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| DEPARTMENT: GAS AND OIL |
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| Fee Name |
Description |
Fee |
Per |
| METER INSTALLATION AND REPAIR FEE SCHEDULE |
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| Meter Reset Charge |
Charged if it becomes necessary to remove a customer's meter due to tampering. Must be paid with the reconnection fee prior to restoration of service. |
$110.00 |
Per meter |
| Installing First Meter on a Multiple Meter Set |
Charged for the installation of the first meter on a multiple meter set. |
$103 |
Per first meter |
| Installing Additional Meters on a Multiple Meter Set |
Charged for the second and each additional meter installed on a multiple meter set. |
$82 |
Per additional meter |
| Install Individual Service Line Meter Set - Residential 1.5 |
Charged for installation of an individual service line meter set. |
$103 for meters sized up to 1.5M, $309 for meters up to 7M ($500 over 5PSI), 11M $515 ($750 over 5PSI) 16M $773 ($1000 over 5PSI) |
Per meter set |
| Meter Assembly Repair |
Charged for the repair of a damaged meter assembly. Excludes cost of meter equipment. |
$103 |
Per hour.
Minimum $103.
If required, new meter will be billed at cost plus 10% |
| CUSTOMER SERVICE FEE SCHEDULE |
| Returned Check Charge |
See Financial Management Fee Resolution - Citywide Charges |
$33.00 |
Per returned check |
| Re-Connection |
Charged if: A) gas service is terminated for non-payment of bill (must be paid before service will be restored; B) if gas service was temporarily terminated at customer’s request (i.e. summer turn-off); or C) for a temporary turn-on for landlord/owner. |
$70.00 for single family dwelling unit, or a single non-residential unit, or first dwelling unit of a multi-unit dwelling / $20.00 for each additional unit |
Unit |
| Stand-By Service for Alternative Fuel Charge Per Month |
Charged for providing natural gas service that is used as a backup for another energy-fuel source. |
$52 |
Per Account |
| Demand Test Deposit |
Fee charged if a customer requests a meter accuracy test for a service meter. The charge will be refunded if the meter is found to record more than 2% fast. |
$52.00 |
Per Test |
| Service Establishment |
Charged to establish a new service at the time the account is opened. Note: Senior citizens and disabled persons who qualify for a reduced gas bill under Municipal Code 15.36.120 shall receive a $20.00 credit against the Service Establishment Charge. This credit will be applied to the customer’s gas bill upon receipt of certification and will apply only to those who establish a new service on or after July 1, 1995 and who qualify for the reduced gas bill within 120 days after the date of service establishment. |
$35.00 |
Per Account |
| Gas Service Appointment |
Fee charged to customers requesting a specific appointment time for gas services as compared to service time within a 4 hour time period as provided in California Civil Code Section 1722 (c). This fee will be charged to the customer’s account for each scheduled appointment. If the service cannot be performed because the customer is not available at the scheduled time, an additional appointment will be made, which may include an additional fee. |
$35.00 |
Per each scheduled appointment |
| Unauthorized Removal or Damage to Lock or Flathead |
This fee will be charged to the customer's account if the meter locking device, installed by LBGO personnel to secure a meter when it is off, is damaged by the customer or the locking device has been removed and can not be fully recovered. |
$52 |
Per meter |
| Meter Upgrade/Relocation |
Fee charged when a customer requests a meter upgrade to accommodate increased gas usage, i.e. a pool or when the customer requests their meter be moved to a new location for meter reading purposes or convenience. |
$103 |
Per meter |
| Pilot Lighting |
Once each year a customer may have the pilot lights on their natural gas appliances lit for free. Pilot lights lit more than once during a 12-month period are charged a $35.00 service fee. |
$35.00 |
Pilot lights lit more than once during a 12-month period |
| Tented Fumigation |
Turn off and restore gas services to accommodate tented fumigation. Fee to be paid by applicant scheduling the fumigation-related services. |
$35.00 for single family dwelling unit, or a single non-residential unit, or first dwelling unit of a multi-unit dwelling / $16.00 for each additional unit |
Unit |
| Weekend Fumigation Service |
Fee charged to applicant scheduling the fumigation-related services on weekends. |
$50.00 for single family dwelling unit, or a single non-residential unit, or first dwelling unit of a multi-unit dwelling / $25.00 for each additional unit |
