Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter F - Marine Engineering |
Part 64 - Marine Portable Tanks and Cargo Handling Systems |
Subpart B - Standards for an MPT |
§ 64.17 - Minimum tank thickness.
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§ 64.17 Minimum tank thickness.
(a) Except as allowed in paragraph (b) of this section, a tank with a diameter of -
(1) 6 feet or less must have a shell and head of 3⁄16 inch thickness or more; or
(2) More than 6 feet must have a shell and head of 1⁄4 inch thickness or more.
(b) If the tank has additional framework to guard against accidental puncturing of the tank, the shell and head thickness must be 1⁄8 inch or more.