Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 43 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Part XI - Office of Conservation-Pipeline Division
Subpart 6 - Damage Prevention
Chapter 65 - Excavation
Section XI-6501 - Precautions to Avoid Damage (Formerly section 2711)
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XI-6501
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. In addition to the notification requirements in §6101 and §6301 and the emergency notification requirements in §6103, each person responsible for an excavation or demolition operation shall do the following.
1. Plan the
excavation or demolition to avoid damage to or minimize interference with
underground pipelines in and near the construction area.
2. Maintain a safe clearance between the
underground pipelines and the cutting edge or point of any power or mechanized
equipment, taking into account the known limit of control of the cutting edge
or point to avoid damage to pipelines.
3. Provide support for underground pipelines
in and near the construction area, during excavation and back filling
operations, as may be reasonably necessary to protect any pipelines.
4. Dig test pits to determine the actual
location of pipelines if said lines are to be exposed.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 40:1749.27.
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