20160127Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDTJM
TO: COMMISSIONER KJELLANDER
COMMISSIONER RAPER
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROMr
DATE:
RE:
JOHNATHAN FARLEY
JANUARY 22,20t6
FORMAL COMPLAINT OF ERIC CONRAD
ltne lloot
On December27,7Al5, Eric Conrad filed a "formal" complaint (Attachment A) with the
Commission against Intermountain Gas Company (lGC). Mr. Conrad is unsatisfied with the
outcome of the Staffs efforts to informally resolve his complaint (Rules 2l-24) and filed this
"formal" complaint. While building a home near Idaho Falls, IGC required Mr. Conrad to
purchase and install a meter protection structure at his own expense before the utility would
provide gas service at his residence. He was frustrated by his inability to obtain information
about the specific requiremcnts for meter protection including technical design specifications for
meter protection structures.
In his letter to the Commission, Mr. Conrad requests:
a. Compensation of $220 for Gas Cover and $150 in Labor for installation +
$1,010.82 in construction loan interest because work had to be pushed off
inside the home because of no heat.
b. Review by PUC into Intermountain Gas Practices of requiring roofs over
gas meters in an inconsistent manner and with no public facing information
for owners or builders to know what is acceptable.
BACKGROUND
During the month of November 2015, Mr. Conrad was in the process of building a new
home. He had been in contact with IGC in order to establish service at the residence. Prior to
his initial interaction with IGC, Mr. Conrad's contracted builder (J.8. Kay Construction) had
installed gas lines in the home and predetermined a location for the gas meter to be installed.
When Intermountain Gas came lo Mr. Conrad's residence to install a gas meter and
connect service, the Company allegedly determined that the eaves on the residence were too
DECISION MEMORANDUM JANUARY 22,2016
niurow to protect the gas meter and that additional protection would be required prior to the
installation of the meter. Mr. Conrad then built a freestanding wooden structure that would
cover the meter when installed. Intermountain Gas allegedly determined that the wooden
structure was inadequate because it was not permanently affixed to the residence and was not
approved to meet snow load for the area by an engineer.
When Mr. Conrad contacted Intermountain Gas for technical specifications for building
snow covers, the Company provided the customer with photographs of protective measures
(Attachment B) and a copy of a form letter dated April 19, 2012, that apparently had been sent to
builders, dealers and architects. The letter addressed the importance of safe meter locations and
the need for an engineered structue if a safe meter location could not be identified. None of the
materials provided by IGC had any technical specifications pertaining to what constitutes an
adequate structure for protecting a gas meter.
OnNovember 13,2015, Mr. Conrad contacted the Staffand made an informal complaint.
When contacted by Staffl Intermountain Gas maintained that Mr. Conrad's residence needed
additional protection for the meter due to the tocation of the meter and the naffow eaves on the
home. Mr. Conrad indicated to Staff that he had driven around Rexburg and noted that a number
of homes that had been built in 2015 did not have meter protection structures in place.
Intermountain Gas was unable to provide Staffwith the specific criteria or standards used to
determine if additional meter protection is needed or any technical specifications for meter
protection structures. Intermountain Gas did provide the following: (l) excerpts from Title 49,
Part 192, Subpart H of the United States Code of Federal Regulations, (2) an excerpt from
Sections 409 &.410 of the 2012 Intemational Fuel Gas Code; (3) an excerpt from Intermountain
Gas' procedures for Siting Service Lines and Meter Sers; and (4) photographic examples of
constructed and prefabricated meter protection structuresl. Staffforwarded documents l, 2, & 3
above (Attachment C) to Mr. Conrad.
Mr. Conrad subsequently installed a meter protection structure that satisfied the
Company's expectations.
I Staff notes that the CFR excerpt provided to staff is dated December 2008. The Commissions Safety and
Accidental Reporting Rules adopt by reference the 201 I edition of 49 CFR Pan 192. See Safety Rule 20 l, IDAPA
31.il.01.201.
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STAFF QUESTTONS & CONCERNS
l. It appears the Company does not have any publications or other readily-available
written material or detailed specifications regarding what constitutes an acceptable meter
protection structure in areas where heavy or deep snow conditions exist. If such materials do
exist, please provide copies.
2, It does not appear that builders, conEactors or others engaged in construction
activities are knowledgeable about Intermountain Gas Company's meter protection requirements.
If such information is provided, please provide copies, identiffing when, how and to whom the
information is provided.
3. What training is provided to Company employees to assure uniform and consistent
application of the Company's meter protection requirements?
4. Staffnotes that IGC Procedures, Section C.6.f, states that "lGC will provide
protection for meter sets when required." See Attachment C3, p.4. To whom and in what
circumstances does this provision apply?
5. The Commission's Safety and Accident Reporting Rules (IDAPA 3l.l l.0l) adopt by
reference several national safety codes applicable to natural gas utilities and federal safety
regulations applicable to natural gas and pipeline utilities. Staff is coneemed that the adopted
current editions of these codes and regulations are not made available to the Company's
employees, customers and other interested parties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Stallrecommends the Commission issue a summons to Intermountain Gas Company and
direct the Company to file a response to the Complaint and address Staffs questions below.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to accept Mr. Conrad's formal complaint? Does the
Commission wish to issue a summons?
Udmemos/Conrad Complaint dec memo
DECISION MEMORANDUM JANUARY 22,2416
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December 21*,2015
Eric W. Conrad
2277 Hendricks Circle
Rexburg, lD 83440
248-207-6692
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Public Utility Commission Secretary
Jean Jewell
472 West Washington Street
P.O. Box 8372A
Bolse,lD 83720-A074
Dear PUC:
Having held senior management positions at AT&T, U S WES[, AIMCO and CB Richard Ellis ! know that
working through the PUC is sometimes the only way to get the attention of large monopolistic
companies.
Per Rule 54 I am making a complaint on behalf of myself {Owner of new property at 2277 Hendricks
Circle) and allother new home owners in the counties of Freemont, Madison, Bonneville, Bingham and
Caribou counties who have been required to lnstall snow covers for gas meters.
01) Respondent
a. lntermountain Gas Company
02) Statethe Facts
a. lntermountain Gas Company is requiring covers for gas meters inconsistently across
their coverage area.b. No public facing information forowners or builders is available to understand what is
required to meet their requirements and to estimate the costs of such a requirement.
03) Applicable Provisions
a. After multiple inquiries to lntermountain Gas for clarification on what would be an
acceptable roof over the gas meter I contacted the PUC for help. An informal request
was made to lntermountain Gas by Johnathan Farley for clarification. Johnathan was
abte to obtain IGC Procedu res # 4O77 (Auached! and Part 192 Transportation of Natural
and other gas by Pipeline (Attached). Both of these documents are internal documents
to lntermountain Gas and are nowhere to be found in the public domain.
b. Procedures #4017 states the following:i. "Protected by gutter or eave line if possible."
ii. "On the gable end if possible"
iii. "lGC will provide protection for meter sets when required."
iv. "When heavy or deep snow conditions exist, a higher aspect meter set that
exceeds the height of a standard installation should be a conslderation"c. Part 192 states the following:i. "Be rain and insect resistant"
ii. "Be protected from damage caused by submergence in areas where flooding
may occur"
Attachment A
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aii. "Each meter and each regulator must be installed so as to minimize anticipated
stresses upon the connecting piping and the meter."
04) State the Relief Desired:
a. Compensation of $220 for Gas Cover and S150 ln Labor for installation + $1,010.82 in
constructlon loan interest because work had to be pushed off lnslde the home because
of no heat.
b. Review by PUC into lntermountain Gas Practices of requiring roofs overgas meters in an
inconsistent manner and with no public facing information for owners or builders to
know what is acceptable.
05) Process: I am willing to travel to Boise at my expense to testafy or wo* through the PUC in
anyway the PUC deems necessary to fix this problem.
As Ever,
8il il-
Eric W. Conrad
Attachment A
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PART 192 - TRANSPORTATION OF NATIJNAI. AND OTEER GAS BY
PIPELIITTE: MIIYIMITM FEIIERAL SAIIETY STAI{DARINI
Subpart E-Customer Meterc, Servlce
Regulrtorr, rnd Servlse Llnec
SI92.35I Scope.
