Location of Gas pipe through exterior wall for meter/utility hookup?

[JohnDS]

Hey guys. Gas company is going to install a gas service on the right side of my house toward the back corner. I had run the gas main back to this corner and I stopped before penetrating through this exterior wall because I am unsure #1 how high to poke out above grade and #2 how far off the vinyl siding to have center of an elbow. On the inside of exterior wall is my garage. They will install service about 3feet from the back corner toward front of house on the side but i am still unsure of a height and center to poker out. Is anyone familiar with this so it is as easy as possible when utility comes to set meter? Thanks.

 

[johnjh2o]

Have them set the meter first.

 

[JohnDS]

Have them set the meter first.

In long island, they install service first. After you give them a certificate of pressure testing, they come back and do a meter set but they want to see one NG appliance hooked up and working when they install meter and turn on. I highly doubt they will install meter without the main poked out the house otherwise they cannot install meter 100%. I understand its hard to say where exactly to poke main out because every job is different but i am just looking for if anyone knew common practice of center off the side of house the meter usually is and about how high the usual main poke out is?

 

[Caduceus]

I would have to advise you to contact the gas company and get a spec/cut sheet of the meter installation. It should look similar to the papers you would get with an appliance or faucet or anything that has specific dimensions or measurements for an installation.
There are so many types used across the US that there is no general guidelines to follow. We have several standards in my area and if I set up one, and not the other by assumption, I would be way off.
Since they are installing the service, you may not need the full cut sheet, just the height from grade, distance from corner and penetration length outside of the house and they can run the service to meet the distance and install the appropriate nipples and fittings to accommodate the meter. This a must be verified by calling the gas company and you may also be able to get a free consult visit from an inspector.
These steps are also common for plumbers to take when installing gas piping and services.

 

[JohnDS]

I would have to advise you to contact the gas company and get a spec/cut sheet of the meter installation. It should look similar to the papers you would get with an appliance or faucet or anything that has specific dimensions or measurements for an installation.
There are so many types used across the US that there is no general guidelines to follow. We have several standards in my area and if I set up one, and not the other by assumption, I would be way off.
Since they are installing the service, you may not need the full cut sheet, just the height from grade, distance from corner and penetration length outside of the house and they can run the service to meet the distance and install the appropriate nipples and fittings to accommodate the meter. This a must be verified by calling the gas company and you may also be able to get a free consult visit from an inspector.
These steps are also common for plumbers to take when installing gas piping and services.

Thank you guys for the replies. I will "try" to get in contact with someone at National Grid and ask for some specs. They really are hard to get in touch with lol.