Casing [49 CFR 192.323]

(A)A. Each casing used on a transmission line or main under a railroad or highway must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.323]#

(1)1. The casing must be designed to withstand the superimposed loads. [49 CFR 192.323(a)]#

(2)2. If there is a possibility of water entering the casing, the ends must be sealed. [49 CFR 192.323(b)]#

(3)3. If the ends of an unvented casing are sealed and the sealing is strong enough to retain the maximum allowable operating pressure of the pipe, the casing must be designed to hold this pressure at a stress level of not more than 72 percent of SMYS. [49 CFR 192.323(c)]#

(4)4. If vents are installed on a casing, the vents must be protected from the weather to prevent water from entering the casing. [49 CFR 192.323(d)]#

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.#

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 9:233 (April 1983), amended LR 10:525 (July 1984), LR 30:1247 (June 2004).#