La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-30305

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

Section V-30305 - Testing of Components [49 CFR 195.305]

A. Each pressure test under §30302 must test all pipe and attached fittings, including components, unless otherwise permitted by §30305. B [ 49 CFR 195.305(a)]

B. A component, other than pipe, that is the only item being replaced or added to the pipeline system need not be hydrostatically tested under §30305. A if the manufacturer certifies that either: [ 49 CFR 195.305(b)]

1. the component was hydrostatically tested at the factory; or [ 49 CFR 195.305(b)(1)]

2. the component was manufactured under a quality control system that ensures each component is at least equal in strength to a prototype that was hydrostatically tested at the factory. [ 49 CFR 195.305(b)(2)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-30305

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, Pipeline Division, LR 29:2822 (December 2003).

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