Abandonment
Mains are abandoned...
When they are no longer needed
Service lines are abandoned
When no longer need gas
credit issues
service violation
No excavation abandonment....
Disconnect at main
Abandoning service at main
Plugs
dead ends
dead-end plastic
stab dead-end
Clamps
sleeves
abandoned mains are subject to operating, inspection and Maintenace
False
Who may remove mercury regulators?
Qualified techs
Services larger than 2" that extend through wall
insert jute
6" of cement
cap and paint yellow
How are outside meter regulators abandoned?
Cut and remove service pipe, conduit and riser below grade
Before abandonment...?
Contact system plannining
mark main connections
transfer customers
isolate all supply from section to abandon
shutoff valves/closed
follow procedure
NIU
Not In Use
WG or authorized personal confirm building to be razed(demolished)
Free of live gas
verify wg equipment has been removed
disconnect service
plug both ends
AOCs
Soft cast iron
excess gas pressure
uncontrolled gas
damaged coating
inoperable valve
accidental ignition
pipeline liquid?
Drip water
If gas is not used in ______, abandon service.
12 months
Underground service valves
Shutoff/closed
remove box/1" below grade
fill with select fill
Human error
Abandoned segment not disconnected
not following procedure
incorrect records/documentation
equipment failure
Who do you contact to schedule removal of drip water
corrosion or safety
WG approved seals
Wooden plug
Expander plug
Cement mix
Welded
Caps
Service pipe removal
Caution when backing out tee from main, not to break threads
Razed?
to be demolished, destroyed or tear down