Alabama Administrative Code
Title 400 - STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF ALABAMA
GOVERNING THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF GAS IN SOLUTION-MINED CAVITIES
Chapter 400-6-9 - WELLHEAD COMPONENTS, VALVES, AND FITTINGS
Section 400-6-9-.01 - Requirements For Wellhead Components, Valves, And Fittings

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 400-6-9-.01

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

(1) All wellhead components (casing head, tubing head, etc.), valves and fittings shall be of steel having primary service pressure ratings sufficient to exceed the maximum operating pressures computed at the wellhead. Wellhead valves and all related connections shall have a test pressure rating at least equivalent to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the maximum operating pressure. All valves shall be periodically inspected and maintained in good working order.

(2) Each gathering line connected to the wellhead shall be equipped with a manually operated positive shut-off valve located on the wellhead.

Author: State Oil And Gas Board

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-17-1 et seq.

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