N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 16 § 255.383

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 41, October 9, 2024

Section 255.383 - Excess flow valve customer installation

(a) Definitions. As used in this section:

(1) Replaced service line means a gas service line where the fitting that connects the service line to the main is replaced or the piping connected to this fitting is replaced.

(2) Service line serving single-family residence means a gas service line that begins at the fitting that connects the service line to the main and serves only one single-family residence.

(b) Installation required. An excess flow valve (EFB) installation must comply with the performance standards in section 255.381 of this Part. The operator must install an EFV on any new or replaced service line serving a single-family residence unless one or more of the following conditions is present:

(1) the service line does not operate at a pressure of 10 psig (69 kPa) or greater throughout the year;

(2) the operator has prior experience with contaminants in the gas stream that could interfere with the EFV operation or cause loss of service to a residence;

(3) an EFV could interfere with necessary operation or maintenance activities, such as blowing liquids from the line; or

(4) an EFV meeting performance standards in section 255.381 of this Part is not commercially available to the operator.

(c) Reporting. Each operator must report the EFV measures detailed in the annual report required by 49 CFR 191.11.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 16 § 255.383