255.707 Line markers for mains and transmission lines.

(a)Except as provided in subdivision (b) of this section, a line marker must be placed and maintained as close as practical over each buried main and transmission line:#

(1)at each crossing of a public road, railroad and navigable waterway; and#

(2)wherever else necessary to identify the location of the main or transmission line to reduce the possibility of damage or interference.#

(b)Line markers are not required for buried mains in Class 3 or 4 locations where a damage prevention program is in effect under section 255.614 of this Part. Line markers are not required for buried transmission lines in Class 3 or 4 locations where placement of a marker is impractical.#

(c)Line markers must be placed and maintained along each section of a main and transmission line that is located aboveground in an area accessible to the public.#

(d)The following must be written legibly on a background of sharply contrasting color on each line marker other than at navigable waterways:#

(1)the word "Warning," "Caution" or "Danger" followed by the words "Gas" (or name of gas transported) "Pipeline," all of which, except for markers in heavily developed urban areas, must be in letters at least one inch high with one-quarter inch stroke; and#

(2)the name of the operator and a telephone number (including area code) where the operator can be reached at all times.#

(e)Each line marker at a navigable waterway shall have the following characteristics:#

(1)a sign, rectangular in shape, with a narrow strip along each edge colored international orange and the area between lettering on the sign and boundary strips colored white;#

(2)written on the sign in block style, black letters the word "Warning," "Caution" or "Danger" followed by the words "Do not anchor or dredge" and the words "Gas Pipeline Crossing";#

(3)the name of the operator and the telephone number (including area code) where the operator can be reached at all times; and#

(4)in overcast daylight, the sign is visible and the writing required by paragraph (2) of this subdivision is legible, from approaching or passing vessels that may damage or interfere with the pipeline.#