my gas meter is on 2 long lead pipes.
its an ultrasonic meter i believe and sits on one very rusty bracket wedged in the brickwork.all understairs in awkard position.
when i had new boiloer fitted last year the installer called the gas company,guy came out next day said its safe and ok although he did not apply any tool to verify his statement.
my property has 4 floors,terrace town house and i want to have meter relocated soon as i want to fit new stairs.
sunnie.
As long as the lead is in good condition, its fine to remain in use. If you had a meter exchange then the lead would be removed on the inlet side, and 'maybe' partially removed on the outletside (depending on how much there is)
The gas engineer who installed your heating could of copper piped upto the meter outlet.
He would of also done a tightness test on the installation to ensure there was no leaks and as you did not mention any disconnections, then the lead is fit for purpose.
If you want to have the meter relocated more than 2 meters from its current position as long as it does not pass through any walls, your supplier should do this for you, If you need it moving any further you will need to contact national grid
here is the website with the relevent infomation
http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Gas/Connections/GasServices/MoveMeter/NationalGridReconnecting.htm
It wont be cheap though.