Portable backup power - natural gas hook-up
I'm considering the purchase of a backup power generator (we are in the land of the occasional tornado, hurricane and ice storm here and outages aren't uncommon). I have picked a portable tri-fuel model which I intend to run mostly on natural gas. I have a gas-line nearby to where I will want to place the generator but here is the question. What I would like to install is a quick-release gas fitting that can snap on the generator when needed. Are there any codes/safety concerns to consider when tapping into an existing line (no, I would NOT do this myself - I would hire a pro)? I assume there would need to be a shut-off valve installed to turn off the quick-release line independently? Anything else?