Is this OK? Gas pipe really close to the water spigot

[bnesbitt (Bryce Nesbitt)]

@jfudge

Gas meter clearance distance to water spigot should be 2 feet in any direction.

Ok fine, but that’s for code, not necessarily for an inspection.
Is there a safety hazard? Is it possible to attach a hose? To operate the valve? Shut off the gas?

[mwilles (Martin Willes)]

@mdurante

Maybe @mwilles would know… Where is the resident plumber???

Working You guys really think the water spigot a few inches from a steel gas line in an issue?

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

@mwilles

a few inches from a steel gas line

Not the gas line, the meter and regulator vent itself… as measured from the vent discharge…

3 feet in Minnesota:

Natural Gas Meter Installation

Location requirements for meter installation ( May vary by city)

• 3’ from fresh air intake or any opening to building

• 3’ from doors or operating windows

• 3’ from water spigots

• 3’ from any ignition source

• Away from driveway or vehicle traffic

• Avoid locations directly below roof valleys, water downspouts, decks, stairs, or partial overhangs

• Banked meters are preferable for townhouse or multi-unit buildings

• Regulator and relief valve must be located where gas can escape freely away from any opening into the building

• Must have all exterior walls framed before meter can be installed. If changes are made after meter installation and meter no longer meets codes, you will be charged to move the meter

I suspect this requirement is related to the fact that there was a time not long ago that most all gas meters were located within the home itself (basements) and have been getting relocated to the exterior over the last 20 or so years. These standards would have been created to provide guidance to the contractors performing the work.
JMHO.

[mdurante (Michael Durante)]

I didn’t put that much effort into it.

[mwilles (Martin Willes)]

Michael it appears to be a local region requirement. There isn’t that requirement in any state I’ve lived in.

[dandersen (David Andersen, TN HI# 40)]

Call the Gas Utility and lets see what happens when you tell them to move the meter…

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

@dandersen

lets see what happens when you tell them to move the meter

Easier to move the spigot.

[dandersen (David Andersen, TN HI# 40)]

Well than, would like to see the face of the owner when you tell him to move it…

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

@dandersen

would like to see the face of the owner when you tell him to move it…

Actually, so would I.

[dwigger (David Wigger, CMI, Retired)]

How about this.

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[mreed11 (Mike Reed)]

Thanks all, I appreciate it. It’s a new home build. I’ll let the soon-to-be home owner know he can check with the county to see if there is an issue with it.