128.210—Class II vital systems—materials.
         Except as provided by  §§ 128.230 and 128.240 of this subpart, instead of complying with  part 56 of this chapter, materials used in Class II vital piping-systems may be accepted by the cognizant OCMI or the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, if shown to provide a level of safety equivalent to materials in  subpart  of this chapter.