La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XIII-1926

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

Section XIII-1926 - Installation of Plastic Service Lines by Trenchless Excavation [49 CFR 192.376]

A. Plastic service lines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.376]

1. Each operator shall take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and structures at the time of installation. [49 CFR 192.376(a)]

2. For each pipeline section, plastic pipe and components that are pulled through the ground must use a weak link, as defined by §503, to ensure the pipeline will not be damaged by any excessive forces during the pulling process. [49 CFR 192.376(b)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XIII-1926

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 461587 (11/1/2020).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.