Test Requirements for Service Lines [49 CFR 192.511]

(A)A. Each segment of a service line (other than plastic) must be leak tested in accordance with this Section before being placed in service. If feasible, the service-line connection to the main must be included in the test; if not feasible, it must be given a leakage test at the operating pressure when placed in service. [49 CFR 192.511(a)]#

(B)B. Each segment of a service line (other than plastic) intended to be operated at a pressure of at least 1 psi (6.9 kPa) gage but not more than 40 psi (276 kPa) gage must be given a leak test at a pressure of not less than 50 psi (345 kPa) gage. [49 CFR 192.511(b)]#

(C)C. Each segment of a service line (other than plastic) intended to be operated at pressures of more than 40 psi (276 kPa) gage must be tested to at least 90 psi (621 kPa) gage, except that each segment of the steel service line stressed to 20 percent or more of SMYS must be tested in accordance with §2307 of this Chapter. [49 CFR 192.511(c)]#

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 9:238 (April 1983), amended LR 10:530 (July 1984), LR 27:1546 (September 2001), LR 30:1257 (June 2004).#