La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-30262

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

Section V-30262 - Pumping Equipment [49 CFR 195.262]

A. Adequate ventilation must be provided in pump station buildings to prevent the accumulation of hazardous vapors. Warning devices must be installed to warn of the presence of hazardous vapors in the pumping station building. [ 49 CFR 195.262(a)]

B. The following must be provided in each pump station: [ 49 CFR 195.262(b)]

1. safety devices that prevent overpressuring of pumping equipment, including the auxiliary pumping equipment within the pumping station; [ 49 CFR 195.262(b)(1)]

2. a device for the emergency shutdown of each pumping station; [ 49 CFR 195.262(b)(2)]

3. if power is necessary to actuate the safety devices, an auxiliary power supply. [ 49 CFR 195.262(b)(3)]

C. Each safety device must be tested under conditions approximating actual operations and found to function properly before the pumping station may be used. [ 49 CFR 195.262(c)]

D. Except for offshore pipelines, pumping equipment must be installed on property that is under the control of the operator and at least 50 ft. (15.2 m.) from the boundary of the pump station. [ 49 CFR 195.262(d)]

E. Adequate fire protection must be installed at each pump station. If the fire protection system installed requires the use of pumps, motive power must be provided for those pumps that are separate from the power that operates the station. [ 49 CFR 195.262(e)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-30262

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, Pipeline Division, LR 29:2821 (December 2003).

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