Came across this today. Coper gas line snakes around the house on two sides to enter a wall for a gas wall heater. The gas line is on the ground the whole way.
I know black iron would be better. But I don’t like to state a recommendation based on a “feeling”. What would you guys say? Is there a c-de that prohibits this?
My report: “Gas copper piping is on the ground and exposed to potential damage on two sides of the house. Recommend iron pipe gas line 6 inches above ground outdoors.”
I don’t think there is. It may be a local thing.
I assume this is LP.
There is no need for a c-de to recommend this pipe should be put under ground so it doesn’t get run over by lawn maintenance equipment.
There must be a couple million miles of copper gas lines here being used for Nat’l gas. It may be a local thing where you are but not everywhere. In fact you would be hard pressed to find any black iron pipe here. Most heavy gas lines are galvanized then steps down to copper (unlined).