Regulationcurrent
49 CFR 195.118
Fittings.
Current as of 2026-08-18 Government source
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View source (a)Butt-welding type fittings must meet the marking, end preparation, and the bursting strength requirements of ASME/ANSI B16.9 or MSS SP-75 (incorporated by reference, see § 195.3).#
(b)There may not be any buckles, dents, cracks, gouges, or other defects in the fitting that might reduce the strength of the fitting.#
(c)The fitting must be suitable for the intended service and be at least as strong as the pipe and other fittings in the pipeline system to which it is attached.#