30 C.F.R. § 250.449 What additional BOP testing requirements must I meet?
Title 30 - Mineral Resources
You must meet the following additional BOP testing requirements: (a) Use water to test a surface BOP system; (b) Stump test a subsea BOP system before installation. You must use water to conduct this test. You may use drilling fluids to conduct subsequent tests of a subsea BOP system; (c) Alternate tests between control stations and pods; (d) Pressure test the blind or blind-shear ram BOP during stump tests and at all casing points; (e) The interval between any blind or blind-shear ram BOP pressure tests may not exceed 30 days; (f) Pressure test variable bore-pipe ram BOPs against the largest and smallest sizes of pipe in use, excluding drill collars and bottom-hole tools; (g) Pressure test affected BOP components following the disconnection or repair of any well-pressure containment seal in the wellhead or BOP stack assembly; (h) Function test annular and ram BOPs every 7 days between pressure tests; and (i) Actuate safety valves assembled with proper casing connections before running casing. [68 FR 8423, Feb. 20, 2003]
Title 30: Mineral Resources
PART 250—OIL AND GAS AND SULPHUR OPERATIONS IN THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
Subpart D—Oil and Gas Drilling Operations
Blowout Preventer (BOP) System Requirements
§ 250.449 What additional BOP testing requirements must I meet?
