Best practice working around gas pipes

[endecotp]

I was surprised to discover that the gas pipe to my stove takes a very circuitous route, via an area where I have lifted the floor to do other work.

There is a small risk of damage to the gas pipe, e.g. by standing on it or dropping something on it, while working. I’m wondering if there are “best practices” for this situation. In particular, would it be better to turn the gas supply off while working, and back on again when I need hot water or to cook? The meter and main tap are in the same room where I’m working. A disadvantage of turning it off is that I wouldn’t know immediately if there were any damage. Are there any official guidelines for protecting gas pipes during nearby works?

 

[Scally-Ho]

Is the pipe in question iron or copper?

 

[endecotp]

15mm copper, looks just like a water pipe.

 

[Madrab]

Just observe best practices and common sense.

Shutting off the gas supply can provide an extra level of immediate safety but if there it there is a heightened level of concern and a high possibility for mechanical damage, then a risk assessment should be performed and any risks found then mitigated for.

 

[johnny2007]

If everything has been ripped up and exposed, consider having that pipe re-routed.
For the time being protect it as best as you can; use your inventive.