# 46 C.F.R. § 162.017-4 (2026): Inspections and testing

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## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 162.017-4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Inspections and testing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 162: ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT / Subpart 162.017: Subpart 162.017—General Provisions › Valves, Pressure-Vacuum Relief, for Tank Vessels / § 162.017-4: § 162.017-4   Inspections and testing.

## Text

Pressure-vacuum relief valves may be inspected and tested at the plant of the manufacturer. An inspector may conduct such tests and examinations as may be necessary to determine compliance with this specification.
[56 FR 35827, July 29, 1991]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 162.017-0 (2026) § 162.017-0   Preemptive effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P162_S162_017_0.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 162.017-1 (2026) § 162.017-1   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P162_S162_017_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 162.017-2 (2026) § 162.017-2   Type.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P162_S162_017_2.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 162.017-3 (2026) § 162.017-3   Materials, construction, and workmanship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P162_S162_017_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 162.017-4 (2026) § 162.017-4   Inspections and testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P162_S162_017_4.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 162.017-5 (2026) § 162.017-5   Marking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P162_S162_017_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 162.017-6 (2026) § 162.017-6   Procedure for approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P162_S162_017_6.md)

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