N.J. Admin. Code § 16:25-3.7

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

Section 16:25-3.7 - Appurtenances

(a) The following shall apply for appurtenances to pipeline installations such as vents, drains, markers, manholes, and shut-offs:

1. Vent standpipes shall be located and constructed so as not to interfere with the maintenance of the highway nor to be concealed by vegetation. Vents should stand close to the right-of-way line and should not affect pedestrian traffic.

2. Drains shall not outfall into roadside ditches or natural water courses.

3. The utility shall place readily identifiable and suitable markers on the right-of-way line where it is crossed by pipelines carrying transmittants which are flammable, corrosive, expansive, energized or unstable, particularly if carried at high pressure or potential, except where a vent will serve as a marker. Markers are also desirable for other pipelines.

4. New manholes shall not be located in the pavement of highways. Exception may be made at those locations where manholes are essential parts of existing lines that are permitted to remain in place under existing and proposed roadways provided the installations are designed to support highway traffic and are approved by the Department in accordance with 16:25-2.2(c). Practicable effort shall be made to minimize such installations and to avoid their location at intersections at grade or within the traveled way. Manholes shall be designed and located in such a manner that will cause the least interference to other utilities and future highway expansion.

5. Shut-off valves shall be installed in lines at or near the ends of structures and near hazards, unless hazardous segments can be isolated by other sectionalizing devices within a reasonable distance.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:25-3.7