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§ 58.20-5 Design.

(a) Refrigeration machinery may be accepted for installation provided the design, material, and fabrication comply with the applicable requirements of the ABS Marine Vessel Rules (incorporated by reference, see § 58.03-1). The minimum pressures for design of all components must be those listed for piping in Table 501.2.4 of ASME B31.5 (incorporated by reference; see § 58.03-1). In no case may pressure components be designed for a pressure less than that for which the safety devices of the system are set. Pressure vessels must be designed in accordance with part 54 of this subchapter.

(b) For refrigeration systems other than those for reliquefaction of cargo, only those refrigerants under § 147.90 of this chapter are allowed.