N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 16, § 255.329 – Installation of plastic pipelines by trenchless excavation. | Midpage
§ 255.329
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 16, § 255.329
Installation of plastic pipelines by trenchless excavation.
Department of Public Service
(a) Each operator must take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and/or structures at the time of installations.
(b) For each pipeline section, plastic pipe and components that are pulled through the ground must use a weak link, as defined by section 255.3 of this Part, to ensure the pipeline will not be damaged by any excessive forces during the pulling process.
Plastic pipelines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following: