46 CFR 56.95-1
§ 56.95-1 General (replaces 136).
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 56.95-1, § 56.95-1 General (replaces 136), United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/225158
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(a) The provisions in this subpart apply to inspection in lieu of 136 of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see § 56.01-2).
(b) Prior to initial operation, a piping installation must be inspected to assure compliance with the engineering design, and with the material, fabrication, assembly, and test requirements of ASME B31.1, as modified by this subchapter. This inspection is the responsibility of the owner or operator and may be performed with an engineering organization employed by the owner, together with the marine inspector.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.