La. Admin. Code tit. 70 § II-1901

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

Section II-1901 - Definition

A. The pipe bursting process is defined as the reconstruction of pipeline by installing an approved pipe material, by means of one of the pre-approved processes set forth in this specification.

B. The process involves one of the following methods:

1. the use of a hydraulic "moling" device or pneumatic hammer, suitable in size to break out the old pipe; or

2. the use of a modified boring "knife" with a flared plug that implodes and crushes the existing sewer pipe;

3. forward progress of the "mole" or the "knife" may be aided by the use of a hydraulic winch, as specified in the patented process;

4. the replacement pipe is either pulled or pushed by means of hydraulic force into place, size on size and/or upsizing two pipe sizes or upsizing according to manufacturer specifications;

5. the size hammer to be used shall be the minimum diameter necessary to facilitate the restoration process. Oversized hammers shall not be allowed.

La. Admin. Code tit. 70, § II-1901

Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Highways/Engineering, LR 31:105 (January 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 48:381, et seq.