This subpart prescribcs mhimutr re-
quiremeots for installing customer mcters,
servicc rcgulators, scrvicc lines, service line
yalvesr and servicc linc couections to
mains.
[Part 192 - Org., Aug, 19, 1970]
$192353 Customer meters and regula-
tors: Locrtlon,
(a) Each meterand servicc rcgulator,
whcther insidc oroutsido Eluflding, must
be inshlld in a rcadily accessiblc location
ed.b-EI,r-oS!teO&t&egrlosion:eglq$*i
fuggg4including if insta[cd outside a
builAin-g, vehicular damage that maybc an-
ticipalcd. However, tho upsbeam regulator
in a scrics may bc buried"
(b) Each sEr-eicc re-gulator installed
withq a building musibs locatcd as trearas
practical to thepoiut ofservice linc en-
tramc.
(c) Each mctcr instalted within a build-
ingmustbe located in aveotilabdplace urd
not Icss tbatr 3 feet(914 millimctcrs) from
any tourcc of ignition or my souroe of hcat
which might damage the mctcr.
(d) U/hcrc feasible, the upsbearn rcgula-
toria aserlesmust be locstedoutside the
buildin& unless it is locatcd in a scparate
metering or rcgulating building.
[Part 192 - Gg., Aug. 19, 1970, as anrended
by Andt. IYZ-85,63 FR 37500, July 1 3,
1998; Amdt 192-93,68 FR 53895, S€pt.
15,2003]
$192.355 Customer neterg rnd regulr-
torc: Protectlon from druege.
(a) Protection froin vacultm orback
prcssurc. If tho customede equlpment might
create either a nacuum or a back prcssuc, a
dcvice must bc installcd to protcct the sys-
tEm.
(b) Scwlce regulator vents and rclief
vents, Scrvice rcgulator vents and relief
vcnts niust terminatc outdoors, and the out-
door terminal must:
(1)]B6ffiifiiIhil inseOt.lEiistanti
(2) Bc located at aptaoe whera gas from
-tho^vent can escape frcely'into the atnos- -
phere and away fiom any opening into the
buitding; and,
(3)rB6re16cted from .fu meg-e.sg.u-!Eg !y
.sg-b-mgrgence in areas wherc. fl ooditig -may
,rarCrctlirit
(c) Pits aodvaults. Eaohpit orvault that
housac a oustomcr metcr or rogulator at a
place whcrc vchicirlar tsaffic is anticipated,
mustbe able to support that traffic.
[Part l92 - Org., Aug. 19, l97O as arnendcd
byAmdt. lY2-58,53 FR l63t,Ia*21,
re88I
EI92,3SI Customer meterc end rcgulr-
torr: Instdlrfion.
(a) Each mcter rnd cach regulatgf.must
bc-inst8lled so at to minirpizo antictpatd ,
stscsses uoon thc connectinc pioinc and the'i*FlStIf i'+ "'rra 4'-.-metrr.r'
(b) When close all-thread nlpples are
use4 the wall thicloess rcmaining afrcr tho
tbrcads arc cut must mcst ths minimum
wall thiclooss requircmcnts of this part.
(c) Conneotions made of lcad or other
easily damagcd uraterial may not be used in
the inshllation of metcrs or rcgulators.
Attachment A
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Rcvision lZ08 - Cunent rhru I 92-I0E
d09.2 Meter valve. Every metcr shall be cquipped with a
slrutoffvalve locatcd on ihe supply sidc of the rncter.
409.3 Shutoff valyes for multlple"house line systems.
\Yherc a singlc mctcr is used to supply gas (o morc than one
building or tenant, I scpsretc shutoffvalyc shall be providcd
for cach building or tcnsnt.
409,3.1 Multiple tenant bulldings. In multiple tenant
buildings, where a common plprag system is installcd to
supply other than one- and lwo-femily dwellings, shutoff
valves shall be provided for cach tenanl. Each tcnant shall
havc access to thc stutoff vatve servlng th[t tenont's
sPace.
A0g,3,zlndivldual buildlngs, In a common system serv-
ing more than onc building, shuloff valves shall be
installed outdoors ot cach building.
409.33 ldentlticatlon olshutotTyalves. Each housc line
shutoff valvc shall bc plainly marftcd rvith an identifica-
tion lag attlchcd by tlre instaltcr so that lhcprpi,lg.syslcms
supplicd by such valves arc rcrdily identilicd.
409.4 MP regulator valves. A lisred shutoff valve shall be
installcd immcdiately ahead of each MP regulntor.
409.5 Appllance shutoff vatye. Ench appliance shall be pro-
vided with a shutoff vslvc in rccordancc with Section
409.5. l, 409,5,2 ot 409 5,1,
409,5.1 Locatcd wlthln same roorn. Thc shutoff valve
shall bc located in thc same Klom as lhe appliance.'Llrc
shutoff valve shall be withiu 6 fect (1R29 mm) of thc
appliancc, and shnll bc installed upstrcttm of thc union,
connector or quick disconncct devicc it scrvcs. Such shu1.
off valves shall bc providcd with access. Appllancc shttt-
off valves localcd in 0rc fircbox ol a fircplace shall bc
iastalled in accordancc with thc oppliauce manufacturcr's
instructions.
409,5,2 Venteil decorutlve appllances and room Ieat-
ers. Shutoffvqlvcs for vcnted decorative appliances, room
hcaters and dccorativc applianccs for inshllation in vcotcd
tirephces shqll be pcrmitted to bc instolled in an ureo
remote from lhe spplionccs where sush valves are pro-
vidcd wifi rcady accars. Such yalvcs shall bc pcrmancntly
idcntilicd and shall scrvc no olher appliance."t\e piping
from the shuroff valve !o wirhin 6 fecr (1829 mm) of the
applionce shall be designcd, sized snd instolled in accor-
dancc with Sections 401 through 408.
409J.3 Located at rnanlfotd. Wherc thc appliarce shut-
off vrlvc is installed at a manifold. such shutoff valva shall
be locatcd within 50 fcct (15 240 mm) of lhe oppliance
scrvcd and ehall be readily occessible and permaoently
identificd. 'lhe plptng from rhc manifotd to wirhin 6 fecr
(1829 mm) of the appllonce shall be designed, sized and
inslalled in accordonco with Sectioss 401 through 408.
409.6 Shutoff valve for lrborltories. Wherc provided with
two or more fuel gas oullets, ioclding tabb-, hnch- and
hood-mounted oullcts, cach laboralory space in cducational,
rcseorch commcrcial and industrial occupancics shall bcpro.
vidcd with a singlc dcdicated shutoff valvc through which all
such gas outlets shall bc supplied. Thc dcdicated shutoff
valve shall be readily acccssiblc, located withln thc labora-
2Ol2INTERNATK'iIAL H.,EL GAg COE'
GAS PIPING IHSTALLATIONS
tory space served, locatcd adjacent lo thc egress door from
the space aod shall be identified by approved signoge stating
"Gas Shuroff."
sEcTroN 410 0FGC)
FLOW CONTBOLS
410.1 Pressurc reg[rhiiiiif. ttitii ii'rtiiure regulotor shall be
installed ,rl!!erc thE appliaqin"..ii designed to opemte at o
410.2 MP regulators. MP prcssurc regulators shall comply
with the following:
1. The MP regulator shall be approvcd and shall be suit-
uble for the inlct and outtct gas pressures for the appli-
cstion.
2. Ttre MP regulator shall maintain a reduced outlet pres-
surc undcr lockup (no-llow) conditions.
3. The capacity of thc MP regulator, determincd by pub-
Iished ratings of its muufacturer. shsll bc adcquate to
supply the cpplJarccs scrved.
4. The MP prcssurc rcgulator shall bc povidcd with
access. Wherc locatcd indoors, lhe regulotor shall bc
vcnted to thc ouidoors or shall bc eguigrycd with a leak-
limiting dcvice, in eithcr casc complying with Section
410.3.
5. A tec fittlng with one opning capped or pluggcd shallb installed betwcc! 0rc MP rcgulator and its upstream
shutoff valvc. Such tcc fitting ehall bc positioned to
allow conneclion of a prcssurc-measuring instrument
and lo servc as a sediment trap.
