(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to implement the requirements of Texas Utilities Code, §§121.5005 - 121.507, relating to the testing of natural gas piping systems in school facilities.
(b) Procedures. Natural gas suppliers shall develop procedures for:
(1) receiving written notice from a person responsible for a school facility specifying the date and result of each test as provided by subsection (c) of this section.
(2) terminating natural gas service to a school facility in the event that:
(3) A natural gas supplier may rely on a written notification complying with this rule as proof that a school facility is in compliance with Texas Utilities Code, §§121.5005 - 121.507, and this rule.
(4) A natural gas supplier shall have no duty to inspect a school facility for compliance with Texas Utilities Code, §§121.5005 - 121.507.
(c) Testing.
(1) A natural gas piping pressure test performed under a municipal code in compliance with paragraphs (4) and (5) of this subsection shall satisfy the testing requirements.
(2) A pressure test to determine if the natural gas piping in each school facility will hold at least normal operating pressure shall be performed as follows:
(3) The testing shall be conducted by:
(4) The testing of public school facilities shall occur as follows:
(5) The testing of charter and private school facilities shall occur at least once every two years and shall be performed before the beginning of the school year, except for school facilities operated on a year-round calendar, which shall be tested not later than July 1 of the year in which the test is performed. The initial test of charter and private school facilities shall occur prior to the beginning of the 2003-2004 school year or by August 31, 2003, whichever is earlier.
(6) The firm or individual conducting the test shall immediately report any hazardous natural gas leak as follows:
(7) The school pipe testing shall be recorded on Railroad Commission Form PS-86.
(d) Records. Natural gas suppliers shall maintain for at least two years a listing of the school facilities to which it sells and delivers natural gas as well as copies of the written notification regarding testing, Form PS-86, and hazardous leaks received pursuant to Texas Utilities Code, §§121.5005 - 121.507, and this rule.
Source Note: The provisions of this §8.230 adopted to be effective November 24, 2004, 29 TexReg 10733; amended to be effective February 4, 2009, 34 TexReg 582; amended to be effective January 6, 2020, 45 TexReg 121