Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026
§ 162.017-4 - Inspections and testing.

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]
authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j), 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306,3703,4104,4302; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4
cite as: 46 CFR 162.017-4