City of Andrews, TX

Gas Tests


Procedure for Gas Releases

Residential
  1. A permit must be obtained by a licensed plumber or by the owner of a homestead property per Texas law. Any residential property that has a gas system that has been altered or repaired requires a gas test and must be inspected by the City of Andrews before Texas Gas will restore service.
  2. Gas appliances that are the source of a gas leak do not require a gas test and do not have to be inspected.
  3. Where a gas service has been disconnected due to a leak, a gas test and inspection by the City of Andrews is required before Texas Gas will restore service.

Commercial

  1. A permit must be obtained by a licensed plumber. 
  2. Any Commercial property that has a gas system that has been altered or repaired will require a gas test and be inspected by the City of Andrews before Texas Gas will restore service.
  3. Gas appliances that are the source of a gas leak do not require a gas test and do not have to be inspected.
  4. Where a gas service has been disconnected due to a leak, a gas test and inspection by the City of Andrews is required before Texas Gas will restore service.

**Gas tests must have an air test with a minimum 10 psi on a diaphragm type gauge and must hold for a minimum of 2 hours or 64 ounce gauge for 30 minutes.