# Pipeline Safety: Plastic Pipe Rule
> **Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2018-11-20 · Effective 2019-01-22 · 83 FR 58694
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-24925
- **Category:** pipeline-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 58694
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 192
- **Publication date:** 2018-11-20
- **Effective date:** 2019-01-22
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. PHMSA-2014-0098: Amdt. No. 192-124
## Abstract

PHMSA is amending the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations that govern the use of plastic piping systems in the transportation of natural and other gas. These amendments are necessary to enhance pipeline safety, adopt innovative technologies and best practices, and respond to petitions from stakeholders. The changes include increasing the design factor of polyethylene pipe; increasing the maximum pressure and diameter for Polyamide-11 pipe and components; allowing the use of Polyamide-12 pipe and components; new standards for risers, more stringent standards for plastic fittings and joints; stronger mechanical fitting requirements; the incorporation by reference of certain new or updated consensus standards for pipe, fittings, and other components; the qualification of procedures and personnel for joining plastic pipe; the installation of plastic pipe; and a number of general provisions.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/20/2018-24925/pipeline-safety-plastic-pipe-rule)
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