Testing of gas pipelines and correction of defects.
Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 37-209
in effect§ 37-209. - Testing of gas pipelines and correction of defects.
Each owner or operator of a gas pipeline other than a high-pressure line for which a permit is required under this article shall have it tested at least once every six months for the purpose of determining whether it is in safe condition and free from leaks, breaks or open spaces, and make a report of the test supported by an affidavit by the person making the test to the Public Works Director. The test may be by the stench method, electrical detection method, or any other method other than a pressure method approved by the inspector; provided that each gas pipeline at the time of its installation shall be tested by the inspector, and a report of the test shall be filed with the Public Works Director before the operation of that line. Testing periods shall end on September 15 and March 15 of each year. No person shall continue the operation of any pipeline after the termination of any testing period provided herein without having it tested and making the required report. For failure to make the test and report, or if the report discloses or it otherwise appears that any line is leaking, defective or unsafe, the inspector shall, within five days of such disclosure, or within five days after the closing of any testing period, close and shut the pipeline.
(Code 1970, § 22-88; Code 1980, § 37-209)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH37OIGA_ARTVIIPI_DIV1GE_S37-209TEGAPICODEFetched: 10/28/2026