Cantonal Pipeline Ordinance (kRLV) - Scope (KRLV)
Table of Provisions (6)
Statutory Text (6 Provisions)
1. This ordinance regulates the enforcement of federal pipeline legislation to the extent that it is delegated to the canton.
1. The Department of Construction and Economic Affairs supervises the implementation of pipeline legislation. It may engage independent and qualified third parties for technical inspections and supervisory tasks.
2. The Office for the Environment executes all tasks unless otherwise regulated. In particular, it is responsible for
a) issuing construction and operating permits under pipeline law;
b) inspecting pipeline facilities;
c) granting approval pursuant to Art. 32, para. 2 of the Pipeline Ordinance for third-party construction projects;
d) reporting to the federal government.
3. The Cantonal Police serves as the cantonal alarm center under the pipeline legislation.
1. The construction permit procedure for pipeline installations is governed by the law on spatial planning and construction law.
2. For pipeline installations with an operating pressure of 1 to 5 bar, the building application must be supplemented with a technical report.
1. The operator must obtain an operational permit from the Office for the Environment before commissioning a new or modified pipeline system.
2. The application must include
a) evidence that the constructed pipeline system complies with the construction permit (construction acceptance);
b) evidence that the constructed pipeline system meets the state of the art and safety requirements (technical acceptance inspection).
3. For pipeline systems with an operating pressure of 0 to 1 bar, the submission of an application can be waived. In such cases, commissioning can occur after successful construction acceptance with the consent of the Office for the Environment.
1. Piping systems with an operating pressure of 1 to 5 bar must be periodically inspected for safety.
1. For construction projects located within the distance specified in Art. 30 para. 2 lit. a of the Pipeline Ordinance to pipeline installations with an operating pressure of more than 5 bar, a statement from the operator of the pipeline installation must be submitted with the building application.
2. The granting of the building permit requires the approval of the Office for the Environment.
3. Approval may be subject to conditions and requirements. These may be directed at the building applicant or the operator of the pipeline installation.