LAC 43:XIII.1143. Vaults: Structural Design Requirements [49 CFR 192.183]

A. Each underground vault or pit for valves, pressure relieving, pressure limiting, or pressure regulating stations, must be able to meet the loads which may be imposed upon it, and to protect installed equipment. [49 CFR 192.183(a)] B. There must be enough working space so that all of the equipment required in the vault or pit can be properly installed, operated, and maintained. [49 CFR 192.183(b)] C. Each pipe entering, or within, a regulator vault or pit must be steel for sizes 10 inches (254 millimeters), and less, except that control and gage piping may be copper. Where pipe extends through the vault or pit structure, provision must be made to prevent the passage of gases or liquids through the opening and to avert strains in the pipe. [49 CFR 192.183(c)]