Section 19(2) in The Merchant Shipping (Cargo Ship Construction And Survey) Rules, 1974
(2)Without prejudice to the requirement of sub-rule (1), every such steam pipe or fitting shall, before being put into service for the first time, be subjected to a test by hydraulic pressure to a pressure suitably in excess of its working pressure to be determined having regard to the requirements of Cls. (a) and (b) of sub-rule (1), and every such steam pipe or fitting shall be maintained in an efficient condition.
