Important Information From T.W. Phillips Gas and Oil Co.
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What you should know about excavating and the natural gas pipeline facilities
in your area...
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If you plan to excavate in your yard, Call Before You Dig
- Call PA One Call at 1-800-242-1776 or 811 at least 3 days before you dig. There is
no cost to you to call PA One Call before you dig.
- All underground utilities will be notified of your planned work and will mark the
location of their facilities
- Respect the markings.
- Excavate with due care. Report any and all damage to the appropriate utility.
Typical Houshold Excavations that Require Notification through PA One Call
- Using a power auger to install a mailbox post, fence post or deck post.
- Using any power equipment to install a sprinkler system, pet perimeter fence, septic
tank, leech bed, sand mound or plant a tree.
You should also call PA One Call prior to installing a deck, porch, patio, garage
or pool to make sure gas lines are not involved.
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Warning Tape
Although not used on all pipelines, be alert for plastic warning tape
which is typically installed just above a gas line. If you encounter warning
tape while digging, a gas line is nearby. Excavate by hand using extreme caution.
Locator Wire
Wire used to locate underground plastic pipe. Damage to the wire
can make locating pipelines more difficult. Call if you cut, nick or
pull out the wire.
Pipe Damage
Report any nicks or gouges to the coating of steel pipe even though
the pipe may not be leaking. Report any cuts or gouges made to plastic pipe
during excavation. Any damage to the pipe or coating can lead to leaks in
the future.
Other safety tips
Do not pave over or cover valve boxes that provide access to shut off
valves.
Do not tie your pet to gas piping.
Do not place objects on your gas meter.
Do not allow snow and or ice to build up on or around your meter
or gas piping. What to do if you smell natural gas or think you have a gas leak
- Leave the building immediately and call us at 1-800-222-5101 or dial 911 for help.
- Do not touch any electrical switch or use your phone.
- Do not light a match or candle.
- Do not start a car or operate an automatic garage door opener.
- Do not try to find the source of the leak yourself.
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Report any damage to line markers, warning tape, locator wire or gas pipelines.
Line Markers
Used to mark the general location not the exact location of a gas pipeline.
Line markers contain the phone number of the gas company.
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