New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Chapter III - GAS UTILITIES
Subchapter C - Safety
Part 255 - Transmission And Distribution Of Gas
Operations
Section 255.614 - Damage prevention program

Universal Citation: 16 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs § 255.614

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, March 26, 2025

(a) Each operator of a buried pipeline shall carry out a written program to prevent damage to that pipeline by excavation activities in accordance with 16 NYCRR Part 753, Protection of Underground Facilities. Each operator of a buried pipeline, except for gathering lines in Class 1 and 2 locations, must participate in the one-call notification system that covers the areas of the State in which those pipeline facilities are located.

(b) Where the operator has reason to believe damage could be done by the excavation activities, the pipeline must be inspected as frequently as necessary during and after the activities to verify the integrity of the pipeline.

(c) In the case of blasting, each inspection must include a leakage survey.

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