Regulation 50. Discharge from safety valves.

                                   P.U.(A) 5/70

FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (STEAM BOILER AND  

                   UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSEL)

                           REGULATIONS, 1970

PART III - UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS

Regulation 50. Discharge from safety valves.

The discharge from any safety valve or rupture disc fitted to an unfired pressure vessel which

contains any poisonous, noxious or inflammable substance shall be led to a position of safety.

Such discharge shall not be led to a condenser or closed receiver unless such condenser or

closed receiver is itself fitted with a safety valve or rupture disc of sufficient capacity to prevent

the pressure therein exceeding its authorised safe working pressure and the connections

between such safety valves or rupture discs, as the case may be cannot become obstructed.

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