Pipe casing weights.
El Paso City Code § 9.80.070
in effect9.80.070 - Pipe casing weights.
A. Every well hereafter constructed shall be cased with standard pipe which shall weigh per foot not less than the weights specified in the following table:
Size of Casing and Screen | Minimum Weight Per Foot of Casing
4″ inside diameter | 10 pounds
5″ inside diameter | 14 pounds
6″ inside diameter | 18 pounds
8″ inside diameter | 28 pounds
10″ inside diameter | 40 pounds
12″ inside diameter | 49 pounds
15″ outside diameter | 60 pounds
18″ outside diameter | 80 pounds
20″ outside diameter | 89 pounds
B. The pipe and also the screen proposed to be used shall in all cases be subject to the approval of the superintendent.
(Prior code § 23-21)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9.80WAWE_9.80.070PICAWEFetched: 10/28/2026