U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
(a) A meter may not be used at a pressure that is more than 67 percent of the manufacturer's shell test pressure.
(b) Each newly installed meter manufactured after November 12, 1970, must have been tested to a minimum of 10 p.s.i. (69 kPa) gage.
(c) A rebuilt or repaired tinned steel case meter may not be used at a pressure that is more than 50 percent of the pressure used to test the meter after rebuilding or repairing.