneously.
(vii) For each cargo vessel in Great Lakes service, each common-rail piping for the bilge and ballast system serving cargo spaces, if installed and if connected to a dedicated common-rail bilge system, must lead separately from a valved manifold located at the pump.
(d) The internal diameter of bilge suction pipes including strainers shall be determined by formulas (1) and (2), except that the nearest commercial size not more than one-fourth inch under the required diameter may be used. Bilge suction pipes shall be suitably faired to pump inlets.
(1) For suctions to each main bilge pump: 
(2) For branch suctions to cargo and machinery spaces: 
where:
L=Length of vessel on loadwater line, in feet.
B=Breadth of vessel, in feet. (5)
D=Molded depth (in feet) to the bulkhead deck. (6)
c=Length of compartment, in feet.
d=Required internal diameter of suction pipe, in inches.
Note 1. For tank vessels, “L” may be reduced by the combined length of the cargo oil tanks.
Note 2. For bulk carriers with full depth wing tanks served by a ballast system where the beam of the vessel is not representative of the breadth of the compartment, “B” may be appropriately modified to the breadth of the compartment.
Note 3. In the calculation for a vessel with more than one hull, such as a catamaran, the breadth of the unit is the breadth of one hull.
Note 4. In the calculation for a mobile offshore drilling unit, “L” is reducible by the combined length of spaces that can be pumped by another piping system meeting §§56.50–50 and 56.50–55, where “L” is the length of the unit at the waterline.
Note 5. For mobile offshore drilling units employing unusual hull forms, “B” may be modified to the average breadth rather than the maximum breadth.
Note 6. For each passenger vessel constructed on or after June 9, 1995, and being on an international voyage, D must be measured to the next deck above the bulkhead deck if an enclosed cargo space on the bulkhead deck that is internally drained in accordance with paragraph (a)(4) of this section extends the entire length of the vessel. Where the enclosed cargo space extends a lesser length, D must be taken as the sum of the molded depth (in feet) to the bulkhead deck plus lh/L where l and h are the aggregate length and height (in feet) of the enclosed cargo space.
(3) For vessels of 150 gross tons and over, no main suction piping shall be less than 21/2inches internal diameter. Branch piping need not be more than 4 inches and shall not be less than 2 inches in diameter except for drainage of small pockets or spaces in which case 11/2-inch diameter may be used. For vessels less than 150 gross tons no bilge suction shall be less than 11/2inches internal diameter and no branch piping shall be less than 1 inch nominal pipe size.
(4) For vessels of 65 feet in length or less and not engaged on an international voyage, the bilge pipe sizes computed by Formulas (1) and (2) of this paragraph are not mandatory, but in no case shall the size be less than 1 inch nominal pipe size.
(5) The number, location, and size of bilge suctions in the boiler and machinery compartments shall be determined when the piping plans are submitted for approval and shall be based upon the size of the compartments and the drainage arrangements.
(e) Independent bilge suction. One of the independent bilge pumps must have a suction of a diameter not less than that given by Formula (2) in paragraph (d) of this section that is led directly from the engine room bilge entirely independent of the bilge main, and on passenger vessels each independent bilge pump located in the machinery spaces must have such direct suctions from these spaces, except that not more than two pumps are required to have direct suctions from any one space. A suction that is led directly from a suitably located pump manifold may be considered to be independent of the bilge main. Where two direct suctions are required in any one compartment on passenger vessels, one suction must be located on each side of the compartment. If watertight bulkheads separate the engine and boiler rooms, a direct suction or suctions must be fitted to each compartment unless the pumps available for bilge service are distributed throughout these compartments, in which case at least one pump in each such compartment must be fitted with direct suction in its compartment. In a vessel with more than one hull, there must be one bilge pump that has an independent bilge suction in each hull. In a column stabilized mobile offshore drilling unit, the independent bilge suction must be from the pumproom bilge.
(f) Emergency bilge suctions. In addition to the independent bilge suction(s) required by paragraph (e) of this section, an emergency bilge suction must be provided in the machinery space for all self-propelled vessels as described in the following subparagraphs. Emergency suctions must be provided from pumps other than those required by §56.50–55(a) of this part. Such suctions must have nonreturn valves, and must meet the following criteria as appropriate:
(1) On passenger vessels propelled by steam and operating on an international voyage or on ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes routes, the main circulating pump is to be fitted with a direct bilge suction for the machinery space. The diameter of such suctions shall not be less than two-thirds the diameter of the main sea injection. When it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Commandant that the main circulating pump is not suitable for emergency bilge service, a direct emergency bilge suction is to be led from the largest available independent power driven pump to the drainage level of the machinery space. The suction is to be of the same diameter as the main inlet of the pump used and the capacity of the pump shall exceed that of a required main bilge pump.
(2) On passenger vessels propelled by internal combustion engines and operating on an international voyage or on ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes routes, the largest available pump in the engine room is to be fitted with the direct bilge suction in the machinery space except that a required bilge pump may not be used. The area of the suction pipe is to be equal to the full suction inlet of the pump. The discharge capacity of the pump selected shall exceed the capacity of the required main bilge pump.
(3) Vessels over 180 feet in length which are not passenger vessels and which operate on international voyages or in ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service, must be provided with a direct emergency bilge suction from any pump in the machinery space, except that a required bilge pump may not be used. The discharge capacity of the pump selected must exceed the capacity of the required main bilge pump and the area of the suction inlet is to be equal to the full suction inlet of the pump.
(4) Vessels under 180 feet in length need not provide an emergency bilge suction, except that passenger vessels shall comply with the requirements of paragraphs (f) (1) and (2) of this section.
(5) Each vessel with more than one hull must have an emergency bilge suction in each hull.
(6) Each column stabilized mobile offshore drilling unit must have—
(i) An emergency bilge suction in each hull; and
(ii) A remote control for the emergency pump and associated valves that can be operated from the ballast control room.
(g) Each individual bilge suction shall be fitted with a suitable bilge strainer having an open area of not less than three times at of the suction pipe. In addition a mud box or basket strainer shall be fitted in an accessible position between the bilge suction manifold and the pump.
(h) Pipes for draining cargo holds or machinery spaces must be separate from pipes which are used for filling or emptying tanks where water or oil is carried. Bilge and ballast piping systems must be so arranged as to prevent oil or water from the sea or ballast spaces from passing into cargo holds or machinery spaces, or from passing from one compartment to another, whether from the sea, water ballast, or oil tanks, by the appropriate installation of stop and non-return valves. The bilge and ballast mains must be fitted with separate control valves at the pumps. Except as allowed by paragraph (c)(4)(vii) of this section, piping for draining a cargo hold or machinery space must be separate from piping used for filling or emptying any tank where water or oil is carried. Piping for bilge and ballast must be arranged so as to prevent, by the appropriate installation of stop and non-return valves, oil or water from the sea or ballast spaces from passing into a cargo hold or machinery space, or from passing from one compartment to another, regardless of the source. The bilge and ballast mains must be fitted with separate control valves at the pumps.
(i) Ballast piping shall not be installed to any hull compartment of a wood vessel. Where the carriage of liquid ballast in such vessels is necessary, suitable ballast tanks, structurally independent of the hull, shall be provided.
(j) When dry cargo is to be carried in deep tanks, arrangement shall be made for disconnecting or blanking-off the oil and ballast lines, and the bilge suctions shall be disconnected or blanked-off when oil or ballast is carried. Blind flanges or reversible pipe fittings may be employed for this purpose.
(k) Where bilge and ballast piping is led through tanks, except ballast piping in ballast tanks, means must be provided to minimize the risk of flooding of other spaces due to pipe failure within the tanks. In this regard, such piping may be in an oiltight or watertight pipe tunnel, or the piping may be of Schedule 80 pipe wall thickness, fitted with expansion bends, and all joints within the tanks are welded. Alternative designs may be installed as approved by the Marine Safety Center. Where a pipe tunnel is installed, the watertight integrity of the bulkheads must be maintained. No valve or fitting may be located within the tunnel if the pipe tunnel is not of sufficient size to afford easy access. These requirements need not be met provided the contents of the tank and piping system are chemically compatible and strength and stability calculations are submitted showing that crossflooding resulting from a pipe, the tank, and the spaces through which the piping passes will not seriously affect the safety of the ship, including the launching of lifeboats due to the ship's listing. Bilge lines led through tanks without a pipe tunnel must be fitted with nonreturn valves at the bilge suctions.
(l) When bilge pumps are utilized for other services, the piping shall be so arranged that under any condition at least one pump will be available for drainage of the vessel through an overboard discharge, while the other pump(s) are being used for a different service.
(m) All bilge pipes used in or under fuel storage tanks or in the boiler or machinery space, including spaces in which oil settling tanks or oil pumping units are located, shall be of steel or other acceptable material.
(n) Oil pollution prevention requirements for bilge and ballast systems are contained in subpart B of part 155, Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations.
Note: For the purposes of this section, a pumproom is a machinery space on a column stabilized mobile offshore drilling unit.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9979, June 17, 1970; CGD 73–58R, 39 FR 18767, May 30, 1974; 79–165a, 45 FR 64188, Sept. 29, 1980; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40608, Oct. 2, 1989; 55 FR 39968, Oct. 1, 1990; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24772, May 10, 1995; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51201, Sept. 30, 1997]
(a) Self-propelled vessels. (1) Each self-propelled vessel must be provided with a power-driven pump or pumps connected to the bilge main as required by Table 56.50–55(a).
Table 56.50–55(a)—Power Bilge Pumps Required for Self-Propelled Vessels
| Vessel length, in feet | Passenger vessels1 | Dry-cargo vessels2 | Tank
vessels | Mobile offshore drilling units |
|---|
| International voyages3 | Ocean, coast-wise and Great Lakes | All other waters | Ocean, coast-wise and Great Lakes | All waters | All waters | All waters |
|---|
| 180′ or more | 43 | 43 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Below 180′ and exceeding 65′ | 43 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 2 | 2 |
| 65′ or less | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
(b) Nonself-propelled vessels. (1) Ocean going sailing vessels and barges shall be provided with pumps connected to the bilge main as required in Table 56.50–55(b)(1).