6. A tcs fitting with onc opening cappcd orpluggcd shall
be installed uot lcss than l0 pipc dismelcrs downstrcom
of the MP reguhtor qrtlet. Such tee fiuing shall be
positioncd to allow conn€ciion of a pressurc-rneasuring
instrument.
4103 Yenting ofregulators. Pressure rcgulators that require
a vcnt shall be ventcd dircctly lo lhc outdoors. The vent sholl
bc designcd to prevent the enry of insects, water snd foreign
objects.
Excepllon: A vcnt to lhe outdoon is not required for regu-
lators equipped with and labclcd for utilization with sn
ap p rov ed v eol-li miting dcvice installed in accord ance with
thc manufacturer's instructions.
{103.1 Vent plplng. Yent piping for relief vents and
breother vents sholl b constructcd of matcrials allowcd
for gas plping in accordlace wi0r Scction 403 ,Yent piping
shall be rct smallcr than the vent cooncction on ihe pres-
surc regulating device. Yeat ptplng serving relief vcnts
and combinotion relief and brcather vcnts shall bc run
indepcndcntly to thc outdoors and shall servc only a single
devicc vcnt. Ycnt plping serving only brcather vents is
permittcd ao be connccted in n manifold arrsngcrnent
Auachment A
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SeMce Requlators and SeMcs Llnes > Siting SeMoe Llnes and MeterSets 140171
IGC PROCEDURES
DATE:01131105
TITLE: Siting Service Lines and Meter Sets
NUMBER:4017
REFERENCES IPURPOSF ISCOPE IGENERAL lRESPoNSrBrLrfi IsrANpARps lsERVtcE LocATroNs IMETER LOCATIONS l$(AIdPLES
REFERENCES
Regulations
IGC General Servlce Provislons
49 CFR 192, 351, 353, 355,357
Policg
50J Gas Delivery Pressure
Procedures
4019 Curb and Other Propedy Llne Valves
4015 Upstream Regulation of High Pressure SeMce Lines (Farm Taps)
/*016 Roof Top Dlstribution System
9375 Serulce Line lnstallatlons
4026 P.E. Plastic Pipe System Design and tnstallation
PIIRPOSE
Auachmcnt A
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Provide proper guidelines for determining seruice line, meter set, and rlsar locations
and routes for tha service line that ara acceptable and safe under the General Sewice
Provisions and applicable safety, building codes and operating policies.
SCOPE
Applies to all Company personnel assigned the responsibility of selecling service line
routes and meter localions.
GENERAL
Service lines will be installed at the minimum total length necessary to conform with
Gompany requirements regarding meter set locations.
The criteria for seruice lines to be installed ln conjunction with new malng ls contained
in Procedure 9371 Plant Additions-Revenue
\Altren a seruice line cannot be located according to the requirements of this
Procedure, c-ontact the Operations/Divislon/Distrlct Managerfor instructions.
As described ln Section A, Paragraph 12.9 of lhe GeneralService Provisions, a
second seMce line will be installed for a customer only when the second location is
justified and more than ffty (50) feet ftom the existing seruice line. See alsol[g!$,
Rooftop Distribution Systems, and 9375, SeMce Line lnstallation.
Meter sets wlll be located along lhe wall of the strudure least susceptible to future
buiHing, fencing or
other additions. Resldential meter sets will not be located in the rear of the dwelling,
unless circumstances are such that the rear of the dwelling is the most feaslble and
desirable locatlon available
(townhouses, alley dishibutlon system, etc.). \Mren a Service Line application shows
a rear meter location, an explanation of the conditions requiring such a location musl
be iocluded on the 512-A.This explanation willbe reviewed and accepted by the
Marketing Manager and submitted to the ReglonaUDivision/Dlstrlct Manager for
approval prior to installation of the sEMce line.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Operations Managers are responsible for lhe administration of this Procedure.
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STAIYDARDS
A. Selesting Seruice Localions
1. Precautions to take regarding seruice locations
a. When possible, select a termination location for the service line
that is at least twelve inches (12) from other underground
facilities. lf it is a joint trench seruice line, ensure that the
seruice is inslalled accordlng toJolnl trench specifications.
b. Do not run ptastic systems within the influencing area of any
systam that radiates temperatures above 100'F. lf there is a
concern that this may occur, contact General Office
Englneering for necessary catculations.
2. lMren paralleling a foundation for more than five (5) feet, select a
location for the seryice line at least three {3) feet fiom the foundation,
whenever possiHe. lf a basement has been excavated, and there
could be excessive soil settling, the seruice should be run outside of
the disturbed soil area.
3. \Menever paralleting a sldewalk or retaining wall and if possible,
select a localion at least one (1) foot from the sidewalk and three {3}
feetfrom the retaining walt, when possible.
4. Select servlce llne looations so thal adjacent private property ls not
crossed unless a properly executed right-of'way agrcement is
obtained.
5. \Mrenever possible, avoid sdecling line tocations where the service
wlll pass under concrete slabs, carports or through retaining walls.
Avoid periodic maintenance areas over septic tanks, oil and gasoline
tanks etc.
6. Wrenever possible install seMce line locations so that the service line
willrun in a straight fne from the stub ortee to lhe seruice line dser
location,
7. Consider possible futura additions to the propefi and locate the
service so that it will not be built over or have the meter location fenced
ln at a later date.
8. Any seruice lines running under a building will be encased. The casing
will be sealed and vented to tlre outslde at the pointwhere it enters ihe
building. Seruice lines will nol be installed undera building without
Operalions Manager approval.
G. Riser and Meler Set Locations
1. Position the riser and meler set in a readily accessible location. The meter
and meter stop must he easily accessed in case of emergencies and for routine
malntenance and meter reading.
1. \Mten possibteJ setect a tocation outside an ateathat ls, or may be fenced.
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The meter shall be located at the point on the structure:
a. As otose to stub or main as possible.
ffiiffiffi
lf main line is ln the front of the s[uclure; place dser as close
as possible to the front of tha structure; however, the service
dser and meter shall be located at leasl 18" hotizontally from
an electricalmeter. (See Examph 1) (Most common distance is
four (4) feet.)
lf maln line is behind the house; place thE riser at the closest
point in the back of the structure maintaining the 18" horizontal
distance from the electrical meter or service panel.
1. Manifolds shall be located in the same manner as single meters and allow for
the required width for the number and size of the meters. lf a stack manifold is
required, the upper porlion shall be secured to lhe structure durlng installation.
1. When the meter and seMce regulator will be installed outside the building,
select location of service tine dser to meet the following:
\ivhere a maln customer valve is used, an additional 3'to 4"
shall be needed for house line installation. Large meter sets
shall be sited as needed for clearance.
b. Do not tocate under or in front of windors or other building
openings which may be used as emergency fire exits or under
interior or exterior stairways.
c. Wren the service line riser is on the driveway side of a
dwelting, at least three (3) feet of spacing between the
driveway and the building is necessary. Additionalprotection
willbe provided, such as a meterguard. (See Example 5)
d. \Mrere a service line riser is likely to be set in paving of any
kind, a short piece of two inch (2") or larger P.E. pipe will be
used to sleeve the pipe at ground level.
e. tAlhen a meter ls set outside a schoot, a permanently locked
fence or enclosure may be provided by the Company.
f ::1[i_9wit!pievidF'prftscti6h'foimdtEiSbt'6lrvtiirr'jffuij_ea,
g. When locating a riser for a large meter set, adequate space
and access shall be provided to allow for normal malntenance
and testing.
1. Select location for service line and service line riser and meter set for large
commercialand lndustrial services to meelthe following additional requirements:
d.
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lMren he service line will parallelthe foundation, a minimum of
five (5) feet clearance from the buiHing will be maintained.
The meterwillnot be located directly underneath and willhave
at least three (3) feet minimum horizontal clearance from an
electric panel, air lntake or any equipment that could possiHy
be a source of ignltion.
Space requirements for large meiersetswill be determined
from the meter set design. $ee specified or slandard meler set
drawings.
\Mren meters are set outside a school, a permanent locked
fence or enclosure may be provided by the Company.
lMren meters are set outside a church and extra security is
necessary, a permanent locked fence or enolosure, with IGC
access, is to be provided by the customer.
