§ 18-132. Technical regulations.

(a)

Excavations in streets.

(1)

All openings made in the public streets or alleys to install gas plumbing shall be made as carefully as possible, and all materials excavated from the trenches shall be removed or placed where the least inconvenience to the public will be caused.

(2)

All openings shall be marked with sufficient barriers.

(3)

Flares or red lamps shall be maintained around the opening at night and all other precautions shall be taken by the plumber or excavator to protect the public from damage to persons or property.

(b)

Meters.

(1)

The gas meter is the property of the gas company and shall not be disconnected for any cause by anyone other than those specifically authorized to do so. If change is desired, notification shall be made to the gas company.

(2)

The gas company shall not install a meter or turn on the gas in any building until a certificate of inspection has been issued by the gas inspector. After a meter has been set and additional work is done, the plumber or gasfitter shall report such change or extension to the gas inspector.

(c)

Gas service location.

(1)

Every gasfitter, before installing a house service line or meter loop for gas, shall consult the gas company for a proper location of the meter.

(2)

All house service lines shall be run in as direct a line as possible from the building to the curbline, and no gas pipe shall be run within 12 inches of a sewer trench or water pipe.

(3)

The proper spread shall be made at the meter location and the correct distance left by the plumber for all meters to be set.

(4)

Information as to distances required can be obtained from the gas company.

(Ord. No. 14-23, § I, 9-16-2014)