Interpretation Response #PI-73-019 ([New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission] [Bruce B. Ellsworth])

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Interpretation Response Details

Response Publish Date: 07/11/1973

Company Name: New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission

Individual Name: Bruce B. Ellsworth

Location State: NH Country: US

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Response text:

Jul 11 1973

Mr. Bruce B. Ellsworth

Gas Safety Engineer

New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission

26 Pleasant Street

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

Dear Mr. Ellsworth:

In your letter of June 25, 1973, you asked about "...§192.187, Vaults: sealing, venting, and
ventilation. (a) When the internal volume exceeds 200 cubic feet - (1) The vault or pit must be
ventilated with two ducts, each having at least the ventilating diameter of a pipe 4" in diameter;..."

The intent of this regulation is to assure that there is adequate ventilation so that a hazardous
condition will be avoided. Therefore, if the 8-inch vent with a 4-inch vent inside will provide
adequate ventilation to avoid this hazardous condition, the requirements of this regulation will be
satisfied. If you have any further questions relative to this requirements, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Joseph C. Caldwell

Director

Office of Pipeline Safety

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