Commercial Meter Location and Sleeve Requirements

Meter Location

Nicor Gas’s standard meter location set back is 5’ from the front of the building on either side of the building on an exterior wall. Nicor requires your exact, proposed meter location if it varies from Nicor’s standard 5’ setback (E.G., on the west wall 10’ from the SW corner, right side of building). Builder/Developer will be responsible for any additional costs (if any) associated with a “non-standard” meter location. The final meter location must be approved by Nicor Gas and must comply with all Nicor Gas Specifications, Codes, and Standard Practices. Once approved, the exact proposed meter location must be clearly marked on the wall/foundation of the building or staked.

In the event the meter needs to be moved, the builder/developer will be responsible for the cost incurred by Nicor for the relocation of the meter.

Sleeving Requirements

Sleeves are required under all paved areas and/or sidewalks prior to scheduling installation on all commercial, industrial, and tear-down/rebuild projects. Please adhere to all of the following sleeving specifications:

The PVC sleeve cannot be more than twice the size of the proposed gas service size (E.G., for a ½” gas service, the sleeve cannot be more than 1” in diameter, for a 1” gas service, no more than 2”). For the specific sleeve size required for your service, please contact your Nicor Gas New Business Coordinator.

The sleeve must be installed at least 24” below finished grade and no more than 30”.

The sleeve must be installed in a straight line perpendicular to the gas main, do not install any elbows or angled fittings.

The sleeve must me a minimum of 6’ away from the foundation of the building (please see enclosed diagrams).

Clearly mark both ends of sleeves with stakes and yellow paint.

Cap both ends of sleeve with PVC caps to ensure the sleeve remains clear of debris. It is not necessary to glue caps in place.

For services larger than 1”, please include a pull tape in the sleeve.

In the event the sleeves are improperly installed (wrong size, too shallow, wrong location, etc.), the builder/developer will have the option to make the necessary changes at its own cost or be responsible for the additional cost incurred by Nicor Gas to complete the installation (Boring or double sleeving).

The builder/developer is also required to install meter set protections (bollards) for all meters and associated piping sets that may be damaged by vehicular traffic or equipment. (See the diagram below.)

Date Builder/Developer Signature

Date Nicor Representative Signature

Builder/Developer Responsibilities: The plan and typical elevation views provide information about installing sleeves for different scenarios based on available working space between the structure and the property line. . The sleeve material shall be Schedule 40 PVC pipe. When selecting the route of the sleeve, the following requirements shall apply: Use the shortest practical distance from service stub to the meter set location. The sleeve shall not pass through or onto adjacent property. The sleeve shall be at least 6’ from the foundation or slab. Install the sleeve at a minimum depth of 24” from the top of sleeve to finished grade, but no more than 30”. Cap each end of the PVC sleeve to prevent debris and water from entering the sleeve. Mark each end of the PVC sleeve with yellow paint. The sleeve should be installed in a straight line parallel to the lot line with no fittings i.e., elbows and tees. Once payment has been made and sleeve installed, your service will be scheduled for installation. Meter Set Protection Diagram

Meter Set Protection Diagram