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Distributed Meter Rooms (DMR)

Builders, developers, architects, and engineers benefit from the use of the DMR program in new construction high-rise multi-family apartments and condominiums. The DMR program locates the meters (banked) in central gas meter rooms on floors within a new construction high-rise multi-family building.

What is DMR?

The DMR Program (Distributed Meter Rooms) is part of an effort by Washington Gas to bring down the initial cost of using natural gas. Builders, developers, architects, and engineers benefit from the use of the DMR program in new construction high-rise multi-family apartments and condominiums. The DMR program locates the meters in central gas meter rooms on floors within a new construction high-rise multi-family building. By locating the meters within central meter rooms on the floors, Washington Gas helps minimize the associated cost of gas piping incurred by building owners, and allows residents to experience the benefits of having individual gas billing.

The DMR program is only available for use in new construction high-rise (5-stories or greater above finished grade) multi-family buildings. Our Engineered Sales professionals will work with you to incorporate the DMR program specifications into your building plans.

What are the benefits of using the DMR program?

  • Washington Gas installs and maintains the piping up to and including the natural gas meter, saving you time and money.
  • You will have a more standardized design for natural gas installation, making it easier for you to design a building to use natural gas.  As a result, design bid prices should reflect the reduced design hours-costs.
  • Sales professionals, property managers and residents will benefit from using efficient, environmentally friendly natural gas products for their heating and water heating needs, and enjoy the ambiance and convenience of products such as fireplaces, ranges, gas grills, pools, and spas.
  • Property managers will no longer bear the responsibility of gas billings.
  • Residents will be encouraged to conserve energy because they have their own individual gas service meters.

How To Reach Us 

Find out if you can benefit from using the new DMR program. The cost savings are great and residents will enjoy the benefits of having premium natural gas appliances. Builders serving the Multifamily market should contact: 

 Or complete the online Service Request Form