Plumbing Fuel Gas Acoustics Sound Transmission Part 1

S. K.
Ghosh Associates LLC

International Code Council (ICC)
Introduction to Building Codes

BangladeshNationalBuildingCode2020(BNBC2020)Ͳ
Part8BuildingServices:Chapter8FuelGasSupply
Description
• This seminar is designed to familiarize and assist code
officials in locating, describing, and applying the applicable
code requirements of the BNBC 2020 Ͳ Part 8 Building
Services, Chapter 8 Fuel Gas Supply requirements with
selected related codes and standards indicated in Section
8.6.
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Overview
• Scope,Terminology,andGeneralPrecautions
• RelatedCodesandStandards
• GasPipingInstallations
• InstallationofSpecificAppliances
Seminar Goal
• The goal of this training is for you to learn and apply key
code requirements contained in Chapter 8 “Fuel Gas
Supply” with selected related codes and standards
indicated in Section 8.6 to enhance your performance while
inspecting fuel gas systems and appliances.
• This training will also provide participants with specific
examples related to design, installation, and inspection of
fuel gas systems to further enhance your knowledge fuelͲ
gasͲrelated construction.
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Objectives
• Uponcompletion,participantswillbebetterable
to:
• Locate general topics in Chapter 8 “Fuel Gas Supply”.
• Locate applicable tables in related codes and standards
for specific situations.
• Apply code requirements to real world situations.
• Explain the intent behind a given code requirement.
• Use good judgment to identify certain fuel gas systems
and related components as compliant or noncompliant.
Scope, Terminology, and General Precautions
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Chapter 8: Section 8.1 General

This section regulates aspects of fuelͲgas distribution systems, including design,
installation, testing, repair and maintenance. The applicability of this chapter is limited
to the consumer side of the gas supply company’s distribution system.
The code governs all piping and system components from the end point of the gas
supply company’s service line to the supplied appliances and equipment. The point of
delivery is used to determine where this code begins and ends.
LetstakeacloserlookatspecificsectionsrelatedtoScope,Terminology,General
Precautions,andNotificationofCompletionrequirementsforfuelgassystems.
Chapter 8: Section 8.1.1 Scope

8.1.1 Scope
8.1.1.1 This Chapter provides the requirements aimed at safeguarding life and property
in nonindustrial gas piping systems for use with fuel gases such as natural gas (NG) and
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the vapour phase used for fuel or lighting purposes in
consumers’ premises.
Typically, for a natural gas system, the gas supply company’s service line terminates at
the service pressure regulator and meter setting. In other words, the code does not
apply to piping and components ahead of the service pressure regulator and meter
setting. LPͲgas storage systems generally remain under the ownership of the gas
supplier, these systems are governed by the code through the reference to NFPA 58.
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Scope: Section 8.1.1.2

8.1.1.2 This Chapter does not cover the safety requirements and rules for gas
burning appliances. The requirements of National Fuel Gas Code Ͳ 2009 edition
(NFPAͲ54/ANSI Z223.1) and NFPA 58Ͳ2008 edition and International Fuel Gas CodeͲ
2009 of the USA shall apply for such appliances.
As indicated above in Section 8.1.1.2, the code user will reference other codes for
safe installation of gas burning appliances. We will reference the 2009 edition of the
International Fuel Gas Code with key areas related to piping systems, appliances,
and equipment regarding safe operation of appliances.
8.1.1.3 The requirements of this Chapter do not apply to gas piping systems for
industrial installation and applications.
Understanding the applicability of “Chapter 8 Fuel Gas Supply” provides designers,

contractors, and owners with information regarding whether this code applies to a
given application or not. As stated in Section 8.1.1.3, this Chapter does not apply to
gas piping systems for industrial installation and applications.
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8.1.1.4ThisChaptercoverstheaspectsofdesign,fabrication,installation,test,
operation,inspectionandmaintenanceofgaspipingsystemsfromthepointof
deliverytotheconnectionswitheachutilizationdevice.Thepointofdeliveryis
definedinthisChapterastheoutletoftheserviceregulatorortheserviceshutoff
valvewherethereisnometer.
Section 8.1.1.4 indicates the boundaries of gas piping systems of which this
Chapter applies requirements. The code user must understand point of delivery is
defined in this Chapter as the outlet of the service regulator or the service shutoff
valve where there is no meter.
For Example
ThepointofdeliveryisdefinedinthisChapterastheoutletoftheserviceregulator.
Alsonoticetheserviceshutoffvalveaheadof(below)theserviceregulator.
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8.1.1.5Pipingsystemscoveredherearelimitedtoamaximumoperatingpressure
of3.45kPa(14inchesofwatercolumnor½psig).
The maximum pressure must not be allowed to exceed 3.45 kPa.

