Can you enclose a gas meter?

Asked by: Jessica Tran

Your gas meter should not be enclosed inside the fence. Keeping your meter clear is vital to ensure that it does not get damaged, your gas service is not interrupted, and to prevent a malfunction. An installation like the one you’re proposing, though, could potentially be done in a meter box.

Can you build around your gas meter?

Yes, there are clearance requirements. You want to check with local gas distributor. Or maybe also a risk that erecting any construction so close to the meter will require excavation that needs to be clear of any buried gas lines.

Can you box in a gas meter?

Nothing wrong with boxing in the gas meter. But either make it removable or make the opening big enough so that you can access the entire meter so it could be removed. Also need to make the shut off valve and test nipple accessible. It must also be ventilated high and low to 2% of the floor area of the enclosure IIRC.

How much clearance do you need around a gas meter?

(a) Gas meter locations must be 78 inches high and allow for a minimum clear and level working space of 3 feet in front of the meter; width depends on meter size and the number of meters. Grade slope should be less than 2%.

Can you cement around a gas meter?

No, you cannot pour concrete over a gas line. The concrete might damage the pipe, especially if there is any seismic activity.

Can I build a porch around a gas meter?

Building over a natural gas meter is illegal – and dangerous. By law, residential and commercial builders MUST NOT build any structure, including a deck or patio, on top of, or around, an outside natural gas meter and underground service line (see illustration below).

Can a deck be built over a gas meter?

For the same reason, a deck should not be built over a meter in a cold climate (though some utilities may allow you to build a small shed roof over the meter to protect it from freezing snowmelt and falling snow and ice). Ventilation. Finally, a gas meter should never be installed in an enclosure without ventilation.

Does a gas meter need ventilation?

When the meter has to be inside the building it should be located adjacent to an outside wall, with adequate ventilation and protected against accidental damage but not in close proximity to electrical switchgear, heating or process equipment.

Can you put a gas meter under a window?

There are regulations around the installation of your new meter which must be adhered to. But in general terms, the ideal location for a gas meter is on an external wall that’s no more than 2 meters from the corner of the property on either side of a door or sealed window.

Is your gas meter outside in a box on the ground?

“Is your gas meter outside, in a box on the ground? Some outdoor meters are stored inside a box on the ground. They’re often against a wall and have a sloped lid. They might have a pipe coming out of one side, and they’re often brown.”

Can you bury gas pipe in concrete?

You can bury pipes in concrete as long as they’re protected against corrosion, denso tape will be fine for the water pipes. The gas pipe should be factory coated (yellow) and have no joins or fittings underground, keeping the gas pipe in a duct would be handy, but gas pipes can be buried in concrete too.

Can gas lines run under concrete?

No gas piping shall be installed in or on the ground under any building or structure unless installed/sleeved in gastight conduit, and all exposed gas piping shall be kept at least 6” inches above grade or structure.

Can you put concrete around a water meter?

The only problem would be if the water meter was within the area you wanted to concrete. You might want to consider some sort of raised edging for the border of your garden bed/driveway though, or something placed in between the two (like a letterbox maybe) as a barrier – just to guard against any imprecise driving….

How much does it cost to move a water meter in NSW?

Relocate a 40mm or 50mm metered water connection any distance (Connection fee + disconnection fee)

Can you move a water meter yourself?

It all depends on where the meter is currently located, and where you want to move it to. Here are the options: If your water meter is inside your home, and you want to move it to another position inside your home, you can either ask us to move it, or arrange for a water industry approved plumber to move it for you.

Can I move my water meter Melbourne?

If you are making big changes at your property, you may need to move your meter. If you are relocating a drinking water meter less than 60cm from its current location, a licensed plumber can undertake this work. However, if your area also receives recycled water, you will need to submit an application via easyACCESS.

Can you move water mains?

It’s perfectly possible to move the mains stop valve on the water supply coming into your house but it’ll need a bit of planning. If you’ve ever fitted a new kitchen or built an extension you’ll know how the stopcock always seems to be in the most inconvenient place for your plans.

How do I disconnect my water meter?

And you know how to come out and use them so being a plumber I have the tools to open up my meter. And what you're really gonna do is stick the wrench in. And you're gonna turn it to unlock it.

Can I move my water meter NSW?

If you require your water meter to be relocated, the following rules apply: Water meters can only be installed within one metre inside of the front boundary line of the property. Meters may not be raised or lowered by more than one metre.

Where is a water meter usually located?

Most water meters are fitted outside near your outside stop tap. It will be under a small metal or plastic cover in your driveway, garden or nearby footpath. Sometimes these can be a bit further down the road. If your meter is indoors it can usually be found under the kitchen sink by your inside stop tap.

What happens if you don’t have a water meter?

If you don’t have a water meter, you will pay an unmeasured charge. This is often made up of a standing charge and a charge that varies. You can have an unmeasured charge based on one of these things: a flat rate charge.

Is water meter better?

A water meter means you only pay for the water you use. So that could mean significant savings for your household, or bigger bills – which of course you want to avoid at all costs. If you don’t have a water meter, you pay a fixed price for your water. It doesn’t matter how much water you use, your bill won’t change.

Can I refuse to have a water meter?

You have the right to request a meter. This should be free of charge unless changes to your plumbing are required. Your water company should install the meter within three months of your request.

Can you cheat a water meter?

The sensors are unattended and hang on the meter, outside the house, and so they are easily tampered with. The cyber attacks against them can be active, where commands are issued to them, or passive, where the data is taken. If people want to reduce their water bills, they could hack the sensors.

Can I be forced to have a water meter?

Official: DEFRA confirms ‘Smart’ Water Meters are NOT compulsory.

Can you refuse a smart meter?

Refusing a smart meter



You don’t have to accept a smart meter if you don’t want one. If your supplier tells you that you must have one installed, contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline. If you refuse a smart meter, you might find it hard to access all tariffs.

Can I refuse a water meter affinity?

The company can refuse your request to install a meter if it would be impractical or too expensive to do so (see page 15). The company will choose where to put the meter. You can ask for it to be installed in a different place, but you may be required to pay the difference in costs.