# 255.329 Installation of plastic pipelines by trenchless excavation.

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- **citation:** 16 NYCRR 255.329
- **title:** 255.329 Installation of plastic pipelines by trenchless excavation.
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** New York State Public Service Commission
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** Not available
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** Transmission and Distribution of Gas. Plastic pipelines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following:

(a) Each operator must take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and/or structures at the time of installations.

(b) For each pipeline section, plastic pipe and components that are pu
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Plastic pipelines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following:

(a) Each operator must take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and/or structures at the time of installations.

(b) For each pipeline section, plastic pipe and components that are pulled through the ground must use a weak link, as defined by section 255.3 of this Part, to ensure the pipeline will not be damaged by any excessive forces during the pulling process.
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