Table 56.50–55(b)(1)—Bilge Pumps Required for Nonself-Propelled Vessels
| Type of vessel | Waters navigated | Power pumps(1) | Hand pumps |
|---|
| Sailing | Ocean and coastwise | Two | (2) |
| Manned barges | ......do | Two | (2) |
| Manned barges | Other than ocean and coastwise | (3) | (3) |
| Unmanned barges | All waters | (3) | (3) |
| Mobile offshore drilling units | All waters | Two | None. |
(2) The pumps and source of power for operation on oceangoing sailing vessels and barges shall be located above the bulkhead deck or at the highest convenient level which is always accessible.
(3) Each hull of a vessel with more than one hull, such as a catamaran, must meet Table 56.50–55(b).
(c) Capacity of independent power bilge pump. Each power bilge pump must have the capacity to develop a suction velocity of not less than 400 feet per minute through the size of bilge main piping required by §56.50–50(d)(1) of this part under ordinary conditions; except that, for vessels of less than 65 feet in length not engaged on international voyages, the pump must have a minimum capacity of 25 gallons per minute and need not meet the velocity requirement of this paragraph.
(d) Priming. Suitable means shall be provided for priming centrifugal pumps which are not of the self-priming type.
(e) Location. (1) For self-propelled vessels, if the engines and boilers are in two or more watertight compartments, the bilge pumps must be distributed throughout these compartments. On other self-propelled vessels and mobile offshore drilling units, the bilge pumps must be in separate compartments to the extent practicable. When the location of bilge pumps in separate watertight compartments is not practicable, alternative arrangements may be submitted for consideration by the Marine Safety Center.
(2) For nonself-propelled vessels requiring two bilge pumps, these pumps, insofar as practicable, shall be located in separate watertight machinery spaces. When the location of bilge pumps in separate watertight compartments is not possible, the Commandant will consider alternate arrangements of the bilge pumps.
(3) The emergency bilge pumps shall not be installed in a passenger ship forward of the collision bulkhead.
(4) Each hull of a vessel with more than one hull must have at least two means for pumping the bilges in each hull. No multi-hulled vessel may operate unless one of these means is available to pump each bilge.
(f) Other pumps. Sanitary, ballast, and general service pumps having the required capacity may be accepted as independent power bilge pumps if fitted with the necessary connections to the bilge pumping system.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51007, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40608, Oct. 2, 1989; 55 FR 39968, Oct. 1, 1990; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24773, May 10, 1995; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58346, Sept. 30, 2004]
§ 56.50-57 Bilge piping and pumps, alternative requirements.
(a) If a passenger vessel complies with §§171.075 and 171.082 of this chapter, its bilge pumping and piping systems must meet §§56.50–50 and 56.50–55, except as follows:
(1) Each bilge pumping system must comply with—
(i) Regulation 19(b) of the Annex to IMCO Resolution A.265 (VIII) in place of §§56.50–55(a)(1), 56.50–55(a)(3), and 56.50–55(f);
(ii) Regulation 19(d) of the Annex to IMCO Resolution A.265 (VIII) in place of §56.50–55(a)(2).
(2) Each bilge main must comply with Regulation 19(i) of the Annex to IMCO Resolution A.265 (VIII) in place of §56.50–50(d) except—
(i) The nearest commercial pipe size may be used if it is not more than one-fourth inch under the required diameter; and
(ii) Each branch pipe must comply with §56.50–50(d)(2).
(b) The standards referred to in this section, which are contained in the Inter-governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) Resolution A.265 (VIII), dated December 10, 1973, are incorporated by reference. This document is available from the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Virginia, 22151, under the title “Regulations on Subdivision and Stability of Passenger Ships as Equivalent to part B of chapter II of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1960” (Volume IV of the U.S. Coast Guard's “Commandant's International Technical Series”, USCG CITS–74–1–1.)
[CGD 76–053, 47 FR 37553, Aug. 26, 1982, as amended by CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51007, Nov. 4, 1983]
§ 56.50-60 Systems containing oil.
(a)(1) Oil-piping systems for the transfer or discharge of cargo or fuel oil must be separate from other piping systems as far as practicable, and positive means shall be provided to prevent interconnection in service.
(2) Fuel oil and cargo oil systems may be combined if the cargo oil systems contain only Grade E oils and have no connection to cargo systems containing grades of oil with lower flash points or hazardous substances.
(3) Pumps used to transfer oil must have no discharge connections to fire mains, boiler feed systems, or condensers unless approved positive means are provided to prevent oil from being accidentally discharged into any of the aforementioned systems.
(b) When oil needs to be heated to lower its viscosity, heating coils must be properly installed in each tank.
(1) Each drain from a heating coil as well as each drain from an oil heater must run to an open inspection tank or other suitable oil detector before returning to the feed system.
(2) As far as practicable, no part of the fuel-oil system containing heated oil under pressure exceeding 180 KPa (26 psi) may be placed in a concealed position so that defects and leakage cannot be readily observed. Each machinery space containing a part of the system must be adequately illuminated.
(c) Filling pipes may be led directly from the deck into the tanks or to a manifold in an accessible location permanently marked to indicate the tanks to which they are connected. A shutoff valve must be fitted at each filling end. Oil piping must not be led through accommodation spaces, except that low pressure fill piping not normally used at sea may pass through accommodation spaces if it is of steel construction, all welded, and not concealed.
(d) Piping subject to internal head pressure from oil in the tank must be fitted with positive shutoff valves located at the tank.
(1) Valves installed on the outside of the oil tanks must be made of steel, ductile cast iron ASTM A 395 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2), or a ductile nonferrous alloy having a melting point above 1,700°F and must be arranged with a means of manual control locally at the valve and remotely from a readily accessible and safe location outside of the compartment in which the valves are located.
(i) In the special case of a deep tank in any shaft tunnel, piping tunnel, or similar space, one or more valves must be fitted on the tank, but control in the event of fire may be effected by means of an additional valve on the piping outside the tunnel or similar space. Any such additional valve installed inside a machinery space must be capable of being operated from outside this space.
(ii) [Reserved]
(2) If valves are installed on the inside of the tank, they may be made of cast iron and arranged for remote control only. Additional valves for local control must be located in the space where the system exits from the tank or adjacent tanks. Valves for local control outside the tanks must be made of steel, ductile cast iron ASTM A 395 , or a ductile nonferrous alloy having a melting point above 1,700°F.
(3) Power operated valves installed to comply with the requirements of this section must meet the following requirements:
(i) Valve actuators must be capable of closing the valves under all conditions, except during physical interruption of the power system (e.g., cable breakage or tube rupture). Fluid power actuated valves, other than those opened against spring pressure, must be provided with an energy storage system which is protected, as far as practicable, from fire and collision. The storage system must be used for no other purpose and must have sufficient capacity to cycle all connected valves from the initial valve position to the opposite position and return. The cross connection of this system to an alternate power supply will be given special consideration by the Marine Safety Center.
(ii) The valve shall have a local power actuator to both open and close the valve unless local manual opening operation will not prevent remote closing of the valve.
(iii) The positioning of the valve by either the local or remote actuators shall not void the ability of the other actuator to close the valve.
(iv) The valve shall be provided with a means of emergency manual operation to both open and close the valve regardless of the status of the power operating system. Such manual operation may interfere with the power operation, and if so, shall be protected from causal use by means of covers, locking devices, or other suitable means. Instructions and warnings regarding the emergency system shall be conspicuously posted at the valve.
(4) Remote operation for shutoff valves on small independent oil tanks will be specially considered in each case where the size of tanks and their location may warrant the omission of remote operating rods.
(e) Fuel oil tanks overhanging boilers are prohibited.
(f) Valves for drawing fuel or draining water from fuel are not permitted in fuel oil systems except that a single valve may be permitted in the case of diesel driven machinery if suitably located within the machinery space away from any potential source of ignition. Such a valve shall be fitted with a cap or a plug to prevent leakage.
(g) Test cocks must not be fitted to fuel oil or cargo oil tanks.
(h) Oil piping must not run through feed or potable water tanks. Feed or potable water piping must not pass through oil tanks.
(i) Where flooding equalizing cross-connections between fuel or cargo tanks are required for stability considerations, the arrangement must be approved by the Marine Safety Center.
(j) Piping conveying oil must be run well away from hot surfaces wherever possible. Where such leads are unavoidable, only welded joints are to be used, or alternatively, suitable shields are to be fitted in the way of flanged or mechanical pipe joints when welded joints are not practicable. Piping that conveys fuel oil or lubricating oil to equipment and is in the proximity of equipment or lines having an open flame or having parts operating above 500°F must be of seamless steel. (See §56.50–65 of this part.)
(k) Oil piping drains, strainers and other equipment subject to normal oil leakage must be fitted with drip pans or other means to prevent oil draining into the bilge.
(l) Where oil piping passes through a non-oil tank without stop valves complying with paragraph (d) of this section installed at all tank penetrations, the piping must comply with §56.50–50(k).
(m) Each arrangement for the storage, distribution, and use of oil in a pressure-lubrication system must—
(1) As well as comply with §56.50–80, be such as to ensure the safety of the vessel and all persons aboard; and
(2) In a machinery space, meet the applicable requirements of §§56.50–60 (b)(2) and (d), 56.50–85(a)(11), 56.50–90 (c) and (d), and 58.01–55(f) of this subchapter. No arrangement need comply with §56.50–90 (c)(1) and (c)(3) of this subchapter if the sounding pipe is fitted with an effective means of closure, such as a threaded cap or plug or other means acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The use of flexible piping or hose is permitted in accordance with the applicable requirements of §§56.35–10, 56.35–15, and 56.60–25(c).
(n) Each arrangement for the storage, distribution, and use of any other flammable oil employed under pressure in a power transmission-system, control and activating system, or heating system must be such as to ensure the safety of the vessel and all persons aboard by—
(1) Complying with Subpart 58.30 of this subchapter; and,
(2) Where means of ignition are present, meeting the applicable requirements of §§56.50–85(a)(11), 56.50–90 (c) and (d), and 58.01–55(f) of this subchapter. Each pipe and its valves and fittings must be of steel or other approved material, except that the use of flexible piping or hose is permitted in accordance with the applicable requirements of §§56.35–10, 56.35–15, and 56.60–25(c).
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9979, June 17, 1970; CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40165, Sept. 2, 1975; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40609, Oct. 2, 1989; 55 FR 39968, Oct. 1, 1990; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24774, May 10, 1995; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58460, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58346, Sept. 30, 2004; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.50-65 Burner fuel-oil service systems.
