As your natural gas supplier, safety is a top priority, which is why we want to educate you about customer-owned piping.
Summit Natural Gas Maine DOES NOT own or maintain customer buried piping. Property owners are responsible for the maintenance and inspection of buried piping from their gas meters to structures like homes, businesses and other facilities, and aboveground piping from the meter to structures or gas utilization equipment. If customer-owned piping is not maintained, it may be subject to the potential hazard of corrosion and leakage such as fire, explosion, or temporary shut-off should a leak be detected on your piping.
Buried gas piping should be:
When excavating near buried gas piping, the piping must be located in advance by calling 811. Plumbing contractors and heating contractors can assist in locating, inspecting and repairing your buried piping.
Property owners are responsible for the maintenance and inspection of buried piping from their gas meters to structures like homes, businesses and other facilities, and aboveground piping from the meter to structures or gas utilization equipment.
Visual inspection of aboveground piping can be done by you but it is recommended that you contact a plumbing or heating contractor for assistance in locating, inspecting and repairing your buried piping.
A visual check of aboveground pipe should be done periodically. We recommend underground piping be inspected every 5 years at a minimum by a professional.
One easy phone call to 811 starts the process to get your underground piplines and utility lines marked for FREE.
Summit Natural Gas Maine offers rebates and a comprehensive free energy assessment that can help you understand your energy usage and prioritize measures that you can take to improve the efficiency of your home.
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