{"operation":"document","citation":"16 NYCRR 255.319","title":"255.319 Installation of pipe in a ditch.","source_type":"regulation","agency":"New York State Public Service Commission","status":"current","official":true,"published_on":null,"effective_on":null,"summary":"Transmission and Distribution of Gas. (a) When installed in a ditch, each transmission line and main must be installed so that the pipe fits the ditch so as to minimize stresses and protect the pipe coating from damage.\n\n(b) When a ditch for a transmission line or main is backfilled, it must be backfilled in a manner that:\n\n(1) provides firm support under the pipe; and\n\n(2) prevents damage to th","machine_formats":{"json":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/ny-nycrr-255-319.json","markdown":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/ny-nycrr-255-319.md"},"app_url":"https://regulus.evalyn.ai/document/ny-nycrr-255-319","source_url":"https://govt.westlaw.com/nycrr/Document/I505ce50acd1711dda432a117e6e0f345?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)","body":"(a) When installed in a ditch, each transmission line and main must be installed so that the pipe fits the ditch so as to minimize stresses and protect the pipe coating from damage.\n\n(b) When a ditch for a transmission line or main is backfilled, it must be backfilled in a manner that:\n\n(1) provides firm support under the pipe; and\n\n(2) prevents damage to the pipe or pipe coating from equipment or from the backfill material.","truncated":false,"body_characters":428}