Section 38(1) in The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016
(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.
