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Gas Service Handbook
Form No. 2771 (Rev. 7)
Gas
Service
Handbook
Residential
Conversion to
Natural Gas
New Single-Family
Homes & Residential
Developments
March 2007 to
February 2008 E 2007 by Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by
any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or
information storage and retrieval system, without permission from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).
Puget Sound Energy
Standards & Compliance
P.O. Box 90868 EST-07W
Bellevue, WA 98009-0868
425-454-6363 Puget Sound Energys pledge to you is simple:
u We will connect new permanent service lines and
meters when mutually agreed.
u We will reestablish existing gas and electric service
when mutually agreed.
u We will keep gas equipment service appointments
when mutually agreed.
u If we fail to keep these commitments, we will credit
your account $50.
Note: This guarantee applies in the absence of major storms, earthquakes, supply
interruptions, or other adverse events beyond our control. In these cases, we will
reschedule service appointments as quickly as possible.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table Of Contents
Preface
Natural gasthe smart choice.
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What this handbook contains
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PSEs service territory maps
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Glossary of terms used in this handbook
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Codes and jurisdictions
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How to contact Puget Sound Energy
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PSEs Service Providers
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Overview: Bringing Natural Gas to Your Building Site
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Chapter 1: Steps to a Smooth Installation
The basics: understanding the installation responsibilities
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Getting started with the installation process
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Is there a gas main located near your site?
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Requirements for frontage road improvements
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What natural gas appliances will be installed in your new home?
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Customer fuel line
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Underground fuel line piping
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Factors that delay installation
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Job site safety requirements
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Locating other utilities
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Chapter 2: Natural Gas Installation: New Single-Family Homes
Main Line Construction
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Customer-provided main line trench
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Flag and landlocked lots
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Service Line Construction
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Before scheduling your service line installation
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Customer-provided service line trench
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Customer-installed gas service conduit
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Installation requirements
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Chapter 3: Natural Gas Installation: Residential Developments
Main Line Construction
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Bringing the natural gas main to a new residential development
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Step 1: Application process
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Step 2: Design process
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Step 3: Construction scheduling process
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Step 4: Job site requirements
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Customer-provided road crossing trench
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Customer-provided main line trench within new residential developments
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Service Line Construction
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Ordering individual service lines
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Customer-provided service line trench
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Customer-installed gas service conduit
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Installation requirements
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Chapter 4: Natural Gas Meter Installation
Selecting a gas meter location
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Recommended location
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Locations to avoid
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Minimum meter clearance requirements
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Improper electrical grounding
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Meter installation and turnon
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Guard post requirements
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Relief vent pipe extension
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Excess flow valve
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Chapter 5: Programs Offered by Puget Sound Energy
Energy Efficiency Programs
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Contractor Referral Service
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Gas Connection Program
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Appendix A: PSEs Natural Gas Service Territory Map
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Appendix B: Natural Gas Safety
What is natural gas?
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Things to know about natural gas safety
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Call before you dig!
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What to do if you suspect a natural gas leak
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When and how to shut off gas service
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When to shut off your gas service
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How to shut off your gas service in an emergency situation
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In a nonemergency situation
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What is carbon monoxide?
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Safety precautions
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Know the early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
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Glossary

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List of Figures
Figure 1
Gas system responsibilities
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Figure 2
Typical main line trench
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