(a) All discharge piping from the fuel oil service pumps to burners must be seamless steel with a thickness of at least Schedule 80. If required by §56.07–10(e) of this part or paragraph 104.1.2 of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2), the thickness must be greater than Schedule 80. Short lengths of steel, or annealed copper nickel, nickel copper, or copper pipe and tubing may be used between the fuel oil burner front header manifold and the atomizer head to provide flexibility. All material used must meet the requirements of subpart 56.60 of this part. The use of non-metallic materials is prohibited. The thickness of the short lengths must not be less than the larger of 0.9 mm (0.35 inch) or that required by §56.07–10(e) of this part. Flexible metallic tubing for this application may be used when approved by the Marine Safety Center. Tubing fittings must be of the flared type except that flareless fittings of the nonbite type may be used when the tubing is steel, nickel copper or copper nickel.
(b)(1) All vessels having oil fired boilers must have at least two fuel service pumps, each of sufficient capacity to supply all the boilers at full power, and arranged so that one may be overhauled while the other is in service. At least two fuel oil heaters of approximately equal capacity must be installed and so arranged that any heater may be overhauled while the other(s) is (are) in service. Suction and discharge strainers must be of the duplex or other type capable of being cleaned without interrupting the oil supply.
(2) All auxiliary boilers, except those furnishing steam for vital equipment and fire extinguishing purposes other than duplicate installations, may be equipped with a single fuel oil service pump and a single fuel oil heater. Such pumps need not be fitted with discharge strainers.
(3) Strainers must be located so as to preclude the possibility of spraying oil on the burner or boiler casing, or be provided with spray shields. Coamings, drip pans, etc., must be fitted under fuel oil service pumps, heaters, etc., where necessary to prevent oil drainage to the bilge.
(4) Boilers burning fuel oils of low viscosity need not be equipped with fuel oil heaters, provided acceptable evidence is furnished to indicate that satisfactory combustion will be obtained without the use of heaters.
(c) Piping between service pumps and burners shall be located so as to be readily observable, and all bolted flange joints shall be provided with a wrap around deflector to deflect spray in case of a leak. The relief valve located at the pump and the relief valves fitted to the fuel oil heaters shall discharge back into the settling tank or the suction side of the pump. The return line from the burners shall be so arranged that the suction piping cannot be subjected to discharge pressure.
(d) If threaded-bonnet valves are employed, they shall be of the union-bonnet type capable of being packed under pressure.
(e) Unions shall not be used for pipe diameters of 1 inch and above.
(f) Boiler header valves of the quick closing type shall be installed in the fuel supply lines as close to the boiler front header as practicable. The location is to be accessible to the operator or remotely controlled.
(g) Bushings and street ells are not permitted in fuel oil discharge piping.
(h) Each fuel-oil service pump must be equipped with controls as required by §58.01–25 of this subchapter.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40609, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24774, May 10, 1995; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.50-70 Gasoline fuel systems.
(a) Material. (1) Fuel supply piping to the engines shall be of seamless drawn annealed copper pipe or tubing, nickel copper, or copper nickel pipe or tubing meeting the requirements of subpart 56.60.
(2) Thicknesses of tubing walls must not be less than the larger of that shown in Table 56.50–70(a) of this section or that required by 46 CFR 56.07–10(e) and 104.1.2 of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2).
(3) Tubing fittings shall be of nonferrous drawn or forged metal and of the flared type except that the flareless fittings of the nonbite type may be used when the tubing system is of nickel copper or copper nickel. Tubing shall be cut square and flared by suitable tools. Tube ends shall be annealed before flaring. Pipe fittings shall be of nonferrous material. Pipe thread joints shall be made tight with a suitable compound.
(4) Valves for fuel lines shall be of nonferrous material of the union bonnet type with ground seats except that cocks may be used if they are the solid bottom type with tapered plugs and union bonnets.
Table 56.50–70(a)—Tubing Wall Thickness
| Outside diameter of tubing in inches | Thickness |
|---|
| B.W.G. | Inch |
|---|
| 1/8,
3/16,
1/4 | #21 | 0.032 |
| 5/16,
3/8 | #20 | .035 |
| 7/16,
1/2 | #19 | .042 |
(b) Installation. (1) All fuel pipes, pipe connections, and accessories shall be readily accessible. The piping shall run in sight wherever practicable, protected against mechanical injury, and effectively secured against excessive movement and vibration by the use of soft nonferrous metal liners or straps without sharp edges. Where passing through steel decks or bulkheads, fuel lines shall be protected by close fitting ferrules or stuffing boxes. Refer to §56.30–25 for tubing joint installations.
(2) Either a short length of suitable metallic or nonmetallic flexible tubing or hose or a loop of annealed copper tubing must be installed in the fuel-supply line at or near the engine to prevent damage by vibration.
(i) If nonmetallic flexible hose is used, it must meet the requirements of 46 CFR 56.60–25(b) for fuel service.
(ii) Flexible hose connections should maintain metallic contact between the sections of the fuel-supply lines; however, if they do not, the fuel tank must be grounded.
(3) Valves in fuel lines shall be installed to close against the flow.
(c) Shutoff valves. Shutoff valves of a suitable type shall be installed in the fuel supply lines, one as close to each tank as practicable, and one as close to each carburetor as practicable. Where fuel tanks are installed below the weather deck, arrangements shall be provided for operating all shutoff valves at the tanks from outside the compartments in which they are located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. The operating gear for the shutoff valves at the tanks shall be accessible at all times and shall be suitably marked.
(d) Strainers. A suitable twin strainer shall be fitted in the fuel supply line in the engine compartment. Strainers shall be of the type opening on top for cleaning screens. A drip pan shall be fitted under the strainer.
(e) Outlets and drains. Outlets in fuel lines for drawing gasoline for any purpose are prohibited. Valved openings in the bottom of fuel tanks are prohibited; however, openings fitted with threaded plug or cap can be used for cleaning purposes.
(f) Fuel suction connections. All fuel suction and return lines shall enter the top of the fuel tanks and connections shall be fitted into spuds. Such lines shall extend nearly to the bottom of the tank.
(g) Filling and sounding pipes. Filling and sounding pipes shall be so arranged that vapors or possible overflow when filling cannot escape to the inside of the vessel but will discharge overboard. Such pipes shall terminate on the weather deck clear of any coamings and shall be fitted with suitable shutoff valves or deck plugs. Filling and sounding pipes shall extend to within one-half of their diameter from the bottom of the tank or from the surface of the striking plate in case of a sounding pipe. A flame screen of noncorrodible wire mesh shall be fitted in the throat of the filling pipe. Sounding pipes shall be kept closed at all times except during sounding.
(h) Vent pipes. Each tank shall be fitted with a vent, the cross-sectional area of which shall not be less than that of the filling pipe. The vent pipes shall terminate at least 2 feet above the weather deck and not less than 3 feet from any opening into living quarters or other below deck space. The ends of vent pipes shall terminate with U-bends and shall be fitted with flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens shall consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 by 30 mesh.
(i) Gasoline tanks. For requirements pertaining to independent gasoline fuel tanks see subpart 58.50 of this subchapter.
(j) Fuel pumps. Each fuel pump must be equipped with controls as required by §58.01–25 of this subchapter.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGFR 72–59R, 37 FR 6189, Mar. 25, 1972; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24774, May 10, 1995; USCG–2002–13058, 67 FR 61278, Sept. 30, 2002; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.50-75 Diesel fuel systems.
(a) Vessels greater than 100 gross tons. (1) The diesel fuel system shall comply with §§56.50–60, 56.50–85, and 56.50–90. The fuel supply piping to engines shall be of seamless steel, annealed seamless copper or brass pipe or tubing, or of nickel copper or copper nickel alloy meeting the requirements of subpart 56.60 for materials and §56.50–70(a)(2) for thickness. Fuel oil service or unit pumps shall be equipped with controls to comply with §58.01–25 of this subchapter.
(2) The installation shall comply with §56.50–70(b).
(3) Tubing connections and fittings shall be drawn or forged metal of the flared type except that flareless fittings of the nonbite type may be used when the tubing system is steel, nickel-copper, or copper-nickel. When making flared tube connections the tubing shall be cut square and flared by suitable tools. Tube ends shall be annealed before flaring.
(b) Vessels of 100 gross tons and less and tank barges —(1) Materials. Fuel supply piping shall be of copper, nickel copper or copper nickel having a minimum wall thickness of 0.035 inch except that piping of other materials such as seamless steel pipe or tubing which provides equivalent safety may be used.
(2) Tubing connections and fittings. Tubing connections shall comply with the provisions of §56.50–75(a)(3).
(3) Installation. The installation of diesel fuel piping shall comply with the requirements of §56.50–70(b).
(4) Shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be installed in the fuel supply lines, one as close to each tank as practicable, and one as close to each fuel pump as practicable. Valves shall be accessible at all times.
(5) Outlets and drains. Valves for removing water or impurities from fuel oil systems will be permitted in the machinery space provided such valves are fitted with caps or plugs to prevent leakage.
(6) Filling pipe. Tank filling pipes on motorboats and motor vessels of less than 100 gross tons and tank barges shall terminate on an open deck and shall be fitted with suitable shutoff valves, deck plugs, or caps.
(7) Vent pipes. Each tank shall be fitted with a vent pipe complying with §56.50–85.
(8) Independent diesel fuel tanks. See subpart 58.50 of this subchapter for specific requirements.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40610, Oct. 2, 1989]
§ 56.50-80 Lubricating-oil systems.
(a) The lubricating oil system shall be designed to function satisfactorily when the vessel has a permanent 15° list and a permanent 5° trim.
(b) When pressure or gravity-forced lubrication is employed for the steam driven main propelling machinery, an independent auxiliary lubricating pump shall be provided.
(c) Oil coolers on steam driven machinery shall be provided with two separate means of circulating water through the coolers.
(d) For internal combustion engine installations, the requirements of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section shall be met, but they do not apply to vessels in river and harbor service, nor to any vessel below 300 gross tons. Where the size and design of an engine is such that lubrication before starting is not necessary and an attached pump is normally used, the independent auxiliary pump is not required if a duplicate of the attached pump is carried as spare. In meeting the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section in the case of internal combustion engines, two separate means are to be provided for circulating coolant on those engines on which oil coolers are fitted. One of those means must be independently driven and may consist of a connection from a pump of adequate size normally used for other purposes utilizing the required coolant. Where the design of an engine will not readily accommodate an independent pump connection, the independent auxiliary pump will not be required if a duplicate of the attached pump is carried as a spare. Oil filters shall be provided on all internal combustion engine installations. On main propulsion engines which are fitted with full-flow type filters, the arrangement shall be such that the filters may be cleaned without interrupting the oil supply except that such an arrangement is not required on vessels having more than a single main propulsion engine.
