Each gas company has its guidelines and requirements regarding the protection of gas meters.
Some example follows:
For Domestic applications only
Below Ground, HDG + PC Yellow
Concrete Filled
80mm OD x 5mm Wall x 1000mm (600mm above ground, 400mm in ground)
Concrete Footing 200 mm diameter bore x 500mm(D)
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Below Ground, HDG
Concrete Filled
80 NB (88.9mm OD) x 5mm Wall x 1650mm (1050mm above ground, 600mm in ground)
Concrete Footing 200 mm diameter bore x 750mm(D)
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Below Ground, HDG + PC Yellow
Concrete Filled
80mm OD x 5mm Wall x 1000mm (600mm above ground, 400mm in ground)
Concrete Footing 400mm (L) x 400mm(W) x 500mm(D) (or 300 mm diameter bore)
Caution should be exercised when installing bollards near existing underground utilities.
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