# Distribution Systems: Patrolling [49 CFR 192.721]

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- **citation:** LAC 43:XIII §2921
- **title:** Distribution Systems: Patrolling [49 CFR 192.721]
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Louisiana Office of Conservation
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
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- **summary:** A. The frequency of patrolling mains must be determined by the severity of the conditions which could cause failure or leakage, and the consequent hazards to public safety. [49 CFR 192.721(a)] B. Mains in places or on structures where anticipated physical movement or external loading could cause fai
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A. The frequency of patrolling mains must be determined by the severity of the conditions which could cause failure or leakage, and the consequent hazards to public safety. [49 CFR 192.721(a)]

B. Mains in places or on structures where anticipated physical movement or external loading could cause failure or leakage must be patrolled: [49 CFR 192.721(b)]

1. in business districts, at intervals not exceeding 4 1/2 months, but at least four times each calendar year; and [49 CFR 192.721(b)(1)]

2. outside business districts, at intervals not exceeding seven and one-half months, but at least twice each calendar year. [49 CFR 192.721(b)(2)]

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 9:245 (April 1983), amended LR 10:537 (July 1984), LR 24:1313 (July 1998), LR 30:1268 (June 2004).
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