5.1 General
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5.1 General

  5.1.1 Administrations should take appropriate steps to ensure uniformity in the implementation and application of the provisions of this chapter.footnote

  5.1.2 The requirements for type C independent tanks in chapter 4 may also apply to process pressure vessels if required by the Administration. If so required the term “pressure vessels” as used in chapter 4 covers both type C independent tanks and process pressure vessels.

Parent topic: Chapter 5 Process Pressure Vessels and Liquid, Vapour and Pressure Piping Systems
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