# Distribution systems: Leak repair.

**Citation:** 49 CFR 192.720  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  
**Effective:** 2026-08-18  
**Published:** Not stated

Mechanical leak repair clamps installed after January 22, 2019 may not be used as a permanent repair method for plastic pipe.

[Amdt. 192-124, 83 FR 58719, Nov. 20, 2018]

## Document text

Mechanical leak repair clamps installed after January 22, 2019 may not be used as a permanent repair method for plastic pipe.

[Amdt. 192-124, 83 FR 58719, Nov. 20, 2018]

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/on/2026-08-18/title-49/section-192.720>
- Source ID: `ecfr`
- SHA-256: `94ca0317bb3a1f8cbfeb55986eebbc5ee39f2d203044ab9ddff661c0483e2978`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-20T05:54:34.435Z
- Exported: 2026-08-25T04:18:05.766Z
- Document slug: `49-cfr-192-720`

### Source metadata

```json
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  "cfrTitle": 49,
  "part": "192",
  "section": "192.720",
  "subpart": "Subpart M—Maintenance",
  "corpusVersion": "2026-08-18",
  "jurisdiction": "US"
}
```