# Plastic Pipe

**Citation:** 192.59  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Arkansas Public Service Commission  
**Effective:** Not stated  
**Published:** Not stated

§ 192.59 Plastic Pipe (a) New plastic pipe is qualified for use under this part if: (1) It is manufactured in accordance with a listed specification; (2) It is resistant to chemicals with which contact may be anticipated; and (3) It is free of visible defects. (b) Used plastic pipe is qualified for 

## Document text

§ 192.59 Plastic Pipe (a) New plastic pipe is qualified for use under this part if: (1) It is manufactured in accordance with a listed specification; (2) It is resistant to chemicals with which contact may be anticipated; and (3) It is free of visible defects. (b) Used plastic pipe is qualified for use under this part if: (1) It was manufactured in accordance with a listed specification; (2) It is resistant to chemicals with which contact may be anticipated; (3) It has been used only in gas service; (4) Its dimensions are still within the tolerances of the specification to which it was manufactured; and (5) It is free of visible defects. (c) For the purpose of paragraphs (a)(1) and (b)(1) of this section, when a pipe of a diameter included in a listed specification is impractical to use, pipe of a diameter between the sizes included in a listed specification may be used if it: (1) Meets the strength and design criteria required of pipe included in the listed specification; and (2) Is manufactured from plastic compounds which meet the criteria for material required of pipe included in that listed specification. (d) Rework and/or regrind material is not allowed in plastic pipe produced after March 6, 2015, used under this part.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://codeofarrules.arkansas.gov/Rules/Rule?chapterID=40&levelType=part&partID=1394&subChapterID=392&titleID=23>
- Source ID: `ar-car-pipeline-safety`
- SHA-256: `9b0e4d8d297f8c5f3380b62dc8d37a369a70cbfc87e60ec4313ba71eafb91a70`
- Retrieved: 2026-08-12T08:10:37.612Z
- Exported: 2026-08-24T13:51:34.167Z
- Document slug: `ar-car-23-500-192-59`

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