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Posted by S. Barker on June 6, 2008, 7:44 pm
if the bush is UNDER the gas line, they you should have clear vision of it.
The gas line would be above ground.
> 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 on June 6, 2008, 9:52 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!
Often, gas, water, communication, power and various utility lines share a
common trench. I've seen lines as deep as 60". If you're in a facility that
is well maintained, there might be as-built drawings showing the cross
section and depth of utility lines. Careful when digging, I know a backhoe
operator got killed when he hit a medium voltage line some years ago.
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Posted by Bob F on June 6, 2008, 10:35 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...
Contacting the gas company or local "call before you dig" service would get you
more reliable answers.
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Posted by EXT on June 7, 2008, 9:20 am
>
>> 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...
>
> Contacting the gas company or local "call before you dig" service would
> get you more reliable answers.
Because of changes to dirt cover that may have occurred since the pipe was
installed they generally will not provide information on depth, it is up to
the "digger" to carefully hand uncover the pipe.
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Posted by wiz561@gmail.com on June 7, 2008, 4:34 pm
Thank you for all the great information. I did a little research and
according to the city of chicago, you have to call their service
called 'digger'. According to their web site, you first have to get a
permit before they even tell you where the lines are. Then they come
out and tell you where they are. This is a little problem since the
owner before planted these lovely bushes in the parkway, which I
hate. Finally, it's city property, not my own....so you can't cut
them down..or plant things there. So, long story short...if these
bushes go missing, I don't think it's an issue. If I called, I'd have
to get a permit first, then have them come out, then see if I can even
get a permit so I can cut down the bush...I don't know, it's a lot for
just something the previous owner did.
I was under the impression that they just say where they are located
and not how deep they are. I was carefully digging around the stump
today and didn't see anything. So, I think that I'll be safe and just
continue to dig little by little until that damn stump is removed!!!
And also, it's a main line. It sounds like as long as I'm careful, I
shouldn't have much to worry about.
Thanks!!
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> >> 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 t=
o
> >> 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...
>
> > Contacting the gas company or local "call before you dig" service would
> > get you more reliable answers.
>
> Because of changes to dirt cover that may have occurred since the pipe was=
> installed they generally will not provide information on depth, it is up t=
o
> the "digger" to carefully hand uncover the pipe.
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