TOPIC: Gas Line Testing

I was curious as to whether any of you offer gas line testing with warranties? If so, did you have to get any special certifications or a license?  Im just curious on what I would need to do so I can pressure test them and warrant the test. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

Frank Phillips

I don't know.  Wouldn't you need to be a licensed plumber to do stuff like that?

John, Im not sure a couple of the guys that Ive spoke to said there is no regulations against testing. You need to be dot certified to pressure test from meter to street. Here in OH it is required by the bank to have each and every house tested on a real estate transaction. I am tired of losing the 60 bucks each time I sub it out. The guy I use said he was mentored by columbia gas but they no longer do it due to liability reasons and is not sure what you need to do now. I spoke to a plumber who said you can test lines by sniffing but I dont think I would want the liability. I would much rather be able to pressure test. I am just not sure what I need to do. I appreciate you responding. If you hear anything please let me know and I am going to keep looking.

Thanks John

Frank Phillips

No prob. 

John, Im not sure a couple of the guys that Ive spoke to said there is no regulations against testing. You need to be dot certified to pressure test from meter to street. Here in OH it is required by the bank to have each and every house tested on a real estate transaction. I am tired of losing the 60 bucks each time I sub it out. The guy I use said he was mentored by columbia gas but they no longer do it due to liability reasons and is not sure what you need to do now. I spoke to a plumber who said you can test lines by sniffing but I dont think I would want the liability. I would much rather be able to pressure test. I am just not sure what I need to do. I appreciate you responding. If you hear anything please let me know and I am going to keep looking.

Thanks John

Frank Phillips

Frank, this link might help you here a little.
The inspecting authority for the consumers service piping shall be the Company.
Like most Jurisdictions in most cases, the gas Companies control all of the exterior Home services, and most interior testing is done by local certified gas supplier technicians.
But, I might be wrong. 

www.vectren.com/cms/assets/pdfs/ohio_blue_book.pdf

Thanks for the link Marcel it definitely put things into perspective. I think I will leave the gas testing to the qualified personnel. I dont need the extra liability.

Thanks again,

Frank Phillips