Qualifying Metallic Components [49 CFR 192.144]

(A)A. Notwithstanding any requirement of this Chapter which incorporates by reference an edition of a document listed in §507 or §5103 of this Subpart, a metallic component manufactured in accordance with any other edition of that document is qualified for use under this Subpart if [49 CFR 192.144] :#

(1)1. it can be shown through visual inspection of the cleaned component that no defect exists which might impair the strength or tightness of the component; and [49 CFR 192.144(a)]#

(2)2. the edition of the document under which the component was manufactured has equal or more stringent requirements for the following as an edition of that document currently or previously listed in §507 or §5103 of this Subpart [49 CFR 192.144(b)] :#

(a)a. pressure testing; [49 CFR 192.144(b)(1)]#

(b)b. materials; and [49 CFR 192.144(b)(2)]#

(c)c. pressure and temperature ratings. [49 CFR 192.144(b)(3)]#

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.#

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, amended LR 10:515 (July 1984), LR 30:1232 (June 2004), LR31:682 (March 2005), LR 33:478 (March 2007).#