PNG :. CRITERIA FOR TECHNICALLY FEASIBLE DOMESTIC PNG CONNECTION
- EXISTENCE OF MDPE: A technically feasible domestic PNG connection should have a provision of connecting the customer's building with the service MDPE line and the customer’s premises with the service pipe riser.
The connectivity of service pipeline to customers building from the mainline should be possible without any hindrance or safety hazard.
- POSITION OF REGULATOR: The regulator must be installed on a permanent structure like outside wall in an area which is freely accessible and open to atmosphere.
- INSTALLATION OF SERVICE PIPE(GI/CU ): The installation of the pipe shall be done in fulfillment of the following;
3(a) - Pipeline route should not encompass any portion where pipe shall remain hanging after installation i.e., without any support.
3(b) - The support shall be a permanent structure like concrete wall.
3(c) - Pipe shall enter kitchen/ bathroom directly, without passing through any other room like living room, bedroom etc. However, any alternative open-to-atmosphere route(s), regardless of the pipeline length involved, shall be acceptable.
3(d) - Pipe shall not enter customer’s kitchen/bathroom from the roof ceiling but always through vertical walls.
3(e) - Pipe shall be installed at a minimum distance of 300mm from any electrical point/cable, cooking appliance, gas water heater or any flammable substance.
- CONCEALMENT OF SERVICE PIPE (GI/CU) - Service pipe in full or part thereof shall not be camouflaged in the customer's premises and shall always be exposed or open to atmosphere.
- CUSTOMER OWNED PIPELINE - Any customer owned pre-fit pipe shall not be acceptable i.e. technically unacceptable and cannot be used as IGL's gas carrier.
- LOCATION OF METER - The domestic meter shall be installed inside or outside kitchen at an open-to-atmosphere place and at a minimum distance of 300mm from any electrical point/cable, cooking appliance , gas water heater or any flammable substance . Furthermore, the location of the meter shall be such that it is easily readable to the meter reader and approachable for maintenance.
- LOCATION OF KITCHEN - The location of kitchen should be such that it has a provision of permanent ventilation of minimum size 35x35 sq. cm/ window or it may be a door-less kitchen.
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