(e) The lubricating oil piping shall be independent of other piping systems and shall be provided with necessary coolers, heaters, filters, etc., for proper operation. Oil heaters shall be fitted with bypasses.
(f) Diesel engine lubrication systems shall be so arranged that vapors from the sump tank may not be discharged back into the engine crank case of engines of the dry sump type.
(g) Steam turbine driven propulsion and auxiliary generating machinery depending on forced lubrication shall be arranged to shut down automatically upon failure of the lubricating system.
(h) Sight-flow glasses may be used in lubricating-oil systems provided it has been demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, that they can withstand exposure to a flame at a temperature of 927 °C (1700 °F) for one hour, without failure or appreciable leakage.
(i) Steam driven propulsion machinery must be provided with an emergency supply of lubricating oil that must operate automatically upon failure of the lubricating oil system. The emergency oil supply must be adequate to provide lubrication until the equipment comes to rest during automatic shutdown.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9979, June 17, 1970; CGD 81–030, 53 FR 17837, May 18, 1988; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24774, May 10, 1995]
§ 56.50-85 Tank-vent piping.
(a) This section applies to vents for all independent, fixed, non-pressure tanks or containers or for spaces in which liquids, such as fuel, ship's stores, cargo, or ballast, are carried.
(1) The structural arrangement in double bottom and other tanks shall be such as to permit the free passage of air and gases from all parts of the tanks to vent pipes.
(2) Tanks having a comparatively small surface, such as fuel oil settling tanks, need be fitted with only one vent pipe, but tanks having a comparatively large surface shall be fitted with at least two vent pipes. The vents shall be located so as to provide venting of the tanks under any service condition.
(3) Vent pipes for fuel oil tanks shall, wherever possible, have a slope of no less than 30°. Header lines, where both ends are adequately drained to a tank, are excluded from this requirement.
(4) Tank vents must extend above the weather deck, except vents from fresh water tanks, bilge oily-water holding tanks, bilge slop tanks, and tanks containing Grade E combustible liquids, such as lubricating oil, may terminate in the machinery space, provided—
(i) The vents are arranged to prevent overflow on machinery, electrical equipment, and hot surfaces;
(ii) Tanks containing combustible liquids are not heated; and
(iii) The vents terminate above the deep load waterline if the tanks have boundaries in common with the hull.
(5) Vents from oil tanks must terminate not less than three feet from any opening into living quarters.
(6) Vents extending above the freeboard deck or superstructure deck from fuel oil and other tanks must be at least Schedule 40 in wall thickness. Except for barges in inland service and for Great Lakes vessels, the height from the deck to any point where water may gain access through the vent to below deck must be at least 30 inches (760mm) on the freeboard deck and 171/2inches (450mm) on the superstructure deck. On Great Lakes vessels, the height from the deck to any point where water may gain access through the vent to below deck must be at least 30 inches (760mm) on the freeboard deck, 24 inches (610mm) on the raised quarterdeck, and 12 inches (305mm) on other superstructure decks. Where the height of vents on Great Lakes vessels may interfere with the working of the vessel, a lower height may be approved by the Marine Safety Center provided the vent cap is properly protected from mechanical damage. For barges in inland service, the vents must extend at least six inches above the deck. A lesser amount may be approved by the Marine Safety Center if evidence is provided that a particular vent has proven satisfactory in service.
(7) Satisfactory means, permanently attached, shall be provided for closing the openings of all vents, except that barges in inland service may be exempted. Acceptable means of closure are:
(i) A ball check valve where the ball float, normally in the open position, will float up and close under the action of a submerging wave. The valve shall be designed so that the effective clear discharge area through the valve with the float in the open position is not less than the inlet area of the vent pipe to which the valve is connected.
(ii) A hinged closure normally open on the outlet of the return bend, which must close automatically by the force of a submerging wave; or
(iii) Another suitable device acceptable to the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center.
(8) Vent outlets from all tanks which may emit flammable or combustible vapors, such as bilge slop tanks and contaminated drain tanks, must be fitted with a single screen of corrosion-resistant wire of at least 30 by 30 mesh, or two screens of at least 20 by 20 mesh spaced not less than one-half inch (13mm) nor more than 11/2inches (38mm) apart. The clear area through the mesh must not be less than the internal unobstructed area of the required pipe.
(9) Where vents are provided with flame screens, the closure device shall be situated so as not to damage these screens.
(10) The diameter of each vent pipe must not be less than 11/2inches nominal pipe size for fresh water tanks, 2 inches nominal pipe size for water ballast tanks, and 21/2inches nominal pipe size for fuel oil tanks, except that small independent tanks need not have a vent more than 25% greater in cross-sectional area than the fill line.
(11)(i) If a tank may be filled by a pressure head exceeding that for which the tank is designed, the aggregate cross-sectional area of the vents in each tank must be not less than the cross-sectional area of the filling line unless the tank is protected by overflows, in which case the aggregate cross-sectional area of the overflows must be not less than the cross-sectional area of the filling line.
(ii) Provision must be made to guard against liquids rising in the venting system to a height that would exceed the design head of a cargo tank or fuel-oil tank. It may be made by high-level alarms or overflow-control systems or other, equivalent means, together with gauging devices and procedures for filling cargo tanks.
(12) Where deep tanks are intended for the occasional carriage of dry or liquid cargo, a “spectacle” or ring and blank flange may be fitted in the overflow pipe so arranged as not to interfere with venting when the tanks contain oil.
(13) Vents from fresh water or water ballast tanks shall not be connected to a common header with vents from oil or oily ballast tanks.
(b) Tank vents must remain within the watertight subdivision boundaries in which the tanks they vent are located. Where the structural configuration of a vessel makes meeting this requirement impracticable, the Marine Safety Center may permit a tank vent to penetrate a watertight subdivision bulkhead. All tank vents which penetrate watertight subdivision bulkheads must terminate above the weather deck.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40610, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24774, May 10, 1995; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48050, Sept. 18, 1995]
§ 56.50-90 Sounding devices.
(a) Each tank must be provided with a suitable means of determining liquid level. Except for a main cargo tank on a tank vessel, each integral hull tank and compartment, unless at all times accessible while the vessel is operating, must be fitted with a sounding pipe.
(b) Where sounding pipes terminate below the freeboard deck on cargo vessels, they shall be fitted with gate valves. On passenger vessels, where sounding pipes terminate below the bulkhead deck, they shall be fitted with self-closing gate valves.
(c) Except as allowed by this paragraph, on each vessel constructed on or after June 9, 1995, no sounding pipe used in a fuel-oil tank may terminate in any space where the risk of ignition of spillage from the pipe might arise. None may terminate in a space for passengers or crew. When practicable, none may terminate in a machinery space. When the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, determines it impracticable to avoid terminating a pipe in a machinery space, a sounding pipe may terminate in a machinery space if all the following requirements are met:
(1) In addition to the sounding pipe, the fuel-oil tank has an oil-level gauge complying with paragraph (d) of this section.
(2) The pipe terminates in a place remote from ignition hazards unless precautions are taken such as fitting an effective screen (shield) to prevent the fuel oil, in case of spillage through the end of the pipe, from coming into contact with a source of ignition.
(3) The end of the pipe is fitted with a self-closing blanking device and a small-diameter, self-closing control cock located below the blanking device for the purpose of ascertaining before the blanking device is opened that no fuel oil is present. Provision must be made to ensure that no spillage of fuel oil through the control cock involves an ignition hazard.
(d) On each vessel constructed on or after June 9, 1995, other oil-level gauges may be used instead of sounding pipes if all the following requirements are met:
(1) In a passenger vessel, no such gauge may require penetration below the top of the tank, and neither the failure of a gauge nor an overfilling of the tank may permit release of fuel into the space.
(2) In a cargo vessel, neither the failure of such a gauge nor an overfilling of the tank may permit release of fuel into the space. The use of cylindrical gauge-glasses is prohibited. The use of oil-level gauges with flat glasses and self-closing valves between the gauges and fuel tanks is acceptable.
(e) The upper ends of sounding pipes terminating at the weather deck shall be closed by a screw cap or plug. Great Lakes dry cargo carriers may have the sounding pipes which service ballast water tanks terminate at least 4 inches above the deck if closure is provided by a tight fitting hinged cover making metal-to-metal contact with the hinge on the forward side. Positive means to secure these caps in the closed position shall be provided. Provision shall be made to prevent damage to the vessels' plating by the striking of the sounding rod.
(f) On mobile offshore drilling units where installation of sounding pipes may not be practicable for some tanks, alternate means of determining liquid level may be used if approved by the Commandant.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56800, Dec. 4, 1978; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24774, May 10, 1995; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51201, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 56.50-95 Overboard discharges and shell connections.
(a)(1) All inlets and discharges led through the vessel's side shall be fitted with efficient and accessible means, located as close to the hull penetrations as is practicable, for preventing the accidental admission of water into the vessel either through such pipes or in the event of fracture of such pipes.
(2) The number of scuppers, sanitary discharges, tank overflows, and other similar openings in the vessel's side shall be reduced to a minimum, either by making each discharge serve for as many as possible of the sanitary and other pipes, or in any other satisfactory manner.
(3) In general, when the bulkhead deck is above the freeboard deck, the requirements of this section apply relative to the bulkhead deck. For vessels not assigned load lines, such as certain inland vessels and barges, the weather deck shall be taken as the freeboard deck.
(b)(1) Scuppers and discharge pipes originating at any level and penetrating the shell either more than 171/2inches (450mm) below the freeboard deck or less than 231/2inches (600mm) above the summer load waterline must be provided with an automatic nonreturn valve at the shell. This valve, unless required by paragraph (b)(2) of this section, may be omitted if the piping is not less than Schedule 80 in wall thickness for nominal pipe sizes through 8 inches, Schedule 60 for nominal pipe sizes above 8 inches and below 16 inches, and Schedule 40 for nominal pipe sizes 16 inches and above.
