§ 31-54. Blowout preventers.  


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  • Two dual controlled, fluid operated blowout preventers with working pressures equal to the maximum anticipated wellhead pressures shall be used for all drilling or completion operations involving the use of drill pipe or tubing after the surface casing has been set. The mechanical operation of the preventers shall be checked every 24 hours and shall be tested with pump pressure with enough frequency to insure good working order at all times.

(Code 1968, § 30-54)