Mon – Sat · 8 AM – 10 PM(612) 245-7341
Mon – Sat · 8 AM – 10 PM (612) 245-7341
Cutaway illustration of a house with gas piping running from the outdoor meter along the basement joists to a furnace, a water heater and a kitchen range

B1 · Utility room · Coon Rapids & north metro

Gas lines, installed and pressure-tested.

AP Plumbing installs and relocates gas lines and hooks up gas ranges, dryers, water heaters and other gas appliances in Coon Rapids and the north metro. New piping is pressure-tested before it’s put in service, and CSST is bonded as the fuel gas code requires. If you smell gas, leave first and call your utility.

Call (612) 245-7341 Signs to watch for

5.0 · 513 Google reviews

What you’re looking atA home’s gas piping, meter to range

  1. Gas meter

    The utility’s meter. Piping after it belongs to the house. If you smell gas, leave and call the utility or 911 from outside.

  2. Main line

    Black iron or CSST carries gas to each appliance. New piping is pressure-tested at 1.5 times working pressure, never below 25 psig.

  3. Shutoff valve

    Every appliance gets its own shutoff. Coon Rapids wants the gas shutoff within 6 feet of a water heater.

  4. Sediment trap

    A drip leg ahead of the appliance catches debris and moisture before they reach the gas valve.

  5. Water heater line

    For appliance replacements and minor repairs, Minnesota’s fuel gas code allows inspection plus a leak-detecting fluid test at the connections instead of a full pressure test.

  6. Range connection

    A flexible appliance connector with its own shutoff behind the range. Moving a range means moving this connection.

01The short answer

Gas work is permits, pressure tests and patience.

In one paragraph

Adding or moving a gas line means a permit, pipe sized for the load, a pressure test before it goes into service, and bonding for CSST. In Coon Rapids, a new gas opening needs a separate mechanical permit from the plumbing permit.

Most gas calls are additions and moves: a range in a remodeled kitchen, a dryer in a relocated laundry room, a line for a garage heater, or a replacement water heater. The rest are leaks, and those start with getting out of the house.

How gas work gets done right

  • A permit; in Coon Rapids, a separate mechanical permit for a new gas opening
  • Pipe sized for the appliances it feeds
  • A pressure test at 1.5 times working pressure, at least 25 psig, for at least 30 minutes
  • CSST bonded to the grounding system unless it has an arc-resistant jacket
  • A shutoff and sediment trap at each appliance

Digging for an outdoor line?

Minnesota law requires a Gopher State One Call locate at least 48 hours before digging, not counting the day of the call, weekends and holidays. When you hire a contractor, the contractor makes the call.

Carbon monoxide

Minnesota law requires a working carbon monoxide alarm within 10 feet of every room used for sleeping.

02Symptoms

Gas warning signs, in order of urgency.

Gas leaks are the one plumbing problem where you leave first and call second.

Gas lines: what you notice → what it usually means
What you noticeWhat it usually meansHow soon to call
Rotten-egg smellPossible gas leak. Leave the house, then call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Don’t flip switches.Right now
Hissing near a gas line or appliancePossible leak. Leave and call from outside.Right now
The utility tagged an applianceThe utility found an unsafe condition; the appliance stays off until it’s repaired.Today
Yellow or orange burner flamesIncomplete combustion. Have the appliance and venting checked.This week
Kinked or damaged flexible connectorReplace it; connectors aren’t repairable.This week
Planning a new range, dryer or water heater spotA new or relocated gas line, permitted and pressure-tested.When convenient

03Minnesota field notes

The fuel gas rules every install follows.

Rules and numbers that apply to homes here, each with its source.

Checked October 2026. Codes and city rules change; your permit office has the final word.

04Real work

Gas lines moved, leaks fixed.

Cutaway illustration of a house with gas piping running from the outdoor meter along the basement joists to a furnace, a water heater and a kitchen range
IllustrationA home’s gas piping, meter to range
Gas line relocation for remodeled laundry room. Denis and crew were great people to work with and fairly priced for a small job. They cleaned up after themselves and made sure I was happy with the location/placement of the gas line. Highly recommended and would have them out for further plumbing needs.

Google reviewerGoogle review · Jul 2026

  • “We had a kinked gas line that was in need of repair and we had a tight timeline to meet to have the work done. Denis was quick in replying to our inquiry and did a great job getting the work done that we needed. Will be using him again!”

    Collin P. · Google review · Jun 2025

  • “I had a gas leak problem and got in contact with Denis. He teamed up with my gas company and was able to fix the issue within a matter of time. He was friendly, knowledgeable and great to work with. I would recommend using his services.”

    Nathan T. · Google review · Jan 2025

  • “Exceptional work by Denis. Contacted him yesterday about a gas leak on my water heater, he was out here today and had it fixed. Very friendly as knowledgeable, will be using him next time we have a plumbing need. Recommended for sure.”

    Ian O. · Google review · Sep 2026

Read more reviews

05Questions

Gas lines questions, answered.

Straight answers, with the source when a rule or number is involved. Still not sure? Call and describe it.

Call (612) 245-7341
Q

What should I do if I smell gas?

Get everyone out of the house first. Don’t flip switches, use the phone inside or start a car in an attached garage. From outside, call your gas utility or 911. A plumber fixes the leak after the utility has made the house safe.

Q

Do I need a permit to run a new gas line?

Yes. Gas piping work is permitted and inspected. In Coon Rapids, a new gas opening needs a separate mechanical permit in addition to any plumbing permit for the job.

Source: City of Coon Rapids, Plumbing Permit Application

Q

How are new gas lines tested in Minnesota?

New gas piping is pressure-tested at no less than 1.5 times its maximum working pressure and never below 25 psig, for at least 30 minutes; an inspector may approve a 10-minute test in a single-family home. Appliance swaps can use a leak-detecting fluid test at the connections instead.

Source: Minnesota Rules 1346.5406

Q

What is CSST, and does it need to be bonded?

CSST is corrugated stainless steel tubing, a flexible gas pipe usually sheathed in yellow. CSST without an arc-resistant jacket must be bonded to the home’s electrical grounding system with at least 6 AWG copper wire no longer than 75 feet.

Source: 2018 International Fuel Gas Code §310

Q

Do I need to call 811 before running an outdoor gas line?

Yes. Minnesota law requires a Gopher State One Call locate at least 48 hours before digging, not counting the day of the call, weekends and holidays. Locates are free, and when you hire a contractor, the contractor is responsible for making the request.

Source: Minnesota DPS, Gopher State One Call

06Related

Often the same visit. Often the same wall.

Same service, every stop on the line

Each city page has that city’s own water report numbers, permit rules and sewer-line responsibilities.

07Call us

Call the people who know your house inside out.

(612) 245‑7341

Mon – Sat · 8 AM – 10 PM

Hours
Monday – Saturday, 8 AM – 10 PM · Sunday closed
Address
12433 Uplander St NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Serving
Coon Rapids and 14 north‑metro cities · see the map