Why You Need a DOT-Certified Gas Technician
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Why You Need a DOT-Certified Gas Technician
If you’ve had your gas shut off by Columbia Gas due to a leak or system issue, you can’t just hire anyone to fix the problem — and you definitely can’t turn the gas back on yourself.
Columbia Gas requires a certified technician to confirm repairs and call them for reactivation. That means you need someone who is DOT Operator Qualified — like our technicians at Steel City Natural Gas.
Columbia Gas Requires Certification for Turn-On
Columbia Gas has strict safety policies in place for restoring service after a shutoff. According to their guidelines:
- A licensed contractor must perform the repair
- The contractor must be certified with Columbia Gas
- Only certified contractors can call Columbia to restore gas service
If someone without proper certification tries to call in the repair, Columbia will not turn your gas back on.
This applies to both interior and exterior leaks, and especially if a customer’s line was shut off at the meter or street valve.
How Steel City Natural Gas Makes It Easy
Steel City Natural Gas is DOT Operator Qualified and registered with Columbia Gas to perform and validate gas line repairs.
We handle the entire process:
- Diagnose and locate the leak
- Repair or replace damaged gas lines
- Test the system per DOT and utility guidelines
The account holder must call Columbia Gas to restore service. We’ve helped dozens of Pittsburgh homeowners, property managers, and businesses get back up and running quickly — with no guesswork or red tape.
Learn more about our certified gas line repair services and how we comply with utility protocols every step of the way.
Need Help Getting Your Gas Turned Back On?
Don’t wait for days — or risk hiring someone who isn’t certified. Let the trusted, local experts at Steel City Natural Gas take care of it.
Contact us today for fast, certified gas leak repair and utility reactivation with Columbia Gas.