(2) Discharges led through the shell originating either from spaces below the freeboard deck or from within enclosed superstructures and equivalent deckhouses on the freeboard deck as defined in §42.13–15(i) of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter, shall be fitted with efficient and accessible means for preventing water from passing inboard. Normally each separate discharge shall have one automatic nonreturn valve with a positive means of closing it from a position above the freeboard deck. Where, however, the vertical upward distance from the summer load line to the inboard end of the discharge pipe through which flooding can take place exceed 0.01L, the discharge may have two automatic nonreturn valves without positive means of closing, provided that the inboard valve is always accessible for examination under service conditions. Where that vertical distance exceeds 0.02L a single automatic nonreturn valve without positive means of closing is acceptable. In an installation where the two automatic nonreturn valves are used, the inboard valve must be above the tropical load line. The means for operating the positive action valve shall be readily accessible and provided with an indicator showing whether the valve is open or closed. A suitable arrangement shall be made to insure the valve is not closed by unauthorized persons, and a notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the operating station to the effect that the valve shall not be closed except as required in an emergency.
(3) Where scuppers and drains are installed in superstructures or deckhouses not enclosed as defined in §42.13–15(j) of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter, they shall be led overboard. Refer to paragraph (b)(1) of this section for any nonreturn valve requirement.
(4) Sanitary pump discharges leading directly overboard or via a holding tank must meet the standards prescribed by this paragraph. The location of the sanitary system openings within the vessel determines whether the requirements of paragraph (b)(2) or (3) of this section are applicable.
(c) Overflow pipes which discharge through the vessel's side must be located as far above the deepest load line as practicable and fitted with valves as required by paragraph (b) of this section. Two automatic nonreturn valves must be used unless it is impracticable to locate the inboard valve in an accessible position, in which case a nonreturn valve with a positive means of closure from a position above the freeboard deck will be acceptable. Overflows which extend at least 30 inches above the freeboard deck before discharging overboard may be fitted with a single automatic nonreturn valve at the vessel's side. Overflow pipes which serve as tank vents must not be fitted with positive means of closure without the specific approval of the Marine Safety Center. Overflow pipes may be vented to the weather.
(d)(1) Sea inlets and discharges, such as used in closed systems required for the operation of main and auxiliary machinery, as in pump connections or scoop injection heat exchanger connections, need not meet the requirements of paragraphs (b) (1) and (2) of this section but instead shall be fitted with a shutoff valve located as near the shell plating as practicable, and may be locally controlled if the valve is located in a manned machinery space. These controls shall be readily accessible above the floor plates and shall be provided with indication showing whether the valve is opened or closed. Manned machinery spaces include the main machinery space and are either attended by the crew or are automated in accordance with part 62 of this subchapter to be comparable to an attended space.
(2) In unmanned machinery spaces, all machinery inlets and discharges as described in paragraph (d)(1) of this section shall be remotely operable from a position above the freeboard deck unless otherwise approved and shall meet the access and marking requirements of paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
(e)(1) Pipes terminating at the shell plating shall be fitted with bends or elbows between the outboard openings and the first rigid connection inboard. In no case shall such pipes be fitted in a direct line between the shell opening and the first inboard connection.
(2) Seachests and other hull fittings shall be of substantial construction and as short as possible. They shall be located as to minimize the possibility of being blocked or obstructed.
(3) The thickness of inlet and discharge connections outboard of the shutoff valves, and exclusive of seachests, must be not less than that of Schedule 80 for nominal pipe sizes through 8 inches, Schedule 60 for nominal pipe sizes above 8 inches and below 16 inches, and Schedule 40 for nominal pipe sizes 16 inches and above.
(f) Valves required by this section and piping system components outboard of such required valves on new vessel installations or replacements in vessels of 150 gross tons and over shall be of a steel, bronze, or ductile cast iron specification listed in Table 56.60–1(a). Lead or other heat sensitive materials having a melting point of 1,700 °F. or less shall not be used in such service, or in any other application where the deterioration of the piping system in the event of fire would give rise to danger of flooding. Brittle materials such as cast iron shall not be used in such service. Where nonmetallic materials are used in a piping system, and shell closures are required by this section, a positive closure metallic valve is required (see also §56.60–25).
(g) The inboard openings of ash and rubbish-chute discharges shall be fitted with efficient covers. If the inboard opening is located below the freeboard deck, the cover shall be watertight, and in addition, an automatic nonreturn valve shall be fitted in the chute in any easily accessible position above the deepest load line. Means shall be provided for securing both the cover and the valve when the chute is not in use. When ash-ejectors or similar expelling devices located in the boilerroom have the inboard openings below the deepest load line, they shall be fitted with efficient means for preventing the accidental admission of water. The thickness of pipe for ash ejector discharge shall be not less than Schedule 80.
(h) Where deck drains, soil lines, and sanitary drains discharge through the shell in way of cargo tanks on tank vessels, the valves required by this section shall be located outside the cargo tanks. These valves shall meet the material requirements of paragraph (f) of this section. The piping led through such tanks shall be fitted with expansion bends where required, and shall be of steel pipe having a wall thickness of not less than five-eighths inch, except that the use of suitable corrosion-resistant material of lesser thickness will be given special consideration by the Commandant. All pipe joints within the tanks shall be welded. Soil lines and sanitary drains which pass through cargo tanks shall be provided with nonreturn valves with positive means of closing or other suitable means for preventing the entrance of gases into living quarters.
(i) Except as provided for in §58.20–20(c) of this chapter, sea valves must not be held open with locks. Where it is necessary to hold a discharge or intake closed with a lock, either a locking valve may be located inboard of the sea valve, or the design must be such that there is sufficient freedom of motion to fully close the locked sea valve after an event, such as fire damage to the seat, causes significant leakage through the valve. Valves which must be opened in and emergency, such as bilge discharges or fire pump suctions must not be locked closed, whether they are sea valves or not.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843; Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9979, June 17, 1970; CGFR 72–59R, 37 FR 6189, Mar. 25, 1972; CGD 81–030, 53 FR 17837, May 18, 1988; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40610, Oct. 2, 1989]
§ 56.50-96 Keel cooler installations.
(a) Keel cooler installations shall meet the requirements of §56.50–95(d)(1) and (2), and (e)(3), and (f) except that shutoff or isolation valves will not be required for the inlet and discharge connections if:
(1) The installation is forward of the collision bulkhead; or,
(2) The installation is integral with the ship's hull such that the cooler tubes are welded directly to the hull of the vessel with the hull forming part of the tube and satisfies all of the following:
(i) The cooler structure is fabricated from material of the same thickness and quality as the hull plating to which it is attached except that in the case of half round pipe lesser thickness may be used if specifically approved by the Commandant. In any case the structure, with the exception of the hull proper, need not exceed three-eighths inch in thickness.
(ii) The flexible connections and all openings internal to the vessel, such as expansion tank vents and fills, in the installation are above the deepest load line and all piping components are Schedule 80 or thicker below the deepest load line.
(iii) Full penetration welds are employed in the fabrication of the structure and its attachment to the hull.
(iv) The forward end of the structure must be faired to the hull such that the horizontal length of the fairing is no less than four times the height of the structure, or be in a protected location such as inside a bow thruster trunk.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 72–59R, 37 FR 6189, Mar. 25, 1972; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40611, Oct. 2, 1989]
§ 56.50-97 Piping for instruments, control, and sampling (modifies 122.3).
(a) Piping for instruments, control, and sampling must comply with paragraph 122.3 of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) except that:
(1) Soldered type fittings may not be used.
(2) The outside diameter of takeoff connections may not be less than 0.840 inches for service conditions up to 900 psi or 800 °F., and 1.050 inches for conditions that exceed either of these limits.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40165, Sept. 2, 1975; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.50-103 Fixed oxygen-acetylene distribution piping.
(a) This section applies to fixed piping installed for the distribution of oxygen and acetylene carried in cylinders as vessels stores.
(b) The distribution piping shall be of at least standard wall thickness and shall include a means, located as close to the supply cylinders as possible, of regulating the pressure from the supply cylinders to the suitable pressure at the outlet stations.
(c) Acetylene distribution piping and pipe fittings must be seamless steel. Copper alloys containing less than 65 percent copper may be used in connection with valves, regulators, gages, and other equipment used with acetylene.
(d) Oxygen distribution piping and pipe fittings must be seamless steel or copper.
(e) When more than two cylinders are connected to a manifold, the supply pipe between each cylinder and manifold shall be fitted with a non-return valve.
(f) Except for the cylinder manifolds, acetylene is not to be piped at a pressure in excess of 100 kPa (14.7 psi).
(g) Pipe joints on the low pressure side of the regulators shall be welded.
(h) Branch lines shall not run through unventilated spaces or accommodation spaces.
(i) Relief valves or rupture discs shall be installed as relief devices in the piping system if the maximum design pressure of the piping system can be exceeded. The relief device set pressure shall not exceed the maximum design pressure of the piping system. Relief devices shall discharge to a location in the weather at least 3 m (10 ft) from sources of ignition or openings to spaces or tanks.
(j) Outlet stations are to be provided with suitable protective devices which will prevent the back flow of gas into the supply lines and prevent the passage of flame into the supply lines.
(k) Shutoff valves shall be fitted at each outlet.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51201, Sept. 30, 1997]
§ 56.50-105 Low-temperature piping.
(a) Class I-L. Piping systems designated to operate at temperatures below 0 °F. and pressures above 150 pounds per square inch gage shall be of Class I-L. Exceptions to this rule may be found in the individual requirements for specific commodities in subchapters D, I, and O of this chapter. The following requirements for Class I-L piping systems shall be satisfied:
(1) Materials. All materials used in low temperature piping systems shall be selected from among those specifications listed in Table 56.50–105 and shall satisfy all of the requirements of the specifications, except that:
(i) The minimum service temperature as defined in §54.25–10(a)(2) of this subchapter shall not be colder than that shown in Table 56.50–105; and
(ii) The material shall be tested for low temperature toughness using the Charpy V-notch specimen of ASTM E 23 (incorporated by reference, see §56.01–2), “Notched Bar Impact Testing of Metallic Materials”, Type A, Figure 4. The toughness testing requirements of subpart 54.05 of this subchapter shall be satisfied for each particular product form. Charpy V-notch tests shall be conducted at temperatures not warmer than 10 °F. below the minimum service temperature of the design, except that for service temperatures of −320 °F. and below, the impact test may be conducted at the service temperature. The minimum average energy shall not be less than that shown in Table 56.50–105. In the case of steels conforming to the specifications of Table 54.25–20(a) of this subchapter the minimum lateral expansion shall not be less than that required in §54.25–20 of this subchapter. The minimum energy permitted for a single specimen and the minimum subsize energies shall be those obtained by multiplying the average energy shown in Table 56.50–105 by the applicable fraction shown in Table 56.50–105(a).
