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Posted by wiz561@gmail.com on June 6, 2008, 6:03 pm
Hi!
I'm going to be digging out a bush that runs right underneath the gas
line. According to JULIE, they don't say how deep the line is...just
that it's there. On my sidewalk right next to the outside turn-off
valve, it has ' 6" gas twp<?>" spray-painted on it. Before I start to
carefully dig, does this mean that the gas line is only 6" below the
surface? From what I recall, the line should run a foot or two
underneath the surface, which is deeper than I will dig. Also, for
what it's worth, I live in Chicago.
Just looking for some answers before I start my adventure...
Thanks!
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Posted by wiz561@gmail.com on June 6, 2008, 6:18 pm
Correction. It says
6" MP
<---->
GAS CL<?>
The CL is faded, so not sure if it means centerline or something else.
> Hi!
>
> I'm going to be digging out a bush that runs right underneath the gas
> line. =A0According to JULIE, they don't say how deep the line is...just
> that it's there. =A0On my sidewalk right next to the outside turn-off
> valve, it has ' 6" gas twp<?>" spray-painted on it. =A0Before I start to
> carefully dig, does this mean that the gas line is only 6" below the
> surface? =A0From what I recall, the line should run a foot or two
> underneath the surface, which is deeper than I will dig. =A0Also, for
> what it's worth, I live in Chicago.
>
> Just looking for some answers before I start my adventure...
>
> Thanks!
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Posted by EXT on June 6, 2008, 6:37 pm
Don't hold me to it but I read it as a 6" diameter Medium Pressure pipe
running in the way of the arrows. The CL should mean centerline.
Depth can vary according to many factors so dig carefully.
Correction. It says
6" MP
<---->
GAS CL<?>
The CL is faded, so not sure if it means centerline or something else.
> Hi!
>
> I'm going to be digging out a bush that runs right underneath the gas
> line. According to JULIE, they don't say how deep the line is...just
> that it's there. On my sidewalk right next to the outside turn-off
> valve, it has ' 6" gas twp<?>" spray-painted on it. Before I start to
> carefully dig, does this mean that the gas line is only 6" below the
> surface? From what I recall, the line should run a foot or two
> underneath the surface, which is deeper than I will dig. Also, for
> what it's worth, I live in Chicago.
>
> Just looking for some answers before I start my adventure...
>
> Thanks!
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Posted by dpb on June 6, 2008, 7:12 pm
EXT wrote:
> Don't hold me to it but I read it as a 6" diameter Medium Pressure pipe
> running in the way of the arrows. The CL should mean centerline.
>
> Depth can vary according to many factors so dig carefully.
...
Not seeing it and relying on OP, I'd read it same.
But, if it is a 6" line, it's not the house distribution line and it'll
be a heck of a lot deeper than just 12-18" unless it's just a local
raised section simply for connections. I'd guess it would be more like
24-30".
--
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Posted by EXT on June 6, 2008, 8:24 pm
> EXT wrote:
>> Don't hold me to it but I read it as a 6" diameter Medium Pressure pipe
>> running in the way of the arrows. The CL should mean centerline.
>>
>> Depth can vary according to many factors so dig carefully.
> ...
>
> Not seeing it and relying on OP, I'd read it same.
>
> But, if it is a 6" line, it's not the house distribution line and it'll be
> a heck of a lot deeper than just 12-18" unless it's just a local raised
> section simply for connections. I'd guess it would be more like 24-30".
>
Agreed, however standards for depth vary according to local practices.
Sometimes depth is adjusted locally by construction work over the pipe by
adding fill or removing soil, so that any records by the gas company may be
out of date. Often locating a pipe is difficult if local landmarks have been
moved, or there are other installations in, around, over or next to the
pipe. -- Dig by hand carefully -- it would be good to know if you are
dealing with cast iron or steel as they are quite durable, plastic could be
cut or punctured by a sharp pick or shovel.
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