Your local gas company is responsible for maintaining the gas lines that carry natural gas to your meter, however, property owners, property managers, tenants and/or occupants are responsible for maintaining all gas lines on their side of the meter.
This includes all piping:
- From your gas meter to the appliances on your property.
- From a curbside gas meter to the home (when the meter is not right beside the home).
- From your meter underground to a building, pool/spa heater, barbecue or other gas appliances.
Not maintaining gas pipelines could result in potential hazards due to leakage. It's a good idea to have them periodically inspected to identify unsafe conditions, including corrosion (if the pipe is steel or other metal) and leaks, and repair any unsafe conditions immediately. A licensed, qualified professional can assist you in finding, inspecting and repairing your buried gas lines.
NOTE: If you own a master-metered gas line system, the U.S. Department of Transportation requires you to notify your tenants of this information. You may do so by keeping this notice posted continuously in a common area frequented by your tenants.
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