Displayed below is a meter assembly equipped with a service pressure
regulator that can be set to a safe operating pressure after the point of
delivery to the customer’s gas piping system.
LPG Example
8.1.1.5Pipingsystemscoveredherearelimitedtoamaximumoperatingpressure
of3.45kPa(14inchesofwatercolumnor½psig).
An LPͲgas piping system begins at the outlet side of the firstͲstage pressure regulator. The piping between the
firstͲ and secondͲstage (final) regulator is governed by NFPA 58, and the piping downstream of the secondͲ
stage regulator is governed by this code. The firstͲstage pressure regulator reduces the storage container
pressure to 69 kPa (10 pounds per square inch gauge (psig)) or less. And the second stage regulator will
reduce the pressure to not more than 3.45 kPa (14 inches of water column or ½ psig).
Building FirstStage
Regulator TankShutͲ
SecondStage offValve
Regulator
BuildingShutͲ
offValve
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8.1.1.6WhileapplyingtheprovisionsofthisChapter,referenceshouldalsobe
madetothemanufacturers'instructions,gassupplycompany'sregulationsand
otherapplicablecodesandstandardslistedinthisChapterorrequiredbythe
authorityhavingjurisdiction.
Manufacturers’ installation instructions are evaluated by the listing agency

verifying compliance with the applicable standard. The listing agency can require
that the manufacturer alter, delete or add information to the instructions as
necessary to achieve compliance with applicable standards and code
requirements.
Manufacturers’ installation instructions are an enforceable extension of the code

and must be available to the code official when an inspection takes place.
Chapter8:Section8.1.2Terminology
8.1.2Terminology
ThisSectionprovidesdefinitionsoftermsusedinthisChapteroftheCode.Where
termsarenotdefinedinthisChapter,theyshallbedefinedusingtheirordinarily
acceptedmeaningssuchasthecontextimplies.ThedefinitionsintheChapterare
thesameasusedinNationalFuelGasCodeͲ2009edition(NFPAͲ54/ANSIZ223.1),
InternationalFuelGasCodeͲ2009andLiquefiedPetroleumGasCodeͲ2008(NFPAͲ
58)andNationalBuildingCodeofIndiaͲ2005.
The words or terms defined in this section are deemed to be of prime

importance in either specifying the subject matter of code provisions or
in giving meaning to certain terms used throughout the code for
administration or enforcement.
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Chapter8:Section8.1.2Terminology
8.1.2Terminology
ThisSectionprovidesdefinitionsoftermsusedinthisChapteroftheCode.Wheretermsare
notdefinedinthisChapter,theyshallbedefinedusingtheirordinarilyacceptedmeanings
suchasthecontextimplies.ThedefinitionsintheChapterarethesameasusedinNational
FuelGasCodeͲ2009edition(NFPAͲ54/ANSIZ223.1),InternationalFuelGasCodeͲ2009and
LiquefiedPetroleumGasCodeͲ2008(NFPAͲ58)andNationalBuildingCodeofIndiaͲ2005.
A code provision could be misinterpreted if the definition of a term, as used in the

context of the code, is not understood. The following slides will provide key
definitions that will assist the code user to properly understand certain fuel gas
components, appliances, and various equipment.
Codes,bytheirverynature,aretechnicaldocuments.Assuch,literallyeveryword,
termandpunctuationmarkcanaddtoorchangethemeaningoftheintended
result.Thischaptercontainsseveraltermsthatareimportanttounderstandingthe
provisionsofthiscode.Definitionsarefoundbothinthischapterandthroughout
thecode.
Section8.1.2Terminology
APPLIANCE.Anydevicethatutilizesgasasafuelorrawmaterialtoproduce
light,heat,power,refrigeration,orairconditioning.
APPLIANCEVALVE.Adevicethatwillshutoffthegassupplytoburner(s).
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Section 8.1.2 Terminology

CONSUMER’S/CUSTOMER’SCONNECTION.Pipingtappedontherisertosupply
gastoindividualcustomer/consumer.
CUSTOMER’SCONNECTION
Section 8.1.3 General Precautions

