La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XI-1557

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XI-1557 - Compression/Pumping Equipment

A. Adequate ventilation must be provided in compressor/pump station buildings to prevent the accumulation of carbon dioxide vapors and/or vapors that could be dangerous. Warning devices must be installed to warn of the presence of such vapors in the compression/pumping station building.

B. The following must be provided in each compressor/pump station:

1. safety devices that prevent over-pressuring of compression/pumping equipment, including the auxiliary compression/pumping equipment within the compression/pumping station;

2. a device for the emergency shutdown of each compression/pumping station;

3. if power is necessary to actuate the safety devices, an auxiliary power supply.

C. Each safety device must be tested under conditions approximating actual operations and found to function properly before the compression/pumping station may be used.

D. Except for offshore pipelines, compression/pumping equipment may not be installed:

1. on any property that will not be under the control of the operator; or

2. less than 50 feet from the boundary of the station.

E. Adequate fire protection must be installed at each compressor/pump station. If the fire protection system installed requires the use of pumps, motive power must be provided for those pumps that are separate from the power that operates the station.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XI-1557

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 12:115 (February 1986).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:4(C)(17).