Service lines; valve location

(1)Rule 309. (1) In addition to the requirements contained in 49 C.F.R.§192.365, which is adopted by reference in R 460.20606, an operator shall ensure that service lines are equipped with a valve located on the service line outside the building if any of the following provisions apply:#

(a)The service line operates at a pressure of more than 10 psig.#

(b)The service line is 2 inches or larger in diameter.#

(c)The service line supplies any of the following:#

(i)A hospital.#

(ii)A church.#

(iii)A theater.#

(iv)A school.#

(v)A building of public assemblage similar to the buildings listed in paragraphs#

(i)to (iv) of this subdivision.#

(vi)A commercial or industrial building.#

(vii)A dwelling that houses more than 4 families.#

(2)An operator shall ensure that an outside valve required by subrule (1) of this rule is located aboveground in an accessible place, if feasible.If an aboveground location is not feasible, then the operator shall ensure that a curb valve or other remote valve is installed.#

(3)If a curb valve is installed, then the operator shall establish a planned procedure which permits accurately locating the service line valve within a reasonable period of time when the service line valve is not plainly visible at the surface of the ground during all periods of the year.#

History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 AACS.#