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Chapter 480-93 WAC

Last Update: 7/19/22

GAS COMPANIES—SAFETY

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WAC Sections
480-93-005	Definitions.
480-93-007	Application of rules—Responsibility for contractors.
480-93-008	Additional requirements.
480-93-009	Severability.
480-93-012	Computation of time.
480-93-013	Covered tasks.
480-93-015	Odorization of gas.
480-93-017	Filing requirements for design, specification, and construction procedures.
480-93-018	Records.
480-93-020	Proximity considerations.
480-93-040	Location of gas compressor stations on gas pipelines.
480-93-080	Welder and plastic joiner identification and qualification.
480-93-100	Valves.
480-93-110	Corrosion control.
480-93-115	Casing of line pipes.
480-93-124	Pipeline markers.
480-93-130	Multistage pressure regulation.
480-93-140	Service regulators.
480-93-155	Increasing maximum allowable operating pressure.
480-93-160	Reporting requirements of proposed construction.
480-93-170	Tests and reports for gas pipelines.
480-93-175	Moving and lowering metallic gas pipelines.
480-93-178	Protection of plastic pipe.
480-93-180	Plans and procedures.
480-93-185	Gas leak investigation.
480-93-186	Leak evaluation.
480-93-18601	Leak classification and action criteria—Grade—Definition—Priority of leak repair.
480-93-187	Gas leak records.
480-93-188	Gas leak surveys.
480-93-200	Reporting requirements.
480-93-223	Civil penalty for violation of chapter 81.88 RCW and commission gas safety rules.
480-93-230	Exemptions from rules in chapter 480-93 WAC.
480-93-240	Annual pipeline safety fee methodology.
480-93-250	Damage prevention.
480-93-999	Adoption by reference.

DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE


480-93-001	Definitions. [Order R-28, § 480-93-001, filed 7/15/71.] Repealed by Order R-98, filed 5/18/77. Later promulgation, see WAC 480-93-005.
480-93-002	Application of rules. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-002, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92; Order R-99, § 480-93-002, filed 5/18/77.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-010	Compliance with federal standards. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.310. WSR 01-20-061 (Docket No. A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-93-010, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.310, 34.05.356, 80.01.040, 80.04.160 and 80.04.160 [81.04.160]. WSR 99-20-013 (Order R-465, Docket No. A-980247), § 480-93-010, filed 9/24/99, effective 10/25/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 99-02-037 (Order 457, Docket No. UG-980962), § 480-93-010, filed 12/30/98, effective 1/30/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040 and 80.28.210. WSR 96-13-022 (Order R-437, Docket No. UG-951453), § 480-93-010, filed 6/10/96, effective 7/11/96; WSR 95-13-082 (Order R-427, Docket No. UG-950061), § 480-93-010, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 93-18-097 (Order R-396, Docket No. UG-930243), § 480-93-010, filed 9/1/93, effective 10/2/93; WSR 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-010, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92; Order R-28, § 480-93-010, filed 7/15/71; Order R-5, § 480-93-010, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-030	Proscribed areas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-030, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92; Order R-28, § 480-93-030, filed 7/15/71; Order R-5, § 480-93-030, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-050	Pipelines and mains under or along highways and railroads. [Order R-5, § 480-93-050, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by Order R-28, filed 7/15/71.
480-93-060	Minimum cover and clearances. [Order R-5, § 480-93-060, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by Order R-28, filed 7/15/71.
480-93-070	Welding inspection. [Order R-5, § 480-93-070, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by Order R-28, filed 7/15/71.
480-93-082	Qualification of employees. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-082, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-090	Bends. [Order R-5, § 480-93-090, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by Order R-28, filed 7/15/71.
480-93-111	Noncathodically protected gas facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-111, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-112	Corrosive condition investigation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-112, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-120	Exposed pipelines. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-120, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92; Order R-28, § 480-93-120, filed 7/15/71; Order R-5, § 480-93-120, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-150	Station maintenance. [Order R-28, § 480-93-150, filed 7/15/71; Order R-5, § 480-93-150, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-183	Pipeline and system pressure reporting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-183, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-184	Gas leak responsibility. [Order R-101, § 480-93-184, filed 5/18/77.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-190	Being aware of construction work near gas company facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-190, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92; Order R-28, § 480-93-190, filed 7/15/71; Order R-5, § 480-93-190, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-210	Interruptions to service. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040. WSR 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-210, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92; Order R-28, § 480-93-210, filed 7/15/71; Order R-5, § 480-93-210, filed 6/6/69, effective 10/9/69.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.
480-93-220	Rule of precedence. [Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 80.04.160, 81.04.160, and 34.05.310. WSR 01-20-061 (Docket No. A-010827, General Order No. R-491), § 480-93-220, filed 9/28/01, effective 10/29/01; Order R-28, § 480-93-220, filed 7/15/71.] Repealed by WSR 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 80.04.160, 80.28.210, and 80.01.040.