La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-30165

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-30165 - External Loads [49 CFR 195.110]

A. Anticipated external loads (e.g., earthquakes, vibration, thermal expansion, and contraction) must be provided for in designing a pipeline system. In providing for expansion and flexibility, Section 419 of ASME/ANSI B31.4 must be followed. [ 49 CFR 195.110(a)]

B. The pipe and other components must be supported in such a way that the support does not cause excess localized stresses. In designing attachments to pipe, the added stress to the wall of the pipe must be computed and compensated for. [ 49 CFR 195.110(b)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-30165

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, Pipeline Division, LR 15:629 (August 1989), amended LR 20:441 (April 1994), LR 29:2815 (December 2003).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:753.