Gas Handbook

LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC
COMPANY
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL
CUSTOMER
GAS PIPING HANDBOOK
First Edition
August 2008
Questions? Contact the LG&E Gas Commercial Service Designer at 502-364-8275 Page 1 of 136
PREFACE
This Book is dedicated to the memory of Paul Bernauer.
Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) provides retail gas and electric service in a defined service territory in
and around the Metro Louisville, Kentucky area.
The Commercial & Industrial Customer Gas Piping Handbook is intended to address natural gas service issues for
Commercial and Industrial customers within the prescribed service territory. This Document is intended to
supplement the Customer Gas Piping Handbook. A separate document, “Electric Service Handbook”, details
the requirements for electric service.
Customer Gas Piping Handbooks
The Customer Gas Piping Handbooks (both Commercial and Residential) prescribe LG&E’s standards with
respect to gas service and meter installations pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Kentucky Public Service
Commission (KPSC). All piping used for gas service lines and meter installations must be installed in accordance
with the specifications provided by LG&E and will be subject to inspection and testing by LG&E. In the event that
special circumstances prevent compliance with the service line specifications prescribed within this handbook,
LG&E will give proper consideration to alternative methods, provided that applicable regulations are not violated
and that safety and reliability are not jeopardized. The Customer has the responsibility of notifying LG&E of any
changes to the piping, appliances, or building structure that may affect safety or gas system performance.
This Commercial and Industrial Customer Gas Piping Handbook includes standards pertaining to the Commercial
and Industrial Customers’ service, meter loop and house line piping, in the interest of uniform and safe operations.
The standards for piping are generally applicable for replacement or relocation of existing facilities.
The Commercial and Industrial Customer Gas Piping Handbook is applicable to customers with a total
connected natural gas load of 500,000 BTUH or greater.
LG&E reserves the right to modify the requirements found in this handbook or any of its service policies,
procedures and/or standards at any time. It is the responsibility of the Customer to ensure that any reference
document is the version currently approved for use by LG&E. It is also the responsibility of the Customer to notify
LG&E of any changes to natural gas facilities that may affect safety or natural gas system performance.
By publishing this handbook, LG&E does not assume liability or responsibility for house piping, appliance
installation, or appliance operation. LG&E maintains the right to refuse to supply gas to piping or appliances that
are installed or operated in a potentially unsafe manner. In addition, LG&E is not responsible for continuing
inspection or surveillance of Customers’ house piping, appliances, or appliance operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
EXCAVATION SAFETY .................................................................................................................................... 10

Call before you dig – It is the Law ............................................................................................................................ 10
IMPORTANT NATURAL GAS TELEPHONE NUMBERS............................................................................................. 11
LG&E NATURAL GAS EMERGENCIES (502) 589-5511.......................................................................................... 11

SERVICE AREA ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
NATURAL GAS SAFETY .............................................................................................................................................. 13
SAFETY FIRST – PROVIDING SAFE NATURAL GAS SERVICE....................................................................................... 13
NATURAL GAS SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................... 13
What to Do If You Smell Natural Gas........................................................................................................................ 14
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................ 17
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 17
2. SCOPE OF THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMER GAS PIPING HANDBOOK ........................................... 17
3. SERVICE RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS ..................................................................................................... 17
3.1. Louisville Gas and Electric Company Rates, Terms and Conditions for Furnishing Natural Gas Service.17
3.2. Kentucky Public Service Commission ......................................................................................................... 17
3.3. National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI-NFPA 54) ................................................................................................. 18
3.4. Kentucky Building Code.............................................................................................................................. 18
4. CHANGES IN A CUSTOMER’S GAS LOAD OR CHANGES IN NATURE OF SERVICE ................................................... 19
4.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2. Written Notification .................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3. Liability for Changes in Nature of Service.................................................................................................. 20
5. INTERRUPTIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 20
5.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
6. BLASTING IN THE VICINITY OF NATURAL GAS PIPELINES .................................................................................... 20
6.1. Notification ................................................................................................................................................. 20
6.2. Distance ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
7. TAMPERING WITH REGULATORS, METERS, AND/OR PIPES ................................................................................. 21
7.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 21
REQUESTING GAS SERVICE & TURN ON ................................................................................................................. 22
8. CUSTOMER / CONTRACTOR STEPS FOR SERVICE INSTALLATION & RENEWAL ..................................................... 22
Quick Steps for Renewing or Establishing Commercial or Industrial Gas Service: ................................................. 22
8.1. Confirm Availability of Natural Gas........................................................................................................... 23
8.2. Contact Business Service Center & Confirm Customer Contribution ........................................................ 23
8.3. Provide Load and Site Data........................................................................................................................ 23
8.4. Contact the Commercial Service Designer for Meter and Service Line Design ......................................... 24
8.5. Make Request for Service............................................................................................................................ 24
8.6. Sign Service Contract (if applicable) .......................................................................................................... 25
8.7. Obtain/ Provide All Necessary Easements/Rights-of-Way (if applicable) .................................................. 26
8.8. Install Customer Service Line (if applicable) ............................................................................................. 26
8.9. Install Meter loop........................................................................................................................................ 27
8.10. Contact the Commercial Load Designer for Service Line and Meter Loop Visual Inspection ................... 27
8.11. Install and Pressure Test the House Line Piping ........................................................................................ 27
8.12. Contact the Operations Service Center to Connect the Service.................................................................. 28
8.13. Install and “Activate” Fire Suppression Systems ....................................................................................... 29
8.14. Contact LG&E SR&O for Commercial Meter Installation, Testing & Turn On......................................... 29
8.15. Be present for the activation of gas service. ............................................................................................... 29
9. SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS .............................................................................. 31
9.1. Contract Acceptance and Terms ................................................................................................................. 31
9.2. Use of Service Restrictions ......................................................................................................................... 31
9.3. Refusal or Discontinuance of Service ......................................................................................................... 31
9.4. Service and Liability Limitations .................................................................................................................... 32
SERVICE LINE REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................. 33
10. SERVICE LINE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 33
10.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
10.2. Service Line Location within Property or Right-of-Way............................................................................. 33
10.3. Services Under Buildings or Other Structures or Equipment ..................................................................... 33
11. NUMBER OF SERVICE LINES PER BUILDING OR PROPERTY............................................................................. 33
11.1. Single Family Dwellings ............................................................................................................................. 33
11.2. Separate Buildings on One Parcel.............................................................................................................. 33
11.3. Common Building on Separately Deeded Parcels ...................................................................................... 34
11.4. Entitlements and Restrictions...................................................................................................................... 34
12. CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE BRANCH CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................... 34
12.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
13. SERVICE LINE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 34
13.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
13.2. Customer Service Line Connection to Company Service Line .................................................................... 35
14. SERVICE LINE TRACING WIRE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 36
14.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
14.2. Tracing Wire Material Specifications ......................................................................................................... 36
15. INSTALLATION METHODS/REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE LINES ...................................................................... 37
15.1. Call before you dig...................................................................................................................................... 37
15.2. Drawing Reference ..................................................................................................................................... 37
15.3. Service Line Utility Clearance .................................................................................................................... 37
15.4. Depth of Cover............................................................................................................................................ 37
15.5. Direct Burial ............................................................................................................................................... 38
15.6. Trenchless Technology................................................................................................................................ 39
15.7. Insertion ...................................................................................................................................................... 39
15.8. Installation of Casings ................................................................................................................................ 40
16. SERVICE RISER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 40
16.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 40
16.2. Approved Service Riser Manufacturer(s) and Part Number....................................................................... 40
16.3. Service Riser Transitions ............................................................................................................................ 40
16.4. Service Riser Location Requirement........................................................................................................... 41
16.5. Service Line Valve Requirements................................................................................................................ 41
16.6. Atmospheric Corrosion Protection ............................................................................................................. 41
16.7. Piping Through Concrete, Asphalt or Masonry.......................................................................................... 41
SERVICE LINE SIZE & PRESSURE ............................................................................................................................. 42
17. SERVICE LINE PRESSURES .......................................................................................................................... 42
17.1. Service Line Pressures and Availability...................................................................................................... 42
18. SERVICE LINE SIZE ...................................................................................................................................... 42
18.2. Sizing........................................................................................................................................................... 43
SERVICE LINE REQUIREMENTS, MATERIAL, JOINING, SUPPORT & PROTECTION ........................................... 47
19. SERVICE LINE REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SYSTEM PRESSURE ...................................................................... 47
19.1. High Pressure Systems (i.e., Pressure Systems greater than 60 psig) ........................................................ 47
19.2. Medium, Elevated or Low Pressure Systems (i.e., Pressure Systems less than or equal to 60 psig) .......... 47
20. STEEL SERVICE LINE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 47
20.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
20.2. Material Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 48
21. POLYETHYLENE SERVICE LINE MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 48
21.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 48
21.2. Material Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 48
21.3. Bending Radius ........................................................................................................................................... 50
21.4. Handling Polyethylene Pipe........................................................................................................................ 50
22. SERVICE LINE PIPING JOINING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 51
22.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 51
22.2. Qualifications to Join Gas Service Line Piping .......................................................................................... 51
23. SERVICE LINE PROTECTION ......................................................................................................................... 52
23.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 52
23.2. Creek Crossings and Drainage Ditches...................................................................................................... 52
23.3. Steel Casing – Service Line Protection ....................................................................................................... 52
23.4. Plastic Service Casing – Gas Pipe Sleeve or Duct ..................................................................................... 52
SERVICE LINE INSPECTIONS, PRESSURE TESTING, & MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 54
24. SERVICE LINE INSPECTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 54
24.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
24.2. Request an Inspection ................................................................................................................................. 54
24.3. Direct Burial Inspection Requirements....................................................................................................... 54
24.4. Trenchless Technology Inspection Requirements ....................................................................................... 54
24.5. Insertion Inspection Requirements.............................................................................................................. 54
25. SERVICE LINE PRESSURE TESTING .............................................................................................................. 54
25.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
25.2. Test Pressures – Existing Service Lines...................................................................................................... 54
25.3. Pressures- New Service Installations.......................................................................................................... 55
25.4. Duration...................................................................................................................................................... 55
25.5. Acceptance .................................................................................................................................................. 55
26. SERVICE LINE MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 55
26.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 55
GAS METER AND/ OR GAS SERVICE LINE REPAIR REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 56
27. SERVICE LINE, METER LOOP OR MANIFOLD PIPING REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT............................................... 56
27.1. Scheduling................................................................................................................................................... 56
27.2. General Repair Requirements..................................................................................................................... 56
27.3. Existing Service Repair – Welding Requirements....................................................................................... 56
27.4. Modifications and Repairs that Require Facilities to Comply with Current Standards ............................. 56
GAS METER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 58
28. METER LOOP OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 58
28.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 58
28.2. Emergency Operations................................................................................................................................ 58
28.3. Normal Operations ..................................................................................................................................... 58
28.4. Valve Maintenance Requirements............................................................................................................... 58
28.5. Meter Operability........................................................................................................................................ 58
29. ACCEPTABLE METER LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................. 59
29.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 59
29.2. Multiple Meters........................................................................................................................................... 60
29.3. Existing Installations................................................................................................................................... 60
30. METER ROOMS ........................................................................................................................................... 60
30.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 60
30.2. Accessibility ................................................................................................................................................ 60
30.3. Ignition Sources .......................................................................................................................................... 61
30.4. Room Venting.............................................................................................................................................. 61
31. METER LOOP REGULATOR AND OVER - PRESSURE PROTECTION DEVICE VENTING ........................................ 61
31.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 61
31.2. Meter Loop Regulator Vent Material Specifications .................................................................................. 61
31.3. Meter Loop Regulator Vent Sizing.............................................................................................................. 61
31.4. Meter Loop Regulator Vent Maximum Length............................................................................................ 61
32. METER ACCESSIBILITY................................................................................................................................. 62
32.1. General........................................................................................................................................................ 62
32.2. Height.......................................................................................................................................................... 62
32.3. Concealment ............................................................................................................................................... 62
32.4. Clearance.................................................................................................................................................... 62
GAS METER LOOP SIZE, CAPACITY & PRESSURE ................................................................................................. 63
33. METER CAPACITY ........................................................................................................................................ 63
33.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 63
33.2. Diverse Load Requiring Multiple Meters.................................................................................................... 63
34. METER LOOP DELIVERY TEMPERATURE ....................................................................................................... 63
34.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 63
35. METER LOOP DELIVERY PRESSURES ........................................................................................................... 63
35.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 63
35.2. Standard Delivery Pressure ........................................................................................................................ 63
35.3. Delivery Pressure Higher than Standard Delivery Pressure – “High Pressure Delivery” ........................ 64
GAS METER LOOP MATERIAL, JOINING, SUPPORT, & PROTECTION.................................................................. 65
36. METER LOOP ASSEMBLIES........................................................................................................................... 65
36.1. Meter Loop Assembly Fabrication.............................................................................................................. 65
36.2. Meter Loop Gaskets .................................................................................................................................... 66
36.3. Meter Loop Welding ................................................................................................................................... 66
36.4. Meter Loop Assemblies Material Specifications ......................................................................................... 67
36.5. Meter Loop Valve Requirements................................................................................................................. 68
36.6. Meter Loop Supports................................................................................................................................... 69
36.7. Atmospheric Corrosion Protection - Painting ............................................................................................ 69
37. ELECTRICAL BONDING/GROUNDING OF GAS PIPE ......................................................................................... 69
37.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 69
38. METER PROTECTION ................................................................................................................................... 70
38.1. Barricades................................................................................................................................................... 70
38.2. Fence Enclosures ........................................................................................................................................ 70
39. METER RELOCATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 70
39.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 70
GAS METER LOOP INSPECTIONS, PRESSURE TESTING, & MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 71
40. METER LOOP INSPECTIONS.......................................................................................................................... 71
40.1. Welded Meter Loop Visual Inspection ........................................................................................................ 71
41. METER LOOP PRESSURE TESTS .................................................................................................................. 71
41.1. Leak Test for a House Line System at the Meter......................................................................................... 71
HOUSE LINE REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................... 72
42. HOUSE LINE CODE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 72
42.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 72
42.2. Aboveground Piping Installation Requirements ......................................................................................... 72
42.3. Underground Piping Requirements ............................................................................................................ 72
43. HOUSE LINE VALVE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 73
43.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 73
43.2. House Line Valve Material ......................................................................................................................... 73
43.3. House Line Valve Installation..................................................................................................................... 73
44. HOUSE LINE PRESSURE REGULATORS ......................................................................................................... 73
44.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 73
44.2. House Line Pressure Regulator Venting..................................................................................................... 73
44.3. House Line Pressure Regulator Venting Material Specifications............................................................... 75
45. HOUSE LINE SUB- METERS .......................................................................................................................... 75
45.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 75
46. HOUSE LINE APPLIANCE CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................... 75
46.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 75
47. HOUSE LINE (INDOOR) PIPING INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 76
47.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 76
47.2. Concealed Locations................................................................................................................................... 76
47.3. Connections................................................................................................................................................. 76
47.4. Prohibited Locations................................................................................................................................... 76
HOUSE LINE SIZING..................................................................................................................................................... 77
48. HOUSE LINE SIZING ..................................................................................................................................... 77
48.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 77
HOUSE LINE MATERIAL, JOINING, SUPPORT & PROTECTION ............................................................................. 78
49. HOUSE LINE PIPE MATERIAL ........................................................................................................................ 78
49.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 78
49.2. House Line Pipe Material for Lines Operating Above 5 psig OR 4 Inches in Diameter or Larger............ 78
49.3. Steel House Line Pipe ................................................................................................................................. 78
49.4. Polyethylene (Plastic) House Line Pipe...................................................................................................... 79
49.5. Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) System House Line Pipe.......................................................... 79
49.6. Copper Tubing House Line Pipe................................................................................................................. 81
50. HOUSE LINE SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................ 81
50.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 81
50.2. CSST Support .............................................................................................................................................. 81
51. HOUSE LINE PIPING PROTECTION ................................................................................................................ 82
51.1. Piping Through Concrete, Asphalt or Masonry.......................................................................................... 82
51.2. Protection from Physical Damage .............................................................................................................. 82
51.3. Corrosion Control....................................................................................................................................... 82
HOUSE LINE INSPECTIONS, PRESSURE TESTING, & MAINTENANCE ................................................................. 83
52. HOUSE LINE PRESSURE TEST ...................................................................................................................... 83
52.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 83
52.2. Installation of Paddle Blinds or “Skillets” ................................................................................................. 83
52.3. Test Pressure............................................................................................................................................... 83
52.4. Duration...................................................................................................................................................... 83
52.5. Test Failures ............................................................................................................................................... 84
52.6. Repairs ........................................................................................................................................................ 84
53. HOUSE LINE INSPECTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 84
53.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 84
CORROSION PREVENTION ......................................................................................................................................... 85
54. CORROSION PREVENTION - GENERAL CORROSION PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS .......................................... 85
54.1. Protection for Aboveground Steel Piping ................................................................................................... 85
54.2. Protection for Underground Steel Piping ................................................................................................... 85
55. CORROSION PREVENTION - COATING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 85
55.1. Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 85
55.2. Pipe Surface Preparation and Coating Installation.................................................................................... 86
55.3. Underground Piping at Joints and for Defects in Coatings........................................................................ 86
55.4. Coating Placement...................................................................................................................................... 87
55.5. Coating Damage Prevention....................................................................................................................... 87
56. CORROSION PREVENTION - ELECTRICAL ISOLATION ...................................................................................... 87
56.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 87
57. CORROSION PREVENTION - ANODES ............................................................................................................ 88
57.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 88
57.2. Anode Spacing ............................................................................................................................................ 88
57.3. Anode Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 88
SPECIAL NOTICES ....................................................................................................................................................... 89
58. NOTICE REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF GAS FIRED ELECTRIC GENERATORS ............................................ 89
58.1. General ....................................................................................................................................................... 89
58.2. Installation Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 89
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION & FORMS .............................................................................................................. 90
COMMERCIAL LOAD DATA SHEET .................................................................................................................. 91
COMMERCIAL GAS INSPECTION REQUEST FORM ....................................................................................... 92
CONVEYANCE OF RIGHT OF WAY – SAMPLE FORM .................................................................................... 93
NATURAL GAS SERVICE VISUAL INSPECTION TICKET – SAMPLE FORM.................................................. 94
SERVICE RELATED DRAWINGS................................................................................................................................. 95
EXCAVATION SAFETY
Call before you dig – It is the Law
The Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act (KRS 367.901-367.917) was enacted by the Kentucky
legislature in 1994. This law requires all persons excavating in the state of Kentucky to have underground facilities
located prior to starting excavations. Violators of this law may be subject to fines and/or criminal prosecution.
Kentucky 811 is the answer to the continuing problem of damage to underground facilities. Kentucky 811
provides a communication link between excavators and operators of underground utilities. Kentucky 811 is a non-
profit organization made up of owners and operators of underground facilities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Please call Kentucky 811 at least two business days

and not more than ten business days prior to your IN KENTUCKY
planned excavation with the information listed below.
There is no cost to the caller! CALL BEFORE
• Identity of contractor or excavator: name,
YOU DIG….
address, etc.
KNOW WHAT’S BELOW….
• Dig site location: County, nearest city,
inside/outside city limits, street name or highway IT’S THE LAW
name, address number, the nearest cross street
intersection or other description if address is not
available. Dial: 811
• Digging information: Type of work, depth of dig,
Or
location within property or right-of-way, method of
excavation.
www.kentucky811.com
• Estimated date and time of excavation.
In turn, Kentucky 811 will contact its member companies for you to have the underground facilities located in the
vicinity of your planned excavation. In addition, they will advise you as to what utilities will be notified, and will provide
you with a request number for your reference and documentation.
IMPORTANT NATURAL GAS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Emergency Numbers (24 Hours/Day) (Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET)
LG&E Natural Gas Emergencies......(502) 589-5511 • Auburndale & East Operations Center
Outside Louisville Area..................(800) 331-7370 Operator .............................. (502) 627- 3740
FAX ..................................... (502) 364- 8411
LG&E Electric Emergencies .............(502) 589-3500 • Bardstown Operations Center
Outside Louisville Area..................(800) 331-7370 Operator .............................. (502) 627- 4300
FAX ..................................... (502) 627- 4301
• Magnolia Operations Center
LG&E Gas Commercial Service Designer Operator .............................. (270) 324- 4650
FAX ..................................... (502) 364- 8775
Office ................................................(502) 364-8275 • Muldraugh Operations Center
FAX ...................................................(502) 364-8296 Operator .............................. (502) 942- 6578
Operator .............................. (502) 364- 8583
For Information Concerning: FAX ..................................... (502) 364- 8564
− Replacement or Repaired Service Line
Inspection and Reconnection For:
− Sizing Service Lines or Meters − Installation, Repair or Replacement of New or
− Acceptable Meter Locations Existing Gas Service Lines or House Line Piping
Systems
LG&E Gas System Regulation and Operations Other LG&E Phone Numbers To Remember
(Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET)
Office ................................................(502) 364-8272
Emergency........................................(502) 589-5511 Gas Service Representative ............ (502) 627-3740
FAX ...................................................(502) 364-8296
All Other LG&E Numbers Not Listed
For: (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET)
− Meter Loop Inspection and Activation
− Commercial Meter Loop Regulator Information Operator ........................................... (502) 627-2000
Toll Free ........................................... (800) 331-7370
Customer Service Call Center Numbers

(Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET) Concerned About Your Energy Bill? Call To Learn
About Our Energy Audit Programs
Business Service Center ..................(502) 627-3313
Outside Louisville Area . ...................(800) 331-7370 Residential Energy Audit.................. (800) 251-7808
Commercial Energy Audit ................ (502) 893-0256
For:
− Apply for Natural Gas Service
− Arrange Service Transfers LG&E Is Involved In Your Community
− Customer Inquiry & Complaints
− Bill Corrections / Adjustments Community Relations ....................... (502) 627-4793
− Credit / Reconnects / Transferred Balances Economic Development ................... (502) 574-5775
− Budget Billing Environmental Excellence................ (502) 627-3821
− Billing Inquiry
Other Important Numbers
LG&E Gas Service, Installation, Connection and Kentucky 811.................................... 811

Repair Numbers
Gas Operations Centers
Service Area
LG&E provides retail gas service in the Louisville metro area and sixteen surrounding counties. The Operations
Centers that are responsible for this area are shown below on the system map with the corresponding areas &
cities serviced by each Operations Center.
OPERATIONS CENTER / SERVICE CENTER TERRITORY MAP
NATURAL GAS SAFETY
Safety First – Providing Safe Natural Gas Service

The health and safety of LG&E’s customers and employees and the general public are our highest priorities.
LG&E believes strongly in the concept that safety is everyone’s responsibility. LG&E’s employees and contractors
will not perform any work in areas considered to be unsafe or install or connect any natural gas facilities that are, in
the opinion of our employees or contractors, unsafe or not in compliance with LG&E’s requirements or governing
codes and regulations.
Both LG&E and Customer-owned natural gas facilities must be planned, designed, built, maintained, and operated
in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury and property damage during construction and throughout the life of the
facility.
Natural Gas Safety

