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Default rule and exceptions
The boundary is the meter. Columbia Gas of Ohio owns the lines up to and including the meter; the property owner owns the lines from the meter to the appliances.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | Columbia Gas of Ohio: "You own and should regularly inspect the gas lines from your meter to your gas appliances." |
| City / public agency | Columbia Gas of Ohio: "We own and regularly inspect the gas lines up to and including the gas meter." |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 10, 2026.
We own and regularly inspect the gas lines up to and including the gas meter. ... You own and should regularly inspect the gas lines from your meter to your gas appliances.
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Common questions
Who pays for gas service line in Columbus, OH?
The property owner. Columbia Gas of Ohio: "You own and should regularly inspect the gas lines from your meter to your gas appliances."
What does the city cover in Columbus, OH?
Columbia Gas of Ohio: "We own and regularly inspect the gas lines up to and including the gas meter."
What is this based on for Columbus, OH?
This verdict is sourced to Gas line responsibilities and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Gas line responsibilitiesofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-27
- Natural gas safetyofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-10
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