16 CRR-NY 255.59NY-CRR

STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 16. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
CHAPTER III. GAS UTILITIES
SUBCHAPTER C. SAFETY
PART 255. TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF GAS
MATERIALS
16 CRR-NY 255.59
16 CRR-NY 255.59
255.59 Plastic pipe.
(a) New plastic pipe is qualified for use under this Part if:
(1) when the pipe is manufactured, it is manufactured in accordance with the latest listed edition of a listed specification; and
(2) it is resistant to chemicals with which contact may be anticipated.
(b) Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) thermoplastic material is prohibited from use in new or replacement installations.
(c) Used plastic pipe is prohibited from use in new or replacement installations. This does not prohibit the reactivation of a plastic pipeline.
(d) Rework and/or regrind material is not allowed in plastic pipe produced after March 6, 2015 used under this Part.
(e) For the purpose of paragraph (a)(1) of this section, where pipe of a diameter included in a listed specification is impractical to use, pipe of a diameter between the sizes included in a listed specification may be used if it:
(1) meets the strength and design criteria required of pipe included in that listed specification; and
(2) is manufactured from plastic compounds which meet the criteria for material required of pipe included in that listed specification.
16 CRR-NY 255.59
Current through March 31, 2022
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