Table 56.50–105(a)—Charpy V-Notch Energy Multiplying Factors
| Charpy V-notch specimen size1 | Factor for minimum energy, average of 3 specimens1 | Factor for minimum energy single specimen1 |
|---|
| 10×10 mm | 1 | 2/3 |
| 10×7.5 mm | 5/6 | 5/9 |
| 10×5.0 mm | 2/3 | 4/9 |
| 10×2.5 mm | 1/2 | 1/3 |
(iii) Steels equivalent to those listed in Table 56.50–105 of this part, but not produced according to a particular ASTM specification, may be used only with the prior consent of the Marine Safety Center. Steels differing in chemical composition, mechanical properties or heat treatments from those specified may be specially approved by the Marine Safety Center. Similarly, aluminum alloys and other nonferrous materials not covered in Table 56.50–105 of this part may be specifically approved by the Marine Safety Center for service at any low temperature. There are restrictions on the use of certain materials in this part and in subchapter O of this chapter.
(2) Piping weldments. Piping weldments shall be fabricated to satisfy the requirements of §57.03–1(b) of this subchapter in addition to subpart 56.70. Toughness testing of production weldments for low temperature piping systems and assemblies is not required.
(3) Postweld heat treatment. All piping weldments shall be postweld heat treated for stress relief in accordance with the procedures of subpart 56.85. The only exceptions to this requirement are for materials which do not require postweld heat treatment as shown in Table 56.85–10. Relief from postweld heat treatment shall not be dependent upon pipe thickness or weld joint type.
(4) Nonacceptable joints. Single welded butt joints with backing ring left in place, socket welds, slip-on flanges, pipe joining sleeves, and threaded joints shall not be used, except in small diameter instrument lines.
(5) Other requirements. All other requirements of this part for Class I piping apply to Class I-L piping. Pressure testing must comply with subpart 56.97 of this part, and nondestructive testing of circumferentially welded joints must comply with §56.95–10. Seamless tubular products must be used except that, when the service pressure does not exceed 1724 KPa (250 psi), the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, may give special consideration to appropriate grades of piping and tubing that are welded without the addition of filler metal in the root pass. Each production procedure and quality-control program for welded products must be acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(b) Class II-L. Piping systems designed to operate at temperatures below 0 °F. and pressures not higher than 150 pounds per square inch gage shall be of Class II-L. Exceptions to this rule may be found in the individual requirements for specific commodities in subchapter D (Tank Vessels) and I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter. The following requirements for Class II-L piping systems shall be satisfied:
(1) Materials must be the same as those required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section except that pipe and tubing of appropriate grades welded without the addition of a filler metal may be used. The Commandant may give special consideration to tubular products welded with the addition of filler metal.
(2) Piping weldments shall be fabricated to satisfy the requirements of §57.03–1(b) of this subchapter in addition to subpart 56.70. Toughness testing of production weldments for low temperature piping systems and assemblies is not required.
(3) All piping weldments shall be postweld heat treated for stress relief in accordance with the procedures of subpart 56.85. The only exceptions to this requirement are for materials which do not require postweld heat treatment as shown in Table 56.85–10 and for socket weld joints and slip-on flange weld attachments where the weld thickness does not exceed that exempted by this table. Otherwise, relief from post-weld heat treatment shall not be dependent upon pipe thickness or weld joint type.
(4) Socket welds in nominal sizes above 3 inches, slip-on flanges in nominal sizes above 4 inches, and threaded joints in sizes above 1 inch shall not be used.
(5) Pressure testing must comply with Subpart 56.97, and nondestructive testing of welded joints must comply with §56.95–10.
(6) All other requirements contained in this part for Class II piping shall be applicable to Class II-L systems, except that §56.70–15(b)(3)(iv) shall not apply.
Table 56.50–105—Acceptable Materials and Toughness Test Criteria2
| Product form | ASTM specification3 | Grade4 | Minimum service temperature | Minimum avg Charpy V notch energy |
|---|
| Pipe | | 1 | −30 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| | | 3 | −150 °F | 25 ft. lb. |
| Tube (carbon and low | A–333 and | 4 (A–333 only) | −100 °F | 25 ft. lb. |
| alloy steels). | A–334 | 6 | −30 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| | | 7 | −100 °F | 25 ft. lb. |
| | | 8 | −320 °F | Refer to §54.25–20 of this subchapter. |
| Pipe (Austenitic stainless steel) | A–312 | All Grades | No limit | Austenitic stainless steel piping need be impact tested only when toughness tests are specified in subpart 54.25 of this subchapter for plating of the same alloy designation. When such toughness tests are required, the minimum average energy is 25 ft. lb. |
| Wrought welding fittings | | WPL1 | −30 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| (carbon and low alloy | A–420 | WPL3 | −150 °F | 25 ft. lb. |
| steels). | | WPL4 | −100 °F | 25 ft. lb. |
| Forged or rolled flanges, | | LF1 | −30 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| forged fittings, valves | A–3501 | LF2 | −30 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| and pressure parts | | LF3 | −150 °F | 25 ft. lb. |
| (carbon and low alloy | | LF4 | −100 °F | 25 ft. lb. |
| steels). | | | | |
| Forged or rolled flanges, forged fittings, valves and pressure parts (high alloy steels) | A–182 | Austenitic grades only (304, 304H, 304L, 310, 316, 316H, 316L, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H) | No limit | These products need be impact tested only when toughness tests are specified in subpart 54.25 of this subchapter for plating of the same alloy designation. When such toughness tests are required, the minimum average energy is 25 ft. lb. |
| Forged flanges, fittings, | A–522 | 9% Ni | −320 °F | Refer to §54.25–20 of |
| and valves (9% nickel). | | | | this subchapter. |
| Castings for valves and | | LCB | −30 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| pressure parts (carbon | A–3521 | LC1 | −50 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| and low alloy steels). | | LC2 | −100 °F | 25 ft. lb. |
| | | LC3 | −150 °F | 25 ft. lb. |
| Castings for valves and pressure parts (high alloy steel) | A–351 | Austenitic grades CF3, CF3A, CF8, CF8A, CF3M, CF8M, CF8C, CK20 only | No limit, except −325 °F for grades CF8C and CK20 | No toughness testing required except for service temperatures colder than −425 °F for grades CF3, CF3A, CF8, CF8A, CF3M, and CF8M. 25 ft. lb. |
| | | | | average must be |
| | | | | attained in these tests. |
| Bolting | A–320 | L7, L9, L10, L43 | −150 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| | | B8D, B8T, B8F, B8M | −325 °F | No test required. |
| | | 2B8, B8C | No limit | No test required, except for service temperatures colder than −425 °F. In such case the minimum average energy is 25 ft. lb. |
| | | 4 | −150 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| Nuts, bolting | A–194 | 8T, 8F | −325 °F | No test required. |
| | | 8, 8C | No limit | Same requirement as comparable grades (B8, B8C) of bolting listed above. |
Note: The ASTM standards listed in table 56.50–105 are incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 72–59R, 37 FR 6189, 6190, Mar. 25, 1972; CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40165, Sept. 2, 1975; CG 79–108, 43 FR 46545, Oct. 10, 1978; CGD 74–289, 44 FR 26008, May 3, 1979; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40611, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24775, May 10, 1995; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58460, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65178, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG–2009–0702, 74 FR 49228, Sept. 25, 2009]
§ 56.50-110 Diving support systems.
(a) In addition to the requirements of this part, piping for diving installations which is permanently installed on the vessel must meet the requirements of subpart B (Commercial Diving Operations) of part 197 of this chapter.
(b) Piping for diving installations which is not permanently installed on the vessel need not meet the requirements of this part, but must meet the requirements of subpart B of part 197 of this chapter.
(c) Piping internal to a pressure vessel for human occupancy (PVHO) need not meet the requirements of this part, but must meet the requirements of subpart B of part 197 of this chapter.
[CGD 76–009, 43 FR 53683, Nov. 16, 1978]
§ 56.60-1 Acceptable materials and specifications (replaces 123 and Table 126.1 in ASME B31.1).
(a)(1) The material requirements in this subpart shall be followed in lieu of those in 123 in ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2).
(2) Materials used in piping systems must be selected from the specifications that appear in Table 56.60–1(a) of this section or 46 CFR 56.60–2, Table 56.60–2(a), or they may be selected from the material specifications of sections I or VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) if not prohibited by a regulation of this subchapter dealing with the particular section of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Table 56.60–1(a) of this section contains only pipe, tubing, and fitting specifications. Determination of acceptability of plate, forgings, bolting, nuts, and castings may be made by reference to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code as previously described. Additionally, accepted materials for use as piping system components appear in 46 CFR 56.60–2, Table 56.60–2(a). Materials conforming to specifications not described in this subparagraph must receive the specific approval of the Marine Safety Center before being used. Materials listed in Table 126.1 of ASME B31.1 are not accepted unless specifically permitted by this paragraph.
(b) Components made in accordance with the commercial standards listed in Table 56.60–1(b) of this section and made of materials complying with paragraph (a) this section may be used in piping systems within the limitations of the standards and within any further limitations specified in this subchapter.
Note: Table 56.60–1(a) replaces Table 126.1 in ASME B31.1 and sets forth specifications of pipes, tubing, and fittings intended for use in piping-systems. The first column lists acceptable standards from ASTM (all incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2); the second lists those from ASME (all incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2). The Coast Guard will consider use of alternative pipes, tubing, and fittings when it receives certification of their mechanical properties. Without this certification it will restrict use of such alternatives to piping-systems inside heat exchangers that ensure containment of the material inside pressure shells.
