46 CFR 56.97-38
§ 56.97-38 Initial service leak test (modifies 137.7).
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- 46 CFR 56.97-38, § 56.97-38 Initial service leak test (modifies 137.7), United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/225167
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(a) An initial service leak test and inspection is acceptable when other types of test are not practical or when leak tightness is conveniently demonstrable due to the nature of the service. One example is piping where shut-off valves are not available for isolating a line. Others may be systems for service water, condensate, plant and instrument air, etc., where checking out of pumps and compressors afford ample opportunity for leak tightness inspection prior to full-scale operation.
(b) The piping system must be gradually brought up to design pressure. After inspection of the piping system has proven that the installation is complete and all joints are leak-tight, the piping has met the requirements of § 56.97-1.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.