It is important that users know how to safely use natural gas and care for natural gas appliances. One of the first
steps to prevent accidents is to ensure that natural gas appliances and equipment have been properly installed,
adjusted, vented and inspected. Appliances should be installed, serviced and repaired by professionals.
Other safety precautions that should be taken include the following:
• Follow manufacturers’ instructions for the installation, operation and maintenance of gas equipment and
appliances.
• Since burning natural gas produces a high radiant heat, keep flammable materials (e.g., cloth, paper, paints,
and solvents) away from appliances.
• Provide proper ventilation in areas around furnaces, water heaters, dryers, ranges, etc.
• Have routine maintenance performed on appliances to keep them clean and in proper working order.
• Ensure that all vents and chimneys are free from blockage.
• Clean or change filters on furnaces and dryers regularly.
• Maintain the gas lines that are located inside and outside the house to prevent leaks. The gas service lines
buried from the property line to the house and all house line piping within the house are the responsibility of
the property owner. LG&E will periodically survey all outside piping for leaks and will advise you if any
maintenance is required on your portion of the service line. LG&E will also inform you of any corrosion that is
discovered on any outside piping that is exposed to the weather and advise you to paint the affected area.
• Contact Kentucky 811 to determine the location of utility-owned service lines (including LG&E’s natural gas
lines) before you begin any yard excavation; dial 811. This is a free service.
• Do not operate any electrical switches, equipment or appliances or use open flames if you smell a natural gas
odor. Leaking natural gas can ignite.
What to Do If You Smell Natural Gas
• If you smell gas and cannot find the source(s), immediately go to a location where no natural gas odor exists,
such as a neighbor’s house, and call LG&E Natural Gas Trouble at (502) 589-5511 (outside Louisville at (800)
331-7370). A spark from using a telephone or cellular telephone inside the house could ignite the gas.
• If the odor is faint, get everyone outside and leave doors and windows open to ventilate the area. A faint odor
of gas may mean that a pilot light has gone out and should be re-lit.
• If the odor is strong, evacuate the building immediately.
• Never use a telephone or cellular telephone, switch a light on or off, or light a match if you smell natural gas.
• Never look for a natural gas leak with a lighted flame or match.
• Do not try to re-light a gas furnace, water heater, or range.
Definitions
Appliance (Gas Appliance) – Any device that manufacturer(s) of system(s) being used and must
utilizes natural gas as a fuel or raw material to be trained on all installation requirements of that
produce light, heat, power, refrigeration, or air manufacturer.
conditioning.
CTS – Copper Tube Size. The size convention used
Approved Gas Valve – A natural gas valve that to describe the size of polyethylene gas piping in
meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of terms of standard copper tubing. The actual outside
applicable federal, state, and local codes and diameter of CTS-sized tubing is one-eighth inch
regulations. (0.125") larger than the nominal CTS.
Branched Service Line – A company service line Customer Contribution – The amount of money
that branches off from an adjacent company service that the Customer must contribute to obtain natural
to serve a total of two (2) customer service lines that gas service. A Customer contribution may be
are on adjacent or adjoining properties required when a pipeline must be either extended or
tapped to provide service to the Customer.
BTU – British Thermal Unit. A measure of heat Customer Service Line – Piping installed by the
energy. One BTU is the quantity of heat that will Customer from LG&E's company service connection
raise the temperature of one pound of distilled water (usually at the property line) to the inlet side of the
by one degree Fahrenheit (1oF) at 70 degrees gas meter. The customer is responsible for
Fahrenheit (70oF). maintenance of this line.
BTUH Input Rating – The heat energy input, in Houseline – Piping installed by the Customer from
terms of BTU per hour, required to properly operate the outlet of the gas meter to all appliance and
a gas-burning appliance. The amount of natural gas equipment connections. This definition includes
needed to operate the appliance is determined by piping installed underground or aboveground beyond
the BTU input rating. One standard cubic foot of the outlet of the meter. The customer is responsible
natural gas will produce slightly over 1,000 BTUs in for maintenance of the houseline piping.
normal efficient combustion.
FT Customer – Firm Transport Customer; a
Cathodically Protected Piping – Underground customer who purchases gas from a gas company
coated steel piping that has cathodic protection (other than LG&E) and uses LG&E facilities to
applied to retard corrosion. The cathodic protection transport the gas to the customer’s service.
can be provided by the use of galvanic anodes, such Restrictions apply; contact a customer account
as magnesium anodes. representative for more information.
Company – When used herein, refers to Louisville

Gas and Electric Company (LG&E), a wholly owned IPS – Iron Pipe Size. The size convention used to
subsidiary of E.ON U.S. describe the size of polyethylene gas pipe in terms of
nominal steel pipe of the same outside diameter.
Company’s Service Connection – Piping from
LG&E's gas main to a point within one foot of the Listed – Material and equipment certified to meet the
Customer's property line or easement line, adjacent quality and performance standards specified by a
to the main, for the purpose of supplying gas to the nationally recognized testing laboratory or quality
Customer's service line. assurance organization.
Corrosion Prevention – Measures taken to prevent

corrosion and prolong the life of buried metallic
piping, and aboveground piping exposed to weather
or a corrosive environment.
CSST – Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing. Gas

house piping systems incorporating corrugated
stainless steel tubing and custom designed fittings
are for use above ground only. In order to be
acceptable under code requirements, each installer
must be certified as trained by the agent(s) or
Low, Elevated, Medium, And High Pressure – thickness and is an indication of the strength of the
LG&E's classifications of operating pressures in the pipe.
gas mains throughout its gas system are as follows:
Service Head Adapter – A transition fitting that
a. Low Pressure – The system operating adapts polyethylene gas pipe to steel pipe, in a
pressure is essentially the same as the manner in which the polyethylene pipe is shielded
pressure delivered to each Customer’s meter against damage from physical force and solar
and house line (i.e., 0.25 PSIG (seven radiation, with all pressure containing metallic
inches Water Column (7” W.C.)). components located above ground.
b. Elevated Pressure – LG&E’s elevated Standard Delivery Pressure – The gas pressure
pressure systems operate at 2.0 PSIG at normally delivered to residential and small
their sources of gas supply. A pressure commercial Customers, which is approximately four
regulator is required ahead of each ounces (4 oz) per square inch, seven inches (7”) of
Customer’s meter to maintain a constant Water Column, or 0.25 PSIG.
standard delivery pressure of 0.25 PSIG
(i.e., 4 ounces per square inch or 7 inches Tamperproof Gas Valve – A gas valve in which the
Water Column). core cannot be easily removed, either accidentally or
intentionally, with ordinary hand tools. Tamperproof
c. Medium Pressure – LG&E’s medium valves include a stem locking mechanism.
pressure systems operate at pressures
higher than 2.0 PSIG up to 60 PSIG. LG&E Total Connected Load – The total heat input in
has several medium pressure systems BTUH for all gas burning appliances and equipment
operating at different pressures. A pressure installed.
regulator is required ahead of each
Customer’s meter to maintain a constant W.C. – Water column pressure. A standard unit of
delivery pressure that is normally the measurement for describing the pressure that is
standard 0.25 PSIG. Higher delivery expressed in terms of a water depth exerting an
pressure can be delivered to the Customer if equivalent force. Typical gas pressure delivered to
necessary, limited by the characteristics and Customer's house piping 7" W.C., which is
operating restraints for the particular medium approximately 0.25 PSIG. The loss in gas pressure
pressure system. that results from gas flowing through a piping system
is generally expressed in inches of W.C. drop.
d. High Pressure – LG&E’s designation for
high pressure includes any gas transmission
system or distribution system that is subject
to operation at over 60 PSIG. Pressure
regulation equipment is typically required
both at the property line and ahead of each
Customer’s meter to maintain a constant
delivery pressure that may be the standard
0.25 PSIG or higher if necessary.
Main – Gas system piping located in a public

highway, street, alley or private easement that is
used to distribute gas.
Meter Loop – Piping provided by the Customer to

accommodate the installation of the gas meter(s).
PSIG – Pounds per Square Inch Gauge. A standard

unit of measurement for describing the pressure of a
gas or a liquid.
SDR – Standard Dimensional Ratio. A numerical

term used to describe the wall thickness of
polyethylene pipe. SDR is derived by dividing the
actual outside diameter of the pipe by the wall
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Introduction
The Louisville Gas and Electric Company, referred to herein as "LG&E,” desires to cooperate with all concerned
parties to further the proper installation and use of natural gas. To achieve this goal, the Commercial and
Industrial Customer Gas Piping Handbook was created to supplement the Customer Gas Piping Handbook and
provide information specific to commercial and industrial gas customers
regarding the installation and operation of gas piping and appliances. The gas customer, referred to herein as
“Customer,” is the party responsible for meeting the requirements of this handbook. While the Customer’s
mechanical contractor, plumber and/or builder will in practice utilize this information the most, the Customer is
ultimately responsible for meeting the requirements of this handbook. However, LG&E representatives are
available to assist Customers in complying with requirements of this handbook.
2. Scope of the Commercial and Industrial Customer Gas Piping Handbook

This handbook provides specifications and construction standards for the installation of Commercial and
Industrial service lines and metering facilities. It also provides guidance for the installation of house lines and
gas appliances for small commercial and industrial customers served with natural gas from LG&E.
The Commercial and Industrial Customer Gas Piping handbook is applicable to customer service lines
with a total connected natural gas load of 500,000 BTUH or greater.
The intention of this Handbook is to meet or exceed not only the Kentucky Public Service Commission (KPSC)
regulations but also the NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), Kentucky Uniform Building Code, and other
relevant publications. However, the information contained herein does not preempt any of the rules, codes or
regulations contained in the aforementioned publications.
It is the Customer’s responsibility to notify LG&E of any conflict between this handbook and the requirements
of any of the above publications.
3. Service Rates, Rules and Regulations

3.1. Louisville Gas and Electric Company Rates, Terms and Conditions for Furnishing Natural
Gas Service.
3.1.A. LG&E’s rates and requirements for natural gas service are documented in Louisville Gas
and Electric Company Rates, Terms and Conditions for Furnishing Natural Gas
Service. This document sets out specific rates and requirements for natural gas service
provided by LG&E within the defined LG&E service territory.
3.1.B. This document can be found at http://www.eon-us.com

• Click through the links: Customer Services > LG&E for the Business > Rates/Tariffs >
Gas Rates.
• Or http://www.eon-us.com/bsc/lge/rates_tariffs.asp
3.2. Kentucky Public Service Commission
3.2.A. All natural gas service supplied by LG&E is provided in accordance with the applicable
rates, rules, and regulations of the Kentucky Public Service Commission (KPSC),
http://www.psc.state.ky.us/,
3.2.B. The administrative rules of the KPSC can be found in the document Kentucky
Administrative Regulations Pertaining to the Kentucky Public Service Commission, Title
807, and Chapter 7 – Utilities.
• This document is available for public inspection at the Commission, on the KPSC
Internet site, and at LG&E’s Customer Service Center at 701 South Ninth Street in
Louisville, Kentucky.
• This document establishes general rules and regulations for all types of public utility
service (water, gas, electric, telephone, etc.) that fall under the jurisdiction of KPSC.
Specific sections of this document apply to gas service.
3.3. National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI-NFPA 54)
3.3.A. NFPA 54 - National Fuel Gas Code covers, in general, the design, alteration,
modification, construction, maintenance and testing of utilization (i.e., non-utility) house
line piping.
3.3.B. The National Fuel Gas Code generally covers all aspects of natural gas piping beyond the
outlet of the meter. (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy,
Massachusetts 02169.)
3.4. Kentucky Building Code
3.4.A. Kentucky Building Code establishes rules that are intended to establish a uniform building
code in the State of Kentucky (Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, 1047
US HWY 127 South, Bay 1, Frankfort, KY 40601-7811, web site:
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/cppr/dhbc).
4. Changes in a Customer’s Gas Load or Changes in Nature of Service
4.1. General
4.1.A. The service pipes, meters, and appurtenances supplied by the Company for the rendition
of gas service to its customers have a definite capacity.
4.1.B. In the event that the customer contemplates any material change in the total connected
load, whether in a single increment or over an extended period, the customer shall
immediately give the Company written notice of this fact.
4.2. Written Notification
4.2.A. A customer must notify LG&E in writing of plans to make any change or modification to
the amount or nature of the natural gas load supplied by the existing meter.
• Notification should be given to the Commercial Load Designer via the Commercial &
Industrial Gas Load Data Sheet – with the load modifications and/or revisions
indicated.
• Please attach a cover letter that briefly describes the change.
• LG&E requires this notification to determine the adequacy of the existing utility
facilities and to determine if company and or customer facility modifications are
necessary to supply the change in gas load.
4.2.B. This notification requirement includes but is not limited to an increase or reduction in gas
process load, an increase or reduction in gas heating load, and/or changes in fuel supply
type to equipment (i.e. conversion of equipment from natural gas to propane/fuel oil or
vice versa).
4.3. Liability for Changes in Nature of Service
4.3.A. If the customer fails to notify LG&E of any planned or intended changes in load or nature
of the service and exceed the capabilities of the installed company service or metering
facilities (either by excess use or insufficient load) the customer may be liable for
damages to LG&E.
5. Interruptions
5.1. General
5.1.A. The Company will exercise reasonable care and diligence in an endeavor to supply gas
service continuously and without interruption, except as provided in the terms of certain
rate schedules;
5.1.B. However, the Company does not guarantee continuous service and shall not be liable for
any loss or damage resulting from interruption, reduction, delay or failure of gas service
not caused by the willful negligence of Company, or resulting from any cause or
circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the Company.
6. Blasting in the Vicinity of Natural Gas Pipelines

6.1. Notification
6.1.A. For the safety of the Public and Blasting Operators, LG&E should be notified and
consulted for blasting operations within
• 500 feet of an LG&E natural gas transmission pipeline

• 300 feet of natural gas distribution pipeline.
6.1.B. This notification and request for blasting guidelines should be made to the appropriate
LG&E Operations Center; i.e., East, Auburndale, Muldraugh or Magnolia.
• The appropriate Operations Center zones can be obtained from the Operations
Center Map. When in doubt, contact the Commercial Load Designer who will be able
to direct your call.
6.2. Distance
6.2.A. When blasters submit their blasting plans or blasting parameters, LG&E will use the
maximum allowable stress criterion to determine what is an acceptable distance from the
affected pipeline for a given charge weight per delay.
6.2.B. The acceptable distance may vary from blasting operation to blasting operation even with
the same charge weight per delay and blasting parameters.
6.2.C. LG&E does not use the vibration velocity criterion and will not recommend a specific peak
particle velocity (in/s).
7. Tampering with Regulators, Meters, and/or Pipes
7.1. General
7.1.A. Individuals, companies, or customers who tamper with natural gas meters, regulators,
and/or piping to make the meter show less consumption endanger public safety.
7.1.B. Meter, regulator and/or pipe tampering can create a dangerous situation that can lead to
serious and sometimes fatal injury from fire or explosion.
7.1.C. Theft of gas, whether through meter, regulator, or pipe tampering, will be prosecuted.
7.1.D. Theft of gas may also result in civil action by LG&E.
REQUESTING GAS SERVICE & TURN ON
8. Customer / Contractor Steps for Service Installation & Renewal
The steps involved to complete the new service process are listed in the sections that follow. These steps
cover all Customer/contractor responsibilities from confirming gas service to requesting meter installation
and/or turn-on.
Quick Steps for Renewing or Establishing Commercial or Industrial Gas Service:
The following is a brief summary of the sections regarding the steps for service installation and
renewal, and are included for reference only. Please read the entire referenced section.
1. Confirm the availability of natural gas by calling and submitting the

preliminary Commercial & Industrial Gas Load Data Sheet to the LG&E
Gas Commercial Service Designer. This Sheet is found in the section:
Supplemental Information. (Reference section 8.1)
2. Establish a LG&E service account by contacting the Business Service

Center (for commercial or industrial Customers) who will direct your call to
a Contract Coordinator. (Reference section 8.2)
3. Mail or hand-deliver two copies of the Site Plan Drawing and the
Commercial & Industrial Gas Load Data Sheet to the Contract
Coordinator who will confirm any Customer contributions for pro-rata
mains or main extensions, if applicable. (Reference section 8.3)
4. Contact the Gas Commercial Service Designer, who will recommend a

service line size, and supply a typical meter assembly drawing based on
the Commercial & Industrial Gas Load Data Sheet submitted to the
Customer Coordinator and faxed to the Commercial Service Designer.
(Reference section 8.4)
5. Sign the service contract and pay any amounts due for Customer
contributions, if applicable. (Reference section 8.5 & 8.6)
6. Convey to LG&E all necessary easements/right-of-ways, if applicable.
7. Install all required Customer provided facilities (e.g., the customer service
line, houseline, and meter loop) in accordance with the Gas Piping
Handbook, and Gas Commercial Service Designer recommendations.
LG&E inspections may be required. (Reference sections 8.7 – 8.11)
8. Request connection of the customer service to LG&E’s company service,

if applicable. Note: This request is typically made by the installer of the
customer service (e.g., plumber). (Reference section 8.12)
9. Request meter loop inspection and turn on from the LG&E SR&O
Department. (Reference sections 8.13 - 8.15)
PLEASE NOTE: Only LG&E representatives are authorized to modify service

Line regulators and activate/deactivate meters.
8.1. Confirm Availability of Natural Gas
8.1.A. Special provisions apply for total connected loads of more than 500,000 BTUH served by
any single service.
8.1.B. Customers and/or Customer Contractors will be required to fax load information to the
Gas Commercial Service Designer on the Commercial & Industrial Gas Load Data
Sheet, indicating the job is “Preliminary Construction Bid”.
8.2. Contact Business Service Center & Confirm Customer Contribution
8.2.A. Customers who are seeking to establish natural gas service should contact the Business
Service Center. Contact information may be found in section: Important Telephone
Numbers.
8.2.B. Customers without an existing meter must contact a LG&E Service Representative/
Contract Coordinator to determine if a Customer contribution is applicable. Contact
information may be found in the Important Telephone Numbers section. If a Customer
contribution is applicable, the Customer will be mailed a service contract.
8.2.C. For Customers with existing natural gas meters, Customer contributions are generally not
required, but a Contract Coordinator should be contacted to confirm.
8.3. Provide Load and Site Data
8.3.A. For commercial and industrial facilities, subdivisions, and large multifamily dwellings
(without an existing meter) certain plans, maps, and load information must be sent to a
LG&E Contract Coordinator for review.
8.3.B. Provide Load Data
• Load data information (i.e., BTUs) must be provided on the

Commercial & Industrial Gas Load Data Sheet. This Sheet is found
in the section: Supplemental Information.
• The completed Commercial & Industrial Gas Load Data Sheet and
the site plan should be sent to the appropriate Operations Center to the
attention of “Contract Coordinator.” This Sheet is found in the section:
Supplemental Information.
• In order that the Company may make suitable provision for enlargement, extension or
alteration of its facilities, each applicant for commercial or industrial service shall
furnish the Company with realistic estimates of prospective gas requirements.
8.3.C. Provide Site Plan(s)
• The site plan(s) should show the proposed service and proposed meter
location where applicable. All service and meter locations and sizes are
subject to LG&E approval.
• When reviewed construction plans are changed or must be modified,

and may affect LG&E’s service arrangement (such as load change or
service routing), service applicants must communicate such changes in
writing to the Contract Coordinators.
8.3.D. Submit Information to Contract Coordinator
• Refer to Operations Center Map in Section: Service Area, for the

Operations Center that is responsible for your geographic area. For
Bardstown, Magnolia and Muldraugh Operations Centers, the
information should be sent to the Auburndale Operations Center.
1. Contract Coordinator – Auburndale Operations Center

Louisville Gas and Electric Company
Auburndale Operations Center
6900 Enterprise Drive
Louisville, Kentucky 40214
2. Contract Coordinator– East Operations Center

Louisville Gas and Electric Company
East Operations Center
10300 Ballardsville Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40241
8.3.E. Once the information is received, the Customer will receive a service
contract from the Contract Coordinator.
8.3.F. Commercial Customers who have existing meters should contact the Gas
Commercial Service Designer to verify that the existing metering facilities
are adequate for the total connected load if the connected load has
changed.
8.4. Contact the Commercial Service Designer for Meter and Service Line Design
• The Commercial Service Designer will review the site plans and the
Commercial & Industrial Gas Load Data Sheet sent to the Customer
Coordinator.
• The Customer or Customer Representative should schedule an on site

meeting with the Commercial Service Designer to review plans and the
load sheet.
• The Commercial Service Designer will be able to give the Customer

service line and meter installation specifications (such as size) and
other unique requirements. Phone numbers can be found in section:
Important Telephone Numbers.
8.5. Make Request for Service
8.5.A. The Customer must contact LG&E and make a request for service. LG&E cannot begin
the process of arranging for service until the application for service has been completed.
• For commercial Customers, the request for natural gas service may be made on-line
at www.eon-us.com, or by telephone through the Business Service Center.
8.5.B. Requests for service should be made as far in advance of the required date of
service as possible to avoid unnecessary delays.
• LG&E requires sufficient time to design, plan and install the necessary natural gas
facilities for new services.
• Additional time will be required if LG&E must extend or enhance facilities to provide
service. This time may be delayed further by any easement, permit, or material
procurement.
• At the time of the request for service, the Customer should be prepared to provide the
information listed below:
1. Name of Business as listed with Secretary of State of Kentucky (if
incorporated, limited liability or partnership)
2. Service Address. Please provide ALL available information (street name,
lot number, unit, apartment, suite, zip code, etc.).
3. Federal Tax ID
4. Type of Service (Gas, Electric, etc.)
5. Square Footage of Building
6. Type of Business
7. Name of Requestor
8. Title of Requestor
9. Requestor E-Mail Address (required for on-line submission)
10. Telephone Number of Requestor
11. Telephone Number of Business
12. Mailing Address for Bills (if different than service address)
8.5.C. Special Notes:
• If LG&E electric service is also required, it will be necessary to request electric service
at the same time the request for natural gas service is made.
• The submission of a request for service constitutes the Customer’s permission for
LG&E to conduct a credit history check.
• For all new commercial accounts, a deposit is required that is equal to 2/12 (two
twelfths, or two months) of the projected annual bill.
8.5.D. After a request for service has been made, LG&E will perform the following:
• The Customer will be given an account and/or order number. This information should
be retained for the purpose of tracking the progress of the service request.
• LG&E will send out an informational package and a service contract for Customers
who owe a Customer contribution.
• For commercial Customers, the service contract will be sent out after LG&E receives
the load and site data.
8.6. Sign Service Contract (if applicable)
8.6.A. Customers with an existing meter may not need to sign a new service contract.
Customers who received a service contract because they owe a Customer contribution
must sign a service contract and pay any amounts noted in the Customer contributions
area of the contract. After the signed service contract is received, LG&E will perform the
following:
• LG&E will obtain all necessary permits from public entities for the installation of LG&E
facilities in public right-of-way. LG&E will also obtain all work permits required to
perform work in public right-of-way associated with providing service to the Customer.
• LG&E will obtain all necessary easements required from other property owners for
LG&E facilities. LG&E will not seek easements from other customers for customer
service line installations.
• LG&E will install the Company service line.
8.7. Obtain/ Provide All Necessary Easements/Rights-of-Way (if applicable)
8.7.A. For LG&E to place facilities and provide service, the Customer must convey to LG&E all
necessary easements/rights-of-way on the Customer‘s property.
8.7.B. The Customer must obtain any right-of-way needed from other property owners for
service line installations. LG&E will not seek easements from other customers for service
line installations.
8.7.C. Customer obtained easements are frequently encountered with properties that have a
common, private access road and with commercial properties that may be near, but not
adjacent to, an existing gas main.
8.7.D. Easements/rights-of-way are not required for customers with existing meters unless the
service is being relocated and site conditions dictate the need for additional easements.
8.8. Install Customer Service Line (if applicable)
8.8.A. Plan your work.
• Planning is vital for obtaining a successful natural gas project (e.g., service,
installation, or repair). It includes, but is not limited to, reading and following
appropriate sections of the LG&E Handbook, obtaining all necessary permits, deeds
and/or easements, and acquiring necessary materials and equipment. If you have
questions concerning your project, contact a LG&E Account Representative.
• NOTE:
1. Commercial Customers will need to install Customer provided facilities

(e.g., service line, meter loop and house line piping).
2. If the existing Customer service line, meter loop or house line piping is not
adequate because of the installation of a new high BTUH rating appliance
(e.g., generators, swimming pool heaters, etc.), the Customer will need to
install the appropriate facility.
3. Customers are responsible for any necessary maintenance of these

