Public Building Inspection

Most local laws require public buildings to be inspected annually. This survey entails testing for gas leakage and visually inspecting gas facilities in the immediate area of the gas service entrance. This provides the most complete inspection of large public and private buildings, such as schools, hospitals, theaters, churches and public housing. The person in charge of the building is notified of the reason for the inspection. Portable flame ionization is then used to check for leakage around the gas service, gas service entrance and meter. An inspection of the inside shut-off for condition and accessibility is conducted. Combustible Gas Indicator [CGI] readings are taken at the meter installation;point of entry of the gas service; water, sewer, duct and telephone lines and cracks along the street wall in the basement.