LAC 43:XI.6501. Precautions to Avoid Damage (Formerly §2711)

A. In addition to the notification requirements in §6101 and §6301 and the emergency notification requirements in §6103, each person responsible for an excavation or demolition operation shall do the following. 1. Plan the excavation or demolition to avoid damage to or minimize interference with underground pipelines in and near the construction area. 2. Maintain a safe clearance between the underground pipelines and the cutting edge or point of any power or mechanized equipment, taking into account the known limit of control of the cutting edge or point to avoid damage to pipelines. 3. Provide support for underground pipelines in and near the construction area, during excavation and back filling operations, as may be reasonably necessary to protect any pipelines. 4. Potholing to determine the actual location of pipeline(s) or to determine that there is adequate clearance from the pipeline(s) if an excavation or demolition operation could result in damage to such pipeline facilities. For forestry excavation operations that could result in damage to pipelines, the forestry excavator and the operator shall cooperate to determine the actual location of such pipelines.