# General.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 192.273  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

(a) The pipeline must be designed and installed so that each joint will sustain the longitudinal pullout or thrust forces caused by contraction or expansion of the piping or by anticipated external or internal loading.

(b) Each joint must be made in accordance with written procedures that have been

## Document text

(a) The pipeline must be designed and installed so that each joint will sustain the longitudinal pullout or thrust forces caused by contraction or expansion of the piping or by anticipated external or internal loading.

(b) Each joint must be made in accordance with written procedures that have been proven by test or experience to produce strong gastight joints.

(c) Each joint must be inspected to insure compliance with this subpart.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-192.273>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `43912948c12c6d026647151f009a2d11c21e7d478fa4cf2ef450a0d096430e38`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:54:34.435Z
- Exported: 2026-08-22T22:02:27.832Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-192-273`

### Source metadata

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  "cfrTitle": 49,
  "part": "192",
  "section": "192.273",
  "subpart": "Subpart F—Joining of Materials Other Than by Welding",
  "corpusVersion": "2026-08-18",
  "jurisdiction": "US"
}
```