I recently had a new furnace and ductwork installed in my attic, which is being converted into living space. It was installed laying down in a corner where the roof meets the floor. Although the gas line enters the unit at the front, where the access panel is, the installer put the gas valve on the line where it comes out of the floor from the basement. This is behind the furnace in a spot that is impossible to get to unless you have a 6′ arm with four elbows. Should I insist that the valve be relocated to a spot that is easy to reach? Is this a standard in the industry and/or required by most codes?
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Are you saying that the valve can NOT hbe reached after the equipment is installed?
If so, then yes, demand that it be moved.
SamT
I'm pretty certain all gas appliances require an easily accessible shut off valve. Even if code doesn't say this, common sense does.
I know I'd personally demand it. A valve that's not accessable is hardly better then no valve at all.
It should be moved, or a 2nd valve installed where it's accessible.