GAS LINES ARE (ALMOST) EVERYWHERE Peoples Gas System is Florida's largest natural gas distributor serving more than 365,000 customers with small and large pipelines throughout the state. Know how to spot a pipeline in your area to help keep your community safe. HOW WOULD YOU KNOW WHERE A PIPELINE IS? Peoples Gas installs yellow pipeline markers along the route of the pipeline including at road crossings, fence lines and street intersections. Pipeline markers indicate that a gas facility is in the general area and are not necessarily placed directly over the pipeline, nor do they indicate the depth of the pipeline, which will vary. The markets show the following information: Name of the owner of the pipeline Product contained in the pipeline Number to call in case of an emergency Locate Flag and/or Paint — Indicates the location of gas lines. They are placed after a call is made to 811. Pipeline Marker — This permanent marker is the most common. It contains operator information, type of product, and an emergency contact number. Size, shape and color may vary. Casing Vent Marker — This permanent marker indicates that a pipeline (protected by a steel outer casing) passes beneath a nearby roadway, rail line or other crossing. Please do not disturb, remove or destroy locate flags or gas permanent markings. It is a federal crime for any person to willfully deface, damage, remove, or destroy any pipeline marker. WHAT IS A RIGHT-OF-WAY AND CAN I BUILD OR DIG ON IT? Pipeline companies work diligently to establish written agreements, or easements, with landowners to allow for ease of construction and maintenance when they cross private property. County Clerk’s Offices also have record of easements which are public record. A Right-of-Way may not have markers clearly present and are often recognizable as corridors that have the following characteristics: Clear of trees, buildings, or other structures except for the pipeline markers Cleared corridor of land, except where farm land or crops exist Encroachments upon the pipeline right-of-way inhibit the pipeline operator's ability to: Reduce the chance of third-party damage Provide right-of-way surveillance Perform routine maintenance and required federal/state inspections To perform these critical activities, pipeline maintenance personnel must be able to easily and safely access the pipeline right-of-way, as well as areas on either side of the pipeline. Keeping trees, shrubs, buildings, fences, structures and any other encroachments well away from the pipeline ensures that the pipeline integrity and safety are maintained. (source PHMSA) Be aware that unauthorized infringements on a pipeline right-of-way inhibit our ability to: Respond to third party damage Perform routine maintenance and required federal and state inspections Provide surveillance For questions concerning the pipeline or right-of-way or about future property improvements or excavations, contact TECO Peoples Gas. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Although gas incidents are rare, this mode of transportation does carry some hazards should a release occur. Peoples Gas considers a natural gas leak first priority. These hazards can have a significant impact to both property and/or life and may include: Ignition Fire Explosion A leading cause of pipeline incidents is third party excavation damage. Pipeline operators are responsible for the safety and security of their respective pipelines. To help minimize the number of incidents it is helpful to be knowledgeable of the following: Location of the pipelines and pipeline facilities in the area Potential hazards What to do if a leak occurs Any unusual or suspicious activities or unauthorized excavations taking place within or near the pipeline right-of-way or pipeline facility

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