La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XI-4313

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

Section XI-4313 - External Loads

A. Anticipated external loads: e.g., earthquakes, vibration, thermal expansion, and contraction must be provided for in designing a pipeline system. In providing for expansion and flexibility, Section 419 of ASME/ANSI B31.4 must be followed.

B. The pipe and other components must be supported in such a way that the support does not cause excess localized stresses. In designing attachments to pipe, the added stress to the wall of the pipe must be computed and compensated for.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XI-4313

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 12:115 (February 1986), repromulgated LR 49310 (2/1/2023), Amended LR 49906 (5/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:4(C)(17) and R.S. 30:1104(A).