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§250.433 — What are the diverter actuation and testing requirements?

When you install the diverter system, you must actuate the diverter sealing element, diverter valves, and diverter-control systems and control stations. You must also flow-test the vent lines.

 
(a)
For drilling operations with a surface wellhead configuration, you must actuate the diverter system at least once every 24-hour period after the initial test. After you have nippled up on conductor casing, you must pressure-test the diverter-sealing element and diverter valves to a minimum of 200 psi. While the diverter is installed, you must conduct subsequent pressure tests within 7 days after the previous test.
 
(b)
For floating drilling operations with a subsea BOP stack, you must actuate the diverter system within 7 days after the previous actuation.
 
(c)
You must alternate actuations and tests between control stations.

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