Although as a general rule Steam Pipe Insulation is applied, the fact is that over the years your insulation may be deteriorated, chewed up by rodents hiding in the walls/cubby areas or simply wasn't installed at all because someone wanted to save money in building a home- skipping the insulation all together.
Many people will see the many pipes that crawl along a wall of a building that they may be entering and use them as a sort of banister. This would not be advisable if those pipes were not coated with Steam Pipe Insulation. There are many homes as well as businesses that use steam heat in order to heat their buildings. This type of heating units will make the pipes very hot to the touch. You're not only needing this type of insulation, so there is no escape of heat but also for the safety of people or workers that may be by those pipes everyday.
When installing gas lines make sure that you use only high quality plumbing products. Follow all safety guidelines. Turn off the regulator and unplug the stove. Ensure that all pipe fittings and joints in the line are secure. Test the entire gas line for leaks. Use a plumbing procedure that allows for easy repairs and maintenance. If you smell gas in your kitchen or around the building any time, immediately notify other occupants and call for emergency repair services.
The whole wlpipeline has to be covered in order for this insulation to work properly. The special attention areas are the t-joints and the corners of the pipes. It is possible for you to cut small slits as well as angles in to the tubular sleeves, of the foam pipe insulation; this would make sure that the pipes are well covered. The use of the duct tape is what is important, and this needs to be applied in all places like the corners, you have to be sure that corners are well covered. The use of the tape would help make it easy for you.