Chapter 480-93 WAC
GAS COMPANIES -- SAFETY
Last Update: 2/15/12

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 RCW 80.28.210 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.
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
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  Repealed by Order R-98, filed 5/18/77.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. 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  Repealed by 05-10-055 (Docket No. UG-011073, General Order No. R-520), filed 5/2/05, effective 6/2/05.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. 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]. 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. 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. 96-13-022 (Order R-437, Docket No. UG-951453), § 480-93-010, filed 6/10/96, effective 7/11/96; 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. 93-18-097 (Order R-396, Docket No. UG-930243), § 480-93-010, filed 9/1/93, effective 10/2/93; 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 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. 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 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. 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-082, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92.]  Repealed by 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. 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-111, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92.]  Repealed by 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. 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-112, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92.]  Repealed by 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. 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 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 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. 92-16-100 (Order R-375, Docket No. UG-911261), § 480-93-183, filed 8/5/92, effective 9/5/92.]  Repealed by 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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.