Section 3 Shell fittings
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans, July 2022 - Part 4 Engineering Systems - Chapter 5 Piping Systems - Section 3 Shell fittings

Section 3 Shell fittings

Parent topic: Chapter 5 Piping Systems

3.1 Construction

3.1.1 All sea inlet and overboard discharge pipes are to be fitted with valves or cocks secured direct to the pontoon shell or to fabricated water boxes attached to the shell plating.

3.1.2 Distance pieces of short rigid construction and made of approved material may be fitted between the valve and shell. The thickness of such distance pieces is to be equivalent to the pontoon shell thickness.

3.1.3 The arrangements are to be such that the section of pipe immediately inboard of the shell valve may be removed without affecting the watertight integrity of the structure.

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