DOT Operator Qualified Plumbers
Since October 28, 2002, individuals who install, replace, or repair service lines and meter settings are required to be QUALIFIED in accordance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation (DOT) Part 192, Subpart N. The Web site to reference the code is ops.dot.gov/regulations/2001/part192.htm.
- According to Federal Requirements, only workers with these qualifications are permitted to work on these facilities, even though owned by the customer.
- The gas service cannot be re-established without written documentation of these qualifications from the plumber/contractor.
- The written documentation is a card indicating compliance with the DOT Operator Qualifications and Drug and Alcohol requirements is to be left at the meter set by the plumber/contractor upon repair completion.
- As with any purchasing decision, consumer awareness including validating references, insurance, licensing, bonding requirements, etc., should be considered before the start of any repair work.
For gas line repairs on service lines or meter settings, please refer to this list of companies with DOT Operator Qualified Plumbers or check your local yellow pages, chambers of commerce, municipal building/permitting offices, Internet Web searches, etc. for plumbers/contractors qualified to perform the required work.
In all cases, customers should ask if the people who will perform the necessary repairs have current DOT Operator Qualifications acceptable to Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. Columbia also recommends checking for a picture ID or DOT wallet card before work begins.