46 CFR 53.05-3

§ 53.05-3 Materials (modifies HG-401.2).

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Citation: 46 CFR 53.05-3, § 53.05-3 Materials (modifies HG-401.2), United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/224968
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Materials for valves must be in accordance with HG-401.2 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1) except that nonmetallic materials may be used only for gaskets and packing.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.