# What methods are available to determine the strength of corroded pipe?

**Citation:** 49 CFR 195.587  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

Under § 195.585, you may use the procedure in ASME/ANSI B31G (incorporated by reference, see § 195.3) or in PRCI PR-3-805 (R-STRENG) (incorporated by reference, see § 195.3) to determine the strength of corroded pipe based on actual remaining wall thickness. These procedures apply to corroded region

## Document text

Under § 195.585, you may use the procedure in ASME/ANSI B31G (incorporated by reference, see § 195.3) or in PRCI PR-3-805 (R-STRENG) (incorporated by reference, see § 195.3) to determine the strength of corroded pipe based on actual remaining wall thickness. These procedures apply to corroded regions that do not penetrate the pipe wall, subject to the limitations set out in the respective procedures.

[Amdt. 195-99, 80 FR 188, Jan. 5, 2015]

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-195.587>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `be4539bdef5bae1cd5d2dac37c64854c2e61b2bed686fea5cad1e47c648a5275`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:54:41.219Z
- Exported: 2026-08-23T21:08:26.177Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-195-587`

### Source metadata

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  "cfrTitle": 49,
  "part": "195",
  "section": "195.587",
  "subpart": "Subpart H—Corrosion Control",
  "corpusVersion": "2026-08-18",
  "jurisdiction": "US"
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```