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Default rule and exceptions
The boundary is the meter. Peoples Gas owns and maintains the lines that deliver gas to the meter; the customer owns the pipes that exit the meter and serve the appliances.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | Peoples Gas: "Customers are responsible for the pipes that exit the meter and serve the natural gas-fueled appliances throughout your property." |
| City / public agency | Peoples Gas: "Peoples Gas owns and is responsible for maintaining the gas lines that deliver gas to the meter at your building." |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 10, 2026.
Peoples Gas owns and is responsible for maintaining the gas lines that deliver gas to the meter at your building ... Customers are responsible for the pipes that exit the meter and serve the natural gas-fueled appliances throughout your property.
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Common questions
Who pays for gas service line in Chicago, IL?
The property owner. Peoples Gas: "Customers are responsible for the pipes that exit the meter and serve the natural gas-fueled appliances throughout your property."
What does the city cover in Chicago, IL?
Peoples Gas: "Peoples Gas owns and is responsible for maintaining the gas lines that deliver gas to the meter at your building."
What is this based on for Chicago, IL?
This verdict is sourced to Piping FAQ and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Piping FAQofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-27
- Safetyofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-10
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