§ 1724.3. Well Safety Devices for Critical Wells.
14 CA ADC § 1724.3Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
14 CCR § 1724.3
§ 1724.3. Well Safety Devices for Critical Wells.
Certain wells designated by the Supervisor, that meet the definition of “critical” pursuant to Section 1720(a) and have sufficient pressure to allow fluid-flow to the surface, shall have safety devices as specified by the Supervisor, installed and maintained in operating condition. A description of such safety devices follows:
(1) A surface-controlled, subsurface tubing safety valve installed at a depth of 50 feet or more below the ground level. For shut-in wells capable of flowing, a tubing plug may be installed in lieu of a subsurface tubing safety valve. Subsurface safety devices shall be installed, adjusted, and maintained to ensure reliable operation. If for any reason a subsurface safety device is removed from a well, a replacement subsurface safety device or tubing plug shall be promptly installed. Any well in which a subsurface safety device or tubing plug is installed shall have the tubing-casing annulus sealed at or below the valve- or plug-setting depth. A bypass-type packer that will seal the annulus on manual or automatic operation of the tubing subsurface safety device will meet this requirement.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013 and 3106, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3106 and 3219, Public Resources Code.
History
1. New section filed 2-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 7).
2. Amendment filed 12-28-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 52).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 12-26-2006 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2006, No. 52).
This database is current through 4/26/24 Register 2024, No. 17.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 1724.3, 14 CA ADC § 1724.3
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