49 C.F.R. § 192.59

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 192.59 - Plastic pipe
(a) New plastic pipe is qualified for use under this part if:
(1) It is manufactured in accordance with a listed specification;
(2) It is resistant to chemicals with which contact may be anticipated; and
(3) It is free of visible defects.
(b) Used plastic pipe is qualified for use under this part if:
(1) It was manufactured in accordance with a listed specification;
(2) It is resistant to chemicals with which contact may be anticipated;
(3) It has been used only in gas service;
(4) Its dimensions are still within the tolerances of the specification to which it was manufactured; and
(5) It is free of visible defects.
(c) For the purpose of paragraphs (a)(1) and (b)(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.
(d) Rework and/or regrind material is not allowed in plastic pipe produced after March 6, 2015 used under this part.

49 C.F.R. §192.59

35 FR 13257, Aug. 19, 1970, as amended by Amdt. 192-19, 40 FR 10472, Mar. 6, 1975; Amdt. 192-58, 53 FR 1635, Jan. 21, 1988; Amdt. 192-119, 80 FR 180, Jan. 5, 2015; Amdt. 192-124, 83 FR 58716, Nov. 20, 2018
83 FR 58716, 1/22/2019