Kitchen Gas Appliances - Outdoor Appliance Installation

I am having a grill and patio heater installed on a wood deck with natural gas. The contractor will install two lines from the main gas line one for each of the appliances. I have asked for flexible hose for the hook up for convience to move the appliances around when not in use. What should I expect from the contractors work: what is the material of the new gas line from the meter to the appliances(is the flexible hose all the way from the meter, or only on the deck) should the lines be buried (Michigan winters) where should the shut off valves be. How much should this cost? Any hints?
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You should expect a professional job meeting all your expectations. Anything else, don't hand over the check before you are a happy camper.

Get several bids and ask about your options of gas lines and what is allowed by local codes. Also be sure, (absolutely ask this question): Is the main gas line sized for the appliances being installed, not just added on as an after thought.

Ask to see the calculations. The plumber should not be intimadated nor embaressed to show you this work. It is critical that the pipes are sized properly.

Gas valves can be at the branch location and then within manufactures recommendations (this is a code issue also).

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The gas lines from the supply source to the deck and close to the intended location of the appliances should be black iron or exterior coated iron piping with shut-off valves installed on the ends or near by.

Quick disconnects can be used on the piping ends so the appliances can be removed for winters. Check with the local code requirements in your area. Contact the building and safety code department.

If you hire a licensed plumber who does gas piping installations, he/she will know the code requirements and install the piping etc. correctly and to code.

Most likely a permit will be required. For the consumer this is a good idea because an inspector will have inspect and sign off on the job as meeting code.

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Check ouit this site.www.building-cost.net.Hope this helps.Heres another one www.codecheck.com