# Master Metered Systems

**Citation:** 16 TAC § 8.220  
**Type / status:** regulation / current  
**Agency:** Railroad Commission of Texas  
**Effective:** 2004-11-24  
**Published:** Not stated

(a) Compliance with minimum standards required. Master meter operators shall comply with the minimum safety standards in 49 CFR Part 192. (b) Leakage survey. Each master meter operator shall conduct a leakage survey on the system every two years, using leak detection equipment. (c) Overpressure equi

## Document text

(a) Compliance with minimum standards required.
Master meter operators shall comply with the minimum
safety standards in 49 CFR Part 192.
(b) Leakage survey. Each master meter operator shall
conduct a leakage survey on the system every two years,
using leak detection equipment.
(c) Overpressure equipment. Natural gas suppliers shall
be responsible for installation and inspection of overpressure
equipment at those master meter locations where 10 or more
consumers are served low pressure gas.

## Provenance

- Official: Yes
- Source: <https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?chapter=8&interface=VIEW_TAC&part=1&title=16>
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- Retrieved: 2026-08-12T04:11:18.106Z
- Exported: 2026-08-24T22:00:06.940Z
- Document slug: `tx-tac-16-8-220`

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