If you smell gas in a Federal Heights home, leave first, then call 911 and your gas utility from outside; the utility and its emergency number are on your gas bill. For leaks after the meter or a new appliance line, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Federal Heights.
Federal Heights at a glance
Federal Heights is a small, fully built-out home rule city in western Adams County, named for Federal Boulevard and known for the Water World park. Because the city is built out, most gas work here is on existing homes: repairing leaks, replacing worn connectors, adding a line for a new range or dryer, and reconnecting water heaters.
Two things could not be confirmed from official sources: which gas utility serves the city, and which office issues plumbing and gas permits. Rather than guess, here is what to do. Your gas bill names the utility and lists its emergency number. For permits, a plumber who works in the area will know the current process, or you can ask at City Hall on West 90th Avenue.
Fix the part or redo the run?
| Finding | Common approach | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Leaking union or valve | Replace the part | Fast and contained |
| Kinked or old brass connector | New connector | Connectors are not meant to last forever |
| Rusted section of pipe | Replace that section | Rust weakens the wall from outside in |
| Line too small for a new appliance | Upsize or add a branch | Burners need full pressure |
A pressure test after any repair confirms the rest of the system is tight.
Signs of trouble
- Rotten-egg odor: leave first, call from outside
- A hiss near the meter or appliance valves
- Burner flames with orange tips
- Soot or scorching at a vent
- A pilot that keeps going out
Timing
The start of the heating season is when furnace and water heater problems tend to show, so early fall is a good time to have any lingering issue looked at. If you are buying or moving into a home in Federal Heights, a quick check of exposed piping, connectors and appliance shutoffs is worth doing before winter. Planned work, such as a new gas dryer hookup, is easiest scheduled before the appliance arrives so the line is ready and tested. In a multi-unit building, check with the property manager first, since some piping may belong to the building rather than the unit.
For a building with shared gas piping, the owner or association usually arranges the work.
Gas Line Services questions in Federal Heights
How do I know which gas utility serves my address?
Does gas piping work here need a permit?
Should the flexible connector behind my stove or dryer be replaced?
Why is new gas piping pressure tested before it is used?
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