Customer metering facilities. Including but not limited to painting, land
maintenance, and regular valve greasing.
8.8.B. Avoid damaging the tracer wire.
• Care must be taken to avoid damage to the tracing wire during placement and
compaction of backfill.
• Tracing wire must be intact, or be repaired before service will be connected.
8.8.C. Provide a two foot by four foot (2’ x 4’ x main depth) excavation hole at the property
line for new or replacement service lines.
• Customers are required to excavate a 2’ x 4’ hole for new or replacement service

lines.
• The excavation depth should extend 1 foot below the depth of the LG&E gas main.
LG&E distribution mains are typically 24-36 inches below grade.
8.8.D. Use a clamp on the service riser.
• The service riser must be securely supported using split ring clamps or substantial
mounting brackets in accordance with the applicable meter loop drawing.
• Polyethylene pipe or flexible riser casing will not adequately support the meter setting.
8.9. Install Meter loop
8.9.A. Do not use full face gaskets or semi-metallic spiral wound gaskets on the meter
loop.
• It is the experience of LG&E SR&O that full face gaskets are prone to leakage and are
more difficult to replace than standard ring gaskets.
8.9.B. Make sure that the meter loop is installed at a proper height (not too low or too
high) (i.e., service head adapter below grade).
• The meter loop shall be installed such that the bottom of service head adapter is
either at a minimum of six inches (6”) or a maximum of twelve inches (12”) above
grade.
8.10. Contact the Commercial Load Designer for Service Line and Meter Loop Visual Inspection
8.10.A. After installing the meter loop and prior to testing the house line piping, contact the
commercial service designer for service line and meter loop inspection.
8.10.B. The Commercial Gas Inspection Request Form, found in section: Supplemental
Information, should be faxed to the Commercial Service Designer.
8.10.C. LG&E will visually inspect the Customer service line and meter loop to ensure compliance
with applicable material and installation specifications.
8.10.D. After the visual inspection is completed and has PASSED the inspection, a hang tag
indicating the service has been inspected will be left at the meter loop.
8.11. Install and Pressure Test the House Line Piping
8.11.A. Make sure that the house line piping is ready.
• To qualify for natural gas service, the house line piping system must be extended to
an operable natural gas burning appliance(s) or to a plugged valve(s) at the proposed
appliance(s) locations.
• Gas service will not be established by LG&E unless all gas outlets are secured or
connected.
8.11.B. Pressure test the house line piping.
• House line piping should be pressure tested to detect leaks prior to contacting LG&E
for service connection. The Customer or Customer Representative should pressure
test the meter loop and house lines to ensure there is not a leak.
• The pressure test is to be left on the houseline and meter loop until LG&E SR&O has
completed all LG&E inspections.
• Strainers and Blow Down (Purge) Piping are to be tested with the meter and service
line.
• Install Piping Paddle Blinds or “Skillets”
1. Prior to pressure test, install pipe paddle blinds, also called “skillets,”
upstream and downstream of regulators.
2. Be sure to use skillets that are ASME rated equal to or greater than the
pressures that will be experienced during the test.
3. The skillets are supplied by the Gas Piping Contractor and should remain
installed until LG&E SR&O has tested the house lines. Skillets should not
be installed at the inlet and outlet of the meter. On Low Pressure (4 oz,
0.25 psig, 7 in wc) services that will not have a regulator, skillets should
be installed downstream of the service valve.
4. The Gas Piping Contractor is responsible for removing the “skillets” after
LG&E SR&O testing has been completed.
• Pressurize the system
1. Low Pressure House Lines (4 oz, 0.25 psig, 7 in wc) are to be tested at a
minimum of 3 PSI.
2. House Lines operating at pressures greater than Low Pressure, must be

tested at a minimum of 1.5 times the house line operating pressure.
8.12. Contact the Operations Service Center to Connect the Service
8.12.A. Contact Louisville & Bardstown Service Area, Muldraugh Service Area, or the Magnolia
Service Area Operations Center to connect the service (reference section: Important
Telephone Numbers for contact information).
8.12.B. To qualify for connection of the Customer service to LG&E’s company service, the
following items must be completed:
• A request for service must be established through the Business Service Centers.
• To have the Customer service connected to LG&E’s company service, a written

request should be faxed to the appropriate LG&E Operations Center.
1. The form for the request is included in Section: Supplemental Information.
2. Note: Installers or Customers will be required to provide the Customer

account number for each address.
3. All Customer-provided facilities must be installed.
8.12.C. Allow adequate time for LG&E to construct/install facilities.
• The Customer should allow a reasonable time subsequent to the Customer's service
application to enable the Company to construct or install the facilities required for such
service. This construction time requirement may vary significantly depending on the
type of facilities required for service.
8.12.D. Allow adequate time for LG&E to get utility locates.
• In accordance with the Excavation Safety section, LG&E is required to provide prior
notification for planned excavation work.
• Thus, if LG&E needs to excavate to provide gas service, it will need to wait at least
two full business days until other utility companies have located and mark their buried
utilities with color-coded paint, flags or stakes.
8.12.E. Commercial Customer service lines will typically be left off at the street, but will
have gas in the line.
• ONLY LG&E is authorized to turn on/activate gas service through the commercial
rotary or diaphragm gas meter.
8.13. Install and “Activate” Fire Suppression Systems
8.13.A. Fire suppression systems must be installed and actively protecting the Customer
facility/building prior to gas meter activation.
8.14. Contact LG&E SR&O for Commercial Meter Installation, Testing & Turn On
8.14.A. Only LG&E is authorized to turn on the gas meter. Customers and Customer
Representatives who activate service through meters will be held responsible for
damages.
8.14.B. Contact SR&O for Commercial meter tests and installation after the service has been
tested and connected by the Operations Service Center.
• SR&O requires 2 business days advance notice to have the rotary meter activated.
• Failure to confirm a scheduled date with SR&O, or failure to complete preparations

prior to the scheduled turn on date will result in a delay until the next available
scheduled turn on date.
8.15. Be present for the activation of gas service.
8.15.A. To activate natural gas service for new service connection, service replacement, house
line repair, etc., LG&E needs access to all gas appliances.
• It is imperative that the Customer be present to grant access to the premises.
• For Commercial and Industrial customers, a Customer Representative capable of

lighting/relighting the equipment should be available. Customers are encouraged to
solicit manufacturer factory representatives for inspection of special or proprietary
equipment; LG&E will not be responsible for damages due to improperly installed
equipment.
• Remove all protective end coverings from the equipment on the day of the scheduled
installation.
• The excavation at the meter loop should be backfilled following the service test or
covered with street plates/walking boards to allow LG&E safe working access to the
meter loop.
• If the regulators have control lines, the final connection from the house line to the
regulator is to be made following the house line pressure test.
• The house line system must be extended to an operable natural gas burning
appliance(s) or to a plugged valve(s) at the proposed appliance(s) locations.
• For a service line supplying gas to multiple meters, the inlet side to all proposed meter
loops must be completed and the house line from at least one meter must be
connected to an operable appliance or to plugged valves at the proposed appliance
locations.
8.15.B. After a request for meter turn-on has been made, LG&E will perform the following:
1. LG&E will witness the meter loop pressure tests. LG&E will visually
inspect the house line piping, to the extent accessible, for safe
installation.
2. If the connection to the existing house piping system is made prior to

LG&E’s inspection and witness of pressure test of the new installation, the
entire house line piping system shall be subject to a pressure test prior to
reactivation.
3. LG&E will visually check appliances that are in place for apparent proper
installation to the extent practicable. To check appliances, LG&E will
need access to the premises.
4. If the inspections performed by LG&E are satisfactory, the Customer’s

service line will be connected to the Company’s service line and the meter
will be placed.
5. Gas will not be turned on to a house piping system believed to be unsafe,

cannot be properly tested, or is leaking.
9. Service Requirements, Restrictions and Limitations
Certain restrictions and limitations apply for establishing and maintaining natural gas service. Below is a
partial list of some of these restrictions and limitations.
9.1. Contract Acceptance and Terms
• LG&E has the right to reject, for valid reasons, any application or contract for service.
• Applications for natural gas service are not transferable, and new occupants of the
premises are required to make application for service before service is provided.
Customers who have been receiving natural gas service must notify LG&E when they
wish to discontinue service and are responsible for paying for all natural gas service
furnished until the time a request to discontinue service has been made and the final
meter reading has occurred.
• LG&E may require a minimum cash deposit or other guarantee to secure payment of
bills. Service may be refused or discontinued for failure to pay the required deposit.
For more information regarding LG&E’s deposit policy, contact the “Residential
Service Call Center.”
9.2. Use of Service Restrictions
• Customers are prohibited from using natural gas service for purposes other than
those set forth in the Customer's application or contract.
• Natural gas furnished under LG&E's standard application or contract is for the use of
the Customer only. No Customer shall re-sell such energy to any other person, firm,
or corporation without the written consent of LG&E and approval of the Kentucky
Public Service Commission (KYPSC).
9.3. Refusal or Discontinuance of Service
• In accordance with and subject to the rules and regulations of the KYPSC, LG&E
retains the right to refuse or discontinue service to an applicant or Customer under
certain conditions.
• Refusal or discontinuance of service with or without notice, and without liability, can
occur under various circumstances. These conditions are set forth in LG&E’s Tariffs
filed with the KYPSC and the rules and regulations of the commission.
• LG&E will charge the Customer for disconnections and reconnections of natural gas
service resulting from non-payment of bills, unsafe conditions or for violations of the
Company’s rules and regulations.
• Since it is LG&E’s obligation to provide safe and satisfactory service to all Customers,
LG&E reserves the right to refuse or to discontinue service without notice if, in the
opinion of LG&E, the Customer’s piping, equipment or appliances are unsafe or
unsuitable for receiving natural gas service or are harmful to the service of other
Customers.
• LG&E will make a reasonable effort to notify the Customer prior to disconnection and
shall inform the Customer of the steps which must be taken to have service restored.
9.4. Service and Liability Limitations
• LG&E is not liable for any injury or damage to persons or property resulting from the
presence, use or abuse of natural gas on the Customer's premises. LG&E shall be
held harmless for any injury or damage to persons or property resulting from defects
in Customer piping, equipment, apparatus, or appliances, or resulting from any cause
whatsoever other than the negligence of LG&E.
• Private Party Easements
1. LG&E does not own, install, maintain or take responsibility for gas service
lines on private property.
2. If a customer’s service must cross private property owned by someone

else, it is the responsibility of the encroaching customer (not LG&E) to get
an easement from the private property owner so the customer can install
their gas service line on the private property.
3. LG&E is not involved with the easement agreements between two private
property owners.
• LG&E will exercise reasonable care and diligence in an endeavor to supply service
continuously and without interruption, but does not guarantee continuous service.
• It is the responsibility of the Customer, when deemed necessary or desirable, to install

any equipment necessary to protect the facilities against disruptions in service.
SERVICE LINE REQUIREMENTS
10. Service Line Location Requirements

10.1. General
10.1.A. The Company will determine the shortest and/or the most practical route for the Company
service to be installed.
10.1.B. The Customer is responsible for installing and maintaining the Customer service from the
meter to the connection with the Company service (usually at the property line).
10.2. Service Line Location within Property or Right-of-Way
10.2.A. Each Customer gas service line must be located within the property being served, or
within a recorded easement or common space in which the rights to install, maintain, and
operate the service line have been legally granted.
10.2.B. To the greatest extent practical, a minimum of one foot (1’) horizontal distance should be
maintained between the gas service line and the edge of the property line. Note: In this
case, the gas service line and the property line are parallel to each other.
10.3. Services Under Buildings or Other Structures or Equipment
10.3.A. New or replacement gas service lines shall not be installed under buildings, structures, or
large equipment.
10.3.B. Buildings or other major structures, such as in-ground swimming pools, porches, storage
sheds, large industrial process machinery, generator yards, commercial HVAC equipment
etc., shall not be constructed or placed over existing service lines.
• Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis for small commercial or residential
equipment – but must be approved in writing by LG&E.
10.3.C. If special conditions exist, in the sole judgment of LG&E, the service line may be installed
under a building or structure.
• However, the service line must be encased in a gas tight conduit. The conduit must be
vented to open air outside of the building.
• The Gas Operations Center in your area must be consulted for specific requirements
and written approval by an LG&E gas representative must be obtained prior to any
construction over a service line.
11. Number of Service Lines per Building or Property

11.1. Single Family Dwellings
11.1.A. Lots that are zoned for single family dwellings shall be entitled to one gas service line per
lot. Single family dwellings include homes, manufactured homes, etc.
11.2. Separate Buildings on One Parcel
11.2.A. Each building containing one or more complete residential dwelling or commercial
business units located within a single parcel of land may be entitled to one (1) service line.
• This entitlement does not apply to garages, storage sheds, or other outbuildings that
serve as satellites to the principal units served.
• Individual units that share a common wall or are otherwise connected are to be
considered collectively as one building.
11.2.B. LG&E reserves the right to limit the number of service lines within a single parcel of
property when necessary to ensure safe operation or when separate buildings can be
properly served from a single meter location.
11.3. Common Building on Separately Deeded Parcels
11.3.A. Each common building structure that contains units on separately deeded land parcels is
generally entitled to a single service line per building. In the event the common building
contains nine or more units, a second service line may be provided at LG&E's discretion.
The second service will be located at the opposite end of the building as the first service.
11.3.B. It is the Customer's responsibility to ensure easements or common ground is established

through which the right to install, operate, and maintain the service line is legally granted.
11.4. Entitlements and Restrictions
11.4.A. The entitlements and restrictions stated above are based upon typical residential and
small commercial installations. The number of service lines allowed for large lots,
industrialized farm land, industrial property, etc., will be determined by the Gas Operations
Center in your area based upon the merits of each request.
12. Customer Service Line Branch Connections

12.1. General
12.1.A. Below grade tees or branch connections are prohibited in Customer service lines.
12.1.B. When two (2) or more meters are connected to the same service line, all meters and
interconnections to the service line must be within plain sight at a common location.
12.1.C. All service line interconnections (for a service that feeds multiple meters) must be served
from one (1) common service manifold, or “inlet header”.
13. Service Line Connection Requirements

13.1. General
13.1.A. For clarification of service line installation or replacement requirements, the Gas
Commercial Service Designer should be consulted. The Gas Commercial Service
Designer may request an onsite meeting with the Operations Center supervisor and a
Customer Representative.
13.1.B. LG&E shall not be obligated to make service connections or to extend its gas main in cases
where such extensions or connections, in the sole judgment of LG&E, would be infeasible,
impractical, or contrary to good operating practice.
13.2. Customer Service Line Connection to Company Service Line
13.2.A. New Service Lines
• Check with the Gas Commercial Load Designer to determine if a Company service
connection already exists, or if special requirements exist for the address being served
prior to installing the service line.
1. The Gas Commercial Load Designer will review the gas mains in the area
and determine if and where a new service can be connected.
• When a Company service connection already exists, the Customer service line shall be
run to at least one foot beyond the property line or easement line at that location.
• The Customer is responsible for a two foot long by four foot wide (2’ x 4’) excavation
hole at the property line regardless of installation method (trench, plow, directional drill,
etc). The two foot length should be measured along the longitudinal length of the service
and the width should allow for 2 foot on either side of the service line.
• To facilitate pressure testing, two inch (2") IPS and smaller polyethylene service lines
should be brought above grade and tied to a stake or other object at the property line
or easement line. The end should be capped in a watertight manner to prevent entry
of rain, dirt, or insects.
• Service lines larger than two inch (2") IPS shall be terminated at the property line or
easement line in accordance with the specific requirements stated by the Gas
Operations Center in your area.
• When the Company service connection does not exist, the Customer service line shall
extend at least one foot beyond the property line or easement line of the right-of-way in
which the gas main is located unless otherwise approved or directed by LG&E.
1. The point of termination must allow access for connection of the Company
service line to the main.
2. To facilitate pressure testing, two inch (2") IPS and smaller polyethylene
service lines should be brought above grade and tied to a stake or other
object at the property line or easement line. The exposed service line end
should be capped in a watertight manner to prevent entry of rain, dirt, or
insects.
3. Service lines larger than two inch (2") IPS shall be terminated at the
property line or easement line in accordance with the specific
requirements stated by the Gas Operations Center in your area.
4. Locations near driveway aprons, large trees, catch basins, manholes, or

other structures must be avoided.
5. Service termination locations under driveways or other non-earthen

constructions are prohibited.
6. Refer to Drawing No. GSC 20-10-001, Acceptable Service Lines Locations.
• When joint trenching construction has been used for installation of the gas mains and
Company service lines, the Customer service line may be required to extend to a
remote location to meet the Company service connection.
13.2.B. Replacement Service Lines
• The Customer service line must extend at least one foot (1’) beyond the property line or
easement line at the same location as the service line being replaced unless otherwise
approved or directed by LG&E. Customer is responsible for a two foot by four foot (2’ x
4’) excavation hole at the property line regardless of installation method (trench, plow,
directional drill, etc).
14. Service Line Tracing Wire Requirements

14.1. General
14.1.A. Contact between the tracing wire and the polyethylene gas pipe is to be avoided. A
clearance of three inches (3”) to six inches (6”) must be maintained. This clearance will
help prevent service line damage in the event of a lightening strike.
14.1.B. Care must be taken to avoid damage to the tracing wire during placement and compaction
of backfill.
14.1.C. Tracing Wire installation for inserted services or encased services.
• When inserting polyethylene pipe through an existing steel service, tracing wire must
be provided between the service riser and the casing, across each gap in the casing,
and from the end of the casing to the property line or easement line.
• The tracing wire must be electrically attached by brazing, thermite welding, or with
good quality electric ground clamps to the casing pipe.
• Each connection between the tracing wire and casing pipe must be coated with an
electrically insulating mastic intended for burial. Brazing or thermite welding must be
performed before the polyethylene is inserted. Refer to Drawing No. GCS 20-20-005,
Attachment of Tracing Wire.
• As an option, the tracing wire may be inserted with the polyethylene gas pipe through
an existing steel service pipe provided that proper clearance is maintained between
the wire and polyethylene pipe before and after they exit the casing pipe.
14.1.D. When installing a PVC or other plastic casing pipe by trenching, plowing, or directional
boring, the tracing wire must be installed outside of the casing and may be taped or
otherwise secured to the outside of the casing at intervals necessary to facilitate
installation.
14.2. Tracing Wire Material Specifications
14.2.A. Stranded Copper Wire
• A tracing wire consisting of stranded AWG 14 or larger diameter insulated copper wire
must be installed with each polyethylene service line from the meter riser to the
property or easement line.
14.2.B. Solid Copper Wire
• Insulated, solid copper wire, AWG 12 or larger diameter may be used in lieu of
stranded wire in open trench applications only.
14.2.C. Steel Core, Copper Jacketed
• Insulated, manufactured tracer wire consisting of a constant thickness copper “jacket”

metallurgically bonded to a steel core, with copper comprising at least 3 % of the wire
diameter; AWG 12 or larger diameter may be used.
15. Installation Methods/Requirements for Service Lines
15.1. Call before you dig
15.1.A. At least two business days prior to starting excavation activities, Kentucky 811 should be
called to locate all underground utilities (electric, gas/oil/steam, water, cable,
communication, and sewer) in the area of the proposed excavation. Dial 811.
15.1.B. There is no charge to the Customer or Customer Representative for calling Kentucky 811 or
for the locating services that are normally provided.
15.1.C. Customers and Customer Representative will be held responsible for damages to LG&E
facilities resulting from failure to locate utilities or failure to follow excavation.
15.2. Drawing Reference
15.2.A. Refer to Drawing No. GCS 20-10-001, Acceptable Service Line Locations.
15.2.B. Reference Recommended Joint Gas and Electric Trench Standard 40 02 11.
15.3. Service Line Utility Clearance
15.3.A. For the service connections at the property or easement line, a minimum of three feet (3’)
horizontal separation is recommended between gas service lines and other utility service
connections.
15.3.B. To the greatest extent practical, a minimum clearance of one foot (1’) horizontal distance
should be maintained between the gas service and underground structures, water service
lines, electric service lines, telephone lines, and cable television service lines.
15.3.C. A minimum of three feet (3’) horizontal clearance is recommended between gas service
lines and underground gasoline or fuel oil storage tanks, underground sewer lines, septic
tanks, or lateral fields.
15.3.D. If a gas service line is installed in the same ditch with other utilities or underground facilities,
a minimum of one foot (1’) horizontal clearance shall be maintained and the gas service line
must be supported on well compacted soil.
• If conditions or situations prevent meeting these requirements, the Gas Operations

Center in your area should be consulted.
• The requirements of this article do not preclude participation in joint trenching projects.
However, detailed trench plans must be submitted to LG&E for approval prior to the
installation.
15.3.E. The gas service line should always be installed on top of and after other utility installations.
15.4. Depth of Cover
15.4.A. Service lines must have at least 18 inches (18”) of cover, except where prevented by solid
or consolidated rock.
15.4.B. In case of rock, or other obstructions, service lines shall be as deep as practical, but with
not less than 12 inches (12”) of cover.
15.4.C. If solid rock prevents installation with 12 inches (12”) cover, a minimum of nine inches (9”)
will be allowed providing that the service line is installed inside a rigid plastic or steel
casing with the top of the casing below the surface of the rock.
• Refer to Drawing No. GSC 20-20-002, Installation of Gas Service Line in Shallow
Rock.
15.5. Direct Burial
15.5.A. Backfill and Trench Bottom Requirements
• General
1. The service must not be backfilled until the service pipe has been visually
inspected and approved by a LG&E representative.
2. As with any underground pipe, backfill shall be carefully replaced in

several well compacted layers.
3. Special attention shall be paid to the area around the polyethylene pipe at
the meter riser to avoid straining the meter loop brackets and service
head adapter (if used) upon backfilling.
4. If good backfill (rock free) material is unavailable, it is permissible to

encase the polyethylene service line in a rigid plastic or steel pipe of a
larger size.
• Material Requirements
1. Manufactured Sand, or “Lime dust”, sand and sifted soil are the only
approved service backfill cushion materials.
2. As an alternative to sand or sifted soil cushion, a steel pipe, PVC pipe, or

other rigid plastic pipe may be installed on the ditch bottom to use as a
protective sleeve for insertion.
3. Backfill materials must be free of contaminants which could cause a

negative environmental impact or otherwise damage the service line.
• Backfill Installation Requirements
1. Special care must be exercised to assure that all soil in contact with the
gas pipe is free from rocks, bricks, nails, building materials, etc., that may
damage the pipe surface.
2. A sand or sifted soil cushion at least six inches (6”) thick may be required
above and below the pipe.
3. The trench bottom for gas service lines installed by direct burial must be
smooth and free of abrupt changes in elevation.
4. The soil in the trench bottom must be free of sharp rock or foreign
material that may damage the pipe. If rock is encountered, a minimum of
six inches (6”) of sand or sifted soil cushion must be placed below the
pipe.
15.6. Trenchless Technology
15.6.A. Installation of service lines by plowing, horizontal drilling or other trenchless technology is
subject to the approval of LG&E prior to installation. In order to achieve approval for
horizontal drilling, an operating plan must be presented and observation of an installation
by a LG&E inspector may be required.
• The horizontal drilling operation plan must address the following items:
1. Minimum qualifications of the lead person, performing the installation.

