Can a homeowner perform his own gas line
pressure testing for inspection by a code officer?



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That will be in your local and/or State plumbing code.

Interesting. Just how would you go about doing your own testing. Remember, this is explosive gas. I would never consider or advise anyone in using a cigarette lighter or match.

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there isn't a problem doing your own test. I have always used air pressure. a good low pressure gauge will tell you if there is a leak. to locate the leak(if any) use a leak test solution which forms bubbles at the leak. not recommended to use soap, because, soap may wash away any pipe joint compound. my local requires 10oz for 10 min.

"soap may wash away any pipe joint compound. " ??????
you are in big trouble if you are relying on the tiny bit of pipe dope that is on the outside of the joint to seal the joint.
tha amount of pressure along with how long it must hold is not dictated by the unions, it is a state code.

our city requires 5 PSI for 10 minutes.

5 PSI for 10 minutes is pretty much standard. the inspector looks at the gauge, does a quick walk around and then checks the gauge again before signing off.