What is a stated purpose for a gas meter bypass?

What is a stated purpose for a gas meter bypass?

• A. So the meter can be serviced without the gas being turned off
• B. Only for test purposes
• C. To steal natural gas
• D. Only for propane

Answer: (A)

Gas meter bypass is there to provide an alternate path for gas to flow around the meter so a technician can service the meter or perform tests without shutting off the gas supply to the building. This keeps the customer’s gas on during maintenance and allows the meter to be worked on or tested safely. It isn’t about stealing gas, it isn’t limited to propane, and its primary purpose is for legitimate service work to maintain or repair the gas system while maintaining service. After the work is done, the bypass is removed and the system is restored to normal metering and shutoff control.

Gas meter bypass is there to provide an alternate path for gas to flow around the meter so a technician can service the meter or perform tests without shutting off the gas supply to the building. This keeps the customer’s gas on during maintenance and allows the meter to be worked on or tested safely. It isn’t about stealing gas, it isn’t limited to propane, and its primary purpose is for legitimate service work to maintain or repair the gas system while maintaining service. After the work is done, the bypass is removed and the system is restored to normal metering and shutoff control.