Apache Junction lists Southwest Gas as its natural gas utility, so if you smell gas, go outside and call 911 and Southwest Gas at 877-860-6020. For gas piping repairs, appliance hookups and new lines after the meter, call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Apache Junction.
Apache Junction conditions
The City of Apache Junction names Southwest Gas as the natural gas utility. Southwest Gas looks after the service line and meter, and the homeowner looks after everything after it. The city's permit rules name manufactured homes alongside one- and two-family houses, and that matters for gas work: in a manufactured home the piping usually runs under the floor and connects through short flexible sections that can be stressed when the home shifts or a skirting panel is replaced.
The city's permit rules are clear about the common cases. In one- and two-family homes and manufactured homes, replacing a gas water heater with one of equal or lower Btu rating, with only minor connection changes and code-compliant venting, is generally exempt. Replacing or rearranging valves, pipes or fixtures needs a permit. Applications go through Development Services Building Safety and Inspection, using the city's MyGovernmentOnline system.
Which job is which
| Job | Permit in Apache Junction | What the plumber does |
|---|---|---|
| Same-size gas water heater swap | Generally exempt | Reconnect, check venting, test, relight |
| Larger or tankless gas heater | Permit | Size the line, upsize if needed |
| Moving a range or adding a dryer | Permit | New branch with its own shutoff |
| Leak at a fitting | Depends on parts replaced | Repair, test and relight |
Signs to watch
- A rotten-egg smell indoors or under a manufactured home. Leave first.
- A hiss at a connector, valve or the meter riser
- Pilot lights going out on a heater or furnace
- Yellow flames or soot on burners
- Corrosion on exposed exterior pipe
Seasonal notes
A home that sits closed through the summer often has its gas appliances shut off. On return, have the gas turned back on and appliances relit properly rather than forcing a pilot that has been out for months. A furnace that hasn't run since spring is worth a check before the first cool night, and fall is a comfortable time for under-floor work that would be miserable in July. Planning a kitchen or laundry change? Factor in the permit, since moving pipe is not covered by the exemption. Ask the plumber to look over the whole system while it is shut down, since a single test can catch more than one tired fitting.
Gas Line Services questions in Apache Junction
Does gas piping work need a permit here?
We are away for months at a time. What should happen with the gas before and after?
Is it worth replacing the flexible connector behind a gas range or dryer?
Where does the gas utility's responsibility stop and mine start?
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