Note: The lead person must be on the job site while the work is being
performed.
2. Requirement to notify Kentucky 811 (2-10 days) prior to starting

construction, as well as all other reasonable precautions to avoid
interference with sewers, drains, and other buried facilities.
3. Requirement not to damage other underground utilities. To meet this

requirement, test holes should be dug by hand over locations where the
proposed service line will cross the existing underground utilities. The
test holes should be dug to a depth that equals or exceeds the depth of
the proposed service line.
4. Description of soil types and conditions acceptable and unacceptable for

the installation method described.
5. If polyethylene pipe is used, provision for limiting tensile stress on the

polyethylene pipe to a level not damaging to the pipe.
6. Quality control program to ensure that soil and installation conditions are
proper and that proper depth of burial has been attained.
7. Criteria for the inspection of the leading pipe to assure that it had not
been damaged by tension or abrasion. Visual inspection and dimensional
testing with a cold ring clamp is suggested.
15.7. Insertion
15.7.A. Existing steel service lines may be renewed by insertion with a smaller size polyethylene
service line, provided that the reduced size will carry sufficient capacity to meet present
and anticipated future demand, and provided that the length, load and pressure
restrictions are met.
• One and a quarter inch (1-1/4") steel pipe (1.66" O.D.) may be inserted with up to one
inch (1") CTS (1.125" O.D.) polyethylene pipe. Refer to Drawing No. GCS 20-20-003,
Installation of Polyethylene Service by Insertion.
• One inch (1") steel pipe (1.315" O.D.) may be inserted with up to half inch (1/2") IPS
(.840" O.D.) polyethylene pipe. Refer to Drawing No. GCS 20-20-003, Installation of
Polyethylene Service by Insertion.
• Three-quarter inch (3/4”) steel pipe (1.050” O.D.) may be inserted with up to half inch
(1/2”) CTS (0.625” O.D.) polyethylene pipe. Refer to Drawing No. GCS 20-20-003,
Installation of Polyethylene Service by Insertion.
15.7.B. The existing service line must meet minimum depth requirements and may not pass under
buildings or go through other prohibited locations. Reference section: Service Line Location
Requirements.
15.8. Installation of Casings
• Plowing or directional boring may be used as alternatives to direct burial for

installation of casing.
16. Service Riser Requirements

16.1. General
16.1.A. The service line riser should be plumb and meter connections should be level with the
correct distance between openings. Use of excessive fittings should be avoided.
16.1.B. The service riser must be securely supported using split ring clamps or substantial mounting
brackets in accordance with the applicable meter loop drawing. Polyethylene pipe or flexible
riser casing must not be relied upon to contribute to the support of the meter setting.
16.2. Approved Service Riser Manufacturer(s) and Part Number
16.2.A. Effective Monday, July 7, 2008, LG&E will only accept risers and service head adapters
listed below for use on service line installations (new or replacement).
Elster – Perfection
Item Description Part No.
1" NPT x 1/2" CTS, SDR 7 x 36", flex riser 71420
1" NPT x 1/2" IPS, SDR 9.3 x 36", flex riser 71272
1" NPT x 1" CTS, SDR 11.4 x 36", flex riser 71200
1-1/4" NPT x 1-1/4" IPS, SDR 10 x 36", flex riser 71705
2" NPT x 2" IPS, SDR 11 x 36", flex riser 75905
• These risers have fewer parts, and offer a simpler installation than styles historically
used at LG&E.
• Please be aware that the PE pipe must be prepared with a chamfering tool.
• As with any plumbing installation, manufacturer installation instructions shall be strictly

adhered to when installing these products.
• Other risers may also be acceptable but must be approved by LG&E in advance.
16.3. Service Riser Transitions
16.3.A. The transition from polyethylene to steel at the service riser must be made using approved
fittings in a configuration acceptable to LG&E. See Drawing Nos.
• GCS 30-20-004, Meter Riser for Use with Polyethylene,

• GCS 30-20-005, Flexible Meter Riser for Use with Polyethylene Gas Service Line,
• GCS 30-20-007, Anodeless Riser for Large Polyethylene Gas Service Line, for typical
meter riser installations.
16.4. Service Riser Location Requirement
16.4.A. A minimum of one foot (1’) horizontal distance shall be maintained between the service riser
at its point of exit from the ground and any foundation grills or air intakes into a building.
See Drawing No. GCS 30-10-003, Acceptable Gas Meter Locations.
16.5. Service Line Valve Requirements
16.5.A. Each gas service line valve must be designed and rated for an operating pressure of at least
100 psig and will be subject to the pressure test applied to the piping on which it is installed;
it must withstand this test without leaking.
16.5.B. Each service line valve must be tamperproof and marked with the manufacturer's name or
trade name, pressure rating, and the letter "G" to designate acceptability for gas. A
tamperproof valve is one in which the core cannot be easily removed, either accidentally or
intentionally, with ordinary hand tools.
16.6. Atmospheric Corrosion Protection
16.6.A. Service riser (above ground) must be properly coated or otherwise protected from
atmospheric corrosion. A good quality paint intended for exterior use on metal, applied to a
properly prepared surface, may be used.
16.7. Piping Through Concrete, Asphalt or Masonry
16.7.A. When a service riser or other gas piping passes through concrete or asphalt paving, a
nonmetallic sleeve must be provided to separate the paving from the piping.
• When paving around the gas service riser, the Customer must provide an opening or
free space in the paving for the riser. The opening must be a minimum of 3 inches in
diameter, unless otherwise specified by the Company.
SERVICE LINE SIZE & PRESSURE
17. Service Line Pressures

17.1. Service Line Pressures and Availability
17.1.A. Service line pressures are limited by the characteristics and operating restraints for the
particular gas main serving the Customer service line. Service line pressures are typically
consistent with the gas main pressure.
17.1.B. Gas main pressures vary by geographic region. Consult the Gas Commercial Service
Designer for the pressure category of the gas main pipeline(s) in your area.
17.1.C. When the Customer has access to different operating pressure gas mains, the Company, in
general, prefers the Customer service to be connected to medium pressure gas main
pipelines.
• The Gas Commercial Service Designer will be able to inform the Customer of the
location and operating pressure of the main after the Load and Site Data have been
submitted and reviewed.
17.1.D. In order to connect to certain high pressure distribution and transmission pipelines, special
requirements must be met; not all Customers will be permitted to connect to high pressure
mains.
18. Service Line Size

18.1. General
18.1.A. Depending on the nature and size of the gas load to be served, LG&E may require the
extension and/or enhancement of one or more existing gas systems.
18.1.B. LG&E Account Representatives / Customer Coordinators must be contacted as soon as

possible with loading information to initiate review by LG&E design personnel.
18.1.C. For commercial and industrial loads, the Gas Commercial Service Designer should be
contacted for service line sizing recommendation, and meter loop design information.
• The Gas Commercial Service Designer will recommend a service line size and path
based on the information that he/she is given by the Customer. It is the responsibility of
the Customer to ensure the Commercial Service Designer has the correct information
by completing and submitting the Commercial & Industrial Gas Load Data Sheet.
1. Each gas service line must be of sufficient size to meet the maximum
usage demand. This demand should be determined by adding the BTUH
input of all connected appliances or equipment subject to simultaneous
operation.
2. The service line size required is dependent upon the operating pressure of
the system to which it is connected, the length, as well as the maximum
usage demand.
3. Some allowance should be made for future installation of additional

appliances.
18.2. Sizing
18.2.A. For reference, the service line size may be determined from the service line capacity charts
in Tables 18.1, 18.2, and 18.3. Many commercial and industrial loads will exceed the
capacity listed in these charts.
TABLE 18.1
LOW PRESSURE SERVICE LINE CAPACITY (0.25 PSIG )
(Thousand BTUH based on 0.5” W.C. pressure drop)
LENGTH NOMINAL POLYETHYLENE PIPE SIZE
Feet 1” CTS 1-1/4” IPS 2” IPS 3” IPS 4” IPS
25 321 855 2,396 6,721 13,630

30 289 770 2,161 6,067 12,310
35 264 705 1,980 5,563 11,290
40 244 653 1,835 5,160 10,480
45 228 610 1,716 4,829 9,811
50 215 574 1,616 4,550 9,248

60 193 517 1,457 4,105 8,348
70 176 473 1,334 3,763 7,656
80 163 438 1,236 3,489 7,101
90 152 409 1,156 3,264 6,646
100 143 385 1,088 3,074 6,263

200 111 257 730 2,072 4,232
300 96 203 578 1,643 3,361
400 83 177 489 1,393 2,853
500 67 166 429 1,225 2,512
600 56 158 386 1,103 2,263

700 48 151 352 1,009 2,072
800 42 143 326 934 1,919
900 37 137 304 873 1,793
1,000 34 130 286 821 1,688
TABLE 18.2
ELEVATED PRESSURE SERVICE LINE CAPACITY (2 PSIG)
(Thousand BTUH based on 4” W.C. pressure drop)
Feet 1” CTS 1-1/4” IPS 2” IPS 3” IPS 4” IPS
25 1,075 2,830 7,848 21,810 43,980

50 725 1,916 5,331 14,860 30,010
75 575 1,524 4,248 11,860 23,980
100 488 1,294 3,614 10,100 20,440
125 429 1,140 3,187 8,919 18,060
150 387 1,028 2,876 8,054 16,320

200 328 872 2,444 6,855 13,900
250 288 768 2,154 6,048 12,270
300 259 692 1,942 5,459 11,080
350 237 633 1,779 5,005 10,170
400 219 586 1,649 4,642 9,433

500 192 515 1,452 4,092 8,322
600 173 464 1,309 3,692 7,512
700 158 424 1,198 3,383 6,887
800 146 393 1,110 3,136 6,388
1,000 128 345 977 2,763 5,633

1,200 122 310 880 2,491 5,081
1,400 117 284 805 2,282 4,657
1,600 112 262 745 2,114 4,317
1,800 108 245 696 1,977 4,038
2,000 105 230 655 1,861 3,804
TABLE 18.3
MEDIUM PRESSURE SERVICE LINE CAPACITY ( 60 psig > service > 2 psig)
(Thousand BTUH based on difference of absolute pressure squared = 100)
Feet ½” CTS ½” IPS 1” CTS 1-1/4” IPS 2” IPS
100 353 1,135 2,825 7,382 20,330

150 281 903 2,253 5,898 16,270
200 240 768 1,918 5,027 13,880
250 212 677 1,692 4,440 12,270
300 191 611 1,527 4,011 11,090
400 163 519 1,299 3,415 9,458

500 144 457 1,145 3,014 8,355
600 130 412 1,033 2,721 7,549
700 120 377 947 2,496 6,928
800 111 349 878 2,315 6,431
1,000 98 307 773 2,042 5,677

1,500 78 243 614 1,624 4,524
2,000 67 206 521 1,380 3,850
2,500 59 181 458 1,216 3,396
3,000 53 163 412 1,096 3,064
Note:
The medium pressure service line capacities shown in Table 18.3 are conservative and may be used without
exception on any service supplied from an LG&E medium pressure gas system.
In some cases, a greater capacity will result from a higher system operating pressure.
If additional capacity is needed to utilize an existing medium pressure service line, or to enable insertion through
an existing steel service, the Gas Commercial Service Designer should be consulted.
SERVICE LINE REQUIREMENTS, MATERIAL, JOINING, SUPPORT &
PROTECTION
19. Service Line Requirements Based on System Pressure

19.1. High Pressure Systems (i.e., Pressure Systems greater than 60 psig)
19.1.A. Served from Distribution mains with system pressures less than or equal to 100 psig
• Services longer than 50 feet
1. All commercial and industrial service lines, greater than 50 feet in length,
served from a high pressure gas main (system pressure greater than 60
psig) must have a first stage regulator assembly at the property line to
reduce the pressure to 60 psig or less.
• Services less than or equal to 50 feet in length
1. A 2-inch (minimum diameter) welded steel service line is required from the
property line to the meter loop location when the high pressure service line
is less than 50 foot in length and a first stage regulator assembly is not
installed at the property line.
19.1.B. Served from gas mains with system pressures greater than 100 psig
• Services served from a gas main with a system pressure or maximum allowable
operating pressure greater than 100 psig must have a first stage regulator assembly
located at the property line regardless of service line length.
19.1.C. All services served from a high pressure main must be constructed of welded steel pipe
upstream of the first stage regulator assembly.
19.1.D. Polyethylene pipe may be used for service lines downstream of a first stage regulator.
• If a first stage regulator, is installed at the property line or gas utility easement line,
polyethylene service line may be installed to the property line or gas utility easement
line.
19.1.E. The Commercial Service Designer should be consulted for clarification on the requirements
for each high pressure service line.
19.2. Medium, Elevated or Low Pressure Systems (i.e., Pressure Systems less than or equal to
60 psig)
19.2.A. All new and replacement service lines being supplied by low, elevated, and medium
pressure gas mains shall be constructed with polyethylene (PE) pipe that is approved by
LG&E.
20. Steel Service Line Material Requirements

20.1. General
20.1.A. All steel pipe joints used for below ground service line shall be welded.
20.1.B. All welding must be performed by a qualified welder using qualified welding procedures in
accordance with the requirements of API Standard 1104, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code Section IX, or 49 CFR Part 192 Appendix C.
20.1.C. All buried steel pipe shall be mill coated and cathodically protected.
20.2. Material Specifications
20.2.A. For the specific requirements and specifications for the installation of mill coated steel gas
service lines, contact the Gas Operations Center in your area.
20.2.B. Steel pipe shall be new and manufactured in accordance with API 5L - 2000, using grade
B & X42 and greater material.
• All pipes ¾" to 10" shall be per API 5L PSL-1.
• All pipes 12" through 26" shall be per API 5L PSL-2.
• Pipe sizes 30" and greater will have project specific specifications dictated by LG&E.
20.2.C. Steel pipe shall be seamless or electric resistance welded.
• FBW, furnace welded pipe should not be used on customer service lines because of
operating limitations imposed by the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
• Welded pipe shall have one longitudinal seam formed by one of the following
processes; electric weld, submerged-arc weld, gas metal-arc weld (GMAW) or
combination GMAW and submerged-arc weld.
• If welded, no weld spatter shall be allowed on the exterior of the pipe. Pipe shall have
plain ends, beveled for welding per API 5L Section 7.9.3.
20.2.D. All pipes shall be marked as stated in API 5L Section 10.
20.2.E. Pipe ends shall be protected with plastic caps during transportation.
20.2.F. Steel Fittings shall be grade B or X42 material.
21. Polyethylene Service Line Material Requirements

21.1. General
21.1.A. All plastic pipes should be checked for ovality and curvature at the pipe ends before fusing
coils together. Polyethylene pipe shall not be installed or shall be removed if it has any
scratch or gouge that exceeds 10% of the pipe wall thickness.
21.1.B. Mechanical stab type fittings are not permitted to be installed on the low pressure
distribution system.
21.2. Material Specifications
21.2.A. All polyethylene pipe used for gas service lines must conform to specification ASTM D 2513,
"Specifications for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing and Fittings.”
21.2.B. All pipe, tubing and fittings shall be clearly and legibly indent marked and stenciled with
the appropriate product information specified and in accordance with the marking
requirements of ASTM D 2513. The said product shall bear an appropriate reference code
number which will assure product traceability including resin lots used and QA records.
Marking shall be repeated at intervals of not more than five feet and must include:
• Pipe and Tubing
1. Identification of the place and date of production

2. Nominal pipe size including the sizing system used (IPS, CTS) with O.D.,
SDR or minimum wall thickness.
3. Material designation (PE 2406). The pipe category suffix shall also be
indicated for materials specified on the Purchase Order to operate at
temperatures greater than 73°F (23°C), i.e., PE 2406 CEC.
4. Manufacturer's Name or Trademark.
5. "ASTM D 2513" designation.
6. The word "Gas".
• Molded Fittings
1. "ASTM D 3261" designation.

2. Manufacturer's Name or Trademark.
3. Material designation, i.e., PE 2406.
4. Date of manufacture or manufacturing code.
21.2.C. The polyethylene pipe may be grade PE2406 or PE3408 with designation CD, CE, CDC, or
CEC. PE2406 grade (medium density) must be yellow.
21.2.D. PE100 pipe may be used for service lines in some circumstances. Contact the Gas
Operations Center for PE100 material and/or joining requirements.
21.2.E. The following sizes are approved for polyethylene (PE) gas service line use:
Nominal Standard
Polyethylene Pipe Dimensional
Size Outside Diameter Wall Thickness Ratio Rating
½ " CTS* 0.625 .090 W.T. SDR 7.0
½” IPS 0.840" O.D. .090" W.T. SDR 9.3
1" CTS 1.125" O.D .099" to .101" W.T. SDR 11.4
1-1/4" IPS 1.660" O.D. .166" W.T. SDR 10
2" IPS 2.375" O.D. .216" W.T. SDR 11.0
3" IPS 3.500" O.D. .307" W.T. SDR 11.5
4" IPS 4.500" O.D .395" W.T. SDR 11.
6" IPS 6.625" O.D. .576" W.T. SDR 11.5 or
6" IPS 6.625" O.D. .491” W.T. SDR 13.5
* ½” CTS may only be used when inserting through existing ¾” steel service lines, see 3.9.4.
21.2.F. Pipe types, grades and sizes other than listed above are subject to approval by LG&E prior
to installation. Additional types or grades may be subsequently approved as polyethylene
pipe technology advances.
21.3. Bending Radius
21.3.A. Sharp bends in polyethylene gas piping should be avoided. For permanent installations,
the bending radius should exceed 20 times the outside diameter of the polyethylene pipe
as follows:
Nominal Size Actual O.D. Minimum Radius

½” CTS 0.625 18”
½” IPS 0.840" 18"
1" CTS 1.125" 24"
1-1/4" IPS 1.660" 36"
2" IPS 2.375" 48"
21.4. Handling Polyethylene Pipe
21.4.A. Care must be used at all times when handling and storing polyethylene gas pipe.
21.4.B. Contact with sharp edges, kinking, and exposure to extreme heat or petroleum solvents
must be avoided.
21.4.C. Polyethylene pipe shall not be installed or must be removed IF,
• it has surface cuts or gouges of 10% or more of the wall thickness;
• it has been kinked;
• it has been exposed to extreme heat;
• it has been exposed to petroleum solvents.
22. Service Line Piping Joining Requirements
22.1. General
22.1.A. Below ground mechanical fittings that join service line pipe are prohibited within 10 feet of
a building foundation or paved area.
22.1.B. Sections of polyethylene pipe may be joined using mechanical fittings, socket fusion, butt
fusion, or electrofusion.
• Mechanical fittings must be approved by LG&E.
• The heat fusion of polyethylene pipe must be performed using procedures that have
been approved by LG&E.
• Heat fusion joints must be made in conformance with the qualified written procedures
developed for each particular brand of pipe. Use of proper tools for making heat
fusion joints is essential.
22.1.C. Polyethylene and steel pipe may be joined together using mechanical fittings or transition
fittings. Mechanical and transition fittings must be approved by LG&E prior to installation.
22.1.D. As much as practical, polyethylene service lines should be run in a single continuous
section without joints. Long, coiled, lengths of polyethylene pipe are commercially
available.
• For coiled pipe, a maximum of one (1) mechanical joint per one hundred feet (100’) of
service in addition to the joint at the meter riser is recommended.
• For straight length pipe (i.e., usually pipe three inch (3") IPS and larger), to the
greatest extent practical, the piping should be installed using full lengths, which are
typically forty feet (40’) long.
22.1.E. Provide Slack in polyethylene gas service.
• A minimum of three inches (3”) of slack per one hundred feet (100’) of polyethylene
gas service line shall be provided to allow for thermal contraction.
22.2. Qualifications to Join Gas Service Line Piping
22.2.A. Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations require any person that joins gas service line piping
to be qualified and to use qualified written procedures. This requirement includes
polyethylene to polyethylene as well as polyethylene to steel joints.
• Persons joining sections of polyethylene pipe with mechanical fittings can be qualified
by an acceptable agency such as the Kentucky Gas Association or by the
manufacturer of a particular fitting or pipe.
• Acceptance of qualifications to make heat fusion joints may be obtained through

LG&E. For heat fusion qualifications to be accepted by LG&E, one or more sample
joints must be made in the presence of an authorized LG&E inspector and must be
submitted to the inspector for destructive testing.
• LG&E will use the guidelines for acceptance or rejection of joints as set forth in the
manufacturer's qualified written procedures to determine heat fusion qualifications.
23. Service Line Protection
23.1. General
23.1.A. Gas Service casings/sleeves/conduits shall not branch.
23.1.B. Gas Service casings/sleeve/conduit shall not contain elbows, reducers, or fittings not
necessary for joining the casing.
23.1.C. Gas Services installed in areas to be paved must be installed with

casings/sleeve/conduit.
• The casings/sleeve/conduit should extend past the paved area with sufficient
clearance to insert the gas service and set the service riser.
23.1.D. Gas casings/sleeve/conduit must be clear of dirt, rock and debris before inserting a gas
carrier pipe.
23.2. Creek Crossings and Drainage Ditches
23.2.A. Gas Services crossing creeks and drainage ditches must be installed with
casings/sleeve/conduit.
23.2.B. Service lines crossing creeks or drainage ditches must be adequately protected against
damage that may result from erosion or dredging.
23.2.C. For creeks and ditches in which water is normally present or flowing, the service line must
be encased in a steel pipe or otherwise protected in accordance with a method acceptable
and approved by LG&E.
23.2.D. The encasement must be visually inspected by an LG&E representative.
23.3. Steel Casing – Service Line Protection
23.3.A. Each point in which pipe enters or leaves a steel casing pipe must be properly prepared
and protected from damage resulting from contact with sharp metal edges and from
sheering forces from ground settlement.
23.3.B. The inside of the steel casing must be reamed or filed to remove burrs and to provide a
beveled or rounded edge, and a protective insert bushing must be in place during and
after the insertion operation.
23.3.C. A rigid plastic sleeve at least 12 inches (12”) long must be centered over the entry or exit
point. A split two (2) piece insert shall not be used, and the protective sleeve should be
the smallest standard size that will fit over the steel casing pipe.
23.3.D. Refer to Drawing No. GCS 20-20-004, Detail Insert Protector & Sleeve for Polyethylene
Insertion.
23.4. Plastic Service Casing – Gas Pipe Sleeve or Duct
23.4.A. Plastic service casings are only permitted to be used on polyethylene service line
installations.
23.4.B. The service casings, also known as gas pipe duct or sleeve, must be a minimum of
schedule 30 PVC. Schedule 40 PVC is recommended.
23.4.C. The ends of the conduit should have integral bells to help protect the service and improve
sleeve installation.
23.4.D. The conduit must be labeled by the manufacturer for direct earth burial and concrete
encasement.
23.4.E. Plastic service casing sleeves are not permitted to be installed above ground.
SERVICE LINE INSPECTIONS, PRESSURE TESTING, & MAINTENANCE
24. Service Line Inspections

24.1. General
24.1.A. All service line piping must be installed in accordance with the specifications provided by this
handbook.
24.1.B. All service line piping shall be visually inspected and pressure tested by LG&E before gas
service is activated.
24.1.C. The LG&E inspector has the authority to reject any and all service installations.
24.2. Request an Inspection
24.2.A. Commercial and Industrial Services inspections may be requested by completing the
Commercial and Industrial Gas Service Inspection Request form included in section:
Supplemental Information.
24.3. Direct Burial Inspection Requirements
24.3.A. Service lines installed by direct burial must be visually inspected by LG&E before the areas
of open excavation may be backfilled.
24.4. Trenchless Technology Inspection Requirements
24.4.A. Service lines installed by trenchless technology (e.g., plowing or boring) must be visually
inspected by LG&E before the areas of open excavation (including areas at the property line
and the meter assembly) may be backfilled.
24.5. Insertion Inspection Requirements
24.5.A. Service lines installed by insertion (i.e., in a newly installed PVC sleeve or existing steel
service line) must be visually inspected by LG&E before the areas of open excavation at the
property line and the meter assembly may be backfilled.
25. Service Line Pressure Testing

25.1. General
25.1.A. The temperature of the pressure testing medium (e.g. air) shall not be allowed to exceed
100 Deg F.
25.1.B. Meter loop strainers and blow down piping will be tested as part of the service.
25.2. Test Pressures – Existing Service Lines
25.2.A. The following test pressures shall be used when reinstating service to customers
• Low Pressure (steel/cast iron only) - 10 psig
• Elevated Pressure (steel/cast iron only) - 50 psig
• Medium Pressure or PE service (60 psig max) - 100 psig
• High Pressure Service - Consult LG&E
25.3. Pressures- New Service Installations
25.3.A. All polyethylene service lines shall be pressure tested at 100 psig with air or inert gas as
the test medium to prove the structural integrity and absence of leaks.
25.4. Duration
25.4.A. The duration of the test should be of sufficient time to reveal any potentially hazardous
leaks and should take into account the compressibility of the medium being used.
25.4.B. The duration of the test is based on the volume of the service line being tested.
25.4.C. In general, a test of 10 minutes for every 100 ft of service line piping is adequate;
however, large diameter service lines may require longer test durations. Contact the
Commercial Service Designer for clarifications.
25.5. Acceptance
25.5.A. A pressure test must be witnessed by LG&E and is deemed acceptable when no
continuous pressure drop is indicated on the test gauge or recorder and the test pressure
is adequate for the service pressure/material of the service line.
26. Service Line Maintenance

