Without prior approval, pavement cuts shall not be permitted, except only in case of emergencies, and shall be authorized only in the event circumstances existing demand the cutting of pavement, curbs and gutters in the streets, alleys and public places of the city.
(1991 Code, sec. 28-26)
(a) 
New construction.
All installations of gas piping shall at least meet the minimum requirements of the United States of America Standards Institute, B31.8 Code for Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.
(b) 
Existing construction.
All gas piping already installed at the time this article becomes effective shall conform to such B31.8 code design pressure standards for installations. Where such piping does not conform, it shall be either:
(1) 
Modified to conform to code standards by appropriate replacement, reinforcement, or other measures; or
(2) 
Operated at pressures reduced to the extent necessary to meet current design pressure standards under the code.
(1991 Code, sec. 28-27)
The city’s distribution system shall be operated and maintained by following the safety procedures specified in the B31.8 code. More specifically, the company shall conduct leak surveys and valve inspections so as to cover the entire distribution piping system at least once every year and prepare annual reports of the results. Such reports shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the extent and location of each existing or potential hazard detected and the repair or reconditioning schedule if completed.
(1991 Code, sec. 28-28)
The company shall notify the city manager at once of any dangerous leaks, breaks, other significant hazards, and major service interruptions. As soon as possible after it is detected, the company shall submit a detailed report on the circumstances of each such emergency, the remedy applied, and what it did or plans to do to prevent recurrence.
(1991 Code, sec. 28-29)
Gas distributed in the city shall be odorized in accordance with article 861 of the United States of America Standards Institute, B31.8 Code for Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, and as required by the state railroad commission’s regulations.
(1991 Code, sec. 28-30)
The city manager is directed to cause continuing studies to be made of the standards and safety procedures under the United States of America Standards Institute, B31.8 Code for Gas Transmission and Distributing Piping Systems and a comparison made of those standards with such temporary standards as the Secretary of Transportation may prescribe by virtue of S.1166 (90th Congress, 2nd Session, Natural Gas Pipe Safety Act of 1968), and the permanent standards established by virtue of the act, and report fully to the city council his findings every six (6) months with particular attention to any revisions of the United States of America Standards Institute, B31.8 Code for Gas Transmission and Distributing Piping Standards, and shall cause the standards to be met, and to report fully on leaks and emergency situations, and to impose the same pecuniary penalties for failure to comply with the regulations as the Secretary of Transportation, and shall request such pecuniary and other aid as provided by the act in policing and enforcing the regulations.
(1991 Code, sec. 28-31)
The city may order or the company may propose reasonable additions to the city’s distribution system from time to time. The company shall submit to the city prior to November thirtieth of each year its itemized budget for extensions and improvements for the twelve (12) months ending December thirty-first of the following year.
(1991 Code, sec. 28-32)
On the first day of February, and the first day of August of each year, the gas utility furnishing gas to the inhabitants of the city shall file a report showing monthly how much unaccounted-for gas is attributable to the city’s system, and shall cause a study to be made of unaccounted-for gas, together with recommendations for the maximum amount permitted.
(1991 Code, sec. 28-33)