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15mmia 12-17-15 18254 6 T 2015 Ifgc Design Insstallation and Inspection. v1
15mmia 12-17-15 18254 6 T 2015 Ifgc Design Insstallation and Inspection. v1
15mmia 12-17-15 18254 6 T 2015 Ifgc Design Insstallation and Inspection. v1
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Administration
“Due Process of Law”
▪ The responsibilities of ▪ The design professional
the various professionals designs a safe,
are also established: operational fuel gas
▪ The code official reviews system.
the proposed work for ▪ The contractor installs
code compliance. the system in strict
▪ As a public servant, the accordance with the
code official enforces the plans and/or
code in an unbiased, manufacturer’s
proper manner. installation requirements.
Chapter 2
Definitions
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Definitions
▪ APPLIANCE. Any
apparatus or device
that utilizes a fuel or
raw material to
produce light, heat,
power, refrigeration or
air conditioning.
▪ COMBUSTIBLE
ASSEMBLY. Wall, floor,
ceiling or other assembly
constructed of one or more
component materials that are
not defined as
noncombustible.
▪ COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
Any material not defined as
noncombustible.
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Definitions
▪ EQUIPMENT. Apparatus and devices
other than appliances.
▪ EXCESS FLOW
VALVE (EFV). A valve
designed to activate
when the fuel gas
passing through it
exceeds a prescribed
flow rate.
▪ FLASHBACK
ARRESTOR CHECK
VALVE. A device that
will prevent the
backflow of one gas
into the supply system
of another gas and
prevent the passage of
flame into the gas
supply system.
2. ____
F. Regulator 5. ____
D. Flashback
Service Pressure Arrestor Check
Valve
A. Excess Flow
3. ____ C. Third-Party
6. ____
Valve (EFV) Certification Agency
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General Regulations
Chapter 3
▪ Governs the approval
and installation of
equipment and
appliances.
▪ Testing agency:__________________________
AGA
▪ ANSI Z21.47-2003
Test Standard: ________________________
Appliance locations
Appliance Protected
from Vehicle Impact
YES or NO
YES or NO
▪ Requirements assure:
▪ Proper air supply for the combustion and venting
process
▪ Ventilation cooling for appliances
= 750,000 Btu/h
2. Total input Btu/h / 1000 Btu/h x 0.35 CFM
= 262.5 CFM
▪ Then
▪ Outdoor combustion
air must be provided
Public Garages
Guards
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Guards – 306.6
CSST Bonding
Chapter 4
Gas Piping Installations
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Scope Includes
▪ Design ▪ Assembly
▪ Materials ▪ Testing
▪ Components ▪ Inspection
▪ Installation ▪ Operation
▪ Fabrication
Table 402.4(2)
Outlet D Outlet B
Outlet A
Furnace 40-gal Water Heater
Clothes Dryer
133,000 Btu/hr 45,000 Btu/hr
20,000 Btu/hr
Section 1
15 ft 15 ft 15 ft
Section 2
Section 5
20 ft Section 4 Section 3 25 ft
5 ft 5 ft
12 ft
10 ft
Outlet C Range
73,000 Btu/hr
Point of
Delivery
▪ Section F: 20 ft3/h
▪ Section G: 60 ft3/h
▪ Section H: 35 ft3/h
▪ Section I: 40 ft3/h
▪ Section J: 75 ft3/h
A 85 20 18
B 25 60 19
C 40 35 18
D 60 40 23
E 75 75 30
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Table
403.9.2,
page72
2015 IFGC,
Table
406.7.1.1
page 77
Connector Installation
216
Suspended low-intensity infrared
tube heaters – 411.3
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Table
415.1,
page 84
223
Chimneys and Vents
▪ Code provides requirements for:
▪ Installation
▪ Maintenance
▪ Repair
▪ Approval
▪ Of residential and commercial
▪ chimney and venting systems.
All
single wall
fittings
and
pipe
225
195
30
For FAN MIN, use the value for the 15-foot (5486 mm) vent
height with the 5- foot (1524 mm) lateral offset. Therefore, FAN
MIN = 2015
76IFGCBtu/h (25& W/hr).
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Refer to Table 504.2(1).
Height entries - 504.2.17
• For FAN MAX, the value for 15 feet (5486 mm) vent height
with 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral offset is 620 Btu/h (182 W/hr)
and 504.3.28
and the value for 20-foot (6096 mm) vent height with 5-foot
▪(1524
Consider
mm) lateral a single, offset Category
is 697 Btu/hI (204
appliance
W/hr). with an
• FAN 8 inch
MAX B-vent = [((18 feet height - 15 of 18 (20
feet)/ feet.
feet - 15 feet)) x (697
▪Btu/h
The- 620 lateral Btu/h)] offset + 620 Btu/h
is 5 feet=and
666 Btu/h
the B-vent is
• For NAT MAX, the value for 15 feet (5486 mm) vent height
directly connected to the appliance.
with 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral offset is 403 Btu/h (118 W/hr)
▪andWhat
the value are the for 20 values for FAN
feet (6096 mm) MAX, NAT(1524
with 5 foot MAXmm)
and offset
lateral FAN isMIN? 460 Btu/h (135 W/hr). NAT MAX = [((18 feet -
15 feet)/ (20 feet - 15 feet)) x (460 Btu/h - 403 Btu/h)] + 403
Btu/h = 437 Btu/h
• For FAN MIN, the value for 15 feet (5486 mm) vent height
with 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral offset is 76 Btu/h (22 W/hr) and
the value for 20 feet (6096 mm) with 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral
offset is 73 Btu/h (21 W/hr). FAN MIN = 76 Btu/h - [((18 feet -
15 feet)/ (20 feet - 15 feet)) x (76 Btu/h – 73 Btu/h)] = 74 Btu/h
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Table Interpolation
NAT FAN
18
6'
5'
45 12
G. Is interpolation necessary?
No
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Specific Appliances
▪ Provides requirements for all aspects of specific
appliances
▪ Special requirements for installation and location
▪ Assures for installation in accordance with
manufacturer’s installation instructions
335
Final Reflection