# 46 CFR § 162.017-4: Inspections and testing

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.017-4

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 162.017-4
- **Heading:** Inspections and testing
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER Q—EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MATERIALS: SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL > PART 162—ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT > Subpart 162.017—General Provisions › Valves, Pressure-Vacuum Relief, for Tank Vessels

## 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 CFR § 162.017-0 § 162.017-0 Preemptive effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.017-0.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.017-1 § 162.017-1 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.017-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.017-2 § 162.017-2 Type.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.017-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.017-3 § 162.017-3 Materials, construction, and workmanship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.017-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.017-4 § 162.017-4 Inspections and testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.017-4.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.017-5 § 162.017-5 Marking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.017-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.017-6 § 162.017-6 Procedure for approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.017-6.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.018-1 § 162.018-1 Applicable specifications, and referenced material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.018-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.018-2 § 162.018-2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.018-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.018-3 § 162.018-3 Materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.018-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.018-4 § 162.018-4 Construction and workmanship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.018-4.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.018-5 § 162.018-5 Blow-down adjustment and popping tolerance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.018-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.018-6 § 162.018-6 Marking.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.018-6.md)
- [46 CFR § 162.018-7 § 162.018-7 Flow rating tests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-162.018-7.md)

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