Natural Gas Lines

[havenjake]

I inspecte a property on friday. Next to the subject's site there are some gas lines (approximately 4 tall poles) sticking out of the ground with markings. I meausred this to be approximately 45 ft from the structure. Im stupid when it comes to these type of things, but we all gave gas lines that run under ground. These I have never seen on a property or next to the property. Any clue?

 

[Dan Leggett]

Industry standards dictate that a pipeline be cased & vented when crossing under a roadway. Could the vents be what you're referring to?

 

[Ben Vukicevich SRA]

Yellow poles???

If so, a high pressure gas line easement is present.

Time for you to review a survey to see where they're located and how they may affect value.

Ben

 

[Larry Cole]

I'll not be of too much help. My reference manuals are at the office.

One thing I'm sure of is that no part of the dwelling can be in the pipeline's easement. That is assuming that the line is an underground pipeline (transmission line) not just the normal drop to service a dwelling.

What I'm not sure of is the distances the improvements (dwelling) as to be from the line or easement. I think it is 10 feet but I'm not sure without double checking.

What you might do is mention the presence of the line in your report and made the report conditional on a survey showing the dwelling outside the safe distance requirements by whoever (Fannie or FHA). That way you can meet your deadline and put the responsibility on the underwriter and the surveyor :yellowblack: It also gives you time to research the problem more fully.


Larry Cole
Killeen, Texas
Home of the 4th Inf div (Mech) and the 1st Cav div (Armor)

 

[havenjake]

apparently this has had no effect on the marketability. There are some homes in the subject's neighborhood that have this same thing. On the plats here you cant tell where the easements are located. You would need to have a survey done.

 

[Wally Jones]

On or near those poles should be a 1-800 number to call the company. They can tell you about the easements and where they're located. I've found them to be very helpful and friendly. Don't expect an immediate response - a couple of days, usually. Advise your client about the potential delay.

 

[moe cohen]

I believe Larry is correct for FHA 10 feet from high pressure gas line is the treshold .

Moe

 

[Walter Kirk]

A quick source of info on high pressure gas lines, oil transmission lines etc. is the local fire chief. If it's a potential hazard the fire chief will know about it and be able to direct you to whatever information you need.

 

[Pekejake]

Thanks Everyone!