49 CFR 229.103 - Safe working pressure; factor of safety.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 49 - Transportation last revised: Jan 27, 2026

View all text of Subpart C [§ 229.41 - § 229.141]

§ 229.103 - Safe working pressure; factor of safety.

The safe working pressure for each steam generator shall be fixed by the chief mechanical officer of the carrier. The minimum factor of safety shall be four. The fixed safe working pressure shall be indicated on FRA Form F 6180-49A.

authority: 49 U.S.C. 20103,20107,20133,20137,20143,20168,20701,21301,21304; 28 U.S.C. 2461 note; and 49 CFR 1.89

source: 45 FR 21109, Mar. 31, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 49 CFR 229.103