A federal law issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation involves customer-owned natural gas piping. If you have buried natural gas piping that is not maintained by Alliant Energy, keeping the following in mind: - If the buried piping is not maintained, it may be subject to the potential hazards of corrosion and leakage.
- Buried gas piping should be periodically inspected for leaks; inspected for corrosion if the piping is metallic; and repaired is any unsafe condition is discovered.
- When excavating near buried piping, the piping should be located in advance, and the excavation done by hand.
- Plumbers and heating contractors can inspect the piping and make repairs.
In most cases, Alliant Energy maintains buried gas piping up to the outlet of the gas meter on your property.
Some examples of buried gas piping that are not maintained by Alliant Energy include buried lines past the outlet of the meter that serve mobile homes, secondary buildings such as detached garages and workshops, or additional equipment such as pool heaters, natural gas grills (not LP) and yard lanterns. |
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