---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 250.760"
title: "30"
number: "250.760"
heading: "What are the snubbing requirements?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/250.760"
---

# §250.760. What are the snubbing requirements?

- (a) For snubbing operations, you must follow the applicable requirements of this subpart and have the following minimum BOP-system components:
  - (1) One set of pipe rams hydraulically operated,
  - (2) Two sets of stripper-type pipe rams hydraulically operated with spacer spool,
  - (3) An inside BOP or a spring-loaded, back-pressure safety valve in the open position located on the rig floor, and
  - (4) An essentially full-opening, work-string safety valve in the open position must be maintained on the rig floor at all times and a wrench to fit the work-string safety valve must be readily available.
  - (5) Proper connections must be readily available for inserting valves in the work string.
- (b) Test the snubbing unit in accordance with § [250.737(a)](/cfr/30/250.737.md?p=a), [(b)](/cfr/30/250.737.md?p=b), and [(c)](/cfr/30/250.737.md?p=c).

## Notes

### Amendments

[84 FR 21984, May 15, 2019]

### Source

Source: 81 FR 26022, Apr. 29, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1751, 31 U.S.C. 9701, 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(1)(C), 43 U.S.C. 1334.

### Source

Source: 76 FR 64462, Oct. 18, 2011, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[84 FR 21984, May 15, 2019]