Interpretation Response #PI-93-043 ([Continental Industries, Inc.] [Eldon Morain])
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Interpretation Response Details
Response Publish Date:
Company Name: Continental Industries, Inc.
Individual Name: Eldon Morain
Location State: OK Country: US
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Response text:
July 21, 1993
Mr. Eldon Morain
Vice President
Continental Industries, Inc.
4102 South 74th East Avenue
P.O. Box 994
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101
Dear Mr. Morain:
This is in response to your letter of June 24, 1993, concerning the pipeline safety standard in 49 CFR 192.281(e)(2). You asked if a nonmetallic stiffener may be used to comply with this standard.
Section 192.281(e)(2) provides that for each compression type mechanical joint on plastic pipe, a rigid internal tubular stiffener, other than a split tubular stiffener, must be used in conjunction with the coupling. This standard does not regulate the type of material to use as long as the resulting stiffener is rigid. Also, since the stiffener will be in contact with gas, the stiffener must meet other applicable material requirements in Subpart B of Part 192.
Sincerely,
Cesar De Leon
Director, Regulatory Programs
Office of Pipeline Safety
Regulation Sections
| Section | Subject |
|---|---|
| 192.281 | Plastic pipe |