§192.329 Installation of plastic pipelines by trenchless excavation

Current as of Oct 29, 2026Last amended Jan 22, 2019Official text on eCFR ↗

Plastic pipelines installed by trenchless excavation must comply with the following:

(a) Each operator must take practicable steps to provide sufficient clearance for installation and maintenance activities from other underground utilities and/or structures at the time of installation.

(b) For each pipeline section, plastic pipe and components that are pulled through the ground must use a weak link, as defined by § 192.3, to ensure the pipeline will not be damaged by any excessive forces during the pulling process.

Source: Amdt. 192-124, 83 FR 58719, Nov. 20, 2018

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