49 C.F.R. Subpart D—Construction
Title 49 - Transportation
Each LNG facility constructed after March 31, 2000 must comply with requirements of this part and of NFPA 59A (incorporated by reference see §193.2013). In the event of a conflict between this part and NFPA 59A, this part prevails. [Amdt. 193–17, 65 FR 10960, Mar. 1, 2000, as amended by Amdt. 193–18, 69 FR 11336, Mar. 10, 2004] No person may place in service any component until it passes all applicable inspections and tests prescribed by this subpart and NFPA 59A (incorporated by reference, see §193.2013). [45 FR 9203, Feb. 11, 1980, as amended by Amdt. 193–17, 65 FR 10960, Mar. 1, 2000; Amdt. 193–18, 69 FR 11337, Mar. 10, 2004] (a) Subject to paragraph (b) of this section, components may not be constructed, repaired, replaced, or significantly altered until a person qualified under §193.2707(c) reviews the applicable design drawings and materials specifications from a corrosion control viewpoint and determines that the materials involved will not impair the safety or reliability of the component or any associated components. (b) The repair, replacement, or significant alteration of components must be reviewed only if the action to be taken— (1) Involves a change in the original materials specified; (2) Is due to a failure caused by corrosion; or (3) Is occasioned by inspection revealing a significant deterioration of the component due to corrosion. [Amdt. 193–2, 45 FR 70404, Oct. 23, 1980]
Title 49: Transportation
PART 193—LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES: FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS
Subpart D—Construction
§ 193.2301 Scope.
§ 193.2303 Construction acceptance.
§ 193.2304 Corrosion control overview.
§§ 193.2305-193.2319 [Reserved]
§ 193.2321 Nondestructive tests.
The butt welds in metal shells of storage tanks with internal design pressure above 15 psig must be radiographically tested in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII Division 1), except that hydraulic load bearing shells with curved surfaces that are subject to cryogenic temperatures, 100 percent of both longitudinal (or meridional) and circumferential (or latitudinal) welds must be radiographically tested.
[Amdt. 193–17, 65 FR 10960, Mar. 1, 2000]
