Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system for validating one or more data records comprises a server that is coupled to a first computer and a second computer. The first computer is associated with a landlord and has the one or more records corresponding to one or more tenants. The second computer is associated with a performance-based contract administrator. The server is operable to receive a record from the first computer, transmit the record to the second computer for validation, and receive a response from the second computer. In the event that the response includes an error, the server is operable to transmit a help message to the first computer, where the help message is selected from a plurality of help messages in accordance with pertinence of the help message to the error.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved gas service riser assemblies. The improved gas service riser assemblies utilize an adapter to provide the transition from the plastic pipe used for underground distribution of natural gas to the metal pipe used in above ground natural gas distribution systems. Further, the improved gas service riser assemblies do not utilize the protective metal casing as a conduit for the natural gas thereby reducing the hazards associated with corrosion of the protective metal casing.