Verify utility disconnect (gas and electric) before demolition using a major utility's cut-and-cap process, using PG&E and Con Edison as examples

Steps

1. Identify which utility(ies) serve the site and locate their specific demolition-disconnect process — do not assume a generic 'call to disconnect' satisfies permit requirements; utilities require a formal cut-and-cap or removal request
2. For PG&E-served properties: submit the service-removal request via PG&E's project portal, allowing for their published processing window (guidance cites up to ~66 calendar days), and confirm gas service is cut and capped at or outside the property line before demolition within the utility's required completion window (PG&E guidance cites 120 days)
3. For Con Edison-served properties: file demolition electric and gas cases through Con Edison's Project Center, including a notarized demolition letter signed by the building owner, and allow the utility's stated lead time (guidance cites 45-60 business days) for meter/regulator removal and gas cutoff outside the building
4. Retain the utility's disconnect confirmation (cut letter) and meter-removal ticket as documentation — many building departments require proof of utility disconnect before issuing or closing out a demolition permit
5. Re-verify current lead times and required forms directly with the utility before scheduling, since disconnect timelines and portal names are utility-specific and subject to change