Unit |
| Technical Support |
Rate 7 and 9 transport customers shall pay for each service visit made by LBGO software support technicians at customer's request. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Customer shall not be obligated to pay any fees in connection with the initial software installation and training visit. |
$103.00 |
Per each service visit |
| Service Re-establishment |
Charged for visit to reset an earthquake valve and restore gas services. |
$60.00 |
Per each service visit |
| PIPELINE FEE SCHEDULE |
| CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION OF NEW OR EXISTING PIPELINES |
| Pipeline Construction - 1.25" or smaller using PE Pipe material |
Charged for construction or alteration of new or existing pipelines with a diameter of 1.25" or smaller. Discount does not apply, if at the request of the second party, the work cannot be completed in one mobilization. One mobilization is defined as no break between activities longer than one working day. |
Base cost of $62.00 for first 100 feet installed. 20% discount to base cost for 101 to 500 feet. 32% discount to base cost 501 to 1,500 feet. 35% discount to base over 1,500 feet of installation. |
Per foot. Min$1350. Where applicable, street repair charges will be added. |
| Pipeline Construction - over 1.25" to 3"using PE Pipe material |
Charged for construction or alteration of new or existing pipelines with a diameter over 1.25" to 4". Discount does not apply, if at the request of the second party, the work cannot be completed in one mobilization. One mobilization is defined as no break between activities longer than one working day. |
Base cost of $98.00 for first 100 feet installed. 20% discount to base cost for 101 to 500 feet. 32% discount to base cost 501 to 1,500 feet. 35% discount to base over 1,500 feet of installation. |
Per foot. min$1350. Where applicable, street repair charges will be added. |
| Pipeline Construction - 4" using PE Pipe material |
Charged for construction or alteration of new or existing pipelines with a diameter of 4". Discount does not apply, if at the request of the second party, the work cannot be completed in one mobilization. One mobilization is defined as no break between activities longer than one working day. |
Base cost of $160.00 for first 100 feet installed. 20% discount to base cost for 101 to 500 feet. 32% discount to base cost 501 to 1,500 feet. 35% discount to base over 1,500 feet of installation. |
Per foot. Min$1400. Where applicable, street repair charges will be added. |
| Pipeline Construction - over 4" to 8" using PE Pipe material |
Charged for construction or alteration of new or existing pipelines with a diameter over 4" to 8"Discount does not apply, if at the request of the second party, the work cannot be completed in one mobilization. One mobilization is defined as no break between activities longer than one working day. |
Base cost of $180.00 for first 100 feet installed. 20% discount to base cost for 101 to 500 feet. 32% discount to base cost 501 to 1,500 feet. 35% discount to base over 1,500 feet of installation. |
Per foot. Min $3200. Where applicable, street repair charges will be added. |
| Pipeline Construction - over 8" and all steel pipe irrespective of diameter. |
Charged for construction or alteration of new or existing pipelines with a diameter over 8" Discount does not apply, if at the request of the second party, the work cannot be completed in one mobilization. One mobilization is defined as no break between activities longer than one working day. |
Actual Cost |
Per foot. Actual cost for estimating purposes $320/foot. Minimum $4,000. Where applicable, street repair, and other charges such as shoring and rental equipment charges will be added. |
| SERVICE TERMINATION |
| Pipeline Disconnect Charge-On Property |
Charged for disconnection of an existing pipeline on a customer's property |
$330 |
Per hour. Minimum $660 |
| Pipeline Disconnect Charge-On Street |
Charged for disconnection of an existing pipeline on the street |
$330 |
Per Hour. Min$1320. Where applicable, street repair charges will be added. |
| PIPELINE REPAIR |
| Pipeline Repair |
Charged for repair of damaged pipeline caused by a third party |
$330 |
Per Hour. Min $1320. Where applicable, street repair charges will be added. |
| MULTIPLE METER SET |
| Pipeline Pressure Control - up to 4" Half PC and 2" Full PC |
Charged for pressure control fitting, tapping, and stopping on up to 4" low pressure line stopper (Half PC) and 2" standard line stopper (Full PC) |
$2,163 |
Per fitting. Where applicable, street repair charges will be added. |
| Pipeline Pressure Control - over 2" through 6" Full PC and Flange Tee |
