Installing gas line to outside grill

TedH

October in Phoenix is absolutely the best time of year for outdoor grilling and soon the evenings will be perfect for sitting around the fire pit. We've decided to run a gas line from our external gas meter from the side of our house, under a block wall into our back yard for about 80' to an area we currently have a wood burning for pit. I haven't a clue what the City of Phoenix "code" requires but a 20" deep trench along the edge of our stem wall and patio should be pretty straight forward and I'm thinking I can do it myself. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

ben's plumbing

are you certified to install and test gas lines according to your local code and to your gas supplier requirements .....if not.. best left to the pros....sorry but it is gas ....ben sr

TedH

Thanks Ben, I appreciate the fact that professionals should be utilized when necessary but this is an external install and I can't imagine it would be too difficult. No, I'm not certified to pressure test gas lines but I've run 220 volt electrical wiring and I'm not a licensed electrician either. I just like to do little projects myself and if this is something I can do with input from others then great; if it's really all that complex or dangerous to me or others then of course I'll hire a pro.

ben's plumbing

it will have to be tested and inspected....so it will have to be up to code according to your area ..my area will not inspect any gas line work that is not done by a certified installer...before you start check with your local,,,ben sr

TedH

Wow, well I guess the real estate market is bad enough without all us DIYers blowing up half of our neighborhoods. Better get a pro or just keep burning wood in the pit. Thanks Ben!