- (a) This chapter applies to the design and installation of compressed natural gas (CNG) engine fuel systems on vehicles of all types; CNG systems used for compression, storage, sale, transportation, delivery, or distribution of CNG for any purpose; and all CNG mobile fuel systems.
(b) This chapter does not apply to:
- (1) the production, transportation, storage, sale, or distribution of natural gas that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas under the Gas Utility Regulatory Act (Texas Civil Statutes, Article 1446e) or the Cox law (Title 102, Revised Statutes);
- (2) pipelines, fixtures, equipment, or facilities to the extent that they are subject to the safety regulations promulgated and enforced by the Railroad Commission of Texas pursuant to Natural Resources Code, Chapter 117, or Texas Civil Statutes, Article 6053-1; or
- (3) the design and installation of any CNG system in ships, barges, sailboats, or other types of watercraft. Such installation is subject to the American Board and Yacht Council (ABYC) and any other applicable standards.
Source Note:The provisions of this §13.1 adopted to be effective November 15, 1990, 15 TexReg 5934; amended to be effective June 1, 1994, 19 TexReg 3168; amended to be effective October 22, 2001, 26 TexReg 8342.