26.1. General
26.1.A. The Company does not maintain customer-installed and owned gas service piping, or
valves.
26.1.B. The Customer is responsible for maintenance and repair of the Customer service line.
26.1.C. Customers are encouraged to have all buried gas piping inspected yearly.
GAS METER AND/ OR GAS SERVICE LINE REPAIR REQUIREMENTS
27. Service Line, Meter Loop or Manifold Piping Repair or Replacement

27.1. Scheduling
27.1.A. Non - Emergency gas meter turn-off and turn-on must be scheduled at least 2 business
days (48 hours) in advance with LG&E SR&O.
27.1.B. Non - Emergency service line repairs requiring service turn-on or turn-off must be
scheduled in advance at least 2 business days (48 hours) with the Gas Operations Center
in your geographic area.
27.2. General Repair Requirements
27.2.A. For additional information regarding repair or replacement of an existing gas service line
or houseline piping system, contact the Gas Operations Center in your geographic area.
The Gas Operations Center’s telephone number is listed in section: Important Telephone
Numbers.
27.2.B. Upon completion of a replacement service line or repair to an existing service line, a
request for inspection should be made by telephone to the Gas Operations Center in your
geographic area.
27.2.C. Regardless of the type of repair, all valves in the meter loop should be replaced with
tamperproof, lock-off valves.
27.3. Existing Service Repair – Welding Requirements
27.3.A. A steel service must be physically disconnected from the main prior to welding operations
on the customer service by welders that have not been qualified by LG&E.
27.3.B. Contact the Gas Operations Center in your geographic area to disconnect the service for
repairs.
27.3.C. If the customer service has been curbed and evacuated but not physically disconnected
from the main, only LG&E certified welders (with active certification) may perform welding
operations.
• Physical disconnection of a service includes removal of first stage regulator or

capping of the company service at the main.
27.4. Modifications and Repairs that Require Facilities to Comply with Current Standards
27.4.A. Whenever the customer service is replaced, LG&E requires the customer metering facilities
be brought in compliance with current company standards and all applicable codes and
regulations.
27.4.B. Repairs on bare steel services are not permitted.
• Bare steel services shall be replaced with polyethylene services, or coated steel
services with proper, approved, cathodic protection.
27.4.C. Existing meter loops can be repaired with similar fittings unless the service is also being
replaced, in which case the meter loop (and associated manifold) must be reconstructed
to the same standards as a new service installation.
27.4.D. Replacement of meter with a different make, model or size will require the meter loop and
associated manifold to be reconstructed to the same standards as a new service
installation.
27.4.E. Modifications of an existing meter loop or meter loop manifold, including but not limited to
addition of meters (where meter connection points did not previously exist), installation or
change of bypass, installation or change of regulator type, etc., will require the meter loop
(and associated manifold) to be reconstructed to the same standards as a new service
installation.
27.4.F. The Commercial Load Designer should be consulted to determine what compliance level
is needed for the modification or repair.
GAS METER REQUIREMENTS
28. Meter Loop Operations

28.1. General
28.1.A. Unauthorized meter loop operations may result in property damage, personal injury,
and/or death.
28.2. Emergency Operations
28.2.A. In the event of an emergency, customers and emergency responders may turn off the
service to the meter loop at the above ground master valve. Reference the Meter Loop
Valve Requirements – Meter Loop Maintenance for special considerations.
28.3. Normal Operations
28.3.A. Only LG&E representatives are authorized to activate or turn–on a meter.
• The Gas System Regulation and Operations (SR&O) group is the only LG&E
Department Authorized to service and activate commercial meters.
28.3.B. Customers and Customer representatives will be held accountable for damages and/or
billing discrepancies that result from un-authorized activation of customer metering
facilities. Violators may be subject to legal prosecution or action.
28.4. Valve Maintenance Requirements
28.4.A. Customers are responsible for maintaining the meter valves. Annual valve maintenance,
including checking for operability, painting, and greasing if necessary, is recommended.
28.4.B. It is not necessary to fully close or fully open valves during maintenance to check for
operability.
28.4.C. In some cases, opening or closing meter loop valves may have detrimental affects on the
Meter loop and may cause equipment to operate inaccurately or cease gas flow.
28.4.D. If gas flow is inadvertently halted by valve maintenance, LG&E SR&O must be contacted
to re-activate meter.
28.5. Meter Operability
28.5.A. To confirm that a meter is operable, place any gas utilizing device served by that meter into
operation and observe the test dial.
28.5.B. Movement of the hand should be apparent, the speed of which will depend upon the rate
of consumption for the device.
29. Acceptable Meter Locations
29.1. General
29.1.A. Gas meters shall be located outside.
29.1.B. The location of meters should allow for a medium size commercial truck to park within a few
feet of the meter loop, and not disrupt normal traffic flows or emergency egress. This
requirement will allow LG&E SR&O equipment trucks to have access to meter loop during
testing and maintenance.
29.1.C. Meters shall be located in ventilated spaces readily accessible for examination, reading,
replacement, or necessary maintenance.
29.1.D. Gas meters shall not block normal passage on sidewalks or block ingress or egress through
doors or emergency exits.
29.1.E. Gas meters shall not be placed in locations where they will be exposed to excessive dirt or
corrosive materials from manufacturing processes, or beneath condensate drains or roof
drains.
29.1.F. Gas meters must not be in contact with soil, or standing water.
29.1.G. Gas meters typically shall not be installed in vaults.
29.1.H. Meters should not be located behind fences or other barriers that only the customer can lock
and unlock – LG&E must have 24/7 access to the metering facility.
• The locks must be either a double lock arrangement or another acceptable method to
allow access by LG&E and the Customer with separate locks.
29.1.I. Gas meters must not be located in a drive way or areas of vehicular traffic unless protected
by barricades.
29.1.J. Gas meter loops for new installations shall be located at least ten feet (10’) from any air
intakes into a building.
• Reference all applicable Kentucky Building Codes and associated references to

determine if further distances are required.
29.1.K. Existing or repaired meter loops must be at least eighteen (18”) inches away from any air
intakes into a building.
• Note that this requirement varies slightly from Drawing No. GCS 30-10-003, Acceptable
Gas Meter Locations.
• Air intakes include dryer vents, furnace vents for intake or exhaust, windows that may
be opened, ventilating fans, louvers, or foundation grills.

29.1.L. New installation meters shall not be located below operable windows or air intake ducts.
29.1.M. Outside gas meters and associated piping shall be located at least 36 inches (36”) from
any likely ignition sources, as measured from the final elbow on the service riser (refer to
Drawing No. GCS 30-10-004, Acceptable Gas Meter Locations).
• Likely ignition sources include the electric meter and meter pan, electric circuit
breakers, Electric transformers, emergency generators, air conditioning units, or other
electric devices.
29.1.N. If the separations described cannot be attained, a deviation may be requested from the
operations center. If a deviation is approved in writing by LG&E:
• The regulator vent and relief valve outlet piping (if applicable) must be piped to a
location that meets the separation requirements listed above.
1. Additional separation may be required for large volume pressure

regulators with built-in internal relief devices.
29.2. Multiple Meters
29.2.A. Multiple meters should be served from a common manifold, and should be located at a
common location near a building.
• The meter manifold location should be adjacent to the building nearest the gas main,
unless the meters are located at the property line.
29.3. Existing Installations
29.3.A. When it is necessary, in the sole judgment of LG&E, to relocate the gas meter inside a
building for a replacement service line, the Commercial Load Designer should be consulted
for specific installation requirements.
29.3.B. Replacement Gas meters located inside buildings or under roofs may require additional
regulator/relief valve vent piping.
30. Meter Rooms

30.1. General
30.1.A. In general, meter rooms are not permitted.
30.1.B. Where specifically permitted or required by LG&E, the customer shall provide a
designated room to house the LG&E gas metering facilities.
30.1.C. No other material may be stored in the meter room.
30.1.D. The meter room must be well lit and naturally ventilated.
30.2. Accessibility
30.2.A. Meter loops must be accessible at all times to LG&E via the outdoors or areas that are
accessible to the general public.
30.2.B. The meter room must be locked with either a double lock arrangement or another
acceptable method to allow access by LG&E and the Customer with separate locks.
30.3. Ignition Sources
30.3.A. Ignition sources are strictly prohibited in meter rooms.
30.3.B. Ignition sources include but are not limited to:
1. Electric Meters not rated for installation in a Class 1 Division 2 area
2. Any lighting source not Class 1 Division 2 rated.
3. Open flame heaters.
4. Electrical outlets not Class 1 Division 2 rated.
30.4. Room Venting
30.4.A. The room must be naturally vented to the outdoors, as described by the International
Mechanical Code or other applicable design standard.
• Operable windows shall not be considered natural vent area.
• All regulation and over pressure protection equipment shall have rigid vent piping,
terminating outdoors.
31. Meter Loop Regulator and Over - Pressure Protection Device Venting
31.1. General
31.1.A. All regulators and over pressure protection devices shall be vented directly outdoors.
31.2. Meter Loop Regulator Vent Material Specifications
31.2.A. All regulator vent piping must be made of rigid metallic tubing that complies with NFPA 54
Section 5.6 Acceptable Piping Materials and Joining Methods.
31.2.B. CSST is prohibited as regulator vent piping. The roughness of the interior wall of the
CSST pipe reduces the effective flow capacity of the pipe in many relief situations.
31.3. Meter Loop Regulator Vent Sizing
31.3.A. The size of the vent should be adequate to allow the full relief of the regulator or
overpressure protection device in the event of a failure, and must be at least as large as the
regulator vent or over-pressure protection device opening.
31.4. Meter Loop Regulator Vent Maximum Length
31.4.A. Vent piping shall not exceed 20 equivalent feet in length for meter loop regulating
equipment.
31.4.B. The entire vent line should be designed in accordance with all manufacturer
recommendations.
32. Meter Accessibility
32.1. General
32.1.A. Sufficient space must be available to permit safe working conditions for LG&E personnel
performing maintenance to the meter and service regulator.
32.2. Height
32.2.A. Gas meters should not be installed under decks, in crawl spaces, or in other areas with less
than six feet (6’) of headroom.
32.2.B. Maximum height from the floor to the top of any meter should not exceed five feet (5’).
• This height restriction includes manifold meter arrangements.
• An exception may be made to clear expected high water elevation in areas prone to
flood; these exceptions must be approved in writing by LG&E and have
accommodations to allow the same vehicular and personnel access as described in
other sections of this handbook.
32.3. Concealment
32.3.A. Meter areas should generally be “open” to the outdoors.
32.3.B. The commercial meter & meter loops should be visible from a publicly accessible area, such
as a road, alley, or parking lot.
32.3.C. Meter Loops should not be surrounded by more than three (3) walls.
32.3.D. Gas meters should not be enclosed by decks, sunroofs, overhangs, etc.
32.4. Clearance
32.4.A. As a general rule, a clear, open area of 3 - 4 feet should be maintained in front of the meter
to allow sufficient room for meter loop maintenance.
GAS METER LOOP SIZE, CAPACITY & PRESSURE
33. Meter Capacity

33.1. General
33.1.A. To assure proper operation, each gas meter must be the proper size and type for the
maximum gas demand and required pressure. The maximum gas demand is determined
by adding the BTU input ratings of all gas burning devices that may possibly be operated
simultaneously.
33.1.B. Furnaces, space heaters, water heaters, boilers, pool heaters, fireplace logs, gas lights,
gas clothes dryers and gas generators should be included at their maximum input ratings.
33.1.C. Domestic kitchen ranges and outside grills may be considered to be 30,000 and 20,000
BTUH respectively as they rarely are operated at full capacity for extended periods with
other appliances.
33.1.D. The Gas Commercial Service Designer will select a meter and meter loop that will satisfy
the load demands that the Customer submits on the Commercial & Industrial Gas Load
Data Sheet found in section: Supplemental Information.
33.2. Diverse Load Requiring Multiple Meters
33.2.A. Certain types of commercial and industrial loads may require multiple meters for the same
building, serving the same Customer.
• At the discretion of LG&E, customers with variable loads, such as process and
heating that differ by an order of magnitude, may be required to install a meter
manifold for multiple meters.
34. Meter Loop Delivery Temperature

34.1. General
34.1.A. The gas delivery temperature shall be assumed to be 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
34.1.B. The company reserves the right, for billing purposes, to correct as necessary the actual
temperature in the case of large volume customers.
35. Meter Loop Delivery Pressures

35.1. General
35.1.A. Only LG&E representatives are authorized to make adjustments on the meter loop
pressure regulation equipment.
35.1.B. Unauthorized adjustment of meter loop regulation equipment may result in civil or criminal
action against the Customer, or a discontinuation of service.
35.2. Standard Delivery Pressure
35.2.A. Standard delivery pressure for commercial and residential services is 0.25 PSIG (4 oz. per
sq. inch or 7 inches Water Column) to the Meter.
35.3. Delivery Pressure Higher than Standard Delivery Pressure – “High Pressure Delivery”
35.3.A. The Commercial Load Designer must review and approve all requests for “high pressure
(higher than standard pressure) delivery”.
35.3.B. If necessary (i.e. due to equipment fuel gas requirements, process loads, or other design
requirements), LG&E may have higher delivery pressures available.
35.3.C. Higher than standard delivery pressures or “high pressure” deliveries are limited by the
characteristics and operating restraints for the particular medium pressure main to the
Customer meter.
35.3.D. Commercial customers must demonstrate an operational need for “higher than standard
pressure” delivery; delivery pressure higher than the standard will not be supplied to the
Customer to compensate for inadequately sized houseline piping.
35.3.E. Customers with higher delivery pressures will be billed with a correction factor to account
for the actual gas used during the billing period. Special requirements may exist for
“higher than standard pressure” deliveries.
35.3.F. Reference the House Line section of this handbook for details on materials and joining
pipe at higher than standard delivery pressure.
35.3.G. The following delivery pressures may be available (note discussion above):
• 2 PSIG, 2.5 PSIG, 5 PSIG, 10 PSIG, 15 PSIG
• Consult Gas Commercial Load Designer for pressure availability above 4 oz.
GAS METER LOOP MATERIAL, JOINING, SUPPORT, & PROTECTION
36. Meter Loop Assemblies

36.1. Meter Loop Assembly Fabrication
36.1.A. General
• Each meter loop must be designed and installed to limit stresses on the connecting
piping, meter, and regulator.
• Customer house line piping is not permitted to be connected on the service line side of
the meter.
36.1.B. Configuration
• Meter loops should be fabricated such that the meter inlet piping is on the left, as the
meter is read, and the outlet piping (house line) is on the right.
36.1.C. Multiple Meters
• Multiple meters shall be fed by a common meter manifold.
• Meter inlet piping shall not be constructed from the bypass piping of an existing meter.
• Multiple meter installations serving residential and small commercial Customers using
standard meters (175 and 250 CFH meters) are required to be constructed with
prefabricated meter loop assemblies to the greatest extent practical. See Drawing No.
GCS 30-20-206, Typical Multiple Meter Installation Prefabricated Meter Loops, for a
multiple meter installation using prefabricated meter loop assemblies.
• The house line side of each meter loop in a multiple meter setting must be permanently
tagged with the identity of the unit or equipment served by that meter.
• Meter manifolds serving multiple commercial meters must have a master meter valve.
36.1.D. Prefabricated Meter Loop Assemblies
• Prefabricated meter loop assemblies are required for service to Customers utilizing
standard meters up to 250 CFH nominal capacity (i.e., at 0.5” W.C. differential)
whenever total demand and character of demand permit.
For single meter installations reference the following drawings for piping details of
standard house meters using prefabricated meter assemblies:
1. GCS 30-20-201, 1” Prefabricated meter Loop,

2. GCS 30-30-201, Low Pressure Meterset Assembly,
3. GCS 30-30-202, Medium Pressure Meterset Assembly 1 NPS x 20 LT
with Regulator,
4. GCS 30-30-203, Elevated Pressure Meterset Assembly 1 NPS x 20 LT
with Regulator,
• For maximum gas demand of over 300,000 BTUH served from a low pressure (i.e.,
0.25 psig) system, or where a bypass operation must be performed (such as for
maintenance to a meter or pressure regulator) without interruption of normal
operation, the prefabricated meter loop should not be used; field fabricated meter
loops should be used instead.
36.1.E. Field Fabricated Meter Loop Assemblies
• Use of welded service manifolds is encouraged to reduce the number of threaded pipe
connections. Threaded pipe connections are prone to leaks over time.
• Meter loop piping serving rotary meters is required to be joined by welds. Line size valve
and regulator connections should be flanged.
• For maximum gas demand of over 300,000 BTUH served from a low pressure (i.e.,
0.25 psig) system though a one inch (1”) meter, a prefabricated meter loop shall be
used if external bypass is not required. If an external bypass is required, a meter loop
may be fabricated from standard pipe and fittings per Drawing No. GCS 30-20-204, 1”
Meter Loop Field Fabricated.
• For any application in which an external bypass is required, and for any application
requiring a meter of 375 CFH or more nominal capacity, the meter loop assembly will
need to be fabricated using standard pipe and fittings. See Drawings Nos. GCS 30-
20-301, 1” Meter Loop with By-pass, and GCS 30-20-302, 1½ Meter Loop with By-
pass.
• Drawings will be referenced and/or furnished by the Gas Commercial Load Designer
for rotary meter installations and other field fabricated meter piping configurations
when applicable.
• Meter loops for meters of 375 CFH or larger capacity in a multiple meter setting will
need to be fabricated using standard pipe and fittings. See Drawing No. GCS 30–20-
001 for meter piping details for a typical multiple meter installation using standard
fittings.
• The Company will furnish custom drawings when necessary for multiple meter
installations.
36.2. Meter Loop Gaskets
36.2.A. Do not use full face gaskets or semi-metallic spiral wound gaskets on the meter
loop.
• It is the experience of LG&E SR&O that full face gaskets are prone to leakage and are
more difficult to replace than standard ring gaskets.
36.2.B. Gaskets must be non-asbestos, and listed for natural gas service
• Gaskets consisting of a fiber blend with a nitrile rubber binder are commonly used on
commercial meter loops.
1. Other gasket materials are permissible, but must be approved by LG&E

prior to installation.
36.3. Meter Loop Welding
36.3.A. Where welded meter loops are required, the loops must conform with the following:
• Welded meter loops must be welded by a qualified welder using qualified welding
procedures in accordance with the requirements of API Standard 1104, ASME Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code Section IX, or 49 CFR Part 192 Appendix C.
36.4. Meter Loop Assemblies Material Specifications
36.4.A. Only steel pipe and steel or malleable iron fittings shall be used for meter loop construction.
36.4.B. Street elbows and close nipples are prohibited for construction of meter loops.
36.4.C. Bushings shall not be used for size reduction on meter loop or service riser piping; however,
they may be used for reduction of two or more sizes for test connections or gauge points.
36.4.D. Unions may be used if located downstream of the master valve or manifold valve.
36.4.E. Threaded pipe must be at least schedule 40 wall thickness.
• All threads on pipe and fittings holding gas pressure must be standard taper in
accordance with specification ANSI/ASME B1.20.1, Standard for Pipe Threads, General
Purpose.
36.4.F. Meter bars, factory made manifolds, or other special installations may be used subject to
approval by LG&E.
36.5. Meter Loop Valve Requirements
36.5.A. Master Valve Requirements
• Master valves are required for installations with two or more meters.
1. If all meters are served from a single manifold, one valve shall be
provided ahead of that manifold, preferably at the top of the service riser.
See Drawing GCS 30-10-002, Master Valve Requirements for Multiple
Meter Installations, Figures A & B.
• Master valves for two or more manifolds.
1. If meters are served from more than one manifold, a master valve is
required for each manifold. See Drawing GCS 30-10-002, Master Valve
Requirements for Multiple Meter Installations, Figure C.
36.5.B. Bypass Valve Requirements
• Bypass valves are required on meter loops one and a half inches (1-1/2”) and
larger, and on some field fabricated one inch (1”) meter loops, in order to prevent
major inconvenience or interruption of commercial process which would result from
the shutting off of gas for meter change operations.
1. Generally, any meter loop that has a meter with a capacity of 425,000
BTU/H or greater at one half inch (½”) water differential will have a
bypass. See Drawings No. GCS 30-20-301, 1” Meter Loop with By-pass,
and GCS 30-20-302, 1½” Meter Loop with By-pass.
36.5.C. Inlet Side (or Service Side) of Meter Loop
• Each new or reconstructed meter loop shall have an approved tamperproof gas valve of
the proper size located on the inlet side of each regulator and meter.
• Each meter inlet valve or service side bypass valve must have a lock wing or other
feature allowing the valve to be locked in the closed position.
• If served from a low pressure main, elevated pressure main, medium pressure main,
or a high pressure main through a primary regulator, each valve must be designed
and rated for an operating pressure of at least 100 psig.
• If served directly from a high pressure main without a separate primary regulator,
each valve in a location subject to full service line pressure must be rated at least as
high as the maximum allowable operating pressure for that main.
• Required pressure ratings, drawings, and general specifications will be provided or

referred to by the Commercial Gas Service Designer. Contact the Commercial Gas
Service Designer for these requirements.
• Each approved tamperproof service line valve shall be marked to show the
manufacturer’s name or trade mark, the pressure rating with the letter “G” to designate
gas, and the letter “T” to designate tamperproof.
36.5.D. Outlet Side (or House Line Side) of Meter Loop
• Each valve on the house line side of a meter loop shall have a pressure rating of at least
100 psig, and shall be marked to show the manufacturer’s name or trademark and
pressure rating with the letter “G” to designate gas.
36.5.E. Check Valves
• The Customer may be required to install additional regulation and check valves
upstream of the LG&E gas meter to prevent back-flow into Company facilities. These
customers include:
1. Customers with certain pressure requirements.
2. Customers using LP (Propane) as a backup or alternate fuel.
• The Customer is responsible for installation and maintenance of the check valve.
36.6. Meter Loop Supports
36.6.A. The house line or outlet side of the meter loop must be rigidly supported using split ring or
equivalent clamps if vertical or horizontal piping exceeds eight inches (8”) before entering
the building.
36.6.B. All free standing supports must be constructed of steel beams or steel piping.
36.6.C. All supports should be insulated from pipe with non-conductive material such as fiberglass
sleeves or rubber shields.
36.6.D. When supplying gas to a corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) house piping
system, the transition must be made at an approved termination fitting securely anchored
to the outside wall.
• A plastic sleeve must surround the tubing if passing through concrete or masonry.
• A split ring clamp, or equivalent, will be required if the pipe thread size and mounting
configuration of the termination fitting is not sufficient to rigidly support the meter. See
Drawing No. GCS 30-20-002, CSST House Piping.
36.7. Atmospheric Corrosion Protection - Painting
36.7.A. General
• Meter loop piping installed outdoors or in other locations that are subject to atmospheric
corrosion must be properly coated or otherwise protected from atmospheric corrosion.
A good quality paint intended for exterior use on metal, applied to a properly prepared
surface, may be used.
36.7.B. Valve Painting
• LG&E recommends painting meter inlet master valve(s) the color red to assist
emergency services in identification of master valve.
• The remaining isolation valves should be painted a non-red color, preferably a non-
reflective gray.
37. Electrical Bonding/Grounding of Gas Pipe

37.1. General
37.1.A. Electrical bonding or ground of natural gas service piping endangers the safety of the
Customer, the Public, and the Company.
37.1.B. Electrical bonding to the service, service riser, and/or meter(s) is prohibited.
37.1.C. Using gas service piping or meter loop, as a grounding or current carrying conductor is
prohibited.
38. Meter Protection

