I’ve been pointing out the absence of a pivot arm on the gas line penetration for some time, but the builders keep insisting that ‘it’s fine.’ Does anyone have a graphic or a more effective way to describe this issue? The comment is below.
With the pipe being hard strapped to the foundation is it still required to have them? I don’t see anyone installing them around here.
As @rmeier2 pointed out, the service supply line is strapped to the foundation. Seriously doubt that meter is going anywhere.
So as far as what you are referring to as a pivot arm, wouldn’t make my report in this case.
Make your recommendation and call it good. One cannot force someone else to correct anything.
Recommending a specific remedy is ill advised.
Had to look it up as I’ve never heard of that Term before.
Swing Joints seems to be the correct Term for what you are referring to…
Ahh Yes, a swing joint. Thanks
So you’d said that you’re calling these out. The builders are saying it’s fine so are they actually required by code?
Well, to be more accurate, they told the clients to call the gas utility.
Personally, I wouldn’t call it out.
With the strap in place, unless I see a current issue or defect, it wouldn’t make my report, but that’s just me.
Just out of curiosity I ran out and checked to see if mine had a swing joint or pivot arm, and it didn’t, but it is strapped to the foundation like the one in the picture in the OP.
I haven’t been calling it out as much lately, but today the gas line looked strained. A fellow inspector mentioned this to me a couple of years ago; he was called to testify after a gas line snapped inside a home, and the client ended up suing the builder.
The term “pivot arm” is something you have made up. There’s nothing wrong with this installation.
Can you come up with a standard that the installer has missed?
Where is this standard in the IFGC?
So your solution is to add more pipe and fittings? 
Not something I see here in Maryland.
I thought a swing arm was a dance move.
In short, Yes.
It’s threads like this that makes me appreciate these forums. Folks can get offended by other threads that they don’t have to read, but ones like this is a learning experience for many. There is no NG or meters in my area. It’s interesting to learn about them even though I will most likely not come across one in an inspection.
Thanks for the info guys!
Where’s the drip leg guy?
I dont believe I’ve ever seen one of them there swinging pivots around here…I have seen some pretty crooked meter installations but remember we are on a round planet that is spinning very fast , not everything is going to be perfecly straight…I would not have mentioned anything about the meter in Your picture in one of my reports…
The reason I am cautious about this is due to a fellow inspector’s involvement in litigation. The ground settlement caused the pipe to be pulled down, leading to a break inside the house. I should have mentioned, the home is a new build and the soil will settle.
