#### § 56.50-105 Low-temperature piping.

(a) *Class I-L.* Piping systems designated to operate at temperatures below 0 °F and pressures above 150 psig must be of Class I-L. Exceptions to this rule may be found in the individual requirements for specific commodities in subchapters D, I, and O of this chapter. The following requirements for Class I-L piping systems must be satisfied:

(1) *Materials.* All materials used in low temperature piping systems must be selected from among those specifications listed in table 2 to [§ 56.50-105](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.50-105) and must satisfy all of the requirements of the specifications, except that:

(i) The minimum service temperature as defined in [§ 54.25-10(a)(2) of this subchapter](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-54.25-10#p-54.25-10(a)(2)) must not be colder than that shown in table 2 to [§ 56.50-105](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.50-105); and

(ii) The material must be tested for low temperature toughness per ASTM E23 (incorporated by reference, see [§ 56.01-2](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.01-2)), Figure 4. The toughness testing requirements of subpart 54.05 of this subchapter must be satisfied for each particular product form. Charpy V-notch tests must be conducted at temperatures not warmer than 10 °F below the minimum service temperature of the design, except that for service temperatures of −320 °F and below, the impact test may be conducted at the service temperature. The minimum average energy must not be less than that shown in table 2 to [§ 56.50-105](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.50-105). In the case of steels conforming to the specifications of table 1 to [§ 54.25-20(a) of this subchapter](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-54.25-20#p-54.25-20(a)) the minimum lateral expansion must not be less than that required in [§ 54.25-20 of this subchapter](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-54.25-20). The minimum energy permitted for a single specimen and the minimum subsize energies must be those obtained by multiplying the average energy shown in table 2 to [§ 56.50-105](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.50-105) by the applicable fraction shown in table 1 to [§ 56.50-105(a)(1)(ii)](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.50-105#p-56.50-105(a)(1)(ii)).

Table 1 to [§ 56.50-105](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.50-105)(a)(1)(ii)—Charpy V-Notch Energy Multiplying Factors

| Charpy V-notch specimen size1 | Factor for minimum energy, average of 3 specimens1 | Factor for minimum energy single specimen1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 × 10 mm | 1 | 2/3 |
| 10 × 7.5 mm | 5/6 | 5/9 |
| 10 × 5.0 mm | 2/3 | 4/9 |
| 10 × 2.5 mm | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Straight line interpolation for intermediate values is permitted. | | |

(iii) Steels differing in chemical composition, mechanical properties, or heat treatments from those specified may be specially approved by the Marine Safety Center. Similarly, aluminum alloys and other materials not covered in table 2 to [§ 56.50-105](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.50-105) may be specifically approved by the Marine Safety Center.

(2) *Piping weldments.* Piping weldments must be fabricated to satisfy the requirements of [§ 57.03-1(b) of this subchapter](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-57.03-1#p-57.03-1(b)) in addition to subpart 56.70. Toughness testing of production weldments for low temperature piping systems and assemblies is not required.

(3) *Postweld heat treatment.* All piping weldments must be postweld heat treated for stress relief in accordance with the procedures of subpart 56.85.

(4) *Nonacceptable joints.* Single welded butt joints with backing ring left in place, socket welds, slip-on flanges, pipe joining sleeves, and threaded joints must not be used, except in small diameter instrument lines.

(5) *Other requirements.* All other requirements of this part for Class I piping apply to Class I-L piping. Pressure testing must comply with subpart 56.97, and nondestructive testing of circumferentially welded joints must comply with [§ 56.95-10](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.95-10). Seamless tubular products must be used except that, when the service pressure does not exceed 1724 kPa (250 psi), the Marine Safety Center, may give special consideration to appropriate grades of piping and tubing that are welded without the addition of filler metal in the root pass. Each production procedure and quality-control program for welded products must be acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

(b) *Class II-L.* Piping systems designed to operate at temperatures below 0 °F and pressures not higher than 150 psig must be of Class II-L. Exceptions to this rule may be found in the individual requirements for specific commodities in subchapter D and subchapter I, both of this chapter. The following requirements for Class II-L piping systems must be satisfied:

(1) Materials must be the same as those required by [paragraph (a)(1)](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.50-105#p-56.50-105(a)(1)) of this section except that pipe and tubing of appropriate grades welded without the addition of a filler metal may be used. The Commandant may give special consideration to tubular products welded with the addition of filler metal.

(2) Piping weldments must be fabricated to satisfy the requirements of [§ 57.03-1(b) of this subchapter](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-57.03-1#p-57.03-1(b)) in addition to subpart 56.70. Toughness testing of production weldments for low temperature piping systems and assemblies is not required.

(3) All piping weldments must be postweld heat treated for stress relief in accordance with the procedures of subpart 56.85.

(4) Socket welds in nominal sizes above 3 inches, slip-on flanges in nominal sizes above 4 inches, and threaded joints in sizes above 1 inch must not be used.

(5) Pressure testing must comply with subpart 56.97, and nondestructive testing of welded joints must comply with [§ 56.95-10](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.95-10).

(6) All other requirements contained in this part for Class II piping are applicable to Class II-L systems, except that [§ 56.70-15(b)(3)(iv)](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.70-15#p-56.70-15(b)(3)(iv)) does not apply.

