LAC 43:XIII.709. Plastic Pipe [49 CFR 192.59]

A. New plastic pipe is qualified for use under this Subpart if: [49 CFR 192.59(a)] 1. it is manufactured in accordance with a listed specification; [49 CFR 192.59(a)(1)] 2. it is resistant to chemicals with which contact may be anticipated; and [49 CFR 192.59(a)(2)] 3. it is free of visible defects. [49 CFR 192.59(a)(3)] B. Used plastic pipe is qualified for use under this Subpart if: [49 CFR 192.59(b)] 1. it was manufactured in accordance with a listed specification; [49 CFR 192.59(b)(1)] 2. it is resistant to chemicals with which contact may be anticipated; [49 CFR 192.59(b)(2)] 3. it has been used only in natural gas service; [49 CFR 192.59(b)(3)] 4. its dimensions are still within the tolerances of the specification to which it was manufactured; and [49 CFR 192.59(b)(4)] 5. it is free of visible defects. [49 CFR 192.59(b)(5)] C. For the purpose of Paragraphs A.1 and B.1 of this Section, where pipe of a diameter included in a listed specification is impractical to use, pipe of a diameter between the sizes included in a listed specification may be used if it: [49 CFR 192.59(c)] 1. meets the strength and design criteria required of pipe included in that listed specification; and [49 CFR 192.59(c)(1)] 2. is manufactured from plastic compounds which meet the criteria for material required of pipe included in that listed specification. [49 CFR 192.59(c)(2)] D. Rework and/or regrind material is not allowed in plastic pipe produced after March 6, 2015 used under this part. [49 CFR 192.59(d)]