16 CRR-NY 255.147NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 16. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
CHAPTER III. GAS UTILITIES
SUBCHAPTER C. SAFETY
PART 255. TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF GAS
DESIGN OF PIPELINE COMPONENTS
16 CRR-NY 255.147
16 CRR-NY 255.147
255.147 Flanges and flange accessories.
(a) Each flange or flange accessory must meet the minimum requirements of ASME/ANSI B16.5 or MSS SP-44 (as described in section 10.3 of this Title), or the equivalent.
(b) Each flange assembly must be able to withstand the maximum pressure at which the pipeline is to be operated and to maintain its physical and chemical properties at any temperature to which it is anticipated that it might be subjected in service.
(c) Each flange on a flanged joint in cast iron pipe must conform in dimensions, drilling, face and gasket design to ASME/ANSI B16.1 (as described in section 10.3 of this Title) and be cast integrally with the pipe, valve, or fitting.
(d) Bolts or stud-bolts used shall extend completely through the nuts.
16 CRR-NY 255.147
Current through March 31, 2022
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