Do you need a licensed gas fitter...

[phildc]

to hook up a new BBQ to an existing gas line?

I had a gas line put in 5 years ago for a BBQ, but no BBQ yet, the line is currently caped.

[CanadianMoFo]

Technically yes.

[jvangilst]

It's recommended. If they're not licensed, and your house blows up, where would the liability land?

[mlc2000]

^^ Excellant point.

A lot of good $200 saved will do if the house blows up.

[venice_it]

If there is an external shutoff on the bbq line, it would be extremely easy and safe to install your own quick connect. Because the connection is outdoors and has it's own shutoff valve that you should shut off when you are not using the bbq anyway, the risk of anything happening is slim to none if you take reasonable precautions and do your leak test.

You have a bigger risk of leaving your bbq valves on and not lighting the burners or having the wind blow out the flame. Even then, because it is outdoors, the gas will dissipate into the air most likely. If you are somewhat handy, this is an easy and safe procedure. Keep in mind, most people can connect a propane tank, which is more dangerous than a house natural gas line.

You've already paid for the gas line. Why spend another $100 bucks for 10 minutes of basic pipe threading?

[MacGyver]

You've already paid for the gas line. Why spend another $100 bucks for 10 minutes of basic pipe threading?Because it's the law in Ontario, only licensed gas fitters may work on gas piping.

Here are some pictures from 2006 when a house exploded in Vankleek Hill because of a gas leak and nearly took half the neighbourhood with it. http://www.thereview.on.ca/explosion%20gallery.html

Don't mess with gas.

[corykg]

If the existing gas line you talk about has a shut off valve outside, you should be able to hook up the bbq yourself. If the line simply runs outside and is capped without a valve then hire a plumber to install the valve. Optionally you can pay the plumber to install a quick connect kit on the valve or do that yourself after he has installed the valve.

[Kreez]

Don't put your neighbors or family in danger. Hire a gas fitter.

[UncleSteve]

Why spend another $100 bucks for 10 minutes of basic pipe threading?

In the immortal words of Big Jim McBob and Billy Sol Hurok, if you don't, "may the Good Lord take a shining to you, and blow you up reeeealllll soon".

[pipolchap]

Make sure you use soapy water to see if there are any leaks.

[DSTU]

You are not working on the pipe itself, just a gas connection.

Go to Home Depot and get a flexible gas line, follow the instructions.

$20 and you are done.

[Neil]

Also, hire a gasfitter each time you use the BBQ, both to light it and then extiguish it safely when done cooking.

Seriously, if you are confident and informed why not. But I would caution you the gasfitter I had was kind of sloppy. I suspected the line he installed was no good, and sure enough... it wasn't. Another one had to come back and redo it. If you haven't used this line yet, it may not be the worst idea to have another person look at it while connecting it.

[CheapScotsman]

Also, hire a gasfitter each time you use the BBQ, both to light it and then extiguish it safely when done cooking.
and don't change a light fixture (you actually do need a permit) cause you might cause your place to burn down

and don't adjust the air pressure in your tires, if you do it wrong and your tire blows out you could take out a whole busload of people (best to take it to the dealer and pay their rates)

and don't even get me started on tire rotations, everybody uses a torque wrench to tighten up their lug nuts to the correct ft/lbs, right ???

[sonspot]

You are not working on the pipe itself, just a gas connection.

Go to Home Depot and get a flexible gas line, follow the instructions.

$20 and you are done.

what are you talking about, anyhow, every gas line i a home should have its own shut off, you can have one inside and out side of the house then the quick connect.. if your asking the question you shouldn't do it.

thanks