Mich. Admin. Code R. 125.1934 - Community natural gas system

Rule 934.

The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of a community natural gas system shall, at a minimum, be in compliance with R 460.20101 et seq. of the Gas Safety rules and R 460.2301 et seq. of the Technical Standards for Gas Service and the construction, installation, and safety standards of the servicing public utility company. A community is responsible for installing the natural gas system up to and including the meter and its disconnect in new or existing communities. In addition, the community shall comply with all of the following provisions:

(a) Gas piping shall not be installed under a home building envelope or home, except for the piping required to connect the home to the servicing pedestal.

(b) A home site shall be equipped with an approved weatherproof gas regulator and individual meter. The regulator and meter shall not be located under the home when it is placed on the home site. A community master meter shall not be used.

(c) A home site shall have an approved gas shutoff valve installed upstream of the home site gas outlet and located on the inlet riser not less than 4 inches above the ground. The valve shall not be located under a home.

(d) The minimum hourly volume of gas required at each point shall be designed according to applicable standards and the manufacturer's standard for the appliance or appliances served.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 125.1934

1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 1998 AACS; 2003 AACS