1. When the meter and service regulator will be set inside the building, the
localion for the seruice line riserwill meet the following requirements:
1. NOTE: Written approval must be obtained from the Operations Manager for any
inside meler set. That approval must be attached to the asbullt drawing on Form
512-A or319.
a. The seruice line riser, meter stop and service line entrance into the building
will be as near as practicable to the meter and regulator location.
b. lA/tren possible, the seMce line riser and meter stop witl be above ground
outside the building and the entrahce of the service line into the building will be
above ground with a readily accessible outslde shutoffvalve.
c. Any service entrance into the building below ground wlll incorporate an
outside curbvalve and will be cased and the casing sealed at the polnts the
seMce llne enlers and exlts the casing. The casing must be vented to the
outslde atmosphere.
d. Allregulators located inside a building must be located in a ventilated area
and not less than three feet from any source of ignition or heat which could
damage the meter. All lnside regulators will be vented separately to the outside
of the structure and installed to prevent water buildup and entry of insects and
debris.
e. A meter and regulator installed in a recessed opening is considered an
oulside meterset if the following conditions are met:
The recess has an extedor wall
ii. The service tine enters the recess above ground (over
the sill)
iii. The recess is lined with lireproof and vapor-proof
material
1. Any service line riser cannot be tocated to meet the requirements of 0ris
Procedure shall be refened to the Operations/District Manager.
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d.
NOTE: IGC will provlde protective steel posts for the meter set, when required, where
no protection is provided by the customer. Adequate meter proteclion consists of
either the company approved meter guard, (Example 5) a two lnch (2') or four inch
(4) diameter posl, or a permanent protectivE wall,
1. No meler or service regulator will be located in a plt or vault. Contact the
Operations Manager for allemative locations.
1. Wtren seryices and meters are on a roofiop system, see Procedure 4016
Rooftop Dislribution Systems, for requirements.
1. Meters installed on manufactured housing where flex connectors are utilized
shall have the meter bar assembly stabilized by use of a meter bar support.
C. Riser and Meter Set Height
1. Standard installation height shall be achieved when the bottom of the stop
equals the height of foundation. (Caution should be taken to ensure the bury line on
the riser is not below future grade). (See Example 6)
2. lnstallation helght of larger meters and meters installed on multllevel
foundations shall be accomplished by determining future grade according to building
specification. This may be delermined by:
a. Contacling builder
b. Reviewing plans
c. Future grade indicators trat exist or are apparent.
C. Riser and Meter Height - Heavy or Deep Snow Area's
4. lf an engineered structure for meter protection ls used, an enginee/s
signature will be needed approving the structure's design and ability to protect the
meter from snow and ice. (See Example # 7 Approval of Englneered Design for Meler
Protection.) This approval shall be signed and added to the asbuilt and added to
Scanned tmages with the asbuilt
D. RegulatorVenting Requiremenls
1. Regulators shall be installed vertically with the vent pointed downward
2. Regulators that cannot be installed with vent pointed downward shall have
additionalvent plping installed to ensure downward venting
3. Vents will be screened or have caps installed to prevent entry of water,
lnsects, debris, or foreign objects
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4. ln high snor aspect areas vents will be extended to above the anticipated
snow tevel
5. Extended vent piping will be placed in such a position to prevent entry of
wat6r, insects, debris, or foreign objects and protected from heaqy snow orwater run
off
6. Vent piping will be sized according to the size of the vent opening on the
regulator
7. Vent piping willbe secured as necessary
8. lf a meter set is located within three (3) feet of any air intake whlch is
permanently opened into a structure, the regulator will be vented remotely from the
area. Note: lMndows, whetrer operable or non{perable, are not consldered an air
intake.
9. Meter locations prolected under roof valleys and eaves where run off due to
rain and snou, may affect tre regulator vent shall have the regulator vent piplng
exlended to a protected location
10. All inside regulators sha[ be vented separately to the outside of the structure
and installed to prevent water buildup and entry of insects and debris
E. Meter Stop Valve lnstallation and Replacements
1, Service riser applications sized %'through ? (single meter and manifolds)
operating at 60 pslg or less shall use a valve stop with an insulating union
incorporated in the body of the stop
2. Greater than 60 psig operating pressure - High pressure installations sha!
require
a. Non tnsulated stop.
b. Insulation shall be obtained by one of the following:
l. lnsulating union downstream of the secondary pressure
regulator
ii. Flange gasket insulators atthe flanges (2) of a flanged
by-pass riser
2. Maintenance - ln the course of performing mainlenance to resolve leaking
spuds or to remediate cathodic protection issues at the meter set assembly, the
folloring ac,tions should be performed vyhere applicable;
a. Replace a non-insulated valve stop with an insulated vafue stop,
b, Replace meter loop assembly wlth a pre fabricated meter loop incorporating
a customer valve ln the meter loop and non-insulated spuds,
c. Replace a non-insulated valve stop with an insulated vatve slop without a pre
fabricated meter loop when atignment with existing house piping is not feasible.
EXIIMPLES
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EXAMPLE 1
Distance from Electrical Meter
EXATVTPLE 2
Flex Riser
EXAMPLE 3
SupportAssembly
EXAMPLE 4
High Aspect Riser
EXAtvlPLE 5
Meter Guard
D(AMPLE 6
Standard Meter lnstatlation
EXAMPLE 7
Approvalof Engineered Design for Meter Protection
4017 - Siting SeMce Llnes and Meter Sets
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Per our telephone conversation, please see the auachments regarding meter protection. I have also attached some
examples of meter protection that has been approved in our area.
lf you have firrlher questions, please let me knol.
ThankYou,
Sarah Robinson
Intermountain Gas Company
Operations Aide, Teton District
208-542-6616 (Phone)
248-542-6639 (Fax)
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Erlc Con rad <ericwconrad @gmail.com>Thu, Nov 12,2015 at 9;58 PM
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Brenl lthlnk I have uncoyered something at lntermountain Gas that may not be illegal, but I defnitely can
not find arry informatlon about fte requlremenls of dog house mots being OK'd by the PUC. I have been
on the ldaho PuHic Utilities Web site and can not find any lnformation on this requirement, nor can I find
anywhere to lodge a complaint. Can you direcl me to someone at the PUC that I can speak wlth?
Long story shorl lntermountain Gas is holdlng me hostage and not hooking my Gas meter up because
they requlre some type of cover over the gas meter. \Mren I asked for clarification, I was sent the following
PDF and pictures. No height orwidth requirements, etc. You will see in the letter that it is vague at best on
rules to follow.
I called lnternountain Gas out to install the rneter over three weeks ago. They came out, lefr a voice mail
on my contractors phone (J.8. Kay and sakJ they couldn't lnstall until the meterwas covered.) We had
hoped the ovefiang was out far enough and when he gutter was on we would get approval. So, I called
lntermountain Gas agaln to get clarification and ask them to come out and install the meter. They would
not install a Gas Meter until a shed was insElled. So my contractor built a temporary shed to cover the
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area of fre gas meter until we can get the rain gu$ers up, They came oul today and did not install the gas
meter again, saying that I needed a "Permanent Covering".
I called the ldaho Falls office of lnterrnountain Gas this aftemoon to find out what exacfly I needed. They
sent me the attached lnformation. I read through it and found it very unprofessional in how they could hold
anyone to a standard with the required documenh. I would expect if it was law, that they wouH reference
the law. lf lt was an lntemal requirement tha! they would have a spec sheet ouflining how big the roof
should be overthe gas meter, how high above the ground, etc.
I have to get gas, I have $30,000 in wood floodng that is going to fail because they willnot provide gas until
I meet their demands. I finally relented and sald I would have the contractor buy a prefabbed roof and get
it installed tomonoar. I asked to schedule another time to get the gas meter installed and they refused to
discuss even scheduling a time for an install until I could prove t had the roof installed. I assured them I
would have somethlng lnstalled, but at this poinl I worried if it would be everything they expected when I
could not find anything ln writing that outlined all expectations.
Anyway, can you forward me to someone at the PUC that can help? Also a media person at the PUC,
because I think the public should be aware. I should have an lnterview tomorrow with Local News E lined
up by mid morning, they sald they are very lnterested ln doing lnvestigative reporting like this.