Table 56.60–1(a)—Adopted Specifications and Standards
| ASTM standards | ASME standards | Notes |
|---|
| Pipe, seamless: | | |
| A 106 Carbon steel | ASME B31.1 | |
| A 335 Ferritic alloys | ASME B31.1 | |
| A 376 Austenitic alloys | ASME B31.1 | (1). |
| Pipe, seamless and welded: | | |
| A 53 Types S, F, and E steel pipe | ASME B31.1 | (2,3,4). |
| A 312 Austenitic steel (welded with no filler metal) | ASME B31.1 | (1,4). |
| A 333 Low temperature steel pipe | Sec. VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (5). |
| Pipe, welded: | | |
| A 134 Fusion welded steel plate pipe | See footnote 7 | (7). |
| A 135 ERW pipe | ASME B31.1 | (3). |
| A 139 Grade B only, fusion welded steel pipe | ASME B31.1 | (8). |
| A 358 Electric fusion welded pipe, high temperature, austenitic | ASME B31.1 | (1,4,9). |
| Pipe, forged and bored: | | |
| A 369 Ferritic alloy | ASME B31.1 | |
| Pipe, centrifugally cast: | (None applicable) | (1,9) |
| Tube, seamless: | | |
| A 179 Carbon steel heat exchanger and condenser tubes | UCS23, Sec. VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (11). |
| A 192 Carbon steel boiler tubes | PG23.1, Sec. I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (10). |
| A 210 Medium carbon boiler tubes | PG23.1, Sec. I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | |
| A 213 Ferritic and austenitic boiler tubes | PG23.1, Sec. I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (1). |
| Tube, seamless and welded: | | |
| A 268 Seamless and ERW ferritic stainless tubing | PG23.1, Sec. I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (4). |
| A 334 Seamless and welded (no added filler metal) carbon and low alloy tubing for low temperature | UCS23, Sec. VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (4,5). |
| Tube, welded: | | |
| A 178 (Grades A and C only) ERW boiler tubes | PG23.1, Sec. I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (10Grade A) (4). |
| A 214 ERW heat exchanger and condenser tubes | UCS27, Sec. VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | |
| A 226 ERW boiler and superheater tubes | PG23.1, Sec. I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (4,10). |
| A 249 Welded austenitic boiler and heat exchanger tubes (no added filler metal) | PG23.1, Sec. I of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (1,4). |
| Wrought fittings (factory made): | | |
| A 234 Carbon and ferritic alloys | Conforms to applicable American National Standards (ASME B16.9 and ASME B16.11) | (12). |
| A 403 Austenitic alloys | ......do | (12). |
| A 420 Low temperature carbon and steel alloy | ......do | (12). |
| Castings,13iron: | | |
| A 47 Malleable iron | Conform to applicable American National Standards or refer to UCI–23 or UCD–23, Sec. VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (14). |
| A 126 Gray iron | ......do | (14). |
| A 197 Malleable iron | ......do | (14). |
| A 395 Ductile iron | UCD–23, Sec. VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (14). |
| A 536 Ductile iron | See footnote 20 | (20). |
| Nonferrous Materials15 |
| Pipe, seamless: | | |
| B 42 Copper | UNF23, Sec. VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (16). |
| B 43 Red brass | ......do | |
| B 241 Aluminum alloy | ......do | |
| Pipe and tube, seamless: | | |
| B 161 Nickel | ......do | |
| B 165 Nickel-copper | ......do | |
| B 167 Ni-Cr-Fe | ......do | |
| B 315 Copper-silicon | ......do | |
| Tube, seamless: | | |
| B 68 Copper | See footnote 17 | (16,17,18). |
| B 75 Copper | UNF23, Sec. VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | (16). |
| B 88 Copper | See footnote 17 | (16,17). |
| B 111 Copper and copper alloy | UNF23, Sec. VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code | |
| B 210 Aluminum alloy, drawn | ......do | |
| B 234 Aluminum alloy, drawn | ......do | |
| B 280 Copper tube for refrigeration service | See footnote 17 | (16,17). |
| Welding fittings: | | |
| B 361 Wrought aluminum welding fittings | Shall meet ASME Standards | |
| ASTM specification | Minimum
tensile | Longitudinal joint efficiency | P No. | Allowable stresses (p.s.i.) |
|---|
| A 134: | | | | |
| Grade 285A | 45,000 | 0.80 | 1 | 11,250 × 0,8 = 9,000. |
| Grade 285B | 50,000 | 0.80 | 1 | 12,500 × 0,8 = 10,000. |
| Grade 285C | 55,000 | 0.80 | 1 | 13,750 × 0,8 = 11,000. |
Table 56.60–1(b)—Adopted Standards Applicable to Piping Systems (Replaces Table 126.1)
| American National Standards Institute (all incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) |
| ANSI/ASME B1.1 | 1982 Unified Inch Screw Threads (UN and UNR Thread Form). |
| ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 | 1983 Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch). |
| ANSI/ASME B1.20.3 | 1976 (Reaffirmed 1982) Dryseal Pipe Threads (Inch). |
| ANSI/ASME B16.15 | 1985 [Reaffirmed 1994] Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings, Classes 125 and 250. |
| American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International (all incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) |
| ASME B16.1 | 1998 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Classes 25, 125, 250. |
| ASME B16.3 | 1998 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300. |
| ASME B16.4 | 1998 Gray Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 125 and 250. |
| ASME B16.5 | 2003 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS
1/2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard.3 |
| ASME B16.9 | 2003 Factory-Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings. |
| ASME B16.10 | 2000 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves. |
| ASME B16.11 | 2001 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded. |
| ASME B16.14 | 1991 Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and Locknuts with Pipe Threads. |
| ASME B16.18 | 2001 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.4 |
| ASME B16.20 | 1998 (Revision of ASME B16.20 1993) Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges: Ring-Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed. |
| ASME B16.21 | 2005 Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges. |
| ASME B16.22 | 2001 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings.4 |
| ASME B16.23 | 2002 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings: DWV.4 |
| ASME B16.24 | 2001 Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Class 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500.3 |
| ASME B16.25 | 2003 Buttwelding Ends. |
| ASME B16.28 | 1994 Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Elbows and Returns.4 |
| ASME B16.29 | 2007 Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings-DWV.4 |
| ASME B16.34 | 1996 Valves—Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End.3 |
| ASME B16.42 | 1998 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Classes 150 and 300. |
| ASME B18.2.1 | 1996 Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (Inch Series). |
| ASME/ANSI B18.2.2 | 1987 Square and Hex Nuts (Inch Series). |
| ASME B31.1 | 2001 Power Piping ASME Code for Pressure Piping, B31. |
| ASME B36.10M | 2004 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe. |
| ASME B36.19M | 2004 Stainless Steel Pipe. |
| American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) (all incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) |
| ASTM F 682 | Standard Specification for Wrought Carbon Steel Sleeve-Type Pipe Couplings. |
| ASTM F 1006 | Standard Specification for Entrainment Separators for Use in Marine Piping Applications.4 |
| ASTM F 1007 | Standard Specification for Pipe-Line Expansion Joints of the Packed Slip Type for Marine Application. |
| ASTM F 1020 | Standard Specification for Line-Blind Valves for Marine Applications. |
| ASTM F 1120 | Standard Specification for Circular Metallic Bellows Type Expansion Joints for Piping Applications.4 |
| ASTM F 1123 | Standard Specification for Non-Metallic Expansion Joints. |
| ASTM F 1139 | Standard Specification for Steam Traps and Drains. |
| ASTM F 1172 | Standard Specification for Fuel Oil Meters of the Volumetric Positive Displacement Type. |
| ASTM F 1173 | Standard Specification for Thermosetting Resin Fiberglass Pipe and Fittings to be Used for Marine Applications. |
| ASTM F 1199 | Standard Specification for Cast (All Temperature and Pressures) and Welded Pipe Line Strainers (150 psig and 150 Degrees F Maximum). |
| ASTM F 1200 | Standard Specification for Fabricated (Welded) Pipe Line Strainers (Above 150 psig and 150 Degrees F.) |
| ASTM F 1201 | Standard Specification for Fluid Conditioner Fittings in Piping Applications above 0 Degrees F. |
| Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association Inc. (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) |
| Standards of the Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, 1980 |
| Fluid Controls Institute Inc. (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) |
| FCI 69–1 | Pressure Rating Standard for Steam Traps. |
| Manufacturers' Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc. (all incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2)4 |
| SP–6 | Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting-End Flanges of Valves and Fittings. |
| SP–9 | Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron and Steel Flanges. |
| SP–25 | Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions. |
| SP–44 | Steel Pipe Line Flanges.4 |
| SP–45 | Bypass and Drain Connection Standard. |
| SP–51 | Class 150LW Corrosion Resistant Cast Flanges and Flanged Fittings.4 |
| SP–53 | Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings and Other Piping Components—Magnetic Particle Examination Method. |
| SP–55 | Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings and Other Piping Components—Visual Method. |
| SP–58 | Pipe Hangers and Supports—Materials, Design and Manufacture. |
| SP–61 | Pressure Testing of Steel Valves. |
| SP–67 | Butterfly Valves.2,4 |
| SP–69 | Pipe Hangers and Supports—Selection and Application. |
| SP–72 | Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends for General Service.4 |
| SP–73 | Brazing Joints for Copper and Copper Pressure Fittings. |
| SP–83 | Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions, Socket-Welding and Threaded. |
[USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65179, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.60-2 Limitations on materials.
Welded pipe and tubing. The following restrictions apply to the use of welded pipe and tubing specifications when utilized in piping systems, and not when utilized in heat exchanger, boiler, pressure vessel, or similar components:
(a) Longitudinal joint. Wherever possible, the longitudinal joint of a welded pipe shall not be pierced with holes for branch connections or other purposes.
(b) Class II. Use unlimited except as restricted by maximum temperature or pressure specified in Table 56.60–1(a) or by the requirements contained in §56.10–5(b) of this chapter.
(c) Class I. (1) For those specifications in which a filler metal is used, the following applies to the material as furnished prior to any fabrication:
(i) For use in service above 800 °F. full welding procedure qualifications by the Coast Guard are required. See part 57 of this subchapter.
(ii) Ultrasonic examination as required by item S–6 in ASTM A 376 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) shall be certified as having been met in all applications except where 100 percent radiography is a requirement of the particular material specification.
(2) For those specifications in which no filler material is used in the welding process, the ultrasonic examination as required by item S–6 in ASTM A–376 shall be certified as having been met for service above 800 °F.
