(a) All installed well safety devices, required pursuant to Section 1724.3 of this article, shall be tested at least every six (6) months, as follows:
(1) Flow line pressure sensors shall be tested for proper pressure settings.
(2) Automatic wellhead safety valves shall be tested for reliable operation and holding pressure.
(3) Subsurface safety devices shall be tested for reliable operation.
(4) Tubing plugs or packers shall be tested for holding pressure.
(b) The appropriate Division district office shall be notified before such tests are made, as these tests may be witnessed by a Division inspector. Test failures not immediately repaired or corrected and not witnessed by a Division inspector shall be reported to the Division within 24 hours.
(c) The Supervisor may establish a special testing schedule for safety devices other than that specified in this section, based upon equipment performance or special conditions.
(d) The operator shall maintain records, available to Division personnel during business hours, showing the present status and history of each well safety device installed, including dates, details and results of inspections, tests, repairs, reinstallations, and replacements.
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013 and 3106, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3106 and 3219, Public Resources Code.
1. New section filed 2-17-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 7).
2. Editorial correction of Note filed 12-28-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 52).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b)-(d) 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, § 1724.4, 14 CA ADC § 1724.4