Table 2 to [§ 56.50-105](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.50-105)—Acceptable Materials and Toughness Test Criteria

| Product form | ASTM specification1 | Grade2 | Minimum service temperature | Minimum avg Charpy V notch energy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pipe | | 1 | −30 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| | | 3 | −150 °F | 25 ft. lb. |
| Tube (carbon and low alloy steels) | A333/A333M and A334/A334M | 4 (A333 only) 6 7 8 | −100 °F −30 °F −100 °F −320 °F | 25 ft. lb. 20 ft. lb. 25 ft. lb. Refer to [§ 54.25-20 of this subchapter](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-54.25-20). |
| Pipe (Austenitic stainless steel) | A312/A312M | All grades | No limit | Austenitic stainless steel piping need be impact tested only when toughness tests are specified in subpart 54.25 of this subchapter for plating of the same alloy designation. When such toughness tests are required, the minimum average energy is 25 ft. lb. |
| Wrought welding fittings (carbon and low alloy steels) | A420/A420M | WPL1 WPL3 WPL4 | −30 °F −150 °F −100 °F | 20 ft. lb. 25 ft. lb. 25 ft. lb. |
| Forged or rolled flanges, forged fittings, valves, and pressure parts (carbon and low alloy steels) | A350/A350M3 | LF1 LF2 LF3 LF4 | −30 °F −30 °F −150 °F −100 °F | 20 ft. lb. 20 ft. lb. 25 ft. lb. 25 ft. lb. |
| Forged or rolled flanges, forged fittings, valves, and pressure parts (high alloy steels) | F1155 | Austenitic grades only (304, 304H, 304L, 310, 316, 316H, 316L, 321, 321H, 347, 347H, 348, 348H) | No limit | These products need be impact tested only when toughness tests are specified in subpart 54.25 of this subchapter for plating of the same alloy designation. When such toughness tests are required, the minimum average energy is 25 ft. lb. |
| Forged flanges, fittings, and valves (9% nickel) | A522/A522M | 9% Ni | −320 °F | Refer to [§ 54.25-20 of this subchapter](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-54.25-20). |
| Castings for valves and pressure parts (carbon and low alloy steels) | A352/A352M3 | LCB LC1 LC2 LC3 | −30 °F −50 °F −100 °F −150 °F | 20 ft. lb. 20 ft. lb. 25 ft. lb. 25 ft. lb. |
| Castings for valves and pressure parts (high alloy steel) | F1155 | Austenitic grades CF3, CF3A, CF8, CF8A, CF3M, CF8M, CF8C, CK20 only | No limit, except −325 °F for grades CF8C and CK20 | No toughness testing required except for service temperatures colder than −425 °F for grades CF3, CF3A, CF8, CF8A, CF3M, and CF8M. 25 ft. lb. average must be attained in these tests. |
| Bolting | F1155 | L7, L9, L10, L43 | −150 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| | | B8D, B8T, B8F, B8M | −325 °F | No test required. |
| | | 2B8, B8C | No limit | No test required, except for service temperatures colder than −425 °F. In such case the minimum average energy is 25 ft. lb. |
| | | 4 | −150 °F | 20 ft. lb. |
| Nuts, bolting | F1155 | 8T, 8F | −325 °F | No test required. |
| | | 8, 8C | No limit | Same requirement as comparable grades (B8, B8C) of bolting listed above. |
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| 1 Any repair method must be acceptable to the Commandant (CG-ENG), and welding repairs as well as fabrication welding must be in accordance with [part 57 of this subchapter](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/part-57). | | | | |
| 2 The acceptability of several alloys for low temperature service is not intended to suggest acceptable resistance to marine corrosion. The selection of alloys for any particular shipboard location must take corrosion resistance into account and be approved by the Marine Safety Center. | | | | |
| 3 Quench and temper heat treatment may be permitted when specifically authorized by the Commandant. In those cases, the minimum average Charpy V-notch energy must be specially designated by the Commandant. | | | | |
| **Note 1 to table 2 to [§ 56.50-105](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.50-105):** The ASTM standards listed in this table are incorporated by reference, see [§ 56.01-2](/on/2024-09-23/title-46/section-56.01-2). | | | | |

[CGFR 68-82, [33 FR 18843](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/33-FR-18843), Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 72-59R, [37 FR 6189](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/37-FR-6189), [6190](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/37-FR-6190), Mar. 25, 1972; CGD 73-254, [40 FR 40165](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/40-FR-40165), Sept. 2, 1975; CGD 79-108, [43 FR 46545](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/43-FR-46545), Oct. 10, 1978; CGD 74-289, [44 FR 26008](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/44-FR-26008), May 3, 1979; CGD 77-140, [54 FR 40611](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/54-FR-40611), Oct. 2, 1989; CGD 83-043, [60 FR 24775](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/60-FR-24775), May 10, 1995; USCG-2000-7790, [65 FR 58460](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/65-FR-58460), Sept. 29, 2000; USCG-2003-16630, [73 FR 65178](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/73-FR-65178), Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2009-0702, [74 FR 49228](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/74-FR-49228), Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, [77 FR 59777](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/77-FR-59777), Oct. 1, 2012]