Table 56.60–2(a)—Adopted Specifications Not Listed in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code*
| ASTM specifications | Source of allowable stress | Notes |
|---|
| Ferrous Materials1 |
| Bar stock: | | |
| A 276 | See footnote 4 | (4). |
| (Grades 304–A, 304L–A, 310–A, 316–A, 316L–A, 321–A, 347–A, and 348–A) | | |
| A 575 and A 576 | | |
| (Grades 1010–1030) | See footnote 2 | (2,3). |
| Nonferrous Materials |
| Bar stock: | | |
| B 16 (soft and half hard tempers) | See footnote 5 | (5,7). |
| B 21 (alloys A, B, and C) | See footnote 8 | (8). |
| B 124: | | |
| Alloy 377 | See footnotes 5 and 9 | (5,9). |
| Alloy 464 | See footnote 8 | (8,10). |
| Alloy 655 | See footnote 11 | (11). |
| Alloy 642 | See footnote 12 | (7,12). |
| Alloy 630 | See footnote 13 | (7,13). |
| Alloy 485 | See footnote 8 | (8,10). |
| Forgings: | | |
| B 283 (forging brass) | See footnotes 5 and 9 | (5,9). |
| Castings: | | |
| B 26 | See footnotes 5, 14, and 15 | (5,14,15). |
| B 85 | See footnotes 5, 14, and 15 | (5,14,15). |
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 72–104R, 37 FR 14233, July 18, 1972; CGD 73–248, 39 FR 30839, Aug. 26, 1974; CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40165, Sept. 2, 1975; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40612, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48050, Sept. 18, 1995; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26001, May 23, 1996; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51201, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52190, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG–1999–5151, 64 FR 67180, Dec. 1, 1999; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65182, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.60-3 Ferrous materials.
(a) Ferrous pipe used for salt water service must be protected against corrosion by hotdip galvanizing or by the use of extra heavy schedule material.
(b) (Reproduces 124.2.C) Carbon or alloy steel having carbon content of more than 0.35 percent shall not be used in welded construction, nor be shaped by oxygen-cutting process or other thermal-cutting process.
[CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40165, Sept. 2, 1975, as amended by USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65183, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.60-5 Steel (High temperature applications).
(a) (Reproduces 124.2.A.) Upon prolonged exposure to temperatures above 775 °F (412 °C), the carbide phase of plain carbon steel, plain nickel-alloy steel, carbon-manganese-alloy steel, manganese-vanadium-alloy steel, and carbon-silicon steel may convert to graphite.
(b) (Reproduces 124.2.B.) Upon prolonged exposure to temperatures above 875 °F (468 °C), the carbide phase of alloy steels, such as carbon-molybdenum, manganese-molybdenum-vanadium, manganese-chromium-vanadium, and chromium-vanadium, may convert to graphite.
(c) [Reserved]
(d) The design temperature of a piping system employing one or more of the materials listed in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section shall not exceed the lowest graphitization temperature specified for materials used.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 72–104R, 37 FR 14233, July 18, 1972; CGD 73–248, 39 FR 30839, Aug. 26, 1974; CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40165, Sept. 2, 1975; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65183, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.60-10 Cast iron and malleable iron.
(a) The low ductility of cast iron and malleable iron should be recognized and the use of these metals where shock loading may occur should be avoided. Cast iron and malleable iron components shall not be used at temperatures above 450 °F. Cast iron and malleable iron fittings conforming to the specifications of 46 CFR 56.60–1, Table 56.60–1(a) may be used at pressures not exceeding the limits of the applicable standards shown in that table at temperatures not exceeding 450 °F. Valves of either of these materials may be used if they conform to the standards for class 125 and class 250 flanges and flanged fittings in ASME B16.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) and if their service does not exceed the rating as marked on the valve.
(b) Cast iron and malleable iron shall not be used for valves or fittings in lines carrying flammable or combustible fluids1 which are directly connected to, or in the proximity of, equipment or other lines having open flame, or any parts operating at temperatures above 500 °F. Cast iron shall not be used for hull fittings, or in systems conducting lethal products.
1 For definitions of flammable or combustible fluids, see §§30.10–15 and 30.10–22 of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) of this chapter.
(c) Malleable iron and cast iron valves and fittings, designed and marked for Class 300 refrigeration service, may be used for such service provided the pressure limitation of 300 pounds per square inch is not exceeded. Malleable iron flanges of this class may also be used in sizes 4 inches and smaller (oval and square design).
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9978, June 17, 1970; CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40165, Sept. 2, 1975; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40612, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26001, May 23, 1996; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65183, Oct. 31, 2008]
(a) Ductile cast iron components made of material conforming to ASTM A 395 (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 56.01–2) may be used within the service restrictions and pressure-temperature limitations of UCD–3 of section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2).
(b) Ductile iron castings conforming to ASTM A 395 (incorporated by reference, see §56.01–2) may be used in hydraulic systems at pressures in excess of 7500 kilopascals (1000 pounds per square inch) gage, provided the following:
(1) The castings receive a ferritizing anneal when the as-cast thickness does not exceed one inch;
(2) Large castings for components, such as hydraulic cylinders, are examined as specified for a casting quality factor of 90 percent in accordance with UG–24 of section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code; and
(3) The castings are not welded, brazed, plugged, or otherwise repaired.
(c) After machining, ductile iron castings must be hydrostatically tested to twice their maximum allowable working pressure and must show no leaks.
(d) Ductile iron castings exhibiting less than 12 percent elongation in 50 millimeters (2 inches) when subjected to a tensile test must meet the requirements for cast iron in this part.
[CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40612, Oct. 2, 1989, as amended by CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26001, May 23, 1996; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58460, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65183, Oct. 31, 2008]
§ 56.60-20 Nonferrous materials.
Nonferrous materials listed in this subpart may be used in piping systems under the following conditions (see also §56.10–5(c)):
(a) The low melting points of many nonferrous metals and alloys, such as aluminum and aluminum alloys, must be recognized. These types of heat sensitive materials must not be used to conduct flammable, combustible, or dangerous fluids, or for vital systems unless approved by the Marine Safety Center.
Note: For definitions of flammable or combustible fluids, see §§30.10–15 and 30.10–22 or parts 151–154 of this chapter. Dangerous fluids are those covered by regulations in part 98 of this chapter.
(b) The possibility of galvanic corrosion due to the relative solution potentials of copper and aluminum and their alloys should be considered when used in conjunction with each other or with steel or with other metals and their alloys when an electrolyte is present.
(c) A suitable thread compound must be used in making up threaded joints in aluminum pipe to prevent seizing which might cause leakage and perhaps prevent disassembly. Pipe in the annealed temper should not be threaded.
(d) The corrosion resistance of copper bearing aluminum alloys in a marine atmosphere is poor and alloys with copper contents exceeding 0.6 percent should not be used. Refer to Table 56.60–2(a) of this part for further guidance.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40612, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26001, May 23, 1996]
§ 56.60-25 Nonmetallic materials.
(a) Plastic pipe installations shall be in accordance with IMO Resolution A.753(18) (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) and the following supplemental requirements:
(1) Materials used in the fabrication of plastic pipe shall comply with the appropriate standards listed in §56.01–2 of this chapter.
(2) Plastic pipe is not permitted in a concealed space in an accommodation or service area, such as behind ceilings or linings or between double bulkheads, unless—
(i) Each trunk or duct containing such piping is completely surrounded by “A” class divisions; or
(ii) An approved smoke-detection system is fitted in the concealed space and each penetration of a bulkhead or deck and each installation of a draft stop is made in accordance with IMO resolution A.753(18) to maintain the integrity of fire divisions.
(3) Plastic pipe used outboard of the required metallic shell valve in any piping system penetrating the vessel's shell (see §56.50–95(f)) shall have the same fire endurance as the metallic shell valve. Where the shell valve and the plastic pipe are in the same unmanned space, the valve shall be operable from above the freeboard deck.
(4) Pipe that is to be used for potable water shall bear the seal of approval or NSF mark of the National Sanitation Foundation Testing Laboratory, Incorporated, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
(b) Nonmetallic flexible hose . (1) Nonmetallic flexible hose must be in accordance with SAE J1942 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) and may be installed only in vital and nonvital fresh and salt water systems, nonvital pneumatic systems, lube oil and fuel systems, and fluid power systems.
(2) Nonmetallic flexible hose may be used in vital fresh and salt water systems at a maximum service pressure of 1,034 kPa (150 psi). Nonmetallic flexible hose may be used in lengths not exceeding 76 cm (30 inches) where flexibility is required, subject to the limits in paragraphs (a)(1) through (4) of this section. Nonmetallic flexible hose may be used for plastic pipe in duplicate installations in accordance with this paragraph (b).
(3) Nonmetallic flexible hose may be used for plastic pipe in non-vital fresh and salt water systems and non-vital pneumatic systems, subject to the limits of paragraphs (a)(1) through (4) of this section. Unreinforced hoses are limited to a maximum service pressure of 345 kPa (50 psi); reinforced hoses are limited to a maximum service pressure of 1,034 kPa (150 psi).
(4) Nonmetallic flexible hose may be used in lube oil, fuel oil and fluid power systems only where flexibility is required and in lengths not exceeding 30 inches.
(5) Nonmetallic flexible hose must be complete with factory-assembled end fittings requiring no further adjustment of the fittings on the hose, except that field attachable type fittings may be used. Hose end fittings must comply with SAE J1475 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2). Field attachable fittings must be installed following the manufacturer's recommended practice. If special equipment is required, such as crimping machines, it must be of the type and design specified by the manufacturer. A hydrostatic test of each hose assembly must be conducted in accordance with §56.97–5 of this part.
(6) The fire-test procedures of ISO 15540 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 56.01–2) are an acceptable alternative to those procedures of SAE J1942. All other tests of SAE J1942 are still required.
(c) Plastic valves, fittings, and flanges may be used in systems employing plastic pipe. Such valves, fittings, and flanges shall be designed, fabricated, tested, and installed so as to satisfy the intent of the requirements for plastic pipe contained in this section.
(d) If it is desired to use nonmetallic materials other than those specified in this section, a request furnishing the chemical and physical properties of the material shall be submitted to the Commandant for consideration.
[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18843, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9979, June 17, 1970; CGD 72–104R, 37 FR 14234, July 18, 1972; CGD 73–254, 40 FR 40165, Sept. 2, 1975; CGD 77–140, 54 FR 40613, Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 88–032, 56 FR 35822, July 29, 1991; CGD 83–043, 60 FR 24775, May 10, 1995; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50462, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50728, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51201, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–2002–13058, 67 FR 61278, Sept. 30, 2002; USCG–2003–16630, 73 FR 65183, Oct. 31, 2008]
Subpart 56.65—Fabrication, Assembly and Erection