Thanks, Edc
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Gc: Jand Kay <[e-mail]>
Sarah:
Thu, Nov 12,2015at10:38 PM
Thanks.for sendlng lftls lnformation and speaking with me this afrernoon. tjust wanted to lnsue I heard
you conectly thls aftemoon. I completely understand the gas company wanting to protectthe meterfom
lce build up. I hive an overhang on my new residences.and witr have gu[ers lnstalled, but thls ls not
adequate per the atlactred document and your comments. You rnention overhangs that have been
appoved, hotv were they approvad and wtrat was the criteda to appove them?
1) lf an overhang [s not adequate, the picture of the extended overhang you sent seems to rneet
the requirenrnt but no specificallons are mentioned of what that overhang should be.
2) {|l/hen I asked for clarification on the plctures you sent you said there are no specificalions on helght
frsm gro.und, how large thg structure should be or any specifi'calions other than the requked slgnature fom
en engineer? Wtrat specifications ls an englneersupposed to valldate hls design calculaflons agalnst?
3) Wtren I quesUoned why rny dog roof that I pit in pl?ce was not good enough for the gas meter, you said
it'he€dEt tb be'pennanenf and also stated that ttris ls whal it said in the technlcian notes. t can not find
anythlng ln the lnformation you sent me that uses lhe word pennanenl Atthough it does state it needs to
meet engineers snow toad.
4) I have driven around Rexburg and have noted a number of homes that havE been starled and
completed constructlon thls yearthat do not haVe dog house roofs. I am confused. Woutd you like he
addresses to veriff my observalions?
As you have required, lwillcall back once the prefab roof is in place, but can you clarify hr my contractor
and myself how far aboue ground it ls to be located?
Thank, Eric Conrad
208.201.6692
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To: Edc Conrad <[e-mail]>
Senator Brent Hill
Frl, Nov 14 2015 at 8:54 AM
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athched sorne examples ofmeter protection lhat has been approved in our rirea.-
If you have firtherquestions, please letme know.
:
Thank You,
,Sarah Robinson
fnternnountain Gas Compaqy
0perations Aide, Teton District
' 208-542-66'16(Phone)
208-542-6639 (Fax)
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To: "Roblnson, Sarah" <SARAH. ROB [e-mail]>
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To: Johnathan.farly@puc,idaho.gov
Here you go, hanks foryourcall.
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Here you go, thanks for your call.
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Eric Corrad <[e-mail]> Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 10:36 AM
To: [e-mail]
Here is the e-mail I sent last night with rny concems. No response yel
I also asked for her supervisor to callme, no response yet.
Thanks, Eric
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To: Eric Conrad <[e-mail]>
Fri. Nov 13, 2015 at 10:4,4 AM
Hi Eric,
I have your received your email and willEet on thls issue.
Allthe best,
John
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Erlc Conrad <[e-mail]>
To: U<[e-mail]
Fri, Nov 13,2015 at 10:54 AM
Todd: Let me know if you are interested in doing any investigative reporting on this, I can be reached at
208.201.692.
Long story short, I have spoken with Brent Hill Senate Pro Temp President, PUC commissioner and
Johnathan Farley of the Consumer Protection Division about the requirement of these roofs over gas
meters that are now being required. Doesn't look like anyone in Boise knows about this. Some
honeowners required and others not? No speclfications on how to buiH hem orwhere, sounds like SE
ldaho Management an lntermountain gas have gone rogue.
Thanks, Eric
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To: johnahan.farley@puc. idaho,gov
A few plctures with no specs...
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Thanks, Eric. I received the pdfand the photos.
Best,
John
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Sentr Friday, November 13, 2015 10:58 AM
To: Johnathan Farley <[e-mail]>
SubJecu Fwd: Meter Protection
A few pictures with no specs...
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Erlc Conrad <ericwconrad@grnailcom>
To: Johnathan Farley <[e-mail]>
Fri, Nov 13,2015 at6:24 PM
Any progress today? I have not had any response from my e-rnailor phone callyesterday with
lntermounEin Gas. l assume they are on lockdown ln mmmunicating wih me? That doesn't really help
my problem and even shows they are holding rne hostage and stonewalling rne even rpre. Great ethics
case.
Anyway, let me know. Thanks for your work Eric
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Johnathan Farley <Johnathan,[e-mail]> Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 8:03 AM
To: Eric Conrad <[e-mail]>
Good Morning Eriq
When you open a complaint with the PUC, it is our protocol to have to company cease communication
wlth the customer. lshould hear back from them today.
Allthe best,
John
From : Eric Conrad [ma ilto :ericwconrad@ gmail.coml
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 5:25 PM
To: Johnathan Farley <Johnathan.Farley@puc,idaho.gov>
SuhJect: Re: Meter Protection
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Erlc Conrad <[e-mail]> Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 8:07 AIII
To: Johnathan Farley <[e-mail]>
Cc Jared Kay <[e-mail]>
Good to know. Thanks. Just need to figure out what needs to be done before my house freezes up.
Jared: FYI (Jared is my buiHer)
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Johnathan Fartey <[e-mail]>
To: Eric Conrad <ericwconrad@gmailcom>
HiErlc,
Mon, Nov 16,2015 at3:1{ PM
Can you send me a picture of your meter placement and the overhang?
Thank you,
John
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From: Eric Conrad [mallto:[e-mail]
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To: Johnathan Farley <Johnathan. [e-mail]>
Cc Jared Kay <[e-mail]>
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OK. Here are three examples that are in my subdivision that do not have dog house roofs, you can see
why I am confused.
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Erlc Conrad <[e-mail]> Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 5:21 PM
To: Johnatran Farley <[e-mail]>
Thanks foryour help on this. Athched are two pictures of where my gas lines are run and awaiting meter.
Can you please send me the docurnenbtion that intermounbin gas sent you and the location it can be
found ln local domain for el&er consumer or builder?
Thanks, Eric
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To: Eric Conrad <[e-mail]>
Hi Eric,
Tue, Nov 17,2A15 at 10:40 AM
Attached you find the procedural documentation that was provided to me by lnterrnountain Gas.
Additionally, I have attached a letter that outlines the formaI complaint procedure. Please do not hesitate
Allthe best,
rohn i:fi|frfi*orandum
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Eric Gonrad <eric',,,/[e-mail]> Tue, Nov 17,2015 at t1:00 AM
To: Johnathan Farley <Johnathan.Farley@puc,ldaho.gov>
Awesome, thanks for your help. I will definitely do the formalcomplaint, but will do so after Thanksgivlng
and my gas ls for sure on. Where is lhis information ln the Public Domain? lf lntermountain Gas is golng
to hold consumers and conlractors to rules and specifications that are not publicized, I believe that to be an
issue.
Thanks, Eric
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To: Erie Conrad <[e-mail]>
Tue, Nov 17,2015 at 11:27 AIvt
No problem. I completely understand your frustrations. Best of luck with the rest of your build !
Best,
John
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To: "Robinson, Sarah" <SARAH. [e-mail]>
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Cc: Johnathan Farley <[e-mail], Jared Kay <[e-mail]>
Sarah: As you requested, my contractor has purchasEd and installed the pre-tabed meter protec{lon. Can
you confirm if this willwork before wa attach it to the home? Can I get a meter set appointment
scheduled?
We are anxious to get gas on.
Thanks, Eric
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Hi Eric,
Wed. Nov 18, 2015 at 9:14 AM
I am just rvaiting for my Supervisor to get out of a nrceting so that I can have her take a look at this. t rvill let you
loowASAP.
Thank You,
Sarah Robinson
Intermountain Gas Company
Operations Aide, Teton District
208-542-6616 (Phone)
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To: Roblnson, Sarah
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Robinson, Sarah <[e-mail]>
To: Eric Conrad <[e-mail]>
Wed, Nov 18, 20'15 at 10:39 AM
I just spoke to my Supervisor and it is hard to tell frorn the picture if the meter protection covers tlre regutator. Wc are
sendirg a Service Tech out to look at it and rvill [et you knorv ASAP,
Thanlis,
Sarah Robinson
Intermountain Gas Company
Operations Aide, Teton District
208-542-6616 (Phone)
248-542-6639 (Fax)
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Subject Re: Meter Protection
*" This is an EXTERNAL email. Exercise @ution. '*'
Sarah: As you requested, my contractor has purchased and installed the pre-fabed meter protection. Can
you confirm lf ftis will wo* before we attach it to ttre home? Can I get a meter set appointrnent
scheduled?
