Copper casing must be type K hard. Examples are in Table 3, as follows:

Table 3

Nominal Diameter

Weight in

in inches

pounds per foot

1

0.84

1 ¼

1.04

1 ½

1.36

2

2.06

2 ½

2.93

3

4.00

3 ½

5.12

4

6.51

Types L and M hard copper casing may be used for recasing wells.

Copper casing shall meet or exceed ASTM B 88-89, "Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube," November 10, 1989.

Reference: ASTM B 88-89, "Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube," November 10, 1989. Published by American Society for Testing and Materials, December 1989. Copies may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Cost: $12.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; transferred from § 52:01:02:04, effective July 1, 1979; transferred from § 74:02:02:04, 12 SDR 50, effective September 29, 1985; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 141, effective July 1, 1987; 18 SDR 224, effective July 16, 1992.

General Authority: SDCL 46-2-5 , 46-6-20 , 46-6-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 46-6-10 , 46-6-20 , 46-6-27.