HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7336 INFORMAL REPORT TO C(TX ,COUNCIL MEMBERS No 7336 ;;- i
iEsoRr�o To the Mayor and Members of the City Council November 22, 1988
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rt"''y• Subject: RELOCATION/INSTALLATION OF GAS METERS
The City of Fort Worth has been a leader in promoting safe gas piping on
site and within buildings. For many years we have required the removal
of underground gas piping from beneath buildings. The expense of
bringing piping in accordance with the National Gas Pipeline Safety Act
of 1968 , Title 49 , Part 192 and the City of Fort Worth plumbing codes
has been a local citizens concern.
In Ordinance 09918 Amendments to the Fort Worth Plumbing Code 1985
Edition, in July, 1987 , it was approved and adopted under Section 1211-
Gas Meter Location (g) :
"The initial installation and any future maintenance of the
service piping shall be the responsibility of the serving gas supplier .
When service piping is in need of repair or replacement, the serving gas
supplier shall do so without charge to the customer except as approved
by the City Council through the gas rate structure. However , where the
existing gas service piping enters directly under the house beneath the
surface of the ground, the owner shall at his/her own expense have a
riser installed outside the building and connect the same to existing
house piping. "
There are approximately 250 , 000 addresses within the corporate limits of
Fort Worth. Approximately 112 , 000 of these are residential . The
number of residential buildings that have gas meters/lines that are
below grade is estimated to be about 2000 or 5 to 10 percent. Below
grade gas lines are characteristic of older homes that were built prior
to 1948 , or annexed after that date.
The Lone Star Gas Company will replace or relocate at their expense
mains and service lines in accordance to federal and city standards .
The following are examples in which gas meters/lines are replaced or
relocated;
1) a gas leak is detected by the company of customer
2) during street projects where new service lines and piping are
upgraded
3 ) routine upgrading of piping systems or main �1_ems
warrant an upgrade OFFICIAL RECORD
Upon identifying a replacement or relocation construction , cultyo ers are
contacted by letter by the Lone Star Gas Comapany agleast 'o ek
prior to the projected construction date. Gas repTAmen.* "ve °flollow up
with a personal contact which usually occurs immediately prior to
construction. Replacement or relocation usually occurs on an average of
two to three weeks after the initial communique.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS --
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY,..=NCIL MEMBERS ,dftk" No 7336 p .2
November 22, 1988
Soft?. To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
r�xa5 Subject: RELOCATION/INSTALLATION OF GAS METERS
Homeowners who choose to relocate their meter at the property line bear
no expense. Homeowners who choose to relocate their meter in front of
or beside their home bear no expense if the piping is in compliance with
city codes and passes the Lone Star Gas hoz pressure test. In cases
where the piping lines are not in compliance and/or the piping does not
pass the 602 pressure test, it is the homeowners responsibility and
expense to bring the piping into compliance with city plumbing codes and
inspection prior to the inauguration of service.
Standard single meter installation/relocations for residential and
commerical customers have an option to set the meter at the property
line or at front of the building or at the side of the building within
15 ' of the front. If the building is 100 ' or more from property line,
meter should be set 1 and 1/2 feet inside of the property line .
Homeowners who cannot afford said expense that they are responsible for ,
may be eligible for the city' s Emergency Repair Program. Low income
homeowners can receive financial assistance with electrical , plumbing
and roofing emergency repairs . Emergencies are defined as anything
that makes the house unlivable, unsafe or unsanitary. the maximum loan
is $3 , 000 per home . No lien will be filed on the property for $500 or
less in repairs . When repairs cost between $501 and $3 , 000 a lien will
be required. No payment on the loan is due unless the property changes
ownership or ceases to be the homestead of the person receiving the
loan. Heirs of that person may live in the home as long as it is
maintained as their homestead. To qualify for a loan the homeowner
must;
1) live in the City of Fort Korth ;
2) live in the home and have the warranty deed to the property in
their name ; and
3 ) have an annual family income that falls below the following
incomes based on family size:
1 person. . . . . $ 12, 200
2 persons . . . .$ 13, 900
3 persons . . . . S15, 650 RECORD
4 persons . . . . $17, 400
5 persons . . . . $18 , 800 CITY SECRETARY
6 persons . . . . $20, 200
7 persons . . . . $21, 600 FT. WORTH, TEI�.
8 persons. . . .$22 , 950
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER - - FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7336 n,3
`�co�►r,� To the Mayor and Members of the City Council November 22, 1988
Subject: RELOCATION/INSTALLATION OF GAS METERS
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This program is funded through Community Development Block Grant Funds
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Homeowners
may contact the city' s Housing and Human Services Department at 870-7312
for information. If the City Council desires any additional information
it will be provided upon request.
Sincerely,
t
Douglas Harman ,
City Manager
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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Distribution Divisions Safe Operating Procedures
FIGURE 1
STANDARD SINGLE METER INSTALLATION LOCATIONS
FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
STREET
11-lain in street:
(a) Meter should be set at front of
building or at side of building E, Not more titan 15'
within 15' of front. UJI
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(b) If building is 1001 or more from a r100, or more
property line, meter should be
set 12' inside of property line.
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(a) 'Meter should be set 1'j'j' inside 0
customer's property line or
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to vehicular traffic, the meter
should be barricaded. �No protected location
STREET
I'Llin in special easement:
(a) Meter should be So-It at main, nrovided
it will be in a protected location. ILJ
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