- (a) Hoses and arms used for transfer shall be suitable for the temperature and pressure of the operating conditions. Hoses shall be designed to have a bursting pressure of at least five times the maximum allowable working pressure of the equipment to which it is attached.
- (b) Loading hoses or arms shall be supported to prevent displacement of the hoses and arms that results in greater stresses than those allowed in Appendix A of ANSI B31.3.
- (c) Couplings used for connection of a hose or arm shall be suitable for operating conditions and shall be designed for frequent coupling and uncoupling.
- (d) Hoses shall be tested at least annually to the setting of the relief valve that protects the hose.
- (e) Hoses shall be visually inspected for damage or defects before each use and shall not be used if any damage or defect is found.
Source Note:The provisions of this §14.2125 adopted to be effective May 26, 2003, 28 TexReg 4100.