I am finishing the basement and need to reroute the gas line. It currently runs across the basement in an area where I do not want a drop ceiling. I am going to move the gas line closer to the centerline of the basement where a soffit will already be necessary to hide the main beam and air conditioning ducts.
In order to remove only the minimum amount of gas pipe, I am going to have to cut the pipe at one or two locations. Before I make the cuts, I want some advice on making sure the gas line has been adequately vented and cleared of gas. First, I plan to close the valve at the meter where the gas enters the house then let the various pilot lights just burn out consuming some of the residual gas in the pipes. Then I’ll remove the couple of plugs that exist in the line and let them vent with the basement windows open and maybe a fan.
Is this sufficient to make it safe to work on the pipes? If not what else do I need to do to vent the pipes?
Also what is the best way to cut the pipes? Sawzall?
In order to remove only the minimum amount of gas pipe, I am going to have to cut the pipe at one or two locations. Before I make the cuts, I want some advice on making sure the gas line has been adequately vented and cleared of gas. First, I plan to close the valve at the meter where the gas enters the house then let the various pilot lights just burn out consuming some of the residual gas in the pipes. Then I’ll remove the couple of plugs that exist in the line and let them vent with the basement windows open and maybe a fan.
Is this sufficient to make it safe to work on the pipes? If not what else do I need to do to vent the pipes?
Also what is the best way to cut the pipes? Sawzall?