Is there a NEC code for a Sub Panel Distance from a Gas Meter

[MrTTT]

I know there is a power company requirement in some places of 3ft.. Is there a Nec code that states that an electrical sub panel needs to be 3ft from a gas meter.

 

[Little Bill]

No

 

[jaggedben]

No but many mechanical codes require 3ft clearance from a gas manifold vent to any 'source of ignition', and an AHJ will consider a subpanel to be such a source.

 

[mtnelect]

No but many mechanical codes require 3ft clearance from a gas manifold vent to any 'source of ignition', and an AHJ will consider a subpanel to be such a source.

This might help to explain.

 

[GoldDigger]

The meter may not include a vent. The pressure regulator definitely does.

 

[MrTTT]

We have a NVE requirement for metered panel's that is 3 ft and conduit must be 12' inches away from the gas meter.. But There is noting in the requirements of a sub panel. The only code i would see is woking clearances. Inspector failed us because of 3ft rule I think he is pulling that out of the air..

 

[jaggedben]

The meter may not include a vent. The pressure regulator definitely does.

Usually they're right next to each other.

 

[curt swartz]

We have a NVE requirement for metered panel's that is 3 ft and conduit must be 12' inches away from the gas meter.. But There is noting in the requirements of a sub panel. The only code i would see is woking clearances. Inspector failed us because of 3ft rule I think he is pulling that out of the air..

I just looked up NVE's gas meter clearances. It states 3' from building openings, electrical panels, ect.

https://www.nvenergy.com/publish/content/dam/nvenergy/brochures_arch/account-services/building-and-new-construction/gas-service-standards/VOL15_SEC6_Gas-Meter-Guidelines.pdf

See page 9

 

[jim dungar]

Usually they're right next to each other.

A while back, our gas supplier went to the 36" distance. They installed PVC pipe extensions to their existing vents.