# Leak repair

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- **citation:** RCSA § 16-280b-A66
- **title:** Leak repair
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 2025-06-11
- **effective on:** 2025-06-11
- **summary:** (a) Mechanical leak repair clamps shall not be used as a permanent repair method for plastic Pipe. (b) Mechanical leak repair clamps may be used as a temporary repair method for plastic Pipe if: (1) the manufacturer of the clamp certifies its use as a temporary repair; (2) the clamp is not backfilled; (3) the clamp is 
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(a) Mechanical leak repair clamps shall not be used as a permanent repair method for plastic Pipe. (b) Mechanical leak repair clamps may be used as a temporary repair method for plastic Pipe if: (1) the manufacturer of the clamp certifies its use as a temporary repair; (2) the clamp is not backfilled; (3) the clamp is not in use for more than 120 calendar days; and (4) the clamp is checked for Gas leakage at least once each calendar week, but at intervals not exceeding 9 calendar days.
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