RegulationsTitle 49Subtitle BChapter ISubchapter DPart 195Subpart D—Construction49 CFR 195.252Regulationcurrent49 CFR 195.252Backfilling.Current as of 2026-08-18 Government sourceeCFR editorial compilationAuthoritative but unofficialView source 3 passagesWhen a ditch for a pipeline is backfilled, it must be backfilled in a manner that:#(a)Provides firm support under the pipe; and#(b)Prevents damage to the pipe and pipe coating from equipment or from the backfill material.#Previous§ 195.250Next§ 195.254