New gas line for new gas stove, need permit?

[ryphoenix]

Wow thanks BC, you really know your stuff!

I just bought the house so I have no idea if other stuff are up to code, though most if not everything in this house seems to have been done by the code.

I think at this time I’m gonna skip the permit unless someone else convinces me otherwise.

[UCGal]

If you do go for the pressure test – make sure the pressure meter is pegged at zero before put on, and shows some value above zero when on.

I say that because we were burned by a broken meter… the meter showed a value (the same one the inspectors observed) even when it was disconnected… And, yes, we DID have a leak. It was a PITA to get SDG&E to confirm then get the contractor to fix it.

In other words – pay attention BEFORE the pressure test valve is put on to verify it’s in working order.

We got lucky – we were having a new meter installed (which SDG&E does) and they left the pressure valve there… so we could see it showed pressure when it wasn’t hooked up. We then monitored the meter and with no pilot lights, no draw – saw slow movement over time… a slow leak.

[UCGal]

If you do go for the pressure test – make sure the pressure meter is pegged at zero before put on, and shows some value above zero when on.

I say that because we were burned by a broken meter… the meter showed a value (the same one the inspectors observed) even when it was disconnected… And, yes, we DID have a leak. It was a PITA to get SDG&E to confirm then get the contractor to fix it.

In other words – pay attention BEFORE the pressure test valve is put on to verify it’s in working order.

We got lucky – we were having a new meter installed (which SDG&E does) and they left the pressure valve there… so we could see it showed pressure when it wasn’t hooked up. We then monitored the meter and with no pilot lights, no draw – saw slow movement over time… a slow leak.

[UCGal]

If you do go for the pressure test – make sure the pressure meter is pegged at zero before put on, and shows some value above zero when on.

I say that because we were burned by a broken meter… the meter showed a value (the same one the inspectors observed) even when it was disconnected… And, yes, we DID have a leak. It was a PITA to get SDG&E to confirm then get the contractor to fix it.

In other words – pay attention BEFORE the pressure test valve is put on to verify it’s in working order.

We got lucky – we were having a new meter installed (which SDG&E does) and they left the pressure valve there… so we could see it showed pressure when it wasn’t hooked up. We then monitored the meter and with no pilot lights, no draw – saw slow movement over time… a slow leak.

[UCGal]

If you do go for the pressure test – make sure the pressure meter is pegged at zero before put on, and shows some value above zero when on.

I say that because we were burned by a broken meter… the meter showed a value (the same one the inspectors observed) even when it was disconnected… And, yes, we DID have a leak. It was a PITA to get SDG&E to confirm then get the contractor to fix it.

In other words – pay attention BEFORE the pressure test valve is put on to verify it’s in working order.

We got lucky – we were having a new meter installed (which SDG&E does) and they left the pressure valve there… so we could see it showed pressure when it wasn’t hooked up. We then monitored the meter and with no pilot lights, no draw – saw slow movement over time… a slow leak.

[UCGal]

If you do go for the pressure test – make sure the pressure meter is pegged at zero before put on, and shows some value above zero when on.

I say that because we were burned by a broken meter… the meter showed a value (the same one the inspectors observed) even when it was disconnected… And, yes, we DID have a leak. It was a PITA to get SDG&E to confirm then get the contractor to fix it.

In other words – pay attention BEFORE the pressure test valve is put on to verify it’s in working order.

We got lucky – we were having a new meter installed (which SDG&E does) and they left the pressure valve there… so we could see it showed pressure when it wasn’t hooked up. We then monitored the meter and with no pilot lights, no draw – saw slow movement over time… a slow leak.

[ryphoenix]

Who performs pressure test, the inspectors?

[ryphoenix]

Who performs pressure test, the inspectors?

[ryphoenix]

Who performs pressure test, the inspectors?

[ryphoenix]

Who performs pressure test, the inspectors?

[ryphoenix]

Who performs pressure test, the inspectors?

[bearishgurl]

[quote=ryphoenix]Who performs pressure test, the inspectors?[/quote]

I’ve had this done before, ryphoenix, as well as a “trench inspection.” What typically happens that that your licensed plumber will perform the test in front of the SDGE inspector after any necessary work is completed. Their appts will be made to show up simultaneously. The SDGE inspector will sign off on the spot if they are satisfied.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=ryphoenix]Who performs pressure test, the inspectors?[/quote]

I’ve had this done before, ryphoenix, as well as a “trench inspection.” What typically happens that that your licensed plumber will perform the test in front of the SDGE inspector after any necessary work is completed. Their appts will be made to show up simultaneously. The SDGE inspector will sign off on the spot if they are satisfied.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=ryphoenix]Who performs pressure test, the inspectors?[/quote]

I’ve had this done before, ryphoenix, as well as a “trench inspection.” What typically happens that that your licensed plumber will perform the test in front of the SDGE inspector after any necessary work is completed. Their appts will be made to show up simultaneously. The SDGE inspector will sign off on the spot if they are satisfied.

[bearishgurl]

[quote=ryphoenix]Who performs pressure test, the inspectors?[/quote]

I’ve had this done before, ryphoenix, as well as a “trench inspection.” What typically happens that that your licensed plumber will perform the test in front of the SDGE inspector after any necessary work is completed. Their appts will be made to show up simultaneously. The SDGE inspector will sign off on the spot if they are satisfied.

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