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 Denison before Atmos 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 Denison is required before Atmos will restore service.

Commercial

  1. A permit must be obtained by a licensed plumber. Any change of occupancy will require an inspection from the City of Denison
  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 Denison before Atmos 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 Denison is required before Atmos will restore service.
  5. Commercial Annual gas tests must refer to the Fire Marshal at 903-465-2720 x2207

**Gas tests must have an air test with a minimum 3 psi on a diaphragm type gauge and must hold for a minimum of 30 minutes.

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