38.1. Barricades
38.1.A. Reference LG&E Drawing No. GCS 30-20-003, Meter Barricade. Rotary meter loops will
require similar clearances to this drawing.
38.1.B. Where barricades in front of the meter are more than 24” inches from the building, or the
meter loop is located on a corner of the building and is exposed to traffic, additional bollards
shall be placed to protect the side(s) of the meter loop.
38.1.C. Gas meters located within three feet (3’) of driveways or other driving areas shall be
barricaded or otherwise protected from vehicular damage. Meters located farther than three
feet (3’) from driveways serving commercial or industrial operations require barricades if
subject to contact by trucks, forklifts, or other mobile equipment.
38.1.D. Barricades must be constructed of structural steel tubing, steel beams, or steel piping,
anchored at least 24 inches into the ground.
38.1.E. High visibility PVC jacket “bumper” covers are recommended in areas near parking lots and
loading/unloading zones.
38.1.F. If in LG&E judgment, an unusually high risk of vehicular damage exists or past evidence of
vehicular damage exists, the customer must install a barricade system.
38.2. Fence Enclosures
38.2.A. Meter loops must be protected from vandalism and theft.
38.2.B. To protect the meter loop, the property owner may be required to install a fence system
around the loop that is capable of being secured with locks. All enclosures must be
approved by LG&E.
39. Meter Relocations

39.1. General
39.1.A. When an indoor meter is being relocated to an outside location in conjunction with a service
line replacement, the new house line shall be extended to the intended point of tie-in with
the existing piping and capped.
39.1.B. The new piping shall be rigidly anchored to allow a pressure test to be applied.
39.1.C. The final connection may be made by the Customer or plumber at the time LG&E tests and
activates the new service line.
GAS METER LOOP INSPECTIONS, PRESSURE TESTING, & MAINTENANCE
40. Meter Loop Inspections
40.1. Welded Meter Loop Visual Inspection
40.1.A. Welded loops are subject to a general visual inspection by LG&E personnel and may be
rejected based on a visual inspection alone.
40.1.B. Visual Inspections of welds will include but is not limited to:
• Excessive weld beads larger than 1/16” in height are subject to rejection.
• All welds must be at least a thick as the base metal.
• Excessive slag or weld spatter will be rejected.
41. Meter Loop Pressure Tests
41.1. Leak Test for a House Line System at the Meter
41.1.A. To test for leaks in a house line system that is presently in service, perform the following
steps:
• Completely shut off all connected gas utilizing devices, including their pilot lights if so
equipped.
• Shut off all manual valves preceding connected gas utilizing devices.
• Mark the position of the test hand on the meter index glass, or spring gauge index. A
felt tip pen, wax pencil, etc., may be used.
• Observe the test hand for a minimum of ten minutes; any movement indicates that a
leak exists.
41.1.B. Locate and identify leaks so that proper repair or replacement can be implemented. To
locate gas leaks, only use gas leak detecting solution or gas detecting instruments. Never
use a match or open flame to locate gas leaks.
41.1.C. If a major leak is suspected, do not perform the above test. Call the LG&E Gas
Emergency Service at (502) 589-5511.
41.1.D. If you should shut off the service valve preceding the meter because of a suspected leak,
do not turn it on after the leak has been repaired.
• Notify LG&E. LG&E will confirm that the house line system is free from leaks and
then turn on the gas.
HOUSE LINE REQUIREMENTS
42. House Line Code Requirements

42.1. General
42.1.A. It is the responsibility of the Authority having Jurisdiction and the Customer to assure
compliance with the applicable codes pertaining to installation of house line piping,
appliance installation, or appliance operation.
42.1.B. This handbook provides code requirements based upon the National Fuel Gas Code and
good practices applicable to most residential and small commercial gas house piping
installations. However, additional code requirements specific to your situation may exist
or there may be exceptions applicable to your situation.
42.1.C. Since the National Fuel Gas Code is referenced in the Kentucky Building Code for gas
piping in all buildings covered by its jurisdiction, LG&E recommends that installers of gas
piping obtain the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code and follow its provisions
when installing gas house lines.
• The National Fuel Gas Code is listed by National Fire Prevention Bureau as NFPA-54,
and by American National Standards Institute as Z223.1. It may be ordered through
National Fire Prevention Bureau by telephone at 1-800-344-3555 or through their
internet website at http://nfpa.org.
42.2. Aboveground Piping Installation Requirements
42.2.A. Each aboveground portion of a gas piping system upstream from the appliance equipment
shutoff valve shall be electrically continuous to any grounding electrode as defined by
NFPA 70, National Electric Code. Gas piping shall not be used as a grounding conductor
or electrode.
42.3. Underground Piping Requirements
42.3.A. Underground piping shall be installed with sufficient clearance from any other
underground structure to avoid contact therewith, to allow maintenance, and to protect
against damage from proximity to other structures.
42.3.B. Underground piping shall be installed with at least 18 inches (18”) of cover. The cover
shall be permitted to be less than 18 inches (18”) but at least 12 inches (12”) if external
damage to the pipe is not likely to result. If a minimum of 12 inches (12”) of cover cannot
be maintained, the pipe shall be installed in a conduit or otherwise shielded.
42.3.C. The trench shall be graded so that the pipe has a firm and substantially continuous
bearing on the trench bottom. The trench bottom must be free of rocks or foreign
materials that may damage plastic pipe or the coating on steel pipe. The trench bottom
may be padded with sand or sifted soil if necessary.
42.3.D. Backfill material shall be free of rocks or other material that may damage the pipe or
coating. Sand or sifted soil may be used to pad the top and sides of the pipe if necessary.
• In multi-metered buildings in which gas appliances are in a location remote from the
area that they serve (e.g., basement or utility room), an identifying tag should be
installed on the piping or valve serving each appliance.
43. House Line Valve Requirements
43.1. General
43.1.A. Each house line valve will be subject to pressure testing with the piping system and must
withstand this test without leaking.
43.2. House Line Valve Material
43.2.A. Each house line valve must be designed for natural gas service and be marked with the
manufacturer's name or trademark and must show visible indication of open or closed
position.
43.3. House Line Valve Installation
43.3.A. Every gas outlet shall have an easily accessible shutoff valve, located within the same
room, and within six feet (6’) of the appliance served. Where appliances are connected
with flexible connectors or semi-rigid tubing, the valves must be ahead of the appliance
connector, on the steel pipe.
43.3.B. An exterior shutoff valve shall be provided for each structure served with gas.
43.3.C. Gas outlets in fireplaces designed to burn wood or other solid fuel shall have shutoff
valves located outside of the firebox and accessible in the same room. Shutoff valves
serving decorative gas appliances may be installed in fireplaces if listed for such use (by
the manufacturer) and if protected from exposure to excessive heat.
43.3.D. Valves shall not be installed in concealed spaces or in spaces used for air plenums.
43.3.E. House lines that serve multiple individual dwelling units must have shutoff valves,
accessible to the tenants served, and marked with identification tags.
44. House Line Pressure Regulators

44.1. General
44.1.A. Pressure regulators are required when the house line piping system operates at pressures
greater than seven inches (7”) W.C. nominal pressure.
44.1.B. LG&E prohibits the use of ventless or vent limiting regulators on houseline piping.
44.1.C. All house line pressure regulators shall have a ½ inch valve test point and an isolation
valve on each side of the pressure regulator. These test points allow for the regulator to
be bypassed and isolated during the houseline pressure test.
• Reference drawing GCS-40-00-01.
44.2. House Line Pressure Regulator Venting
44.2.A. LG&E prohibits the use of a manifold for regulator vents.
44.2.B. Pressure regulators must be vented to the outside. The vent lines must terminate with
vent screens and face downward to prevent entry of insects or water.
44.2.C. Vent terminations must be located a minimum of 12 inches above grade.
44.3. House Line Pressure Regulator Venting Material Specifications
44.3.A. All regulator vent piping must be made of rigid metallic tubing that complies with NFPA 54
Section 5.6 Acceptable Piping Materials and Joining Methods.
44.3.B. All regulator vent piping must be at least as large as the regulator vent opening.
44.3.C. CSST is prohibited as regulator vent piping. The roughness of the interior wall of the
CSST pipe reduces the effective capacity of the pipe in many relief situations.
44.3.D. The Customer should confirm all vent piping sizes and maximum lengths with the
regulator manufacturer.
45. House Line Sub- Meters

45.1. General
45.1.A. House line sub meters are the sole responsibility of the customer
45.1.B. Piping of these facilities must be arranged with the same construction standards that are
dictated for a Customer Meter.
45.1.C. All sub-meter loops, regardless of size, must be constructed with a bypass to allow for
house line pressure testing around the sub meters.
46. House Line Appliance Connections

46.1. General
46.1.A. Uncoated brass connectors (uncoated brass corrugated tubing) are prohibited.
46.1.B. Final connections to appliances must be in accordance with local building codes and are
subject to variation between communities.
46.1.C. Vertical branch connections dropping to appliances should be provided drip legs at the
bottom of each drop.
• The drip leg may be assembled using a tee of the same size as the drop, with the side
outlet serving the appliance, and a three inch (3”) or longer nipple with a cap
connected into the bottom outlet of the tee.
• Drip legs should not be used outside or in locations subject to freezing. See Drawing
No. GCS 80-20-301, Vertical Branch Connection with Drip Leg.
46.1.D. Rigid connection with steel pipe is generally recommended for boilers, furnaces, water
heaters and other stationary equipment not subject to movement or excessive vibration.
46.1.E. Final connections to movable appliances must be made with approved flexible appliance
connectors, preceded by a valve connected to the rigid piping.
46.1.F. Flexible appliance connectors must be located entirely within the same room as the
appliance and may not pass through walls, floors, or ceilings.
46.1.G. The final connection to the appliance must be made outside of the appliance cabinet to
rigid pipe.
47. House Line (Indoor) Piping Installation

47.1. General
47.1.A. All gas outlets that do not connect to appliances must be terminated with a valve, followed
by a gas-tight cap or plug.
47.2. Concealed Locations
47.2.A. Unions, tubing fittings, or compression fittings shall not be installed in concealed locations.
47.2.B. Manifolds, valves, and pressure regulators must be installed in accessible areas and may
not be concealed.
47.2.C. When gas piping that is to be concealed is being installed, elbows, tees, and couplings
shall be permitted. However, the number of concealed joints should be kept to a
minimum. Unions, tubing fittings, right and left couplings, bushings, swing joints, and
compression couplings shall not be used in concealed locations.
47.2.D. Gas piping shall not be installed in solid partitions such as concrete (e.g., floors), unless it
is laid in channels that permit access to the piping with minimum damage to the building.
Where piping in channels could be exposed to excessive moisture or corrosive
substances, the piping shall be protected in an appropriate manner.
47.2.E. Piping that is installed in a fire-rated chase is not considered to be concealed.
47.3. Connections
47.3.A. Vertical branch connections from horizontal house lines should be taken from the top or side
only. See Drawing No. GCS 80-20-301, Vertical Branch Connection with Drip Leg.
47.4. Prohibited Locations
47.4.A. Gas piping shall not be run through or inside of air ducts, clothes chutes, elevator shafts,
fireplace ash dumps, chimneys, or concealed air plenums. This prohibition does not apply
to air spaces used for plenums above suspended ceilings.
HOUSE LINE SIZING
48. House Line Sizing

48.1. General
48.1.A. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure house lines are properly sized to handle
equipment gas loads.
48.1.B. LG&E will not size or advise customers on house line sizing.
48.1.C. For standard 4 ounces (i.e., seven inch (7") Water Column (W.C.) or 0.25 psig) delivery
pressure, please reference the LG&E Gas Customer Piping Handbook for information to
assist the Customer in determining correct house line pipe sizes.
48.2. House Line Sizing - Reference Sources
48.2.A. For systems operating at higher pressures or for other sizing methods, the NFPA 54
National Fuel Gas Code, BOCA National Mechanical Code, or other applicable standards
should be consulted.
HOUSE LINE MATERIAL, JOINING, SUPPORT & PROTECTION
49. House Line Pipe Material

49.1. General
49.1.A. All inside house line piping, not certified under the manufactured housing code, shall be
constructed using standard weight (i.e., schedule 40) plain steel pipe, or an approved
corrugated stainless steel system.
49.2. House Line Pipe Material for Lines Operating Above 5 psig OR 4 Inches in Diameter or
Larger
49.2.A. Without exception, welded joints are required on steel piping systems that operate at over
5 psig inside buildings OR are 4 inches and larger in diameter.
49.2.B. LG&E recommends that house lines 2” and larger be welded, regardless of the delivery
pressure, to reduce the possibility of leaks at joints.
49.2.C. Valves, pressure controlling devices, final connections to equipment, etc., may be flanged
or threaded.
49.3. Steel House Line Pipe
49.3.A. Material Specifications
• Steel pipe must comply with a listed specification, typically ASTM A53 or ASTM A106.
• All threads on pipe and fittings shall be tapered and conform to specification ASME
B1.20.1.
• Pipe joint compound or tape shall be applied to the male threads only.
• All thread nipples (straight non-tapered threads) shall not be used.
• Close nipples (tapered threads not separated by a shoulder) and malleable iron
bushings are not recommended. If used, malleable iron bushings should be limited to
low stress applications with a reduction of two or more nominal pipe sizes.
49.3.B. Joining
• Steel pipe and fittings may be joined by welding, threading, or bolted flanges (subject
to the requirements below). Compression fittings using gasket materials which are
subject to failure when exposed to heat from a fire shall not be used on inside
locations.
• Welded joints should be made using established procedures and welders qualified
under specification API 1104, Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities;
AWS B2.1, Standard for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification; or the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Code, Section IX.
49.3.C. Prohibited Locations
• Underground
1. Steel pipe may not be buried beneath buildings, or be in contact with the
ground beneath buildings, unless fully encased in a gas tight conduit. The
Gas Operations Center in your area must be consulted for specific
requirements.
49.4. Polyethylene (Plastic) House Line Pipe
49.4.A. Specifications
• Polyethylene pipe must comply with ASTM D-2513. The same material grades that
are acceptable for service line installations are acceptable for house line piping.
Polyethylene gas pipe may be used only outside of buildings and beneath the ground.
• An insulated copper tracing wire shall be installed adjacent to the polyethylene pipe
with the ends terminating above ground at each end. Contact between the tracing
wire and the polyethylene pipe should be avoided.
49.4.B. Joining
• Joints may be made in polyethylene plastic using approved mechanical fittings or heat
fusion.
• Properly trained and qualified installers should follow qualified written joining
procedures.
• All transitions to steel pipe must be outside. Transitions may be made using service
head adapters or anodeless risers in the same manner and type as used for service
risers, or transition to mill coated and cathodically protected house lines may be made
directly below ground. Refer to Drawing No. GCS 80-20-302, Polyethylene to Steel
Transition for Underground House Line.
49.4.C. Prohibited Locations
• Polyethylene (plastic) pipe shall not extend into a building or be installed inside to
serve appliances; polyethylene (plastic) pipe shall only be installed outside for an
underground house line application.
• Polyethylene (plastic) pipe may not be buried beneath buildings, or be in contact with
the ground beneath buildings, unless fully encased in a gas tight sleeve of protected
steel pipe vented to the outside of the building. The Gas Operations Center in your
area must be consulted for specific requirements.
49.5. Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) System House Line Pipe
49.5.A. General
• It is the responsibility of the customer and/or customer representatives to ensure that

CSST systems are installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and comply
with all applicable codes.
49.5.B. Specifications
• Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) systems must be tested, listed, and installed
in accordance with ANSI LC-1/CSA 6.26, Fuel Gas Piping Systems Using Corrugated
Stainless Steel Tubing.
• CSST may be used for installation of new house line systems or for addition to
existing systems.
49.5.C. Joining
• Only qualified installers, trained by authorized agents for the respective brands of
CSST system, are allowed to install CSST piping systems.
49.5.D. Connections
• Connection of the CSST to the meter outlet piping must be made using a suitable
transition fitting supported by the outside building wall, such that the tubing is not
exposed. See Drawing No. GCS 30-20-002, CSST House Piping, for a typical
installation.
49.5.E. Labeling
• The corrugated stainless steel tubing (i.e., Wardflex, Titeflex, GasTite, TracPipe, etc.)
used on fuel gas manifolds shall be tagged and/or labeled in a fashion by plumbers so
that the appliance served by the tubing is permanently and clearly marked.
49.5.F. Grounding
• NFPA 54 states that each above ground portion of a gas piping system that is likely to
become energized shall be electrically continuous and bonded to an effective ground
fault current path. Gas house line piping shall be considered to be bonded when there
is a continuous metal connection to appliances that are connected to the equipment
grounding conductor of the circuit supplying that appliance.
• The NEC allows the appliance grounding provision to serve as the pipe grounding
provision so a separate bond wire is not generally required. However, nothing prohibits
additional bonding especially if this is requirement of the CSST manufacturer.
• If additional grounding of the CSST houseline piping system is required, LG&E

recommends installing an approved grounding clamp and a bond wire from the
grounding strip in the electrical panel to the nearest section of each continuous section
of CSST piping. The bond wire should be sized in accordance with Table 250.66 of the
NEC. The grounding connection would have to be made by a qualified electrical
contractor and would be subject to an electrical permit and inspection.
• LG&E does not recommend grounding the CSST piping to a separate ground rod. This
would establish a separate independent building ground and would violate the
requirements of the NEC. There is a concern about separate grounding systems and
the potential to injure someone in contact with two separate grounding systems during a
fault, lightning strike, etc.
49.5.G. Prohibited Locations
• CSST may not extend into the fireboxes of fireplaces designed to burn solid fuel.
CSST or fittings may not be installed in any manner or locations where they will be
subjected to heat from solid fuel fires.
49.6. Copper Tubing House Line Pipe
49.6.A. Specification
• Copper tubing shall comply with standard Type K or L of ASTM B 88, Specifications
for Seamless Copper Water Tube, or ASTM B280, Specification for Seamless Copper
Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service.
49.6.B. Joining
• Joints in copper tubing shall be made with fittings approved by the manufacturer for
natural gas service or shall be brazed using materials with higher than 1,000 degrees
Fahrenheit (1,000oF) melting point.
49.6.C. Connections
• The transition to copper from the steel or CSST must be made outside. The transition
to copper must be preceded by a valve located outside.
49.6.D. Prohibited Locations
• Copper tubing shall only be installed outside for an underground house line
application (e.g., to serve gas grills, gas lights, or other outside natural gas
appliances).
• Copper tubing shall not be installed inside to serve appliances.
• Copper tubing shall not be used as a service line.
50. House Line Support

50.1. General
50.1.A. Gas house line piping must be adequately supported to prevent stress on fittings, appliance
connections or meter connections; and to prevent excessive vibration or movement.
50.1.B. The maximum distances between supports are as follows:

• ½ inch pipe shall not exceed 6 feet,
• ¾ inch or 1 inch pipe shall not exceed 8 feet.
• 1-1/4 inch or larger pipe
1. When oriented vertically, at least one support for each floor level
2. When oriented horizontally, the distance between supports shall not exceed
10 feet.
50.2. CSST Support
50.2.A. All provisions for supporting and protecting CSST must be followed in accordance with
manufacturers’ written procedures.
51. House Line Piping Protection
51.1. Piping Through Concrete, Asphalt or Masonry
51.1.A. When the house line passes through a concrete or masonry wall, a nonmetallic sleeve must
be provided. In addition, the spaces between the pipe, sleeve, and masonry must be sealed
to prevent entry of water or gas into the building. See Drawing No. GCS 20-20-006, Gas
Pipe Sleeving Through Concrete or Masonry.
51.1.B. Pipe passing through masonry walls, floors, or ceilings should be encased in a sleeve of
plastic pipe. Underground piping, where installed through the outer foundation or basement
wall of a building shall be encased in a protective pipe, sealed to prevent entry of gas or
water.
51.2. Protection from Physical Damage
51.2.A. Means shall be provided to prevent excessive stressing of the piping where there is heavy
vehicular traffic or soil conditions are unstable and settling of piping or foundation walls
could occur.
51.2.B. Any above grade copper tubing must be protected against physical damage.
51.2.C. Steel pipe installed outside and aboveground must be protected against damage from
anticipated forces.
51.2.D. CSST must be protected according to manufacturer recommendations and standard

industry practices.
51.3. Corrosion Control
51.3.A. Steel
• Steel pipe buried beneath the ground must be effectively coated and cathodically
protected to prevent corrosion. Fittings and blemishes in the coating must be wrapped
with a protective tape or mastic intended for this purpose. The underground portion
must be electrically insulated from non-protected piping using dielectric couplings,
dielectric unions, or flanges.
• Steel pipe installed outside and aboveground must be painted or otherwise coated to
prevent atmospheric corrosion.
51.3.B. Copper
• If any part of the copper tubing is buried underground, a dielectric fitting must be used
to electrically isolate the copper tubing from the steel or CSST house line piping. If
the transition to steel is made underground, the steel pipe must be coated,
cathodically protected, and electrically insulated from the house line piping.
• For underground copper tubing installations, the vertical portion, from approximately
six inches (6”) below grade to the transition fitting above grade, must be encased in a
steel pipe or sunlight resistant plastic pipe securely mounted to the building wall. The
space between the copper tube and protective sleeve shall be filled with expanding
foam, or otherwise sealed at the top, to prevent entry and accumulation of rain water.
Insulation must be used, if necessary, to prevent a steel casing pipe from electrically
shorting the dielectric transition fitting.
HOUSE LINE INSPECTIONS, PRESSURE TESTING, & MAINTENANCE
52. House Line Pressure Test

52.1. General
52.1.A. Prior to requesting natural gas service, house line piping systems must be pressure tested
to detect the existence of leaks.
52.1.B. Each leg of piping that terminates at an appliance must have an appliance isolation valve.
52.1.C. Provisions must be made for the Company to install the Company’s pressure gauge to
verify the test pressure and conditions.
52.1.D. For the appropriate test pressure and test duration, contact the Gas Operations Center in
your area.
52.1.E. House line regulators (on systems with “high pressure” or higher than standard delivery
pressures) should be isolated and bypassed during the pressure test.
52.1.F. Reference drawing GCS-40-00-01 Gas Regulator Installation Detail for Houseline Gas
Regulators Used to Serve Gas Equipment.
52.2. Installation of Paddle Blinds or “Skillets”
52.2.A. Skillets must be installed prior to a houseline pressure test.
52.2.B. Skillets are supplied by the Customer and must remain installed until the houseline
pressure test has been witnessed by LG&E.
52.2.C. After LG&E has passed the houseline pressure test, the Customer is responsible for
removing the skillets.
52.2.D. Locations:
• Skillets must be installed at the inlet and outlet of meter loop regulators.
• Do not install skillets on either side of the rotary meter.
52.3. Test Pressure
52.3.A. House lines with a standard delivery pressure (7 in wc, 4 oz) must be tested at 3 PSIG.
52.3.B. House lines with a delivery pressure higher than standard delivery must be tested at 1.5
times the delivery pressure.
52.4. Duration
52.4.A. As a general rule of thumb, house lines should be tested 30 minutes for every 500 cubic
feet of pipe volume in the system.
• Contact LG&E for test pressures and duration for house piping volumes greater than
500 cubic feet.
52.4.B. House piping with a connected load of 10 MSCFH or greater shall be tested for a
minimum of 30 minutes.
52.5. Test Failures
52.5.A. Natural gas service will not be turned on to a house piping system believed to be unsafe
or leaking.
52.6. Repairs
52.6.A. Additions, repair, modification and other changes in the house piping system must be
tested.
53. House Line Inspections

53.1. General
53.1.A. It is the ultimate responsibility of the building inspector, fire marshall, and/or other
jurisdictional authority to inspect house line piping installations for code compliance.
53.1.B. LG&E reserves the right to refuse to activate service to any house line that LG&E
representatives deemed unsafe, or that does not comply with the guidelines set forth in
this handbook.
CORROSION PREVENTION
54. Corrosion Prevention - General Corrosion Protection Requirements
54.1. Protection for Aboveground Steel Piping
54.1.A. All aboveground steel piping, such as service riser or meter loop piping, installed outdoors
or indoors in damp locations shall be protected from atmospheric corrosion as required by
state and federal pipeline safety regulations.
54.2. Protection for Underground Steel Piping
54.2.A. All underground (i.e., buried) steel piping, such as service lines, shall be mill coated and
cathodically protected as required by state and federal pipeline safety regulations. Similarly,
building codes also require underground steel house lines to be coated and cathodically
protected.
55. Corrosion Prevention - Coating Requirements

