Caulked Bell and Spigot Joints [49 CFR 192.753]

(A)A. Each cast-iron caulked bell and spigot joint that is subject to pressures of more than 25 psi (172 kPa) gage must be sealed with: [49 CFR 192.753(a)]#

(1)1. a mechanical leak clamp; or [49 CFR 192.753(a)(1)]#

(2)2. a material or device which: [49 CFR 192.753(a)(2)]#

(a)a. does not reduce the flexibility of the joint; [49 CFR 192.753(a)(2)(i)]#

(b)b. permanently bonds, either chemically or mechanically, or both, with the bell and spigot metal surfaces or adjacent pipe metal surfaces; and [49 CFR 192.753(a)(2)(ii)]#

(c)c. seals and bonds in a manner that meets the strength, environmental, and chemical compatibility requirements of §703.A.1 and A.2 and §1103. [49 CFR 192.753(a)(2)(iii)]#

(B)B. Each cast iron caulked bell and spigot joint that is subject to pressures of 25 psi (172 kPa) gage or less and is exposed for any reason, must be sealed by a means other than caulking. [49 CFR 192.753(b)]#

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 9:247 (April 1983), amended LR 10:539 (July 1984), LR 27:1549 (September 2001), LR 30:1271 (June 2004).#