N.M. Admin. Code § 19.14.104.8
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 19.14.104.8 - TESTING OF BLOWOUT PREVENTION EQUIPMENTA. Upon installation, ram-type blowout preventers, bag-type blowout preventers, valves and manifolds shall be tested to a minimum of 750 psi pressure. Tests may be witnessed by a division representative on all wells prior to drilling out the shoe of the surface casing, and the division shall be notified of the date and hour any such test is to be conducted sufficiently in advance of the test to allow a division representative to travel to the well to witness the test.B. Ram-type preventers shall be operated at least once each 24 hours and bag-type preventers closed on the drill pipe at least once each week, provided however, that an exception to this provision may be granted by the division's geothermal section to prevent undue wear and tear on the preventer rubbers when drilling drysteam wells.N.M. Admin. Code § 19.14.104.8