16 Tex. Admin. Code § 18.10 - Excavation within Tolerance Zone
(a) An
excavator shall comply with the requirements of Texas Health & Safety Code,
Subchapter H, relating to Construction Affecting Pipeline Easements and
Rights-of-Way.
(b) When excavation
is to take place within the specified tolerance zone, an excavator shall
exercise such reasonable care as may be necessary to prevent damage to any
underground pipeline in or near the excavation area. Methods to consider, based
on certain climate or geographical conditions, include hand digging when
practical, soft digging, vacuum excavation methods, pneumatic hand tools. Other
mechanical methods or other technical methods that may be developed may be used
with the approval of the underground pipeline operator. Hand digging and
non-invasive methods are not required for pavement removal.
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