46 CFR § 154.506
Mechanical expansion joint: Limits in a piping system
April 15, 2021
Mechanical expansion joints in a piping system outside of a cargo tank:
(a) May be installed only if offsets, loops or bends cannot be installed due to limited space or piping arrangement;
(b) Must be a bellows type; and
(c) Must not have insulation or a cover unless necessary to prevent damage.