How close can you build to a high pressure gas pipeline?
These distances are based on fire modeling and development requirements set to meet fire safety standards. For example, the ordinance bans new buildings within 25 feet of a hazardous liquids pipeline and increases construction and building standards on most structures within 200 feet of a pipeline.
Is it safe to build near a gas line?
The answer to the first question is straightforward: There is no limitation on how close gas pipelines can be built to homes. The federal regulations say nothing about any minimum distance away from homes that pipeline installation must occur.
How far away from a pipeline can you build a house?
API recommends setbacks of 50 feet from petroleum and hazardous liquids lines for new homes, businesses, and places of public assembly (API 2003). It also recommends 25 feet for garden sheds, septic tanks, and water wells and 10 feet for mailboxes and yard lights.
Are high pressure gas lines dangerous?
Even a slight gouge, scrape or dent to a pipeline, its coating, or any component attached to or running alongside the pipe, such as a wire, may cause a dangerous break or leak in the future. Leaking gas from any damaged pipeline or gas meter could cause a fire, explosion, property damage and serious bodily injury.
What is a gas pipeline easement?
What is a Pipeline Easement? Generally, an easement is a legal interest that allows someone the right to use another’s property for a certain purpose. A pipeline easement specifically gives the easement holder the right to build and maintain a pipeline on a landowner’s property.
Can you build on top of a gas main?
Can I build over a gas pipe? No, you must not build over or attempt to move/alter the gas pipes or meter without seeking advice from us.
What is a high pressure gas line?
High Pressure Gas Distribution Main: Pipelines that operate at pressures above 60 psi and deliver gas in smaller volumes to the medium pressure distribution system. Accuracy of pipeline locations varies +/- 500 feet.
Are natural gas pipelines safe?
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, pipelines are the safest, most environmentally-friendly and most efficient and reliable mode of transporting natural gas.
How do you negotiate a pipeline easement?
5 Tips for Negotiating Pipeline Easements
- See that the easement is specific, not blanket. Easement agreements often state that a pipeline will be laid “over and across” the landowner’s property.
- Grant a nonexclusive easement.
- Check restrictive covenants.
- Reserve surface use.
- Set specific restoration standards.
Why is it important to comply with high pressure gas pipeline regulations?
It’s essential that all procedures in this document are complied with because damage to a high-pressure gas pipeline or its coating can result in failure, causing hazardous consequences for anyone nearby. If NGN thinks any work is in breach of this document, they’ll stop the work until the correct procedure is being followed.
How do I get permission to work near a high pressure pipeline?
The step by step process for when you’re working near a high pressure pipeline Step 1 Contact NGN Before starting work you need formal consent from NGN (see Section 2). NGN need at least 7 days’ notice in advance of work starting. Step 4 Observe restrictions
How do I find out where a pipeline is located?
Click the button below to access the application. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) provides online maps to help you locate pipelines in or near your community through the National Pipeline Mapping System (NPMS).
Can a mechanical excavator be sited above the pipeline?
3.3 Positioning of Plant Mechanical excavators must not be sited or moved above the pipeline unless written authority has been given by the NGN responsible person. Mechanical excavators must not dig on one side of the pipeline with the cab of the excavator positioned on the other side.