La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-30246

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

Section V-30246 - Installation of Pipe in a Ditch [49 CFR 195.246]

A. All pipe installed in a ditch must be installed in a manner that minimizes the introduction of secondary stresses and the possibility of damage to the pipe. [ 49 CFR 195.246(a)]

B. Except for pipe in the Gulf of Mexico and its inlets in waters less than 15 feet deep, all offshore pipe in water at least 12 feet deep (3.7 meters) but not more than 200 feet deep (61 meters) deep as measured from the mean low water must be installed so that the top of the pipe is below the underwater natural bottom (as determined by recognized and generally accepted practices) unless the pipe is supported by stanchions held in place by anchors or heavy concrete coating or protected by an equivalent means. [ 49 CFR 195.246(b)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-30246

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, Pipeline Division, LR 29:2819 (December 2003), amended LR 31:677 (March 2005), LR 35:2796 (December 2009).

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