LAC 43:XIII.1926. Installation of Plastic Service Lines by Trenchless Excavation [49 CFR 192.376]

A. Plastic service lines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following. [49 CFR 192.376] 1. Each operator shall take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and structures at the time of installation. [49 CFR 192.376(a)] 2. For each pipeline section, plastic pipe and components that are pulled through the ground must use a weak link, as defined by §503, to ensure the pipeline will not be damaged by any excessive forces during the pulling process. [49 CFR 192.376(b)]