Tracer Wire

(a)For purposes of this section and the Federal Regulations, "Tracer Wire" means an electrically conductive wire used for the purpose of locating a below-ground Pipeline.#

(b)Plastic Pipe shall have a Tracer Wire installed, except when inserted into steel pipe.#

(c)When plastic Pipe is inserted in steel pipe, the steel pipe may be used in lieu of Tracer Wire if it is electrically continuous with the Tracer Wire installed for the non-inserted plastic Pipe.#

(d)Where installed, Tracer Wire shall be:#

(1)coated, solid copper wire with a minimum thickness of 12 gauge;#

(2)installed with at least 2 inches, but not more than 6 inches of separation from the Pipeline, except in trenchless excavations;#

(3)accessible from each valve box used for any purpose and each Service Line riser;#

(4)accessible not greater than 1,000 feet from any point along the Pipeline; and#

(5)tested for operation prior to the Pipeline Facility being Placed In Service.#

(e)If a Tracer Wire is found inoperable in the test required by subsection (d)(5) of this section, it shall be made operable prior to the Pipeline Facility being Placed In Service.#