55.1. Specifications
55.1.A. Coating for Aboveground Applications
• A good quality paint intended for exterior use on metal is an acceptable aboveground
coating.
• A rust inhibiting primer should be applied to the bare metal.
55.1.B. Coatings for Underground Applications
• Pipe
1. All steel pipe used for underground applications shall be purchased with
mill applied Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) coating. Fusion Bonded Epoxy
(FBE) is the only approved mill applied coating for steel piping in
underground applications.
• Joints and Defects
1. At pipe joints and where defects in the pipe coating exist, the underground
coatings on steel piping must be one of the approved coatings listed below.
For other underground coatings, the coating must be approved by LG&E
prior to its installation.
• Poly-Butyl Tape
1. The tape must have a total thickness of at least 25 mils that shall consist of
a 20 mil tar based mastic or synthetic elastomer coating backed by a
polyethylene film. It is applicable between the temperatures of -20°F and
+130°F.
• Wax Tape (i.e., Plastic-fiber felt, saturated with a blend of petrolatum waxes, plasticizers
and corrosion inhibitors, forming a tape wrapper).
55.2. Pipe Surface Preparation and Coating Installation
55.2.A. Aboveground Piping
• Clean the piping surface of all dirt, oil, grease, moisture and other foreign matter. Oil
and grease should be cleaned using a cleaning solvent.
• Remove all paint that is not tightly adhered.
• Remove rust and loose mill scale. Power tool cleaning is recommended. However,
hand tool cleaning (i.e., wire brushing) is acceptable. Use a cleaning solvent as
required to ensure a clean piping surface.
• Paint the piping surface with an acceptable aboveground coating.
• The proper protective clothing, gloves and mask should be worn during the surface
preparation and coating installation process.
55.3. Underground Piping at Joints and for Defects in Coatings
55.3.A. Poly-Butyl Tape
• For defects in the coating, remove all damaged coating to a point where it is firmly
bonded to the pipe.
• Clean the piping surface (i.e., the welded joints and the defects in the coating) of all dirt,
oil, grease, moisture and other foreign matter. Oil and grease should be cleaned using
a cleaning solvent.
• Remove all rust, paint, and loose mill scale. Power tool cleaning is recommended.
However, hand tool cleaning (i.e., wire brushing) is acceptable. Use a cleaning solvent
as required to ensure a clean piping surface.
• File or grind smooth all sharp edges or burns to prevent protrusion through the Poly-
Butyl tape.
• Apply a thin uniform coating of primer to the clean piping surface and to the mill coated
piping surfaces within the area to be wrapped. The primer used shall be compatible
with the coating. The piping surface must be moisture free prior to the priming
procedure and remain moisture free throughout application of the Poly-Butyl tape.
• Allow primed piping surface to dry to a “tacky” stage before application of the Poly-Butyl
tape.
• Apply the Poly-Butyl tape over the weld joint or defect area by using a cigarette wrap. A
cigarette wrap consists of using pre-cut strips of Poly-Butyl tape equal in length to the
circumference of the pipe plus a minimum of four inches (4”).
• Apply the Poly-Butyl tape over the entire area (including the weld joint) to be wrapped
by spirally wrapping the Poly-Butyl tape around the pipe using a continuous 50%
overlap of tape. The Poly-Butyl tape should be applied under tension. However, the
last turn should be applied without tension. The tension in wrapping should be enough
to obtain conformability to the surface being coated. The Poly-Butyl tape should then be
cut on the downside of the turn and pressed into position.
• For questions or additional guidance involving the surface preparation and/or the
installation of Poly-Butyl tape, contact the Gas Operations Center in your area.
55.3.B. Wax Tape
• For defects in the coating, remove all damaged coating to a point where it is firmly
bonded to the pipe.
• Clean the piping surface (i.e., the welded joints and the defects in the coating) of all dirt,
oil, grease, moisture and other foreign matter. Oil and grease should be cleaned using
a cleaning solvent.
• Remove all rust, paint, and loose mill scale. Power tool cleaning is recommended.
However, hand tool cleaning (i.e., wire brushing) is acceptable. Use a cleaning solvent
as required to ensure a clean piping surface.
• File or grind smooth all sharp edges or burns to prevent protrusion through the
underground coating.
• Apply a thin uniform coating of primer to the clean piping surface and to the mill coated
piping surfaces within the area to be wrapped. The primer used shall be compatible
with the coating. While it is preferred that the piping surface be moisture free prior to the
priming procedure, a damp or wet surface is tolerable when applying wax primer and
tape. Where moisture is present, rub and press primer into the piping surface,
displacing the moisture and ensuring that the primer adheres to the piping surface.
• Apply the wax tape by spirally wrapping the wax tape around the pipe using a 25%
overlap (e.g., using a four inch (4”) inch wax tape, a one inch (1”) overlap is required).
Press the wax tape into place making sure that no air pockets exist and that the wax
tape is in contact with the piping surface. Press and smooth out the lap seams to
ensure that the laps are sealed.
• For questions or additional guidance involving the surface preparation and/or the
installation of wax tape, contact the Gas Operations Center in your area.
55.3.C. Epoxy Coating
• Contact the Commercial Load Designer for epoxy specifications.
55.4. Coating Placement
55.4.A. Underground mill applied coating shall extend, at a minimum, six inches (6”) above grade on
any steel piping that enters or leaves the ground.
55.5. Coating Damage Prevention
55.5.A. Care should be exercised in the handling of coated pipe.
55.5.B. The bottom of the ditch must be free of rocks or foreign objects that may damage the
coating. In addition, backfill shall be free of rocks or debris that may damage the coating.
For more detail on backfill and trench bottom conditions, refer to Section 3.10.2 a. – Backfill
and Trench Bottom Requirements.
56. Corrosion Prevention - Electrical Isolation

56.1. General
56.1.A. In order for cathodic protection to be effective, all protected pipe must be electrically
separated from any electrically grounded metallic structure or piping.
56.1.B. Dielectric couplings, dielectric unions, or dielectric flanges may be used at each point where
the protected piping extends out of or into the ground.
57. Corrosion Prevention - Anodes

57.1. General
57.1.A. Cathodic protection can normally be provided to the coated and electrically isolated
underground steel piping by means of a magnesium anode.
57.1.B. Magnesium anodes have an insulated lead wire that must be electrically attached to the
protected piping by thermite welding, brazing, or with an approved mechanical grounding
clamp.
57.1.C. The connection to the piping must be coated with approved mastic or with tape and primer
in the same manner as a joint or defect in the coating.
57.2. Anode Spacing
57.2.A. For maximum effectiveness, one five pound (5 lbs) standard potential magnesium anode
should be used for each 50 foot (50’) section of underground steel piping.
57.2.B. To the extent practical, the anodes should be evenly spaced over the length of the piping
being protected.
57.3. Anode Installation
57.3.A. Anodes should be installed vertically at least three feet (3’) away from the piping with the top
of the anode even with or lower than the elevation of the buried piping. See Drawing No.
GCS 50-20-801, Vertical Installation Anode and Test Station, for recommended anode
installation method.
SPECIAL NOTICES
58. Notice Regarding the Installation of Gas Fired Electric Generators

58.1. General
58.1.A. In many cases, the installation of gas fired generators on an existing residential houseline
will require a delivery pressure increase to higher than standard delivery pressure. Not all
gas systems will be able to support an increase in customer delivery pressure (reference
definitions of Low and Elevated Pressure Systems).
58.1.B. Customers should contact the Commercial Load Designer to determine if the system can
support the generator load.
58.2. Installation Requirements
58.2.A. Reference manufacturer’s recommendations for installing house line regulators.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION & FORMS
(PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK)
COMMERCIAL LOAD DATA SHEET
LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL GAS LOAD DATA SHEET
Revision (B)
This Sheet is Required When the Total Connected Meter Load is Greater Than ( > )
500,000 BTUH. This Sheet should be submitted in addition to The LG&E/ KU/ ODP
Electric and Gas Load Data Sheet. This Sheet does not fulfill the requirement of
application for service.
Please Fax Completed Sheet to: (502) 364- 8296

Facility Name:__________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
City & Zip__________________________________
___ Preliminary Construction Bid Use ____ Final Construction ___ Construction Revision
Note: All preliminary submissions must be re-submitted as final when the customer applies for service. All
plan revisions that affect total loading must be resubmitted.
Service Request Type: ___New Construction ___Existing Construction
Service Information LG&E CLD Office Use Only
Length of Service Line _______ (feet) _____________

Estimated Service Completion Date ___________ _____________
Requested Gas Meter Date ____________ _____________
Total Gas Connected Loads on Property

Building 1 Building 2 Building 3 Building 4
Requested House Line Pressure
Please Circle Units. (oz / psig) (oz / psig) (oz / psig) (oz / psig)
Gas Load Type (BTUH) (BTUH) (BTUH) (BTUH)

Space Heating, Comfort Conditioning, & Make Up
Air
Water Heaters
Boilers
Cooking Equipment
Emergency/ Standby Power Generators
Full Time Power Generators
Production Equipment
TOTAL CONNNECTED METER LOAD
How Many Hours A Day Will the Production Equipment Run: 4 8 12 16 24

Please Circle the Days Production Equipment will Typically Operate SU M TU W TH F SA
Submitted By Name:________________________________________________
Company:______________________________ Address_________________________________________
Phone ( )___________________ Fax: ( )______________ Cell Phone/ Pager: (____)_________________
Gas Service Inspection Request
LG&E COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL GAS SERVICE
Fax: (502) 364-8296
Questions?
Plumber’s name:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Requested by:
Full Address
House # Lot # Street Name Zip Subdivision Name Cross Street LG&E LG&E
Code OK NO
Conf. # METER
ORDER
COMMERCIAL GAS INSPECTION REQUEST FORM
Contact the LG&E Gas Commercial Service Designer at 502-364-8275

Note: If more than one (1) meter per service, please note on address.
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CONVEYANCE OF RIGHT OF WAY – SAMPLE FORM
CONVEYANCE OF RIGHT OF WAY
The undersigned, ______________________________________, of Jefferson County, Kentucky, for valuable

consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged (said consideration for this instrument is not measurable in
money), do hereby grant and convey unto LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, a Kentucky corporation,
820 W. Broadway, P. O. Box 32020, Louisville, KY 40232, its successors and assigns, (herein called the Company)
the right and easement to construct, lay, maintain, operate, repair, and remove pipe line or lines for the transportation
and distribution of gas, together with all equipment necessary or appropriate in connection therewith, along a route to
be determined by the Company, crossing under the Grantor’s/Grantors’ property located at
_____________________________, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
A fifteen foot (15’) wide gas easement parallel and adjacent to the south property line as shown by the hatched
area on the LG&E drawing, attached hereto and made a part hereof. Said easement shall be maintained and
preserved in its present condition and no change in grade or elevation will be made without the express consent in
writing of the Company.
Title to which was acquired by us by Deed dated the _____ day of _____________, ______ and recorded in
Deed Book _____, Page ______, and recorded in the Office of the County Court of Jefferson County,
Kentucky. There shall be no buildings or structures erected within the limits of this easement. The
Company is further granted the right of ingress and egress over the lands of the undersigned to and from
said line in the exercise of this easement and is further granted the right to do all reasonably necessary
trimming and removal of trees and branches for the proper clearance of said line or lines.
The gas service, or services, shall be extended to a point in a location designated by the Company.
It is further agreed that the Company, at its option, will repair, restore or pay to the undersigned for damages that
may be caused by the Company in the exercise of this easement.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness the signatures of the undersigned this ____ day of _______________, 200__.
_____________________________________
Signature
____________________________________
Signature
_____________________________________
Address
Agent:
Job #:
NATURAL GAS SERVICE VISUAL INSPECTION TICKET – SAMPLE FORM
SERVICE RELATED DRAWINGS
GCS – 20-10-001 Acceptable Service Line Locations
GCS – 20-20-002 Installation of Gas Service Line in Shallow Rock
GCS – 20-20-003 A Installation of Polyethylene Service by Insertion
GCS – 20-20-004 Detail Insert Protector & Sleeve for Polyethylene Insertion
GCS – 20-20-005 Attachment of Tracing Wire
GCS – 20-20-006 Gas Pipe Sleeving Through Concrete or Masonry
GCS – 30-20-201 1” Prefabricated Meter Loop
GCS – 30-30-201 A Low Pressure Meterset Assembly 1 NPS x 20 LT
GCS – 30-30-202 A Medium Pressure Meterset Assembly 1 NPS x 20 LT with
Regulator
GCS – 30-30-203 A Elevated Pressure Meterset Assembly 1 NPS x 20 LT with
Regulator
GCS – 30-20-204 1” Meter Loop Field Fabricated
GCS – 30-20-301 1” Meter Loop with By-pass
GCS – 30-20-302 1 ½ Meter Loop with By-pass
GCS – 30-20-001 Typical Multiple Meter Installation for Various Types of Meters
GCS – 30-10-002 A Master Valve Requirements for Multiple Meter Installations
GCS – 30-20-002 CSST House Piping
GCS – 30-20-205 A Mobile Home Meter Loop
GCS – 30-20-206 A Typical Multiple Meter Installation Prefabricated Meter Loops
GCS – 30-10-003 Acceptable Gas Meter Locations
GCS – 30-10-004 A Acceptable Gas Meter Locations
GCS – 30-20-003 Meter Barricade
GCS – 30-20-004 A Meter Riser for Use with Polyethylene Gas Service Line
GCS – 30-20-005 A Flexible Meter Riser for Use with Polyethylene Gas Service Line
GCS – 30-20-006 Service Head Adapter/ Straight Pipe Meter Riser for Use with
Polyethylene Gas Service Line
GCS – 30-20-007 Anodeless Riser for Large Polyethylene Gas Service Line
GCS – 80-20-301 Vertical Branch Connection with Drip Leg

GCS – 80-20-302 A Polyethylene to Steel Transition for Underground House Line
GCS – 50-20-801 Vertical Installation Anode and Test Station
GCS – 40-20-003 2.5 psig Residential Gas regulator Installation for Gas Pool
Heaters/Gas Fired Generators
GCS – 40 – 00 01 Gas Regulator Installation Details for Houseline Gas Regulators
Used to Serve Gas Equipment
GCS – 30-50-01 3M Rotary Meter
ELEC 40-02-11 Recommended Gas and Electric Joint Trench
GCS – 30-50-02 5M Rotary Meter Loop
GCS – 30-50-06 2-23M Rotary Meters Loop
GCS – 30-50-07 2-38M Rotary Meters Loop
ACCEPTABLE SERVICE LINE LOCATIONS GCS 20 10 001
Gas Engineering & Planning
Rev.
INTERSECTION
DRIVE OR
GAS MAIN
SERVICE LINE EXTENDED

MUST CLEAR DRIVE OR
PROPOSED ROUTE OF
INTERSECTION
LG&E GAS SERVICE
STREET OR ROAD
EASEMENT OR
PROPERTY LINE
3' MINIMUM HORIZONTAL

90°
SEPERATION AT THE
PROPERTY LINE OR
EASEMENT LINE FOR ALL
FACILITIES
CUSTOMER'S GAS SERVICE LINE

CLEARANCE FOR WATER,
CLEARANCE FOR SEWER
ELECTRIC, CABLE TV OR
TELEPHONE
Replaces Drawn By: CLARK/EDER

Gas Engineering and Planning NONE 01/02/03
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GCS 20 20 002
Gas Engineering & Planning INSTALLATION OF GAS SERVICE LINE IN SHALLOW ROCK
Rev.
TOP OF CASING MUST BE

BELOW LEVEL OF ROCK AND
AT LEAST 9" BELOW GRADE LEVEL
WARNING TAPE
SOIL
SOIL
TRACING WIRE
ROCK
ROCK
POLYETHYLENE SERVICE LINE
PLASTIC OR STEEL CASING
Replaces Drawn By: CLARK/ETER

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Questions?
WRAP TRACER WIRE
AROUND UPPER SUPPORT
METER LOOPAND RISER IN AROUND UPPER

PROPERTY SUPPORT ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE

LINE WATER - TIGHT DRAWING
CLOSURE
LG&E SERVICE
LINE TRACING WIRE
PROTECTIVE PLASTIC SLEEVE
12" MINIMUN LENGTH, AT
LEAST 6" OVER PLASTIC GAS LINE
POLYETHYLENE GAS PIPE
TRACING WIRE
18" MIN.
Gas Engineering and Planning

24"
MIN. OLD SERVICE LINE
NONE
Replaces
PLASTIC INSERT
NOTE: PROTECTORS
CAREFULLY BACKFILL IN LAYERS TO PROVIDE PROPER SUPPORT
OF PLASTIC PIPE AND TRACING WIRE, MAINTAINING 3" TO 6"
INSTALLATION OF POLYETHYLENE SERVICE BY INSERTION
Contact the LG&E Gas Commercial Service Designer at 502-364-8275

CLEARANCE BETWEEN THEM.
REFER TO DRAWINGS GCS-20-004 AND GCS-20-005 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS
01/02/03
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Rev.
GCS 20 20 003
Drawn By: CLARK/ETER
Page 98 of 136
OLD DRAWING - A 13642
Distribution Operations Title: Job# Revision:
Gas Service Handbook DETAIL OF INSERT PROTECTOR & SLEEVE GCS - 20 20 004
FOR POLYETHYLENE INSERTION Date: Drawn By: Scale Sheet:
Louisville Gas & Electric Company 1/2/03 CLARK None 1 of 1
GCS 20 20 005
Gas Engineering & Planning ATTACHMENT OF TRACING WIRE Rev.
HEAVY MECHANICAL GROUND CLAMP

CLEAN PIPE SURFACE BEFORE INSTALLATION COAT
CLAMP AND SCREWS WITH MASTIC AFTER INSTALLATION
NOTE:
IF WIRE IS BRAZED OR THERMIT WELDED TO STEEL PIPE
THE CONNECTION SHALL BE COATED WITH APPROVED PRIMER
AND TAPE OR MASTIC

Gas Engineering and Planning A13640 01/02/03
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GCS 20 20 006
Gas Engineering & Planning GAS PIPE SLEEVING THROUGH CONCRETE OR MASONRY
Rev.
NON - METALLIC SLEEVE
BURIED GAS PIPE
NOTE:
WHEN USING STEEL MW PIPE FOR
GAS SERVICE PIPE, EXTEND MILL
COATING ABOVE SURFACE GRADE
SLEEVING GAS PIPE THROUGH

WALL - ABOVE GRADE
SPACE BETWEEN GAS PIPE

AND WALL SEALED WITH
CAULKING
NON-METALLIC SLEEVE
CEMENTED OR CAULKED
INTO WALL.

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Gas Engineering & Planning 1" PREFABRICATED METER LOOP GCS 30 20 201
Rev. B
SPLIT RING CLAMP

1' NPT X 20 LT METERSET ASSEMBLY OR EQUIVALENT
SEE FOLLOWING DRAWINGS:
GCS - 30 30 201, LOW PRESSURE
GCS - 30 30 202, MEDIUM PRESSURE
GCS - 30 30 203, ELEVATED PRESSURE
PVC SLEEVE
VALVE WITH OPERATING
HEAD TO OUTSIDE OF LOOP
26" MIN. TO 60" MAX.
HOUSE LINE
(OUTLET SIZE TO BE DETERMINED)
SPLIT RING CLAMP

OR EQUIVALENT
SERVICE LINE INLET

(SIZE TO BE DETERMINED)
NOTE:
DO NOT USE STREET ELBOWS OR
CLOSE NIPPLES IN METER LOOP
Replaces Drawn By: CLARK/MURPHY

Gas Engineering and Planning GCS - 30 20 201B 07/25/08
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GCS 30 30 201
Gas Engineering & Planning LOW PRESSURE METERSET ASSEMBLY 1 NPS x 20 LT
Rev. B
Replaces Drawn By:CLARK/MURPHY

Gas Engineering and Planning GCS-30 30 201A 07/25/08
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MEDIUM PRESSURE METERSET ASSEMBLY GCS 30 30 202
1 NPS x 20 LT WITH REGULATOR Rev. B

Gas Engineering and Planning GCS-30 30 202 B 07/25/08
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GCS 30 30 203
Gas Engineering & Planning ELEVATED PRESSURE METERSET ASSEMBLY
1 NPS x 20 LT WITH REGULATOR Rev. B
PLUMBING SUPPLIERS DO NOT HAVE ELEVATED
PRESSURE REGULATORS. CUSTOMER SHOULD
WILL SWAP OUT NEW REGULATOR AT TIME OF

PURCHASE MEDIUM PRESSURE MODEL. LG&E
SERVICE ACTIVATION.
NOTE:

Gas Engineering and Planning GCS - 30 30 203 A 07/25/08
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GCS 30 20 204
Gas Engineering & Planning 1" METER LOOP FIELD FABRICATED
Rev.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NOTE:

THIS DRAWING HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY DWGS. THE STOP INSTALLED UPSTREAM OF METER MUST BE
GCS - 30 20 201, GCS - 30 30 201, LOCK-OFF TYPE, TAMPER PROOF AND HAVE A 100 P.S.I.
GCS - 30 30 202, GCS - 30 30 203 OR GREATER OPERATING PRESSURE.
USE THIS DRAWINGS ONLY WHEN SPECIFIED METER CONNECTIONS SHALL BE 1" IN SIZE
BY AREA GAS OPERATIONS CENTER
ON MEDIUM AND HIGH PRESSURE, THE STOP SHALL NOT BE
LESS THAN 3/4" ON LOW PRESSURE OR ELEVATED PRESSURE,
THE MINIMUM SIZE STOP SHALL BE 1".
SPLIT RING CLAMP

OR EQUIVALENT
1/4" BRASS PLUG IN TEE
PVC SLEEVE
6"
VALVE WITH OPERATING

HEAD TO OUTSIDE OF LOOP
FIN
ISH
ED
GR
AD
E
HOUSE LINE OUTLET

SERVICE LINE INLET

NOTE:
DO NOT USE STREET ELBOWS OR CLOSE NIPPLES IN METER LOOP

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GCS 30 20 301
Gas Engineering & Planning 1" METER LOOP WITH BY-PASS
Rev.
NOTE:
THE STOP INSTALLED UPSTREAM OF METER MUST BE LOCK
TYPE, TAMPERPROOF AND HAVE A 100 P.S.I. OR GREATER
OPERATING PRESSURE
METER LOOP STOPS AND CONNECTIONS ARE 1" IN SIZE
SPLIT RING CLAMP OR EQUIVALENT SHALL BE INSULATED FROM

GAS PIPE WHEN CLAMP IS ATTACHED TO METAL STRUCTURE.
SPLIT RING CLAMP

OR EQUIVALENT
3" TO 4"
8" TO 10"
6"
TOP VIEW
8" TO 12"
FRONT VIEW
BUILDING LINE
6"
1" PLUG
SERVICE LINE
SIZE TO BE
DETERMINED
SIDE VIEW SERVICE LINE
(INLET)
HOUSE LINE
(OUTLET)
SIZE TO BE DETERMINED
FINISHED GRADE

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Gas Engineering & Planning 1 1/2" METER LOOP WITH BY-PASS GCS 30 20 302
Rev. X
NOTES:
1. GAS SERVICE VALVE, 1 21", TAMPERPROOF, LOCK-OFF, 100PSI OR GREATER

2. GAS VALVE 1 21"
3. PIPE PLUG 1 21"
4. SPLIT RING CLAMP OR EQUIVALENT
5. METER TO BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY LG&E CO. 2
2
6. REGULATOR TO BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY LG&E CO.
7. ANODLESS SERVICE RISER, SIZE AND CONFIGURATION AS REQUIRED
TOP VIEW
SPLIT RING CLAMP OR EQUIVALENT SHALL BE

INSULATED FROM GAS PIPE WHEN CLAMP IS
15" ATTACHED TO METAL STRUCTURE.
4"
HOUSE LINE
(OUTLET)
SIZE TO BE
1
DETERMINED
3 3
PVC
SLEEVE
12"
10"
1
40" MIN TO 60" MAX

BUILDING
LINE
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
GRADE
SERVICE
TO BE SIZED
Replaces Drawn By:CLARK/EDER

