Cover black gas pipe in basement ceiling
Also in Montgomery County, MD, though that probably doesn't matter much. My similar pipe had a leak once at a joint between two sections, and if it had been covered with drywall that would have been a bit of a repair job (which I have had to do for water leaks).
A drop ceiling or other easily removable (i.e., no tools needed) covering may be a good solution. You could also have a hinged &quot;door&quot; made out of plywood, painted to match the drywall of the rest of the ceiling.