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49 CFR Part 192.16 requires that we notify you to exercise diligence regarding underground or buried gas piping. Buried pipe may be subject to corrosion (corrosion may occur on metallic pipe) and/or leakage . And could potentially be subject to hazards if not maintained. Remember that any and all gas pipe downstream (house side) of the gas meter belongs to you, the gas consumer, and the gas consumer is responsible for maintenance and operation of this portion of the gas system. We do not own any gas lines beyond the meter. Therefore, we do not routinely maintain or locate these gas lines. Commercial plumbers and/or heating contractors may be contacted if and when consumer owned gas lines need attention.
Buried gas piping should be:
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Periodically inspected for leaks
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Periodically inspected for corrosion if the piping is metallic
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Repaired if any unsafe condition is discovered, or the flow of gas should be shut off
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When excavation is performed or is about to be performed near the buried gas piping, the piping should be located and marked in advance and any excavation performed near the pipe should be done by hand.