USCG Exam PracticeAuxiliary machinery and shipboard systems
Under 46 CFR §56.50-15, steam stop valves exceeding what size must be fitted with bypasses?
- A. 4 inches
- ✓ 6 inchesCorrect
- C. 8 inches
- D. 12 inches
Why B is correct
46 CFR §56.50-15(c) states that steam stop valves in sizes exceeding 6 inches must be fitted with bypasses. The other sizes listed are not the threshold specified in the regulation.
Cited:46 CFR §56.50-15