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According to 46 CFR §56.50-60, oil piping that conveys fuel oil or lubricating oil and is in proximity to equipment having parts operating above what temperature must be of seamless steel?

  1. A. 300 °F
  2. B. 400 °F
  3. 500 °FCorrect
  4. D. 700 °F

Why C is correct

46 CFR §56.50-60(j) states that piping conveying fuel oil or lubricating oil to equipment in proximity to equipment or lines having an open flame or having parts operating above 500 °F must be of seamless steel. The other temperatures listed are not the regulatory threshold.

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