Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 400-5-8 — Wellhead Components, Valves, and Fittings

400 State Oil and Gas Board of Alabama

Ala. Admin. Code r. 400-5-8-.01 Requirements For Wellhead Components, Valves, And Fittings

(1) All wellhead components, (casing head, tubing head, etc.) valves, and fittings shall be of steel having primary service pressure ratings sufficient to exceed the maximum operating pressures computed at the wellhead. Wellhead valves and all related connections shall have a test pressure rating at least equivalent to one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the maximum operating pressure. All valves shall be periodically inspected and maintained in good working order.

(2) Each gathering line connected to the wellhead shall be equipped with a manually operated positive shut-off valve located on the wellhead.

History

• Author: State Oil And Gas Board
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§9-17-1 et seq.
• New Rule: Filed April 11, 2000; effective May 16, 2000.