Mechanical Protection of Gas and Electric Equipment
San Diego Municipal Code § 98.0206
in effect§98.0206 Mechanical Protection of Gas and Electric Equipment
Where subject to physical damage from vehicular traffic or other causes, all gas or electric risers, regulators, meters, valves or other equipment shall be protected by concrete–filled three–inch galvanized steel pipe(s) encased in concrete to a minimum 30–inch depth below grade and extending to a minimum height of 42 inches above grade or three–inches above the highest equipment component, whichever is lower. The distance between the pipe(s) and closest component shall be not less than three inches. Posts shall be spaced to adequately protect the equipment; spacing shall not exceed 24 inches.
(“Mechanical Protection of Gas and Electric Equipment” added 9–30–1985 by O-16511 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter09/Ch09Art08Division02.pdf#page=4Fetched: 10/28/2026