Regulationhistorical
49 CFR 178.345-4
Joints.
Snapshot 1998-10-01 Government source
eCFR editorial compilationAuthoritative but unofficial
View source (a) All joints between the cargo tank shell, heads, baffles, baffle attaching rings, and bulkheads must be welded in conformance with the ASME Code welding procedures.
(b) Where practical all welds must be easily accessible for inspection.
[Amdt. 178-89, 54 FR 25022, June 12, 1989, as amended by Amdt. 178-118, 61 FR 51341, Oct. 1, 1996]