N.J. Admin. Code § 14:6-7.5

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 14:6-7.5 - Renewed/replaced residential high pressure gas service lines

(a) This section governs when a residential high pressure gas service line serving a gas meter set is renewed, replaced, or transferred to a new main and the main is exposed after November 6, 2006.

(b) Each gas public utility shall ensure full compliance with this section.

(c) This section does not apply to certain emergency repairs wherein the installation of the EFV is not practical.

(d) Wherever natural gas distribution operating conditions are such that the pressure and flow of natural gas allow for the proper operation of an excess flow valve (EFV), a gas public utility shall ensure that each renewed or replaced single residential customer service line shall be installed with an EFV in accordance with the requirements for new residential construction at N.J.A.C. 14:6-7.3(d).

(e) The gas public utility shall enhance protection for activities described in (a) above, by installing physical barriers in accordance with N.J.A.C. 14:6-7.8 on the high pressure residential gas meter set, whenever the high pressure gas meter set is:

1. Located three feet or less from a vehicle zone; and

2. Not protected by an EFV.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:6-7.5

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 1699(d), effective 7/21/2014.