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Erlc Gonrad <eriarvconrad@gmail,com>
To: "Robinson, Sarahu <[e-mail]>
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Wed, Nov 18,2015 at 10:56 AM
Anachment A
Dccision Memorandum
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AINTERMOUNTAINTlcns COMPANY'' Afibffiyottilrlt tul{,uB f{qo,frE
'1527|-IO|IJPARK DR. r PO. BOX5122O . IDA,{OFALLS, 1D83405.1220
(20S) 542-6600 . FN( (20Q il2-6639
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Apil 19,2012
XYZ Bullder or Dealer or Archltect
Bullder or Dealer Bushess Name
Address
Town, ldaho ZIP
DearXlZ,
Thank you for your support and selectlon ln ushg Natural Gas for your bullding's energy needs.
We enJoy ourJolnt partnershlp in providing safe, efliclent and"the best energy value, Natural Gas,
to our mutual customers.
ll has always been a priority lor lntermounlaln Gas Company to comply with federal, 6tate and
hcaljurisdlctionalcodes, as wellas lhe manulaclurefs recommendations conceming the safety
of lhe Natural Gas metering system. [ntermountaln Gas Company w0l ensure the ongolng safe
operatlon to you and our mutualcustomers through enforcement ol meter sel localions ln such a
manner and localion to comply wilh appropriate codes.
For example, meter tocaUons can not be localed under roof valleys and eaves where run qff due
to raln and snow may afhct the meter set. Meter locations on any'gable' end of the horne's roof
llne ttat provides protecUon from arry rain and snor run offor other posslble hazards will be
allowed.
tf a safe meter locatlon can not be Hentlfied on a home or buldhg, bn engineered structure lhat
allours adequate ventilation and is deslgned to meet the potenthl snow load can be used to
prolecl the meter and rnust be ln phce prior to seMce belirg activated.
lf an engineered slructure ls used,jan engineels slgnature wilt be needed approving the
structura's deslgn and ability to protecl the meter from snow and he.
Please contact lho Cuslomer Sales Representalive h your area for lurther detalls or if you have
g.nyquestions.
Agaln, thank you br yoursupportl
Slncerely,
TeriTeNgalo
Teton Dlstrict Manager
cc: file
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Interm ountain Gss Comnany
Anproval ofEngineered Desim for Mcter Protcca:on.
I hereby certi& that the shucture being installed over and around the meter set at
(Town),Idaho:
(Customer) will ventilate any gas
from the regulator add will withstand the anticipated snow and ise loads that may occur
at this address.
Signed:
Customer/ or Builder
Engineer Date
Attachment A
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Gas Meter on South side of home,
Sutters in place.
Gas Meter on South East side of new
home built this summer.
Gas Metei on East side of new home
built this summer, no gutters, you can
see splash near meter. Approved.
Attachment A
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2217 Hendrtcks Circle, Gas Placement
on North Side of home, away from
wind and drifts. Gutters to be
installed in two weeks
2277 Hendricks Circle, Gas Placement
on North Side of home, away from
wind and drifts that come from 5E.
Gutters to be installed in two weeks
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PART 192 - TRANSPORTATION OF NATUML AND OTEER GAS BY
PIPELINE! IIIINIMITM IEDERAL SATETY STANDARDS
Subprrt Il-Customer Meters, Servlce
Regulators, and Servlce Llnes
$1923Sf Scopa
This subpart prcscribcs minimum re-
quirements for installing customer meters,
servicc regulators, servicc lines, service line
valves, and servico line connections to
mains.
[Part I92 - Org., Aug. 19, 1970!
$192.353 Customer meters and regula-
tors: Locatlon.
(a) Each meter and service regulator,
whether inside oroutside abuilding, must
be instalted in a readily accessible location
and be protccted from corrosion and other
damage, including, if installcd ouBide a
building, vehicular damage that may bc an-
ticipated. However, the upsbeam regulator
in a series maybe buried.
(b) Each servicc regulator installed
within a building must bc locatcdas trearali
practical to the point of service line en-
hance.
(c) Each meter installd within abuild-
ing must be located in a vcntilated place and
not less tban 3 feet (914 millimeters) fiom
any source of iguition or ury souroe of heat
which might damage the meter.
(d) Where feasible, the upstream regula-
tor in a series must be located outside the
building, unless it is located in a scparate
metering or regulating building.
tPart 192 - Org., Aug. 19, 1970, as amended
by Amdt. 192-E5, 63 FR 37500, July 13,
1998; Amdr 192-93,68 FR 53895, Sept.
15,20031
$192355 Customer meterr and regule-
tors: Protectlon from demlge.
(a) Protection from vacuum or back
pressue. If the customet's equipmentmigltt
create eithEr a vacuum or a back prcstilre, a
devicemust be inshlled toprotect the sys-
tem.
(b) Servico regulator vents ard relief
vents. Service regulator vents and relief
vents must terminatc outdoors, and thc out-
door terminal must:
(l) Be rain and insect resistant;
(2) Be located at aplace whcrc gas from
the vent can escape freely into the atnos-
phere and away from any openingintothe
building; and,
(3) Be protected from damage caused by
submergence in areas where flooding may
occur.
(c) Pits and vaults. Each pit or vault that
houses a customer meter or regulator at a
place where vchiculu hafFc is antioipated,
must be able to zupport that hafEc.
[Part 192 - ftg., Aug. 19, 1970, rs amcnded
byAmdt. 192-58,53 FR 1633, Jan.21,
19881
$192357 Customer meters and regulr-
tors: Instrlhdon.
(a) Each meter and cach regulator must
be installed so as to minimize anticipated
stresscs upon the connecting piping and the
metef.
(b) When close atl-tluead nipples are
used, the wall thickness rauaining after the
throads are cut must meet the minimum
wall thickness rcquirements of this part.
(c) Connections made of lead orother
easily damaged material ruay uot bc uscd in
the installation of meters or rcgulators.
Attachment Cl
58/146 Decision MemorandurnRcvision l2l08- Currcnl thru 192-108
409.2 [Ieter valve. Evcry meter shall be equipped rvirh o
shutolTvalve locatcd on thc supply side of rhe mctcr.
4093 Shutoft vulyes for multlple.housc llne systems.
Whcre a single meter is used to supply gas to morc than one
building or tcnao!, a separer shutoffvalve shall be providerl
for each building or tenant.
409.3.1 lr{ultiple tenant buitdings. ln multiplc renant
buildings, rvhere a common prprng systern is installed to
supply other than one- and trvo-family drvellings, shutoff
vnlves shall be providcd for each tenant. Erch tenanl shall
have acccss to the shutoff valve serving tlrnt te[ant's
space.
{09.3.2 Individuol bulldings. In a common system scrv-
ing more tlnn one building, shutoff valve.s shall bc
instullcd outdoors at cach building.
40rJ.3 ldenlificttion of shutoff volves. Each house line
shutoff valvs shull bc plainly marked with nn identilica-
tion tag attached by the installer so ahar lhe pilting.sysrems
supplied by such rrlyes arc readily identified.
409.,1 tlIP rcgulator vslvcs. A listel shuloff valve shall bc
inslalled immediately ahead of each MP regulntor.
409.5 Apptiuncc shutoff vulre. Each appliance shall be pro-
vidcd with a shutoff yalve in accordancc with Scction
409.5. t, 4Ag 5.2 or 409.5.3.
409.5.1 Located wlthln some room. The shutoff vdve
shall be located in thc samc room as the uppliance.T\e
shutoff valve shall bc within 6 fect (1829 mra) of tlre
appliance, snd shall be installed upitrcam of lhe union,
conncctor or quick disconnect der,iee it serves. Such shul-
off valves shall be providcd with access. Appliatce shut-
crff valves located in the fircbox of a fireplace shall be
installed in nccordance with the appliance manufaclurcr's
instructions.
