LAC 43:XIII.2955. Protecting Cast-Iron Pipelines [49 CFR 192.755]

A. When an operator has knowledge that the support for a segment of a buried cast-iron pipeline is disturbed: [49 CFR 192.755] 1. that segment of the pipeline must be protected, as necessary, against damage during the disturbance by: [49 CFR 192.755(a)] a. vibrations from heavy construction equipment, trains, trucks, buses, or blasting; [49 CFR 192.755(a)(1)] b. impact forces by vehicles; [49 CFR 192.755(a)(2)] c. earth movement; [49 CFR 192.755(a)(3)] d. apparent future excavations near the pipeline; or [49 CFR 192.755(a)(4)] e. other foreseeable outside forces which may subject that segment of the pipeline to bending stress; [49 CFR 192.755(a)(5)] 2. as soon as feasible, appropriate steps must be taken to provide permanent protection for the disturbed segment from damage that might result from external loads, including compliance with applicable requirements of §§1717.A, 1719, and 1911.B through D. [49 CFR 192.755(b)]