Do I need a permit or inspection to run a gas line to the backyard?
Yes. A backyard gas line in Leicester is permitted, inspected work through Buncombe County. Out on these rural properties many homes run propane — and some sit on limited electrical capacity, which is exactly why gas outdoor features make sense. As a licensed gas contractor we pull the permit, bury and pressure-test the run, and meet the inspector.
Why gas, not electric, out here
Leicester is rural, large-lot country — Sandy Mush, Turkey Creek, Newfound Road — where many homes are on propane and some remote properties have limited electrical capacity. That's the case for a gas fire feature over an electric one outdoors: a propane line off your tank doesn't lean on a stretched electrical panel, and it throws real heat on the cold nights these valleys are known for. The line ties into the tank, gets sized and pressure-set for propane, and is bored to proper depth.
Cold drainage means real use
On clear winter nights, cold air drains down Leicester's rural valleys and runs five to eight degrees colder than Asheville. A backyard fire pit or outdoor fireplace earns its keep here — which is all the more reason the line feeding it should be permitted and pressure-tested, not improvised. The Buncombe County inspector verifies pipe, sizing, depth, tracer wire, and a clean pressure test.
Fifteen minutes from the showroom
Leicester is a short run west of our Emma Road showroom. Permitted gas work protects your insurance and your future sale. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free assessment.
Fireplace help in Leicester
We install and service fireplaces throughout Leicester and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.