409.5, Vcnted dccorstire oppliances and roonr hcot.
crs. Shutoff valves for vented decorative lpplitnc€s, room
hcatcrs nnd decorativc applianccs for installstion in ventcd
lireplaces shall be pcrmitted to be installcd in an arca
remotc frorn tlre apptinnces where such vtlves arc pro-
vided with rcady access. Such valvcs shall bc pcrmanently
identified and shall serve no other appliance. l\e piping
from the shutoff vulve to widdn 6 feet (1829 mm) of the
appliottcc.shatl bc dcsigncd, tiz.cd and installcd in accor-
dance rvith Sections 401 through 408.
409.53 Locnted at monlfold. lYhere rhe oppliance shu-
off valve is installcd at a manifold, such shuroff valve shall
be locutcd within 50 feet (15 240 mm) ol t\e appliance
served and slull be reatlily accessible and pennanently
itlentified. The piping from the manifold to within 6 feet
(t829 mm) of the appliance shrll be designed, sized and
installed in gccordance with Sections 401 through 408.
409.6 Shutoff valve for laboratorles. Wherc provided with
lwo or morc fuel gas outlels, including table-, bench- and
hood-rnounted outleas, each hboratory space in educational.
research, commercial und industrial occupancies shall bc pro-
vided with a single dedicated shutoff valve tfuough which all
such gas outlcts shall trc supplicd. The dedicated shutoff
valvc shall be readily accessible, locatcd within the labora-
2012 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODEI
, oot P,P|NG INSIALLATTONS
tory spacc served, located ndjacent to the egress door frorn
thc space and shall be identificd by approved signage ststing
"Grs Shutoff."
sEcTroN 410 (IFGC)
FLOW CONTBOLS
410.I Prcssurc regulntors. A line prcssure rr.gulator shull bc
instdlcd nherc thc cpplionce is dc.signed lo operote at a
lorrcr prc.ssurc than thc suppll' pre.isurc. Line gas presr[re
regulntor.r shall be li.rrrd as conrpll-ing nith ANSI ZZl.80.
rlrrr,.rs shall be pnrvidcd to prcssun: rcgulators. Prtlssurc reg-
ulators .shall bc pnlcclcd from plrl'riicnt danrogc. Regulrtor.s
installed on thr exterior ofthe building shalt be approvcd for
outdoor installation.
4l{1.2 I\lP rcgulotors. MP pre.ssurc regulalors shall comply
rvith the follorving:
l. Thc N{P reguletor shall be approved and shall bc suit-
ublc for tlre inlet und outlet gas pressures for thc appli-
cltion.
2. The Ir{P rcgulotor shall maintain a reduced outlet pres-
sure under lockup (no-flow) conditions.
3. The capacity of the MP regulator, determined by pub-
lishcd ratings of its manufactursr, shall be adequate to
supply thc oppliances scrvcd.
4. Thc MP prusurc reguhtor shall be provided wilh
access, lVhere locoted indoors, the regulator shall be
ventcd to lhe outdoors or shalt be cquipped rvith a leak-
limiting dcvice, in either case comptying vith Scction
410.3.
5. A tec frtting with one oJuning capped or plugged shall
be iffitsllcd bctween thc tvlP regulator and its upslrcam
shutoff valve. Such tce fitdng shall be positioncd to
allow conneciion of a pressurc-measuring instrument
and lo.scrvc !s a scdimenl trap.
6. A tee fitting rvith onc opening capped or pluggcd shall
be idollcd not less than l0 pipe diarnelcrs downstrerm
of the lvlP rcgutator outlet. Such tee fitting shall bc
positioned to allow conncclion ofa pressurc-measuring
instrument.
4 10 J Venting of regulators. Pressurc regut ators lhai regu i re
a vent shall bc vcnted dircctly to thc outdoors. Thc vcnt shall
be designed to prevent &c entry of insec6. water and forcign
objects,
Exception: A vent to the outdoors is not rcquired for regu-
lators equipped with and labeled for utilizrtion with sn
approvetl vent-timiting device inslalled in accordance with
the manufacturer's in.slructions.
4f03.1 Vent piplng. Vent prpirrg for relicf vents lnd
breather vcnts shall be constructed of materials utlowed
for gas piping in accordance with Section 403. Ventppiag
shall bc not smaller than the vent connection on the prcs-
sure regulating device. YefiL pipi,rg serving relief venls
rnd combinution relief und breattrer vcnlc shall be run
indepcndcntly to ths outdoor.r and shall serve only o single
device vcnt. Yent pipittg serviag only breather vents is
permilted to be connected in a maoifold arrangcmcnt
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Home > Ooerations Procedures [3000/40001> DOT Reouired > Customer Meters.
Service Egoulators and Service Lines > Siting Service Lines and Meter Sets [4017]
IGC PROGEDURES
DATE:01/31/05
TITLE: Siting Service Lines and Meter Sets
NUMBER; 4417
REFERENCES I PURPOSE I SCOPE IGENEML I RESPOIISTBTLTTY I
STANDARpS ISERVICE LOCATTONS I METER LOCATTONS I DGMPLES
REFERENCBS
Regulntions
IGC General Service Provisions
49 CFR 192, 351, 353, 355, 357
Policg
591 Gas Delivery Pressure
Procedur.es
4019 Curb and Other Property Line Valves
4015 Upstream Regulation of High Pressure Service Lines (Farm Taps)
4016 Roof Top Distribution System
9375 Service Line lnstallations
4026 P.E. Plastic Pipe System Design and lnstallation
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PURPOSE
Provide proper guidelines for determining service line, meter set, and riser locations
and routes for the service line that are acceptable and safe under the General Service
Provisions and applicable safety, building codes and operating policies.
SCOPE
Applies to all Company personnel assigned the responsibility of selecting service line
routes and meter locations.
GENBRAL
Service lines will be installed at the minimum total length necessary to conform with
Company requirements regarding meter set locations.
The criteria for service lines to be installed in conjunction with new mains is contained
in Procedure 9371 Plant Additions-Revenue.
When a service line cannot be located according to the requirements of this
Procedure, contact the Operations/Division/District Manager for instructions,
As described in Section A, Paragraph 12.9 of the General Service Provisions, a
second service line will be installed for a customer only when the second location is
justified and more than fifty (50) feet from the existing service line. See also {Ql$,
Roofiop Distribution Systems, and 9375, Service Line lnstallation,
Meter sets will be located along the wall of the structure least susceptible to future
building, fencing or
other additions. Residential meter sets will not be located in the rear of the dwelling,
unless circumstances are such that the rear of the dwelling is the most feasible and
desirable location available
(townhouses, alley distribution system, etc.). When a Service Line application shows
a rear meter locatlon, an explanation of the conditions requiring such a location must
be included on the 512-A. This explanation will be reviewed and accepted by the
Marketing Manager and submitted to the Regional/Division/District Manager for
approval prior to installation of the service line.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Operations Managers are responsible for the administration of this Procedure.
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STAIYDARDS
A. Selecting Service Locations
1. Precautions to take regarding service locations
a. When possible, select a termination location for the service line
that is at least twelve inches ('12') from other underground
facilities. lf it is a joint trench service line, ensure that the
service is installed according to joint trench specifications.
b. Do not run plastic systems within the influencing area of any
system that radiates temperatures above 100p F. lf there is a
concern that this may occur, contact General Office
Engineering for necessary calculations.
2. When paralleling a foundation for more than five (5) feet, select a
location for the service line at least three (3) feet from the foundation,
whenever possible. lf a basement has been excavated, and there
could be excessive soilsettling, the service should be run outside of
the disturbed soil area.
3. Whenever paralleling a sidewalk or retaining wall and if possible,
select a location at least one (1) foot from the sidewalk and three (3)
feet from the retaining wall, when possible.
4, Select service line locations so that adjacent private property is not
crossed unless a properly executed right-of-way agreement is
obtained.
5. \A/henever possible, avoid selecting line locations uvhere the seMce
will pass under concrete slabs, carports or through retaining
walls. Avoid periodlc maintenance areas over septic tanks, oil and
gasoline tanks etc.
6. Whenever possible install service line locations so that the service line
will run in a straight line from the stub or tee to the service line riser
location.
7, Consider possible future additions to the property and locate the
service so that it will not be built over or have the meter location fenced
in at a later date.
8, Any service lines running under a building will be encased. The casing
will be sealed and vented to the outside at the point where it enters the
building. Service lines will not be installed under a building without
Operations Manager approval.
