CFR › Title 49 › Part 195 › §195.25249 CFR §195.252Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy linkWhen a ditch for a pipeline is backfilled, it must be backfilled in a manner that:(a)Provides firm support under the pipe; and(b)Prevents damage to the pipe and pipe coating from equipment or from the backfill material.