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Gas meter relocation???

IdahoboundIdahobound Member Posts: 20,587 ✭✭✭
edited March 2014 in General Discussion
So how when they installed the gas meter at the house I bought, they installed the meter right under the sliding glass door. With less than an inch of clearance between the door seal and the top of the meter. I am rebuilding the deck. They had to notch out the deck boards to clear the meter. My question is any guesses on how much it would cost to have the meter move about 6 feet. Would the gas company do it or is it on me.
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  • TooBigTooBig Member Posts: 28,559 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Call the gas company and tell them your concerns and safety and the phone call is free
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  • AlpineAlpine Member Posts: 15,092 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    In some code locations the meter MUST be at least 6' from any door or window.

    FYI: Up to and including the meter would be at their cost. After the meter is your dime.

    At least in most code locations, your mileage may vary.
    ?The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.?
    Margaret Thatcher

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  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Some polite concern for your safety should get it moved free for you. That really was a dumb place to put it. The installer should have known better.
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  • bullshotbullshot Member Posts: 14,720 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Alpine
    In some code locations the meter MUST be at least 6' from any door or window.

    FYI: Up to and including the meter would be at their cost. After the meter is your dime.

    At least in most code locations, your mileage may vary.



    What he said.
    "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you"
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  • JunkballerJunkballer Member Posts: 9,306 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What was there first, the meter or the sliding door ? Some not so smart things are done when remodeling.

    "Never do wrong to make a friend----or to keep one".....Robert E. Lee

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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The correct answer is "it depends".

    I have a meter that is mounted 2' too low. I want to have it raised so that I can regrade that area. I called my utility, & was told I would not only have to pay to move the meter, but would have to pay to have an entire new supply line installed out to the street. They said that they now require a larger size supply line for new installations; on existing installations, any change to the service requires the upgrade.

    I think I deserved a kiss first.

    Neal
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  • IdahoboundIdahobound Member Posts: 20,587 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Junkballer
    What was there first, the meter or the sliding door ? Some not so smart things are done when remodeling.

    Not sure. I know the meter is new with in The last few years. Door has bed there for a long time
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  • dcon12dcon12 Member Posts: 32,040 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Maybe it would be easier to put the wheels back on and move the house. Don
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  • IdahoboundIdahobound Member Posts: 20,587 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dcon12
    Maybe it would be easier to put the wheels back on and move the house. Don

    No wheels involved.
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  • MG1890MG1890 Member Posts: 4,460 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I was once quoted $400 to move a gas meter 3 feet by National Fuel Gas.
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  • bullshotbullshot Member Posts: 14,720 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by dcon12
    Maybe it would be easier to put the wheels back on and move the house. Don


    [:D][:D][:D]
    "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you"
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  • asopasop Member Posts: 9,019 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    YES-They will charge you. Be careful not to open pandoras box. Might be a situation where like someone said the door may have been installed after the meter was in. If this comes to their attention they may tell you that they have to move it due to code requirements and it would be on your dime[:0]
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  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 60,240 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Junkballer
    What was there first, the meter or the sliding door ? Some not so smart things are done when remodeling.
    This is my bet.[;)][;)][;)]
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  • LesWVaLesWVa Member Posts: 10,490 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    "... they installed the meter right under the sliding glass door. With less than an inch of clearance between the door seal and the top of the meter. I am rebuilding the deck. They had to notch out the deck boards to clear the meter..."

    Heck having someone to move the meter and then paying out of my pocket for it. I would be calling my insurance company first, then the local building codes board.

    Gas meter under a doorway.. That would not fly here.
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  • UNIVERSITY50UNIVERSITY50 Member Posts: 1,705 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How old is the house? There may be a copy of the original lay out of the house in the county microfiche with the permit. You would be able to see if that door was added. If so it most likely be your responsibility.
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  • Missouri Mule K30Missouri Mule K30 Member Posts: 2,092 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by TooBig
    Call the gas company and tell them your concerns and safety and the phone call is free
    Also, if you have to pay cost of relocation it is still a small price to pay for the safety of your family. The Gas Company may spread out cost over time on future billing.
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