ce to be installed in a safe condition. Since specific
requirements are not detailed in the rule, the purpose of this document is to provide
guidance in determining if gas installations meet the intent of the rule.
GENERAL
Meter Risers Installed on each Lot
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Where gas risers are provided on each lot, the riser must be placed in the rear one-
third section of the site and not less than 18 inches from the roadside wall of the
mobile home.
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The gas riser must be located and protected or supported so as to minimize the
likelihood of damage by moving vehicles.
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The connection from the meter outlet to the mobile home must be made via a
flexible metal connector approved for outdoor use. Copper is not permitted. The
connector must be looped to prevent strain caused by settling or other movement of
the home.
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An approved shut off valve must be installed on the inlet side of the meter. Hand
shut off valves are not permitted.
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Flexible pipe must not come into contact with skirting material.
See Figure 1 for details:
Figure 1 2
"GANG" TYPE METER RISERS
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If the meter outlet is located more than three (3) feet from the side or end wall of the
mobile home, underground piping must be installed from the meter outlet to a riser
terminating at the point of connection to the mobile home.
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This riser pipe must have an approved shut off valve installed immediately up stream
from the point that the mobile home connection is made. This valve may be hand or
wrench operated and must not be installed under the mobile home.
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Adequate support for the riser must be provided.
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The mobile home piping system must extend beyond the plain of the outer wall of
the home. The piping may not be galvanized or copper.
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The connection from the riser pipe to the mobile home must be made via a flexible
metal connector approved for outdoor use. The connector must be looped to
prevent strain caused by settling or other movement of the home.
See Figure 2 for details:
MAH 3-95
Revised 4-99
Figure 2