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§178.348-5 Pressure and leakage test. RegSensePipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOTHazmat Package TestingCFR RegulationsHazmat SafetyFocus AreaCFR SectionGeneral Packaging Requirements - HazmatEnglishTransportationUSA
(a) Each cargo tank must be tested in accordance with §178.345-13 and this section.(b) Pressure test. Test pressure must be as follows:(1) Using the hydrostatic test method, the test pressure must be at least 1.5 times MAWP.(2) Using the pneumatic test method, the test pressure must be at least 1.5 times tank MAWP, and the inspection pressure is tank MAWP.[Amdt. 178–89, 54 FR 25032, June 12, 1989. Redesignated by Amdt. 178–112, 61 FR 18934, Apr. 29, 1996] READ MORESHOW LESS['General Packaging Requirements - Hazmat']['Hazmat Package Testing']