Oil Pipeline Right of Way

I'm sure that laws, codes, rights, experiences vary. In this part of the country, the N end of Idaho, there's a US/ Canadian pipeline that went through (then) my Mom's parents property, and the property of two friends I knew then.

You better be absolutely certain you understand the limits of the right of way, and what you can and cannot do on the outer limits of the right of way or easement. 50ft? Sounds close to me.

If the limits of the right of way (not the pipeline proper) impact you, there may be several caveats, not to mention you cannot build anything, shop, etc on that land. It's not exactly "yours."

Every once in awhile, these things do blow up. The gas company here calls it "rapid expansion."

In the case of my ex -boss, I have no idea what happened, but a contractor working on his property actually uh,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,'dinged' the pipeline!!!! with a backhoe.

This turned into a piss contest about who was responsible. That line, at the time, ran about 900 psi working pressure.

I sure as hell would not want one of these within 50 ft of my house. It WILL go through. You have no choice.