# Inspection and testing of welds

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- **citation:** Mich. Admin. Code R 460.20409
- **title:** Inspection and testing of welds
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Michigan Public Service Commission
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** Not available
- **effective on:** 2026-05-04
- **summary:** Rule 409. In addition to the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R.§192.241(b), which is adopted by reference in R 460.20606, an operator of pipeline facilities used in the transportation of sour gas shall engage in nondestructive testing of 100% of all girth butt welds. Nondestructive testing of welds
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Rule 409. In addition to the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R.§192.241(b), which is adopted by reference in R 460.20606, an operator of pipeline facilities used in the transportation of sour gas shall engage in nondestructive testing of 100% of all girth butt welds. Nondestructive testing of welds shall be performed by any process that clearly indicates all defects in the welds.

History: 2003 AACS; 2019 AACS.
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