Important notice to gas customers regarding buried natural gas piping

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[1.If the customer's buried piping is not maintained, it may be subject to the potential hazards of corrosion and leakage .

2.Buried gas piping should be: a. periodically inspected for leaks; b. periodically inspected for corrosion if the piping is metallic; and c. repaired if an unsafe condition is discovered.

3.When excavating near buried gas piping, the piping should be located in advance and the excavation done by hand.

4.Plumbers and heating contractors can assist in locating, inspecting and repairing the customer's buried piping.

In most cases the City of Chester maintains buried gas piping from the main (generally located near the street curb) up to the gas meter on the customer's premises. In addition, if the piping leaving the meter up to the principal gas utilization equipment is above ground when entering the customer's premises, this rule does not apply. However, any customer that has any gaslines (secondary lines) that branch off of the principal gasline and go underground, such as a garage, barbecue grill, pool, etc., the above listed precautions should be noted.

This notice has been sent to customers in accordance with Rule 49, CFR 192.16 of the United States Department of Transportation.

Anyone who needs more information may contact the City Gas Department at 826-1849.