Can Your Gas Meter Be Behind the Fence?

When planning a new privacy fence in Spring or Tomball, many homeowners want to hide unsightly utility meters. While you can enclose your gas meter, there are strict local utility and fire codes that must be followed to ensure meter readers and emergency services have access.

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Access and Ventilation Requirements

Most North Houston utility providers (like CenterPoint) require that the meter remains accessible. If you fence it in, you must provide a gate that is not kept locked, or you must provide a key/code to the utility company. Additionally, a gas meter requires proper ventilation; it cannot be in a completely sealed "closet" structure, as this could lead to a dangerous buildup of gas if a leak occurs.