8.1.3.1TurnGasOff:Allgaspipingworkorgasapplianceinstallationshallbe
performedwiththegasturnedofftoeliminatehazardsfromleakageofgas.
Safetyforworkers,buildingoccupants,andprotectionofpropertyfrompotentialfire
andorexplosiveconditionsisrequiredbyturninggasoff.
8.1.3.2NotificationofInterruptedService:Itshallbetheresponsibilityoftheinstalling
agency,whenifthegassupplyistobeturnedoff,tonotifyallaffectedconsumers.
8.1.3.3BeforeTurningGasOff:Beforeturningoffthegastopremisesforthepurpose
ofinstallation,repair,test,inspection,replacementormaintenanceofgaspipingor
appliances,allburnersshallbeturnedoff.Whentwoormoreconsumersareserved
fromthesamesupplysystem,precautionsshallbetakentoensurethatonlysupplyto
theconcernedconsumeristurnedoff.
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8.1.3.8NoSmoking:Whenworkingonpipingwhichcontainsorhascontainedgas,
smokingshallbeprohibited.
Thepotentialregardingtheignitionofgasvaporsbyworkersisofconcernwhile
workingongaspipingandsmokingisspecificallyprohibited.
8.1.3.9HandlingofFlammableLiquids:Flammableliquidsusedbytheinstallershallbe
handledwithproperprecautionsandshallnotbeleftwithinthepremisesfromtheend
ofoneworkingdaytothebeginningofthenext.
8.1.3.10WorkInterruption:Wheninterruptionsinworkoccur,thesystemshallbeleft
inasafeandsatisfactorycondition.

8.1.3.11Certainrequirementsrelatedtoworkonthegassupplysystemare
listedinAppendixV.
Note:AppendixVappliesonlytoworkongassupplysystemsaheadofthe
outletofthemetersetassembly,oroftheserviceregulatorwhenthereisno
meter.
Outletofmetersetassembly
Metersetassembly
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AppendixV
WorkontheGasSupplySystem
ThisAppendixappliesonlytoworkongassupplysystemsaheadoftheoutletofthemetersetassembly,oroftheserviceregulatorwhen
thereisnometer.
(a)ServingGasSupplier'sMain
Noperson,unlessintheemployoforauthorizedbythegassupplycompanyshallopenormakeconnectionswithgasmain.
(b)ServingGasPiping
Noperson,unlessintheemployoforauthorizedbythegassupplycompany,shallrepair,alter,openormakeconnectionstothe servicesgas
pipingordoanyotherworkonthepartsofthegassupplysystemuptothemetersetassemblyortheserviceregulatorwhenthereisno
meter.
(c)MeterorServiceRegulatorWhenaMeterisnotprovided
Noperson,unlessintheemployoforauthorizedbythegassupplycompany,shalldisconnecttheinletofthegasmeterorserviceregulator
whenthereisnometer,normovesuchmeterorregulator.Agasfittermaydisconnecttheoutletofsuchameterorregulator fromthehouse
pipingonlywhennecessary.Heshallmakethejointatthemeterorserviceregulatoroutletwhenthereisnometer,carefullyreplacingall
insulatingfittingsorinsulatingpartsofsuchfittings,andshallleavethegasturnedoffatthemeterorregulatorunless thegassupply
company'srulesrequireorallowdeviationfromthisprocedure
(d)NotifyGasSupplyCompanyofanyRepairsNeeded
Incaseanyworkdonebyagasfitterrevealstheneedforrepairsoralterationsonanypartofthegassupplysystem,thegassupplycompany
shallbenotifiedpromptlyofthisfact.
(e)NotifyGasSupplyCompanyofanyLeakage
Ifgasisleakingfromanypartofthegassupplysystem,agasfitterorplumbernotintheemployofthegassupplycompany maymake
necessaryrepairsandshallpromptlynotifythegassupplycompany.
Section 8.1.4 Notification of Completion