Gas Engineering and Planning 2144 01/02/03
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GCS 30 20 001
Gas Engineering & Planning TYPICAL MULTI-METERS INSTALLATION
FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF METERS Rev.
NOTES:
1 Master valve required, Tamperproof, 100 PSIG minimum rating
2 Minimum center to center distance between meter risers 16" if both meter loops are 1" pipe size,
24" if either or both meter loops are 1 1/2" pipe size.
3 Bypass valve on service line side not required on every bypass loop if a service line bypass
connection is accessible on a neighboring loop within 48"
4 Minimum manifold size is 1" nominal iron pipe size, larger if required to supply gas demand.
5 Support with split ring clamps or equivalent. Each riser must be supported near top.
Support must be adequate to bear weight of meters and piping plus all anticipated external forces.
Stand off from wall nominal 3" to 5".
Meter Loops to be as required. Meter loops shown below are:

Meter Loop #1. 1" prefabricated meter loop.
Meter Loop #2. 1" field assemblied meter loop with bypass.
Meter Loop #3. 1 1/2" field assembiled meter loop with bypass.
Meter Loop #4. 1" field assemblied meter loop without bypass.
Meter Loops to be built in accordance with applicable drawings.
Meter Loop #3
Meter Loop #2
3
Meter Loop #1 Meter Loop #4
2 4 5
1 12" MIN.
GRADE
Replaces Drawn By: CLARK

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GCS 30 10 002
Gas Engineering & Planning MASTER VALVE REQUIREMENTS FOR
MULTIPLE METER INSTALLATIONS Rev. B
Figures below are defined as:
FIG. A - Vertical 2 Meter Manifold

FIG. B - Horizontal Multiple Meter Manifold
FIG. C - Multiple Meters on Two or More Manifolds
MASTER 12" MIN

MASTER (FIG. A) VALVE CLEARANCE (FIG. B)
VALVE
GRADE
MASTER
VALVE
MASTER 12" MIN

VALVE CLEARANCE
(FIG. C)
GRADE

Gas Engineering and Planning GCS - 30 10 002 07/25/08
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Gas Engineering & Planning CSST HOUSE PIPING GCS 30 20 002
Rev.
SPLIT RING CLAMP
CORRUGATED STAINLESS
STEEL TUBING (CSST)
HOUSE LINE SIDE

OF STANDARD
METER LOOP
CSST TERMINATION FITTING SECURELY

ANCHORED TO WALL ON OUTSIDE
PLASTIC SLEEVE SIDE VIEW
Replaces Drawn By:CLARK

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GCS 30 20 205
Gas Engineering & Planning MOBILE HOME METER LOOP
Rev. B
MOBILE HOME WALL

2" X 6"
TREATED LUMBER
RIGID
PIPE
1' to 3'
2" X 6"
TREATED LUMBER 2" PIPE ATTACH APROVED
SUPPORT FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR
TO MOBILE HOME
2" STEEL PIPE SUPPORT
2" STEEL PIPE SUPPORT

2" X 6" TREATED LUMBER
METER
THREE FEET MIN. "SIDE TO SIDE"
FURNISHED
FROM ANY POTENTIAL IGNITION
BY LOUISVILLE
SOURCE (ELECTRIC METER, AIR-
GAS AND
CONDITIONER, AIR INTAKE TO ELECTRIC.
HOME.) MEASURE FROM METER
ELBOWS.
INSERT "A" SIDE VIEW
METER CONNECTIONS RISER SHALL BE TOP VIEW
1" IN SIZE.
METER MUST NOT BLOCK INGRESS OR
EGRESS INCLUDING EMERGENCY EXITS.
6"
( SERVICE LINE NOT TO BE UNDER MOBILE HOME ).
SPLIT
RING
SEE INSERT
"A" ABOVE
MOBILE HOME WALL
2" X 6"
TREATED LUMBER
2" X 6"
TREATED LUMBER
SEE INSERT 2" PIPE OR PREFABRICATED

SPLIT RING GAS METER SUPPORT STAKES.
"A" ABOVE
(TREATED LUMBER IS NOT
TO BE USED.)
6" MIN
GRADE
TRACER WIRE
18" MIN
POLYETHYLENE
SERVICE
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW

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TYPICAL MUTIPLE METER INSTALLATION GCS 30 20 206
PREFABRICATED METER LOOPS Rev. B
NOTES:
1. Prefabricated meter set, see Drawings GCS-30 30 201 thru GCS-30 30 203.
2. Gas valve, tamperproof, lockwing, 100 PSI or greater, size as required. For Master Valve requirements.
Refer to GCS 30-10-002.
3. Support brackets, split ring clamp or equivalent, 4" to 5" from wall to center pipe typical.
4. Standard fittings, threaded malleable iron or forged steel class 150 or higher; socket weld or
welded end fittings as applicable, size as required.
5. Schedule 40 steel pipe, minimum 1" nominal size, larger if necessary to satisfy load requirements.
A - Split ring clamp or equivalent required on service line side of each meter set, near top.
B - Service regulator furnished with prefabricated meter set. Regulator must match service line system
pressure rating. Grey regulator, 1/8" orifice required for medium pressure, green regulator ½" X 9/16"
orifice required for elevated pressure. No regulator for low pressure.
C - Each meter set must be tagged to identify customer or property unit served.
FRONT VIEW SIDE

VIEW
1 C C C C
A 1
2
ABOVE GRADE
5'-0" MAXIMUM
3
1 C C C C
2'-3"
A
2
3
12" MIN
CLEARANCE
GRADE

Gas Engineering and Planning GCS 30 20 206A 07/25/08
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GCS 30 10 003
Gas Engineering & Planning ACCEPTABLE GAS METER LOCATIONS
Rev.
S
DIU
6" RA
1' -
SERVICE LINE
1' - 0" 1' - 0"
NOTE:
SHADED AREA TO BE FREE
OF AIR INTAKES OR VENTS.

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GCS 30 10 004
Gas Engineering & Planning ACCEPTABLE GAS METER LOCATIONS
Rev. A
SHADED AREA TO BE FREE OF

IGNITION SOURCES
PER NFPA 54, SECT. 5.7.2.3. 2006 EDITION
LG&E CONSIDERS THE ELECTRIC METER
AND METER PAN AS AN IGNITION SOURCE.
3' -
0"
R AD
IU S
SERVICE LINE
1' - 0" 1' - 0"

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GCS 30 20 003
Gas Engineering & Planning METER BARRICADE
Rev. B
NOTE:
MINIMUM HEIGHT OF BARRICADES TO BE SAME
AS HEIGHT OF METER. CENTER OF BARRICADES
TO BE EQUAL TO CENTER OF METER.
EQUAL TO THE HEIGHT OF

TOP OF THE METER R
TE
ME UT
M
O LN
FR E
9" WIV
S
24
" T
O
36
"
POST TO BE STEEL PIPE FILLED WITH

CONCRETE, MINIMUM 2" NOMINAL SIZE FOR
DOMESTIC, MINIMUM 4" NOMINAL SIZE FOR
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL
8" 24"
8" X 24" CONCRETE FOOTER MIN.

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GCS 30 20 004
Gas Engineering & Planning METER RISER FOR USE WITH POLYETHYLENE GAS SERVICE LINE
Rev. B
ANODELESS RISER
WITH BUILT-IN COIL PIPE
NOTE:
APPROVED PLASTIC-TO-PLASTIC
COUPLER MAY BE USED IF RISER IS
NOT PROVIDED WITH FULL LENGTH
SERVICE LINE
RING CLAMP
PREFABRICATED RISER
WRAP TRACER
WIRE AROUND
UPPER SUPPORT GRADE LEVEL MUST FALL WITHIN
RANGE INDICATED ON RISER
LOCK OFF
VALVE 26"
MIN.
6"
RING CLAMP OR MIN.
GRADE
EQUAL BELOW
SERVICE VALVE
OLD
18" SERVICE
ANODELESS MIN.
RISER
TRACING 12" MIN.
WIRE
POLYETHYLENE CLAMP
GAS PIPE
PLASTIC
INSERT SLEEVE
REFER TO DRAWINGS GCS-20 20 004 AND

GCS - 20 20 005 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAIL

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GCS 30 20 005
Gas Engineering & Planning FLEXIBLE METER RISER FOR USE WITH
Rev. B
FLEXIBLE RISER WITH SERVICE HEAD ADAPTER
NOTE:
POLYETHYLENE GAS PIPE USED MUST
BE TEMPERATURE RATED FOR 140°F
OR HIGHER
WALL PREFABRICATED RISER

BRACKET
BOTTOM OF SERVICE HEAD

ADAPTER 6" MIN. ABOVE
WRAP TRACER GRADE & 12" MAX.
WIRE AROUND ABOVE GRADE
WALL BRACKET
26"
MIN.
GRADE
OLD
18" SERVICE
FLEXIBLE MIN.
CASING
12" MIN.
TRACING
WIRE
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC CLAMP

PLASTIC
GAS PIPE SLEEVE
INSERT


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Gas Engineering & Planning SERVICE HEAD ADAPTER/ STRAIGHT PIPE METER GCS 30 20 006
RISER FOR USE WITH POLYETHYLENE GAS SERVICE LINE Rev.B
STRAIGHT PIPE WITH SERVICE HEAD ADAPTER

(NOT ACCEPTABLE ON 1 1/4" PIPE OR LARGER
NOTE:
POLYETHYLENE GAS PIPE USED MUST
BE TEMPERATURE RATED FOR 140°F
OR HIGHER
WALL PREFABRICATED RISER

BRACKET
WRAP TRACER
WIRE AROUND BOTTOM OF SERVICE HEAD
WALL BRACKET ADAPTER 6" MIN. ABOVE GRADE
26"
MIN.
6" MIN.
RING CLAMP OR GRADE
EQUAL BELOW
6" MIN.
SERVICE HEAD
ADAPTER OLD
18" MIN. SERVICE
18" MIN.
RADIUS
12" MIN.
TRACING
WIRE
CLAMP
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PLASTIC
GAS PIPE INSERT SLEEVE


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GCS 30 20 007
Gas Engineering & Planning ANODELESS RISER FOR LARGE POLYETHENE GAS SERVICE LINE
Rev.
SERVICE VALVE & METER LOOP

PIPING AS REQUIRED
MOUNTING BRACKET MUST PROVIDE

VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SUPPORT
GRADE LEVEL MARK MUST BE

ABOVE FINISHED GRADE
GRADE LEVEL
TRAC
ANNODELESS RISER
ING W
18"
MIN.
IRE
BASE OF RISER AND

SERVICE LINE MUST REST
ON UNDISTURBED OR WELL
COMPACTED SOIL
APPROVED PLASTIC TO
PLASTIC MECHANICAL
COUPLING OR HEAT FUSION JOINT
Replaces Drawn By:CLARK

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GCS 80 20 301
Gas Engineering & Planning VERTICAL BRANCH CONNECTION WITH DRIP LEG
Rev.

Gas Engineering and Planning A 13639 01/02/02
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POLYETHYLENE TO STEEL TRANSITION GCS 80 20 302
FOR UNDERGROUND HOUSE LINE Rev. A
NOTE:
BOTTOM OF SERVICE HEAD ADAPTER MUST BE AT LEAST
6" ABOVE GROUND. IF ANODELESS RISER IS USED THE
GRADE LEVEL MARK MUST BE ABOVE GRADE
SLEEVE PER. GCS - 20 20 006

IF CONCRETE OR MASONARY WALL
OPTIONAL VALVE
SERVICE HEAD ADAPTER

OR SERVICE RISER
RING CLAMP (ABOVE GROUND)
GRADE
STEEL PIPE CASING 6" MIN.
PLASTIC INSERT
PROTECTOR BUSHING
TRACING WIRE
POLYETHYLENE PIPE
Replaces Drawn By:CLARK/STRATMAN

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GCS 50 20 801
Gas Engineering & Planning VERTICAL INSTALLATION OF ANODE AND TEST STATION
Rev. A
TEST STATION -3" MIN. DIAMETER MAY CONSIST

OF PLASTIC PIPE WITH REMOVABLE LID. THE ANODE
LEAD WIRE SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE TOP WITH
ENOUGH SLACK TO PERMIT THE WIRE TO BE PULLED
AT LEAST 12" ABOVE GRADE.
3' TO 8'
FILL DIRT
MILLCOATED STEEL PIPE
5# PACKAGED MAGNESIUM ANODE

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2.5 PSIG RESIDENTIAL GAS REGULATOR INSTALLATION GCS-40 20 003
Gas Engineering & Planning FOR GAS POOL HEATERS/GAS FIRED GENERATORS Rev.1
NOTES:
* 2 1/2 PSIG GAS NOT TO ENTER BUILDING.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBLE FOR SIZING,
MAINTENANCE AND PROPER OPERATION
OF ALL REGULATORS DOWNSTREAM OF
METER.
1 1/2" METER LOOP

WITH BY-PASS SEE
DWG. GCS 30 20 302
STANDARD 1" REGULATOR FOR
ALL OTHER APPLICATIONS IN
2 1/2 LB.- 1 1/2" * GAS FIRED GENERATOR
HOUSE (PLUMBER SUPPLY)
WITH BY-PASS
SEE DRAWING
GCS 30 20 302
SEE INSERT "A" BELOW FOR

REGULATOR DETAIL
REGULATOR SIZE FOR GENERATOR WILL VARY

(PLUMBER OR MANUFACTURE SUPPLY)
INSERT "A"
(TOP VIEW)
FLOW
(FRONT VIEW)
1/2" TEST PLUG VALVE VALVE UNION 1/2" TEST PLUG

OPTIONAL
1/2" NIPPLE & COCK 1/2" NIPPLE & COCK
REGULATOR

Gas Engineering and Planning GCS-40 20 003 01/20/08
Page 1 of 1
GAS REGULATOR INSTALLATION DETAILS FOR GCS-40 00 01
Gas Engineering & Planning GAS REGULATORS USED TO SERVE GAS EQUIPMENT Rev.1
(TOP VIEW)
B A
FLOW
(FRONT VIEW)
1/2" TEST PLUG VALVE VALVE 1/2" TEST PLUG

1/2" NIPPLE & COCK 1/2" NIPPLE & COCK
B A
REGULATOR
A DOWN STREAM PIPE JOINING REQUIREMENTS MAY VARY BY HOUSE PRESSURE, REFER TO
CUSTOMER GAS PIPING HANDBOOK AND COMMERCIAL LOAD DESIGNER.
B ALL PIPE AND FITTINGS ON HOUSE LINES OPERATING ABOVE 5 PSIG MUST BE WELDED.
VALVE, REGULATORS, AND FINAL CONNECTIONS TO EQUIPMENT MAY BE THREADED.

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GCS-30 50 01
Gas Engineering & Planning 3M ROTARY METER
Rev.
3' -
0"
1"
REGULATOR
1 2"
3 SKILLETS
4' - 8"
2" 3
ME M
FL TER
INS ANG 2"
ULA E 6 3/
TO 4"
R 1"
1"
2"
GR 2" 2' - 0"

AD
E
4
1"
3/4 T
" T EMP
HR . 1"
EA WEL
D-O L
-LE
T
SE SL
RV 1' - 3 " EE
BE ICE SLEEVE
SIZ TO PE VE B
ED NE U
TR ILDI
AT N
ION G
NOTE:
• CONCRETE PAD AND/OR FENCING MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THIS METER SETTING
• METER SETTING MUST BE PLUMB AND LEVEL.
• LG&E WILL FURNISH THE METER, REGULATOR AND FLANGE INSULATOR (WHEN NEEDED).
• CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR WILL INSTALL METER, ETC. AND FURNISH ALL VALVES, FLANGES, FITTINGS,
PIPE, SKILLETS AND LABOR.
• USE WELDED CONSTRUCTION WITH STANDARD WELD FITTINGS AND SADDLES OR WELD-O-LETS.
• CONSTRUCTION TO BE 175* W.O.G. CLASS WITH 175* OR 200* W.O.G. FLANGED LUBRICATED PLUG VALVES.
• USE A.S.A. 150* FLAT FACE FLANGES AND FLAT RING GASKETS.
• ALL WELDING MUST BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROCEDURES QUALIFIED UNDER API 1104 OR
SECTION 9 OF THE ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE.
• ALL 1" VALVES SHOWN MUST BE IRON BODIED AND TAMPERPROOF.
• INSTALL STEMS OF ALL VALVES TO THE SIDE FOR EASE OF OPERATION
1 CONTACT LG&E COMMERCIAL LOAD DESIGNER FOR DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS.

2 LOOP MUST BE ANCHORED TO WALL W/MIN. 12" CLEARANCE B/T WALL & METER LOOP.
3 OPTIONAL STRAINER ON LOOP BETWEEN REGULATOR AND METER VALVE. CONSULT LG&E
COMMERCIAL SERVICE DESIGNER.
4
METER LOOP MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED
Replaces Drawn By: Clark/Murphy

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GCS30 50 02
Rev.
2" X
3" R 3' -
EDU 0"
CER
1"
REGULATOR
3"
3 SKILLETS
4' - 8"
2" 5
ME M
FL TE
3" R
INS ANG
UL E 63
AT /4"
OR
1"
1"
3"
GR 3" 2' - 0"

AD
E
4 1"
3/4 TE
MP
"T WE .
HR LL 1"
EA
D-O
-LE
SE T SL
RV 1' - 3 " EE
BE ICE SLEEVE
SIZ TO PE VE B
NE U
ED TR ILDI
AT N
ION G
NOTE:

4

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GCS 30 50 03
7M ROTARY METER Rev.
OPTIONAL SECOND METER

2" X
3" R 3' -
E 0"
DU
CER 3
3'-0"
3'-0"
ANCHOR TO WALL
MIN. 12" CLEARANCE
1
1"
3" 3"
REGULATOR
3"
SKILLETS
4' - 8"
7M R 7M R
2" 7 TE TE
ME M 3" ME ME
FL TE
3" R
INS ANG
UL E 91 1" 1"
AT /2"
OR
1" 1" 1"
1"
3" TE
M
WE P.
LL
GR 3" 2' - 0"

AD
E
4
1"
3/4 TE
"T MP
HR .W 1"
EA
D-O ELL
-LE HO
T US
SE EL
RV 1' - 3 " INE
BE ICE SLEEVE TO
SIZ TO BE
ED SIZ
ED
NOTE:

4
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GCS 30 50 04
Rev.
6"
2' -
SEE BELOW FOR

4"
OPTIONAL
4"
SECOND METER
8"
7/8
" /2" M
1 1 ER
10 71 T
ME
5' - 0"
"
4' - 1/2 9 1/2 "
8
1 4"
4" 1"
/8"
2' - 3"
2"
91 TS
LE
/2" S KIL
71 2" 2 4"
1"
R
INE
ST
RA REG. 4"
2" 4" 1"
4" 1' - 0" 3
" 2" 3'-0"
1/ 2 1"
E& K ET
S
VE
PL OC LL ET
NIP OP C ED ILL 4" 4 EE
SK WE -L SL
INE
3'-0"
ST UGG
PL
2"
MP. AD-O E L ED
2" TE HRE US SIZ
T HO BE
1" /4"
R
INE 3 TO
RA
ST
2' - 0"
REG.
2"
4" 4"
TH P
WI KIT
G E NG CA 4"
A N TI
FL ULA LD
INS WE
E
AD
GR
2' - 0"
11M R 11M R
VE TE TE
2"
EE ME ME
SL
1" 1"
1" 1"
MIN.
1' - 6"
4
OPTIONAL 3/4 TEM
"T P
SECOND METER HR . W
EA EL
ICE TO
B E D-O L
SERV NOTE: -LE
SIZED T

4

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Gas Engineering & Planning 16M - ROTARY METER GCS 30 50 05
Rev.
6"
2' -
4"
4"
SEE BELOW FOR
8"
" " OPTIONAL
7/8 7 1/2 ET
ER
SECOND METER
10 -M
5' - 0"
4' - /2" 16
M
81 9 1/2 "
4"
1
1"
/8"
2' - 3"
2"
91 TS
LE
/2" SK
IL
71 2"
4" 4"
1"
R
1"
INE
ST
RA REG. 4 4"
2" 1" 1' - 0"
4"
" 2"
1/2
E& K ET
S
PL OC
NIP OP C ED ILL 4" LL ET INE 3
ST UGG
SK WE -L E L ED
PL
2" P. D-O US SIZ 3'-0"
2" M
T E RE
A HO BE
H TO
INE
R 1" "T
ST
RA 3/ 4 VE 3'-0"
2' - 0"
REG. EE
2" SL
TH P
WI KIT
GE NG CA
AN T I
FL ULA LD
INS
WE 4" 4"
E
AD
GR 4"
2' - 0"
2" VE
EE
SL OPTIONAL
SECOND METER 1 6M R 16M R
2 TE TE
ME ME
1' - 6"
MIN.
1" 1"
BE 1" 1"
ICE TO
SERV
SIZED 4
NOTE: 3/4 TEM
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4 METER LOOP MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED
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Gas Engineering & Planning 2-23M-ROTARY METERS WITH MOONEY
Rev. X
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4
5 LOCKING BALL VALVES TYPICAL OF (4)

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Rev. X
3'-0"
6"
3'-0"
3'-0"
4"
6"
8"
7 1/2"
6"
4"
6"
10 1/2"
6"
1 2" HOUSE LINE TO
8"
BE SIZED
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SLEEVE
SERVICE TO
BE SIZED
NOTE:

4 METER LOOP MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED
5 TYPICAL BALL VALVES, TYPICAL OF (4)

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LOUISVILLE GAS AND ELECTRIC

This Book is dedicated to the memory of Paul Bernauer.

Customer Gas Piping Handbooks

EXCAVATION SAFETY .................................................................................................................................... 10

LG&E NATURAL GAS EMERGENCIES (502) 589-5511.......................................................................................... 11

Please call Kentucky 811 at least two business days

Customer Service Call Center Numbers

LG&E Gas Service, Installation, Connection and Kentucky 811.................................... 811

Gas Operations Centers

OPERATIONS CENTER / SERVICE CENTER TERRITORY MAP

Safety First – Providing Safe Natural Gas Service

Natural Gas Safety

Other safety precautions that should be taken include the following:

• Clean or change filters on furnaces and dryers regularly.

• If the odor is strong, evacuate the building immediately.

• Do not try to re-light a gas furnace, water heater, or range.

Company – When used herein, refers to Louisville

Corrosion Prevention – Measures taken to prevent

CSST – Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing. Gas

Main – Gas system piping located in a public

Meter Loop – Piping provided by the Customer to

PSIG – Pounds per Square Inch Gauge. A standard

SDR – Standard Dimensional Ratio. A numerical

2. Scope of the Commercial and Industrial Customer Gas Piping Handbook

3. Service Rates, Rules and Regulations

3.1.B. This document can be found at http://www.eon-us.com

3.2. Kentucky Public Service Commission

3.3. National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI-NFPA 54)

3.4. Kentucky Building Code

4.2. Written Notification

• Please attach a cover letter that briefly describes the change.

6. Blasting in the Vicinity of Natural Gas Pipelines

• 500 feet of an LG&E natural gas transmission pipeline

7.1.D. Theft of gas may also result in civil action by LG&E.

Quick Steps for Renewing or Establishing Commercial or Industrial Gas Service:

1. Confirm the availability of natural gas by calling and submitting the

2. Establish a LG&E service account by contacting the Business Service

4. Contact the Gas Commercial Service Designer, who will recommend a

6. Convey to LG&E all necessary easements/right-of-ways, if applicable.

8. Request connection of the customer service to LG&E’s company service,

PLEASE NOTE: Only LG&E representatives are authorized to modify service

8.2. Contact Business Service Center & Confirm Customer Contribution

8.3. Provide Load and Site Data

8.3.B. Provide Load Data

• Load data information (i.e., BTUs) must be provided on the

8.3.C. Provide Site Plan(s)

• When reviewed construction plans are changed or must be modified,

8.3.D. Submit Information to Contract Coordinator

• Refer to Operations Center Map in Section: Service Area, for the

1. Contract Coordinator – Auburndale Operations Center

2. Contract Coordinator– East Operations Center

• The Customer or Customer Representative should schedule an on site

• The Commercial Service Designer will be able to give the Customer

8.5. Make Request for Service

8.5.C. Special Notes: