Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R649. Natural Resources, Oil, Gas and Mining; Oil and Gas |
R649-3. Drilling and Operating Practices |
R649-3-14. Fire Hazards on the Surface
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1. All rubbish or debris that might constitute a fire hazard shall be removed to a distance of a least 100 feet from the well location, tanks, separator, or any structure. All waste oil or gas shall be burned or disposed of in a manner to avert creation of a fire hazard.
2. Any gas other than poisonous gas escaping from the well during drilling operations shall be, so far as practicable, conducted to a safe distance from the well site and burned in a suitable flare.