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Installing Fence Post - Gas Line Question

8 years ago

I've been doing research on installing fence post and I've finally called 811 to make sure I'm not building over any electrical/water/gas/etc lines. Everything checked out fine, except for Gas Lines. I have gas lines that seem to run from the sidewalk/street to the side of my house and stopping at the gas meter. My fence is near the meter, but in the back yard behind a brick wall. Would a gas line extend to the backyard or stop at the gas meter?

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Precision Carpentry

8 years ago

It should terminate at the meter but don't you think you shoud ask the gas company when they are there locating it other than an online forum?

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Josh
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you for commenting. I agree, I would of asked the gas company when they were there, but unfortunately I was at work. I've been trying to get a hold of someone at the Gas Company who could help me, but so far no luck. I won't be doing any work until I get confirmation from the Gas Company.

Thanks again.
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PRO
Precision Carpentry
8 years ago
Around here the line in terminates at the meter and enters the house.They may vary in your area depending on the gas company but every area I have ever lived in or built houses in were this way.I'm just as sure someone will be along shortly to tell me I'm wrong?It is the internet.
Josh
Original Author
8 years ago
@Precision Carpentry. LOL, I'm sure there will be someone. However, I really do hope the Gas Company confirms this for me, because that would work out great for what I plan on doing.
User
8 years ago
Someone might have T'd off after the meter to run a line to the back yard for a bar-b-que.
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Precision Carpentry
8 years ago
This is a possibility.I have t'd off off of gas lines to run to the back yard before but usually do it from the kitchen since they are usually in the back of the house and it makes the run straighter and shorter.

As always better to be safe than sorry and Sophie has a valid point.Never know what a DIY home owner will do.
toxcrusadr
8 years ago
Other than that, and I agree that's a potential issue, but if the main is across the front of the house, there is no other reason to go past the meter.

The gas co has detailed maps of where all their mains are, so you could call and confirm that there are none of THEIR lines past the meter.
Josh
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thanks Everyone. I did confirm with the Gas Company. They told me that they have no records of other gas lines going past the meter, but did caution that if the previous home owner did any work, there could be other lines.

I began my project this weekend, and I was able to dig 3 foot holes without any problems.

Thanks again.

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