Info on New Construction Services
For Residential Gas Customers
Our Meter Location Policy
Our meter location policy provides for grouping of the utility service points on a new residence to one general area and to optimize service line lengths. This policy will facilitate efficient meter reading and reduced exposure of service lines on residential properties.
The physical location of O.P.U.'s meters is to be considered as the "Point of Service". The location of the point of service for residential services for all new homes shall be determined by O.P.U. personnel. In general, the location would be an acceptable point of service on the customer's building or structure nearest the point in the street or easement from which the property will be served.
In general, the gas meter must have at least three (3) feet of clearance from any fresh air intake, exhaust outlets, windows that can open, doors, air conditioners and associated electrical connections and the electric meter. No meters are to be installed under decks or in areas that could be enclosed in the future. Preferred location is on the side of the building that is least likely to inside of a fenced area.
New Installations: Service and Connection Fees
All gas service lines to properties not previously served by OPU shall be installed by OPU or its contractor. The service line will be paid for by the property owner in advance of construction and after construction will become the property of OPU and will be operated, maintained and replaced as needed by OPU at OPU's expense.
The amount to be paid by the property owner shall be based on the size and length of the line and is to recover the cost of labor, equipment, and material connected with the installation. This shall also include cost of inspection, mapping and record-keeping.
The gas service line includes all pipe, fittings, equipment (other than regulator and meter) from the gas main to the outlet of the customer meter. All pipe, fittings, equipment beyond the meter outlet are the sole responsibility of the property owner.
Effective 2/99, if your Residential service exceeds 12 PSI, OPU will install an Excess Flow Valve (EFV). The EFV is designed to reduce the uncontrolled release of gas in the event of a hit on the gas service line. This is provided at no additional cost.
RATES| DESCRIPTION | Service Pipe Size | ||
| 5/8" | 1" | 2" | |
| Installation up to 100' from property line to building | $550.00 | $650.00 | $900.00 |
| Add for footage over 100' allowance | $1.00/ft. | $1.00/ft. | $1.50/ft. |
| Add for winter installation | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Add for larger meter set (675-1000 cu.ft.) | $50.00 | $50.00 | N/A |
| Add for by-pass meter set (3000 cu. ft. & larger)) | N/A | $1,500.00 | $2,000.00 |
Charges for services larger than 2" will be individually calculated at time of application.
All above charges are subject to applicable State and City sales taxes.
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Owatonna Public Utilities
P.O. Box 800 Owatonna, MN 55060-0800 |
Phone: 1-507-451-2480
Fax: 1-507-451-4940 |