Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026
§ 167.45-15 - Capacity of pipes and hose.

The capacity of the pipes and hose leading from the pumps shall in no case be less than that of the discharge opening of the pump: Provided, however, That the pipe and hose shall in no instance be less than 1 1/2 inches in internal diameter.

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306,3307,6101,8105; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4
source: CGFR 51-11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 167.45-15