C. Riser and Meter Set Locations
2. Position the riser and meter set in a readily accessible location. The meter
and meter stop must be easily accessed in case of emergencies and for routine
maintenance and meter reading.
3. When possible, select a location outside an area that is, or may be fenced.
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4. The meter shall be located at the point on the structure:
a. As close to stub or main as possible.
b. Protected by gutter or eave line if possible,
c. On the gable end tf possible.
d. lf main line is in the front of the structure; place riser as close
as possible to the front of the structure;however, the service
riser and meter shall be located at least 18" horizontally from
an electrical meter. (See Example 1) (Most common distance is
four (4) feet.)
e. lf main line is behind the house: place the riser at the closest
point in the back of the structure maintaining the 18" horizontal
distance from the electrical meter or service panel.
5. Manifolds shallbe located in the same manner as single meters and allow for
the required width for the number and size of the meters. lf a stack manifold is
required, the upper portion shall be secured to the structure during installation.
6. When the meter and service regulator will be installed outside the building,
select locatSon of service line fiser to meet the following:
Where a rnain customer valve is used, an additional 3" to 4"
shallbe needed for house line installation. Large meter sets
shall be sited as needed for clearance.
b. Do not locate under or in front of windows or other building
openings which may be used as emergency fire exits or under
interior or exterior stairways.
c. \Mren the service line riser is on the driveway side of a
dwelling, at least three (3) feet of spacing between the
driveway and the building is necessary. Additionalprotection
will be provided, such as a meter guard. (See Example 5)
d. \Mrere a service line riser is likely to be set in paving of any
kind, a short piece of two inch (2") or larger P.E. pipe will be
used to sleeve the pipe at ground level,
e. When a meter is set outside a school, a pennanently locked
fence or enclosure may be provided by the Company.
f. IGC willprovide protection for meter sets when required.
g. \A/hen locating a riser for a large meter set, adequate space
and access shall be provided to allow for normal maintenance
and testing.
7. Select location for service line and service line riser and meter set for large
commercial and industrial services to meet the following additionalrequirements:
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a.
a. When the service line will parallelthe foundation, a minimum of
five (5) feet clearance from the building will be maintained.
b. The meter will not be located directly underneath and will have
at least three (3) feet minimum horizontalclearance from an
electric panel, air intake or any equipment that could possibly
be a source of ignition.
c. Space requirements for large meter sets will be determlned
from the meter set design. See specified or standard meter set
drawings.
d. \Mren meters are set outside a school, a permanent locked
fence or enclosure may be provided by the Company.
e. Wren meters are set outside a church and extra security is
necessary, a permanent locked fence or enclosure, with IGC
access, is to be provided by the customer.
8. \A/hen the meter and service regulator will be set inside the building, the
location for the service line riser will meet the following requirements:
6. NOTE: Written approval must be obtained from the Operations Manager for any
inside meter set. That approval must be attached to the asbuilt drawing on Form
512-Aor 319.
. The service line riser, meter stop and service line entrance into the building
will be as near as practicable to the meter and regulator location.
a. When possible, the seMce line riser and meter stop will be above ground
outside the building and the entrance of the service line into the building will be
above ground with a readily accessible outskJe shut-off valve.
b. Any service entrance into the building below ground willincorporate an
outside cufivalve and will be cased and the casing sealed at the points the
service line enters and exits the casing. The casing must be vented to the
outside atrnosphere.
c. Allregulators located inside a building must be located in a ventilated area
and not less than three feet from any source of ignition or heat which could
damage the meter. Allinside regulators will be vented separately to the outside
of the structure and installed to prevent water buildup and entry of insects and
debris.
d. A meter and regulator installed in a recessed opening is considered an
outside meter set if the following conditions are met:
v. The recess has an exterior,wall
vi. The service line enters the recess above ground (over
the sill)
vii. The recess is lined with fireproof and vapor-proof
material
8. Any service line riser cannot be located to meet the requirements of this
Procedure shallbe refened to the Operations/District Manager.
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NOTE: IGC will provide protective steel posts for the meter set, when required, where
no protection is provided by the customer. Adequate meter protection consists of
either the company approved meter guard, (Example 5) a two inch (2") or four inch
(4") diameter post, or a permanent protective wall.
9. No meter or service regulator will be located in a pit or vault. Contact the
Operations Manager for alternative locations.
10, When services and meters are on a rooftop system, see Procedure 4016
Rooftop Distribution Systems, for requirements.
11. Meters installed on manufactured housing where flex connectors are utilized
shall have the meter bar assembly stabilized by use of a meter bar support.
C. Riser and Meter Set Height
0. Standard installation height shallbe achieved when the bottom of the stop
equals the height of foundation. (Caution should be taken to ensure the bury line on
the riser is not below future grade), (See Example 6)
1. lnstallation height of larger meters and meters installed on multilevel
foundations shall be accomplished by determining future grade according to building
specification. This may be determined by:
a. Contacting builder
b. Reviewing plans
c. Future grade indicators that exist or are apparent.
G. Riser and Meter Height - Heavy or Deep Snow Area's
0. When heavy or deep snow conditions exist, a higher aspect meter set that
exceeds the height of a standard installation should be a consideration. (See
Example 4)
1. ln deep snow areas, snow sliding g-ff the rooJshould also be coyrsidered.a
damaging foice. Snow shields shall be iristilled if neicesiary.
2. lf a safe meter location can not be identified on a'home or building, an
engineered itrdcture that allars adequaG ventilation and is Oesijjnaiito.ilieeiitre
potential.snow load can be used to protect the meter and must be in place prior to
service being activated.
3. lf an engineered structure for meter protection is used, an engineer's
signature will be needed approving the structure's design and ability to protect the
meter from snow and ice. (See Example # 7 Approval of Engineered Design for Meter
Protection.) This approvalshall be signed and added to the asbuilt and added to
Scanned lmages with the asbuilt
D. Regulator Venting Requirements
0. Regulators shall be installed vertically with the vent pointed downward
1. Regulators that cannot be installed with vent pointed downward shall have
additionalvent piping installed to ensure downward venting
2. Vents will be sreened or have caps installed to prevent entry of water,
insects, debris, or foreign objects
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3. ln high snow aspect areas vents will be extended to above the anticipated
snow level
4. Extended vent piping will be placed in such a position to prevent entry of
water, insects, debris, or foreign objects and protected from heavy snow or water run
off
5. Vent piping will be sized according to the size of the vent opening on the
regulator
6. Vent piping willbe secured as necessary
7. lf a meter set is located within three (3) feet of any air intake which is
permanently opened into a structure, the regulator will be vented remotely from the
area. Note:Windows, whether operable or non-operable, are not considered an air
intake,
8. Meter locations protected under roof valleys and eaves where run off due to
rain and snow may affect the regulator vent shall have the regulator vent piping
extended to a protected location
9. All inside regulators shall be vented separately to the outside of the structure
and installed to prevent water buildup and entry of insects and debris
E. Meter Stop Valve lnstallation and Replacements
0. Service rlser applications sized %'through 2" (single meter and manifolds)
operating at 60 psig or less shall use a valve stop with an insulating union
incorporated in the body of the stop
1. Greater than 60 psig operating pressure - High pressure installations shall
require
a. Non insulated stop.
b. lnsulation shall be obtained by one of the following:
i. lnsulating union downstream of the secondary pressure
regulator
ii. Flange gasket insulators at the flanges (2) of a flanged
by-pass riser
2- Maintenance - ln the course of performing maintenance to resolve leaking
spuds or to remediate cathodic protection issues at the meter set assembly, the
following actions should be performed where applicable:
. Replace a non-insulated valve stop with an insulated valve stop,
a. Replace meter loop assembly with a pre fabricated meter loop incorporating
a customer valve in the meter loop and non-insulated spuds.
b. Replace a non-insulated valve stop with an insulated valve stop without a pre
fabricated meter loop wfien alignment with existing house piping is not feasible.
EXA]VIPLES
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EXAMPLE 1
Distance from Electrical Meter
D(AMPLE 2
Flex Riser
D(AMPLE 3
Support Assembly
EJGMPLE 4
High Aspect Riser
EXAMPLE 5
Meter Guard
EXAMPLE 6
Standard Meter lnstallation
EXAMPLE 7
Approval of Engineered Design for Meter Protection
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