Propane and natural gas are explosive in nature, they can also pose health risks. If you’re unsure whether you can install a gas line properly, leave the hassle of gas line installation to the professional gas fitters at John Sadler Plumbing & Heating.

After installation of gas equipment, an inspection must be conducted to complete the installation for which a permit is required. If you don’t have a permit for the installation, you may not be entitled to your insurance coverage for any problems arising from the installation. This can also affect the sale of your home in the future as a home inspector will examine if your gas appliance is permitted. We recommend you contact your city’s planning department before installing any gas appliance or gas line. The reasons for getting a professional are extensive, as the repercussions can have a heavy impact on your life.

In British Columbia, gas line installation & the installation of gas appliances, such as furnaces, tankless water heaters, fireplaces, cooktops and other equipment requires a gas permit. At John Sadler Plumbing & Heating, our gas fitters will handle all permits needed for your gas line application. Contact us if you have any questions regarding gas permits or installations.

If you’re a homeowner who wants to perform gas line installation work, consider the following as it is important that you understand the background of  gas safety rules and regulations, they are one of many reasons why you may want to leave it to a professional:

• Safety Standards Act
  • In British Columbia, the Safety Standards Act regulates gas work and it applies to everyone who works with gas equipment.
• Safety Standards General Regulation
  • We recommend you read through the Safety Standards General Regulation to ensure your gas work complies with the gas regulations in BC. It provides detailed information on permit requirements, obtaining inspections and who can work on gas appliances.
• CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and B149.2 Propane Codes
  • You must meet the minimum requirements of the provincially adopted national codes if you’re installing gas equipment. This is to prevent hazards arising from gas equipment storage and installation. The codes applicable for homeowners are the CSA B149.1 Installation Code and the B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code. If your gas installation doesn’t meet these standards, it cannot be considered safe.

As you can see, the need for a professional and repercussions of forgoing one are very apparent. Rest easy knowing that 40 years of running a family owned business puts us in an excellent position to help you, service your gas related needs, and ensure your quality of life is maintained or improved. For more information about our gas fitting services please contact us and give us a call today. We service White Rock, Surrey and Langley.