BTDT
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I work for gas utility in Dallas. I think the post about DOT refers to interstate pipelines. We are intra-state, Texas Railroad commission are the ones that regulate our lines. I work in the Transmission (high pressure) side of the business, Distribution (low pressure) takes gas from us, regulates it down in pressure and delivers it to customers and business. This is where the color(?) comes in, usually yellow or orange (plastic) for low pressure, steel for high pressure (can sometimes have a light green coating for corrosion protection). Easements vary. Years ago, and out in the country, it was 25' either side of pipe (50' total). As encroachments (population) started getting closer to lines, sometimes they would narrow the easement. Varies by population, whether or not schools are nearby, single story buildings or high rises. Usually gas co. takes care of gas line up to the meter, from meter to house/business is owners responsibility. As for easement access, the gas co. usually pays the taxes on the land that the pipeline is on within the easement, so that's why they can come and go as they please. Depths vary. Widely. Texas has a one call system, you notify them and they will send someone to mark line with flags, and they can "bar" down and tell you how deep it is. Ours are usually around 3'. One runs under Lake Ray Hubbard. Signs should be on each side of road and at fences with Company's tel. # for emergency contacts. Contact your local gas co. and they can give you all the specifics, when pipe was laid, pressure, etc. You would be amazed at how many pipelines are out there.
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