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Your local gas company provider is responsible for your gas meter box.
No, it is not legal for a homeowner to move a gas meter without proper authorization from the gas company and obtaining necessary permits. Gas meters are considered to be the property of the gas utility company and should only be moved by authorized personnel to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Not a job for the average homeowner. Contact a gas appliance company.
Absolutely not. If there is a strong smell of gas at the meter, call the gas company.
There are many companies that make gas meters, one of them is American Meter Company. Another great company that produces gas meters is Elster American Meter.
Call the gas company to come and do that. You are not allowed to tamper with gas fixtures.
There can be many reasons why a gas meter is making a squeaking noise. If the noise is accompanied by an odor of gas, you should call the gas company right away. In many cases the noise is nothing to be concerned about, but it can be annoying. The gas company may be able to change out your meter for a new one that is quiet.
The owner of the building is responsible for the condition of the piping in the house, and usually all the way to the meter. Utility companies are only responsible for the system to the meter, or in case of sewer lines, to the connection at the main.
no, new meter on Lakehurst Naval Air Station for new Facility being built.
No. Meters are set for different outgoing pressures. Higher pressure coming out meter allows for smaller piping to be used. A gas pressure regulator will be needed at each appliance to reduce gas pressure to required gas pressure for appliance. Gas company should be able to take care of meter. Gas company or plumber should know how to size piping.
No! the gas company will install one for free. However, it may cost to add a gas line to a house.
Check with your utility company; you may have other gas utilities in use as well.