4. Gas Meter Box Locations
4.3.2 Gas Meter Box Restrictions in Other Localities
A gas meter box must not be installed in the following locations:
• On a fence, unless the fence is constructed of masonry.
Note: Local council by-laws prohibit xing gas meter boxes to a neighbouring
boundary fence.
• On, or recessed into, limestone walls.
Note: This does not apply to reconstituted limestone walls.
• In a carport or any other location where it may be struck by vehicular trafc.
• In a situation where there is an obstruction to installing the gas service, maintaining or
reading the gas meter or accessing the gas meter box in an emergency.
• In a position where any part of the gas service to supply the gas meter box has to pass
under any part of a building (i.e., carport, garage, etc.).
• Where excavation alongside an unsupported wall or structure will compromise that wall
or structure.
•
On the fence of, or within a pool or spa area.
• Behind fencing or a locked gate, unless the lock is an approved WA Services (WAS) lock,
and the gas meter remains readily accessible at all times.
• In a position that contravenes the requirements of other utility service providers.
Ensure that the gas meter box is installed within the property boundary for the property
requiring the gas connection, unless other arrangements have been accepted by AGA in writing.
4.4 Obstructions (When Gas Meter Boxes Cannot be installed
on Dwellings)
There are circumstances that require a gas meter box to be placed at a location other than on
the dwelling (e.g., on the property boundary). In these instances, to avoid delays contact
AGA on 13 13 56.
The following are examples of obstructions necessitating an alternative installation location:
•
Steep site levels
• Soil conditions that may include
limestone or rock
• Tiered or terraced gardens
• Trees or dense vegetation
• Retaining walls
• On or above elevated ground
• Gas meter boxes must remain
readily accessible
• On or above stairs or steps.
Figure 16 Gas Meter Box Installed Above Flight of Stairs
(Unacceptable Positions)
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