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Default rule and exceptions
The boundary is the meter. Puget Sound Energy owns the gas pipelines up to the meter; from the meter on, the piping belongs to and is maintained by the owner.
| Party | What they are responsible for |
|---|---|
| Property owner | Puget Sound Energy: "Puget Sound Energy owns the natural gas pipelines up to your meter. From there on, they belong to you. It is your responsibility to maintain them." |
| City / public agency | Puget Sound Energy owns the natural gas pipelines up to the meter. |
| Exceptions | None on record |
What the source says
Last verified against the primary source on Sep 27, 2026.
Puget Sound Energy owns the natural gas pipelines up to your meter. From there on, they belong to you. It is your responsibility to maintain them.
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Common questions
Who pays for gas service line in Seattle, WA?
The property owner. Puget Sound Energy: "Puget Sound Energy owns the natural gas pipelines up to your meter. From there on, they belong to you. It is your responsibility to maintain them."
What does the city cover in Seattle, WA?
Puget Sound Energy owns the natural gas pipelines up to the meter.
What is this based on for Seattle, WA?
This verdict is sourced to Maintain your piping and 2 sources in total, each independently re-checked before publication.
Sources
- Maintain your pipingofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-10
- Natural gas safetyofficial · verified-official · accessed 2026-09-10
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