Arizona § 27-660 - Safety requirements
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-660 — Safety requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-660. Safety requirements
Any person engaged in the drilling of a well for geothermal resources in an area wherein fluids, gases or steam under high pressure are known to exist, or any person drilling a well for geothermal resources in any area where pressures are not known, shall case in a watertight manner the borehole to a depth sufficient to protect against surface-cratering in the event of a blow out with pipe of adequate strength, and equip the well with a blow out preventor and other safety devices, in accordance with pipe and equipment specifications and procedures approved by the commission, and shall further exercise due caution in all drilling operations to prevent blow outs, explosions or fires.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 27-660
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 27-660 cover?
Section 27-660 ("Safety requirements") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 27-660?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 27-660 apply to my situation?
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