# Protection of valves and accessories.

- **operation:** document
- **citation:** 49 CFR 178.270-8
- **title:** Protection of valves and accessories.
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **status:** historical
- **official:** true
- **published on:** Not available
- **effective on:** 2005-10-01
- **summary:** Each valve, fitting, accessory, safety device, gauging device, and other appurtenance shall be adequately protected against mechanical damage.

[Amdt. 178-65, 46 FR 9896, Jan. 29, 1981]
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Each valve, fitting, accessory, safety device, gauging device, and other appurtenance shall be adequately protected against mechanical damage.

[Amdt. 178-65, 46 FR 9896, Jan. 29, 1981]
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