N.J. Admin. Code § 14:7-1.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 14:7-1.7 - Fabrication details

(a) The requirements set forth in (b) through (d) below shall apply to the construction of gas pipelines.

(b) Straight pipe may be bent cold in the field by any of the accepted methods of smooth bending, provided that the wall thickness and strength of the pipe after bending is not less than that required under the applicable provisions of 49 CFR 192.313 and 192.315 for straight pipe of the same diameter and grade.

(c) Branch connections for transmission pipelines fabricated by welding shall be of the reinforced type made in accordance with the rules for components fabricated by welding and welded branch connections as provided in 49 CFR 192.153 and 192.155.

(d) Line taps may be made under pressure in the sizes and at the pressure at which the line tapping equipment is recommended for use by the manufacturer, provided that all proper safeguards against injury to persons and property are taken.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:7-1.7

Amended by R.2009 d.69, effective 3/2/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4915(a), 41 N.J.R. 1083(a).
In (a), substituted "shall apply" for "in addition to the requirements of the Federal Code shall be applicable"; in (b), inserted a comma following "bending" and substituted "49 CFR 192.313 and 192.315" for "the Federal Code"; and rewrote (c) and (d).