If you smell gas in a Lone Tree home, leave first and call 911 and Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999. Any gas piping work, including replacements, needs a plumber and a city permit, so call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lone Tree.
Lone Tree conditions
Lone Tree is a newer planned city in northern Douglas County at the I-25 and C-470 junction, built to high design standards around Park Meadows and the RidgeGate community. Most homes have modern gas systems with flexible tubing, gas fireplaces and sometimes outdoor kitchens. Xcel Energy is the gas provider the city lists.
The City of Lone Tree Building Division requires permits for any work on gas, plumbing, mechanical or electrical systems, including replacing them, and lists new water heaters as permit work. Applications and inspection requests are electronic only, through the city's Accela portal.
What to do now
- Smell gas? Leave right away.
- From outside, call 911 and Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999.
- Stay out until it is declared safe.
- Book a plumber to repair and test the piping after the meter.
- For new work, plan on an Accela permit and inspection before the appliance goes into use.
Signs and causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Gas odor | Leak: leave and call |
| Outdoor kitchen burner weak | Undersized or long run |
| Fireplace will not light | Pilot, thermocouple or valve |
| Tankless heater errors at high demand | Insufficient gas supply |
| Hiss at a connector | Loose fitting |
Cost factors
- Distance from the meter and route through finished space
- Upsizing for added appliances
- Outdoor lines and trenching
- Bonding on flexible tubing
- Permit and inspection
In newer homes, the usual issue on a planned job is capacity: the builder sized the line for the original appliances, and adding a tankless heater, a generator or an outdoor kitchen can exceed it. The plumber totals the appliance ratings and compares them with pipe size and length. Plan outdoor lines before the ground freezes and keep the permit timeline in mind, since the city handles everything online.
Because inspection requests are electronic only, ask the plumber to handle the Accela scheduling so the inspection is booked promptly after the work. Keep the permit number and test record for your files; they help if you add another appliance later or sell the home. Keep carbon monoxide alarms near bedrooms and on each level in any home with gas appliances.
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