Charged for pressure control fitting, tapping and stopping on over 2" through 6" standard line stopper (Full PC) and Flange Tee |
$5,459 |
Per fitting. Where applicable, street repair charges will be added. |
| Pipeline Pressure Control - over 8" Full PC |
Charged for pressure control fitting, tapping and stopping on over 8" standard line stopper and flange on 8" and larger diameter pipe |
$6,592 |
Per fitting. Where applicable, street repair charges will be added. |
| Bollard Installation |
Charged for each bollard installation |
$113 |
Per bollard installation |
| CONSTRUCTION WORK |
| After Hours Construction Work |
Charged when after hours (weekends and weekdays between 4:30 p.m. and 7 a.m.) construction work is requested by a third party. |
$546 |
Additional fee per hour for crew. Minimum $546 |
| After Hours Meter Setting Work |
Charged when after hours (weekends and weekdays between 4:30 p.m. and 7 a.m.) meter setting work is requested by a third party. |
$165 |
Additional fee per hour. Minimum $330 |
| Permanent Street Repair |
Charged when permanent street repair is required. |
$28 |
Per square foot |
| Permanent Street Repair - Bell Holes |
Charged when permanent street repair is required for bell hole excavation under 12 square feet. |
$330 |
Per bell hole |
| ENGINEERING FEES |
| Natural Gas Flow Study |
Charged for preparation of natural gas flow studies. |
$165 |
Per hour |
| Engineering Technical Review |
Charged for technical review of plans and drawings. |
$165 |
Per hour |
| Plan Check |
Charged for plan check. |
$165 |
Per hour |
| Project Engineering |
Charged for engineering services. |
$165 |
Per hour |
| SUPPORT FEES |
| Engineering Support |
Charged for preparation, review, or approval of as-built drawings, reconciliation's, or other engineering support services. |
$124 |
Per hour |
| Gas Pipeline Construction and Meter Set Inspection |
Charged for the inspection of a gas pipeline or meter setting project. |
$134 |
Per hour |
| Re-Inspection |
Charged for a re-inspection of a gas pipeline or meter setting project. |
$134 |
Per hour |
| ADMINISTRATIVE AND DOCUMENT FEES |
| Administration |
Charge for miscellaneous administrative, accounting and other overhead costs. |
$1,133 |
Per work order |
| Prepare & Process Agreements |
Charged for the preparation and processing of agreements and other documentation, as applicable. |
$1,236 |
Per work order |
| Record Research |
A fee charged to businesses who request utility account history that is not contained in the on-line billing system. |
$41 |
Per hour. Minimum $41.00 |
| Right of Way Sketches |
Charged for review of right of way sketches. |
$155 |
Per review |
| Bid Package-Plan and Specifications |
Charge for a copy of a bid package, including plans and specifications. |
$134 |
Per set |
| PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION TESTING |
| Personnel Qualification Testing-Steel Pipe Joining - Electric ARC |
Charged for personnel qualification testing for electric arc (SMAW) welding; three welds required per test. Certification required for all contractors performing SMAW work on LBGO gas pipelines. |
$2,163 |
Per test |
| Personnel Qualification Testing-Steel Pipe Joining - Oxyacetylene |
Charged for personnel qualification testing for Oxyacetylene welding; two welds required per test. Certification required for all contractors performing oxyacetylene work on LBGO gas pipelines. |
$227 |
Per test |
| Personnel Qualification Testing-Plastic Pipe Joining-Heat Fusion |
Charged for personnel qualification testing for heat fusion; five fusions required per test. Certification required for all contractors performing heat fusion work on LBGO gas pipelines. |
$438 |
Per test |
| Personnel Qualification Testing-Plastic Pipe Joining-Electro Fusion |
Charged for personnel qualification testing for electrofusion; one electrofusion required per test. Certification required for all contractors performing electrofusion work on LBGO gas pipelines. |
$113 |
Per test |
| Personnel Qualification Testing-Plastic Pipe Joining-Mechanical |
Charged for personnel qualification testing for mechanical joining (Permanent only). Certification required for all contractors performing mechanical pipe joining work on LBGO gas pipelines. |
$113 |
Per test |
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| 1) These fees and charges do not apply to services provided by the Southern California Gas Company operating under franchise with the City of Long Beach. |
| 2) Energy Conservation: A $500 per dwelling unit credit will be applied toward construction costs for LEED certified buildings. A $1,000 credit will be applied toward construction costs for LEED certified non-residential buildings. |
