Pipeline operators must now meet updated electrical safety standards

The US pipeline safety agency has updated its rules to include the newest version of the National Electrical Code. This means pipeline operators must now follow the latest electrical safety standards for their facilities.

For years, pipeline operators could rely on older electrical safety rules, even as technology advanced. This update forces them to adopt modern standards, which should reduce electrical hazards at pipeline facilities. It also means less confusion for companies, as they no longer have to reconcile outdated federal rules with current industry practices.