Random National Grid home inspection

Just came home and got this notice left on my front door. National Grid is using a contracting company to do inspection and if you do not call them back to schedule, a $100 fine or your gas service will be terminated? I never heard this before, is this legit? Never receive any communication from National Grid about this. I’m a bit skeptical, even though I done everything up to code, just curious if they will give any violation or require replacement if current condition of gas equipment does not meet their standard.

Attached notice screenshot [Nationalgrid_1](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:V7Ay:nationalgrid_1.jpg.jpg) [Nationalgrid_2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:81Ek:nationalgrid_2.jpg.jpg)

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namahs | 7 years ago

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@petebklyn How long was the process? I’m hearing the inspection takes 15 mins per meter and if there are any issues then a ticket will be open to National Grid and their tech will be doing the repair?

Petebklyn | 7 years ago

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yes, is legit. Is required by law. I received the card and scheduled appt. He found a leak and technician from gas company came and repaired. No cost. because was before the meters so their responsibility.

Guest User | 7 years ago

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there are also going to be mandated tests and inspections inside buildings coming down the pike, I think in 2019.

Guest User | 7 years ago

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there are also going to be mandated tests and inspections inside buildings coming down the pike, I think in 2019.

namahs | 7 years ago

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Precision pipeline solutions, it’s in photo that I attached. After more research on National Grid website, it looks like they will be inspecting all gas supply equipment, mandated by NYS.

mozeeatupu | 7 years ago

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What was the name of the 3rd party inspection company?

Arkady | 7 years ago

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A neighbor of mine detected a slight whiff of gas in his basement & had a plumber look & discovered many microscopic leaks throughout. We both wondered if NG, after a test of the work, would start general inspections. This might be exactly that.

ditmarsman | 7 years ago

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I received a similar notice but from ConEd, they wanted to inspect the main gas line coming into the building and the meters. They found a leak around one of the meters and replaced it. They didn’t pressure test individual lines or look at anything outside the common area in the basement.

They also sent a 3rd party company to do the inspections, my guess is this is something new required annually as a result of the gas explosions we’ve seen.

resident2 | 7 years ago

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The number that they have given at the bottom for National Grid is the right number for National Grid, call National Grid directly and ask them to confirm & also what specifically are they looking for.
Probably leaks, so it might be good to have your own plumber do a pressure test before you let their “contractors” in. Because they will be there to look for work…..

bliz | 7 years ago

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Looks phony to me. But if you’re worried about it you could simply ignore the number on the flier and call a proper National Grid phone number and speak to a representative there about your account. If they actually do need to inspect your property, a service representative would know. Whatever you do, don’t call the number on the flier and don’t agree to anything unless you’re positive it’s National Grid.