Safety
Construction and Operation
Safety is a priority during the construction and daily operations of the pipeline. All construction work will be supervised and inspected under stringent federal, state and company requirements.
The pipeline is designed and built to meet or exceed government safety requirements using specially formulated high-strength steel pipe, buried at least three feet underground.
The pipeline is coated with special protective materials to minimize corrosion.
The pipeline is inspected and pressure tested with water at higher than normal operating pressures before putting it into service.
After the pipeline is put into service, we continuously monitor operations from our gas control center, post signs to indicate the location of the pipeline and provide emergency contact information and regularly patrol the pipeline.
Environmental Protection
Florida Gas Transmission is committed to protecting sensitive areas and the environment and will work with all agencies to fully comply with the laws and regulations designed to protect threatened and endangered species and historically significant sites.
Our Safety Commitment
The Florida Gas Transmission system is regulated by the U. S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), which establishes rules and standards governing the design, construction, operation, safety and maintenance of interstate pipelines.
To enhance the safety of the system and for the people around it, Florida Gas Transmission monitors its pipeline operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The pipeline and the right of way is regularly patrolled and maintained to allow for the easy identification of construction-related activities.
Florida Gas Transmission utilizes an integrity management program to evaluate the condition of our pipeline. We employ specific measures to protect sections in zones known as high consequence areas, such as densely populated areas or places where people gather near the pipeline. The program includes an inspection of the pipeline using devices and methods to evaluate the external and internal condition of the pipe.
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and enhancing public safety and environmental protection through increased public awareness and knowledge. Maintaining a safe pipeline requires your participation as well. This information is provided to help you identify our pipelines and know how to recognize and respond to a pipeline emergency.
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