# Testing transfer hoses.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 193.2621  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

Hoses used in LNG or flammable refrigerant transfer systems must be:

(a) Tested once each calendar year, but with intervals not exceeding 15 months, to the maximum pump pressure or relief valve setting; and

(b) Visually inspected for damage or defects before each use.

## Document text

Hoses used in LNG or flammable refrigerant transfer systems must be:

(a) Tested once each calendar year, but with intervals not exceeding 15 months, to the maximum pump pressure or relief valve setting; and

(b) Visually inspected for damage or defects before each use.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-193.2621>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `bd14c94ebc3711a3153ffb7e55b56d4598a23fd74af638477b52356b1ba7daf6`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:54:35.243Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T11:05:16.354Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-193-2621`

### Source metadata

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{
  "cfrTitle": 49,
  "part": "193",
  "section": "193.2621",
  "subpart": "Subpart G—Maintenance",
  "corpusVersion": "2026-08-18",
  "jurisdiction": "US"
}
```