N.J. Admin. Code § 14:7-1.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 14:7-1.8 - Pipelines near railroads and highways

(a) At points where a natural gas pipeline intersects a railroad or a New Jersey State highway, such pipeline shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and standards established by the authority or agency having jurisdiction over the right-of-way, in addition to the requirements of this chapter.

(b) In the construction of any gas pipeline parallel to railroad tracks, consideration shall be given to the character of the railroad traffic and the pressure and diameter of the gas pipeline in establishing the following:

1. The minimum amount of cover required over such pipeline;

2. The minimum proximity of the gas pipeline to the railroad track;

3. The need for additional valves to permit the prompt shutting off of gas in the event of pipeline failure or any other emergency; and

4. The need, if any, to protect the pipe with shielding. If the operator determines that shielding is needed, the shielding shall conform with gas industry standards, both in respect to material and manner of installation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:7-1.8

Amended by R.1995 d.303, effective 6/19/1995.
See: 27 N.J.R. 870(a), 27 N.J.R. 2428(a).
Amended and recodified in part from 14:7-1.9 by R.2009 d.69, effective 3/2/2009.
See: 40 N.J.R. 4915(a), 41 N.J.R. 1083(a).
Section was "Crossings". Recodified existing provisions as (a); deleted former N.J.A.C. 14:7-1.9(a) and (d); recodified former N.J.A.C. 14:7-1.9(b) and (c) as (b) and (c) of this section; and rewrote (b)4 and (c).
Amended by R.2009 d.291, effective 10/5/2009.
See: 41 N.J.R. 997(a), 41 N.J.R. 3844(b).
Deleted (c).