Subpart 56.01 General
Subpart 56.04 Piping Classification
Subpart 56.07 Design
Subpart 56.10 Components
Subpart 56.15 Fittings
Subpart 56.20 Valves
Subpart 56.25 Pipe Flanges, Blanks, Flange Facings, Gaskets, and Bolting
Subpart 56.30 Selection and Limitations of Piping Joints
Subpart 56.35 Expansion, Flexibility and Supports
Subpart 56.50 Design Requirements Pertaining to Specific Systems
Subpart 56.60 Materials
Subpart 56.65 Fabrication, Assembly and Erection
Subpart 56.75 Brazing
Subpart 56.80 Bending and Forming
Subpart 56.85 Heat Treatment of Welds
Subpart 56.90 Assembly
Subpart 56.95 Inspection
Subpart 56.97 Pressure Tests

Terms Used In 46 CFR Part 56 - Piping Systems and Appurtenances

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Garnishment: Generally, garnishment is a court proceeding in which a creditor asks a court to order a third party who owes money to the debtor or otherwise holds assets belonging to the debtor to turn over to the creditor any of the debtor
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Recess: A temporary interruption of the legislative business.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.