Part II. Standards
20VAC5-325-30. Installation of utility lines.
All operators, as defined in § 56-265.15 of the Code of Virginia, having the right to install underground utility lines, as defined in § 56-265.15 of the Code of Virginia, except interstate gas pipelines subject to regulation by the United States Department of Transportation, shall install such underground utility lines in accordance with the applicable standards as set forth in § 56-257 of the Code of Virginia in effect at the time of installation of such underground utility lines. If there is a conflict among any of the standards the most stringent standard shall be applied, unless the conflict can otherwise be resolved by the operators involved without violating applicable law or regulation. Reference to standards set out in § 56-257 of the Code of Virginia shall not change or extend their application but shall make them subject to enforcement by the commission as set forth in Part III (20VAC5-325-60 et seq.) of this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§§ 12.1-13 and 56-265.15 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 17, Issue 23, eff. July 1, 2001.
20VAC5-325-40. Operator's responsibilities to maintain accurate records.
The operator shall prepare and maintain reasonably accurate installation records of each underground utility line installed after July 1, 2001. Whenever it is determined that an underground utility line is to be installed with less separation from a pre-existing underground utility line than required under the most stringent standard, the location of such pre-existing underground utility line and the action taken by the operator installing the underground utility line to protect against damage from such pre-existing underground utility line shall be noted on the installation records.
Statutory Authority
§§ 12.1-13 and 56-265.15 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 17, Issue 23, eff. July 1, 2001.
20VAC5-325-50. Emergency installations.
Temporary repairs of underground utility lines performed to mitigate an emergency as defined in § 56-265.15 of the Code of Virginia are not required to comply with the provisions of these rules. Permanent repairs made after the emergency, as defined in § 56-265.15 of the Code of Virginia, ceases to exist must comply with this chapter to the extent possible without requiring the installation of new facilities and without requiring excavation or investigation beyond that necessitated by the repair.
Statutory Authority
§§ 12.1-13 and 56-265.15 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 17, Issue 23, eff. July 1, 2001.