If you smell gas in Glendale, leave the building first, then call 911 and Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999. For leaks after the meter and new appliance lines, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Glendale.
Glendale is not Denver
Glendale is a small Arapahoe County city entirely surrounded by the City and County of Denver, along Colorado Boulevard and Cherry Creek. It is the most densely populated municipality in Colorado. Being an island inside Denver causes a common mix-up: permits here go through the City of Glendale Building Department, not Denver and not Arapahoe County.
Glendale holds a gas and electric franchise with Xcel Energy, so Xcel is the gas utility. Its emergency number is 1-800-895-2999.
The Building Department's main permit application covers nearly every project type, plumbing included. Inspection requests are due by 3:30 p.m. the day before, and there are no Friday inspections, which matters if you are planning to have an appliance back in service before a weekend.
Who handles what
| Issue | Who to call |
|---|---|
| Gas odor, suspected leak | Leave, then 911 and Xcel Energy |
| Meter problem or service outage | Xcel Energy |
| Leak or repair on piping after the meter | A plumber |
| New appliance line or relocation | A plumber, with a Glendale permit |
| Shared piping in a multi-unit building | Property manager first, then a plumber |
Signs of a problem
- A rotten-egg smell: get out and call from outside
- Hissing from a valve, range or dryer connection
- Yellow, wavering flames
- Soot near a vent or water heater
- A pilot that keeps dropping out
Scheduling notes
Because Glendale does not inspect on Fridays, plan new gas work early in the week if you want the line tested, inspected and the appliance running before the weekend. Fall is the busiest time for heating-related calls, so non-urgent work is easier to book in late summer. In a condo or apartment, find out whether the piping is unit-owned or building-owned before calling, since that decides who pays and who signs off on the permit.
Dense housing also means gas piping in some buildings runs through shared walls, ceilings or utility rooms. If you notice a gas odor in a hallway or utility room rather than inside your unit, leave the building and call from outside just the same; do not try to find the source. For planned work in a condo, the association may need to approve access to common areas, which is worth arranging before the plumber is booked.
Gas Line Services questions in Glendale
Does gas piping work here need a permit?
I smell gas inside. What should I do before anything else?
Where does the utility's piping end and mine begin?
Should the flexible connector behind my stove or dryer be replaced?
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