Section 38 in The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016
38. Equipment.
(1)Piping, fittings, pumps and meters. -(i)all piping, fittings, pumps and meters permanently mounted on the vehicle shall be designed to withstand the most severe combined stresses imposed by the following, namely:-(a)the maximum designed pressure of the vessel;(b)the super imposed pumping pressure of the shock loading caused by road movements;(ii)the materials used for vessel equipment shall be sufficiently ductile to withstand rough usage and accidental damage. Brittle materials such as cast iron shall not be used.(2)Protection of piping and equipment. -(i)all piping and equipment shall be adequately protected to minimise accidental damage which may be caused by rough usage, collision or over-turning;(ii)any equipment or section of piping in which liquid may be trapped shall be protected against excessive pressure caused by thermal expansion of the contents.(3)Marking of connections. - All connections on the vehicle which require manipulation by the operator of the vehicle should be clearly marked to prevent incorrect operation. The form of this marking should correspond with the operating procedure laid down for the vehicle.
