Line Markers for Mains and Transmission Lines

§ 192.707 Line Markers for Mains and Transmission Lines#

(a)Buried pipelines. Except as provided in paragraph#

(b)of this section, a line marker must be placed and maintained as close as practical over each buried main and transmission line:#

(1)At each crossing of a public road and railroad; and#

(2)Wherever necessary to identify the location of the transmission line or main to reduce the possibility of damage or interference. When a pipeline crosses a divided roadway, a marker shall be placed on each side of the roadway.#

(b)Exceptions for buried pipelines. Line markers are not required for the following pipelines:#

(1)Mains and transmission lines located at crossings of or under waterways and other bodies of water.#

(2)Mains in Class 3 or Class 4 locations where a damage prevention program is in effect under § 192.614:#

(3)Transmission lines in Class 3 or 4 locations where placement of a line marker is impractical.#

(c)Pipelines above ground. Line markers must be placed and maintained along each section of a main and transmission line that is located above-ground in an area accessible to the public.#

(d)Marker warning. The following must be written legibly on a background of sharply contrasting color on each line marker:#

(1)The word "Warning", "Caution", or "Danger", followed by the words "Gas Pipeline" all of which, except for markers in heavily developed urban areas, must be in letters at least one inch (25 millimeters) high with one-quarter inch (6.4 millimeters) stroke.#

(2)The name of the operator and the telephone number (including area code) where the operator can be reached at all times.#