Plastic Pipe [49 CFR 192.59]

(A)A. New plastic pipe is qualified for use under this Subpart if: [49 CFR 192.59(a)]#

(1)1. it is manufactured in accordance with a listed specification; [49 CFR 192.59(a)(1)]#

(2)2. it is resistant to chemicals with which contact may be anticipated; and [49 CFR 192.59(a)(2)]#

(3)3. it is free of visible defects. [49 CFR 192.59(a)(3)]#

(B)B. Used plastic pipe is qualified for use under this Subpart if: [49 CFR 192.59(b)]#

(1)1. it was manufactured in accordance with a listed specification; [49 CFR 192.59(b)(1)]#

(2)2. it is resistant to chemicals with which contact may be anticipated; [49 CFR 192.59(b)(2)]#

(3)3. it has been used only in natural gas service; [49 CFR 192.59(b)(3)]#

(4)4. its dimensions are still within the tolerances of the specification to which it was manufactured; and [49 CFR 192.59(b)(4)]#

(5)5. it is free of visible defects. [49 CFR 192.59(b)(5)]#

(C)C. For the purpose of Paragraphs A.1 and B.1 of this Section, where pipe of a diameter included in a listed specification is impractical to use, pipe of a diameter between the sizes included in a listed specification may be used if it: [49 CFR 192.59(c)]#

(1)1. meets the strength and design criteria required of pipe included in that listed specification; and [49 CFR 192.59(c)(1)]#

(2)2. is manufactured from plastic compounds which meet the criteria for material required of pipe included in that listed specification. [49 CFR 192.59(c)(2)]#

(D)D. Rework and/or regrind material is not allowed in plastic pipe produced after March 6, 2015 used under this part. [49 CFR 192.59(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 9:221 (April 1983), amended LR 10:512 (July 1984), LR 30:1229 (June 2004), LR 44:1035 (June 2018), LR 46:1581 (November 2020).#