La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XIII-1929

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

Section XIII-1929 - New Service Lines Not in Use [49 CFR 192.379]

A. Each service line that is not placed in service upon completion of installation must comply with one of the following until the customer is supplied with gas: [ 49 CFR 192.379]

1. the valve that is closed to prevent the flow of gas to the customer must be provided with a locking device or other means designed to prevent the opening of the valve by persons other than those authorized by the operator; [ 49 CFR 192.379(a)]

2. a mechanical device or fitting that will prevent the flow of gas must be installed in the service line or in the meter assembly; [ 49 CFR 192.379(b)]

3. the customer's piping must be physically disconnected from the gas supply and the open pipe ends sealed. [ 49 CFR 192.379(c)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XIII-1929

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 9:235 (April 1983), amended LR 10:527 (July 1984), LR 30:1250 (June 2004).

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