A regulated (jurisdictional) master meter gas operator is an entity responsible for operating a natural gas distribution system that serves multiple customers through a single master meter. This can include housing projects, apartment complexes, condominiums, or mobile home parks. The operator is accountable for ensuring the system complies with pipeline safety regulations, maintaining the infrastructure, and ensuring safe and reliable gas delivery to all end-users.
Master meter gas systems are subject to several safety regulations to ensure the safe distribution of natural gas. Here are some key regulations:
Master meter gas systems are subject to several safety regulations to ensure the safe distribution of natural gas. Here are some key regulations:
Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations (49 CFR Part 192): These regulations set minimum safety standards for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of gas pipeline systems. They cover aspects such as corrosion control, leak detection, and overpressure protection.
Leakage Surveys: Master meter operators must conduct leakage surveys every two years using leak detection equipment.
Integrity Management: Operators must implement integrity management programs to identify and mitigate risks associated with their gas distribution systems.
Customer Meters and Regulators: Regulations require operators to consider corrosion, overpressure events, and physical damage in the design, installation, and maintenance of customer meters and service regulators
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