ARTICLE 4. GAS-FITTING CODE

4-401. Standard code adopted.

The plumbing code adopted by section 4-301 of this code shall constitute the minimum standards for the installation of gas piping within the city.

(Code 1984)

4-402. Gas fitters; license required.

All gas fitting work for the installation, connection, extension, alteration or replacement of gas piping and fittings, or the repairing of gas piping and fittings, and any kind of gas piping extensions or alterations or old or used installations for the supply and use of natural and artificial gas in all buildings in the city shall be done only by a person, corporation, firm or institution licensed as a gas fitter by the city: provided, that a master plumber may be licensed to do gas fitting work as may be provided by ordinance.

(Code 1959, 5-401)

4-403. Same; bond.

Any person, firm or corporation or institution having made an application for a gas fitter’s license shall file with the city clerk a good and sufficient corporate surety bond in the same sum and conditioned in like manner as required for a plumber’s bond and such bonds may be executed and conditioned to cover plumbing and gas fitting work.

(Code 1959, 5-402)

4-404. Denial or discontinuance of supply.

(a) Gas companies are hereby authorized to discontinue or refuse to supply gas for any gas piping or gas appliance which may appear to be defective or leaking, or otherwise considered to endanger life or property; provided however, the gas company shall immediately give notice of discontinuance to the inspector and the occupant of the building or premises where such gas supply is discontinued or refused.

(b) In all cases where the supplying of gas has been discontinued for safety reasons, the supplying of gas shall not be resumed until authorized by gas company.

(c) Gas companies shall not be required to secure permits to extend gas service pipes or set meters or for any other utilization functions.

(Code 1984; Code 2015)

4-405. Meter locations.

A meter location shall be provided for the building or premises to be served, and the location shall be such that the meter connections are easily accessible in order that the meter may be read or changed. No gas meter shall be hereafter installed within three feet under a stoop, or of a stairway, show window, or porch, or near a furnace, boiler, or other heating appliance. No meter shall be placed in any other location where it will be inaccessible or liable to injury. Location, dimensions, and type of installation shall be designated by the gas company.

(Code 1984; Code 2015)