Accidental contact with transmission pipelines creates an
extremely dangerous situation and may result in serious consequences
for contractors, customers and the general public.
Some of the consequences of accidental contact with a natural gas
pipeline include:
• Fire or explosion causing injury or property damage;
• Disruption of an essential service;
• Loss of construction time;
• Responsibility for repair costs;
• Personal liability for damages.
Even a slight
scrape or dent to a pipeline or pipeline coating must be reported to
TransGas since this damage may lead to further deterioration of the
pipeline and an eventual leak or rupture at the damaged location.
Underground natural gas pipelines are safe when some simple
precautions are taken. Contractors and landowners are responsible
for ensuring that they know what utility lines are located in the
area they intend to excavate. TransGas will assist in this process
by identifying pipeline locations. This will enable contractors and
landowners to avoid contact with the pipeline and the consequences
listed above. Please refer to the
Call Before You Dig section for the procedures to be followed in
locating pipelines.
Contractors and landowners should be aware that under provisions in the SaskEnergy
Act, they will be held liable for 150% of the cost to repair any damage to the pipeline.
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