8.1.4.1Whenregulationssorequire,thecompletionofinstallationshallbe
notifiedtothegassupplycompanyortheAuthority.
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Section 8.2.2
Size of Piping to Gas Appliances
8.2.2.1 Gas piping shall be of such size and so installed to ensure adequate supply of
gas to meet the maximum demand without undue pressure drop between the meter,
or service regulator when there is no meter, and the appliance or appliances.
8.2.2.2 The size of gas piping depends upon the following factors:
• 8.2.2.3 Allowable pressure drop from meter or service regulator, when there is no
meter, to appliance
• 8.2.2.4 Maximum gas consumption to be provided
• 8.2.2.5 Length of piping and number of fittings
• 8.2.2.6 Specific gravity of the gas
• 8.2.2.7 Diversity factor
PressureDrop
(loss)
Demand
PipeLength
&Fittings
PipeSizes
SpecificGravity
(correction)
Diversity
Factor
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Section 8.2.2
Gas piping systems must be sized to accommodate full simultaneous utilization of all
the appliances in the plan. Any exceptions to this principle must be substantiated
with full documentation in a plan review of a gas piping system. The systems must
contain adequate capacity for anticipated modifications and/or additions of
appliances. The evaluation must be conducted on the completed system as it will be
configured after the appliances are added.
Section 8.2.2
8.2.2.8 The size of each gas piping system shall be determined by standard
engineering methods acceptable to the gas supply company and the Authority.
8.2.2.9 Gas pipes smaller than 12 mm in diameter shall not be used.
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Section 8.2.3
Acceptable Piping Materials
8.2.3.1 Piping material shall be one of the materials listed in Table 8.8.1 conforming
to the corresponding standards, or other materials as may be approved by the gas
supply company or the Authority. Cast iron pipe shall not be used.
This section regulates the type of materials permitted to be used for

gas piping.
Because cast-iron pipe is brittle compared to the malleable metals, it

is more likely to fail under stress and therefore is not suitable for
conveying fuel gases.
Section 8.2.3
Table 8.8.1 Fuel Gas Pipe Materials
BlackSteelPipe(Schedule40)
Steel pipe must be Schedule 40 or heavier,

must comply with one of the listed standards,
and can be black iron or galvanized.
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Section 8.2.3
CorrugatedStainlessSteel
Tubing(CSST)
ANSI/LC 1/CSA 6.26 provides material and

performance criteria; and installation
requirements for CSST gas distribution piping
systems. This is a manufactured gas piping
system with several proprietary components..
Section 8.2.3
CopperTubing(TypeK)
Copper tubing shall comply with Standard

Type K or L of ASTM B88 or ASTM B280.
Note: Verification regarding the use of copper and

copper alloy tubing must be evaluated if the gas
contains more than an average of 0.7 milligrams of
hydrogen sulfide per 100 liters gas. Contact the local
natural gas company milligrams per 100 liters. May be
corrosive.
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Section 8.2.3
AluminumPipe
Aluminum-alloy pipe shall comply with ASTM
B241 except that the use of alloy 5456 is
prohibited. Aluminum-alloy pipe shall be
marked at each end of each length indicating
compliance. Aluminum-alloy pipe shall be
coated to protect against external corrosion
where it is in contact with masonry, plaster or
insulation, or is subject to repeated wettings
by such liquids as water, detergents or
sewage. Aluminum-alloy pipe shall not be
used in exterior locations or underground.
Aluminum pipe is not commonly used for gas service.

Because aluminum is a fairly reactive metal, it corrodes
readily when exposed to a variety of materials
and the environment.
Section 8.2.3
PlasticPipe
The installation of plastic pipe and tubing is
limited to areas that are both outside the
building (outdoors) and underground because
of the potential hazard associated with the use
of a material that has lower resistance to
physical damage and heat compared to
metallic pipe.
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Section 8.2.4
Fabrication of Piping for Installation
8.2.4.1Gaspipeortubingandfittingsshallbecleanandfreefromcuttingburrsand
defectsinstructureorthreadingandshallbethoroughlybrushedwithchipsandscale
blown.Defectsinpipeortubingorfittingsshallnotberepairedwhendefectivepipe,
tubingorfittingshavebeenidentified.Thedefectivematerialshallbereplaced.
8.2.4.2Pipe,tubing,fittingsandvalvesremovedfromanyexistinginstallationshallnot
beusedagainuntiltheyhavebeenthoroughlycleaned,inspectedandascertainedto
beequivalenttonewmaterial.
Ideally,gaspipeinstallationsshouldbeconstructedof
newmaterials.However,thissectionrecognizesthat
thereareoccasionswhenusedpipingmaterialsmay
beperfectlyacceptableforaninstallationiftheymeeta
numberofverystrictcriteriathatintendtoreducethe
potentialforpoorperformance.
Example of Newer Press Type Fittings

TheICCInternationalFuelGasCodenowrecognizesanewpipejoiningsystemfor
copperpipe.PressͲconnectfittingsthatcomplywithANSILCͲ4areallowedforcopper
pipingandaresimilarto(butnotinterchangeablewith)thoseusedintheplumbing
industry.
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Section 8.2.4
Fabrication of Piping for Installation
8.2.4.5Whenusedinacorrosiveenvironment,metallicpipesandfittingsshallbe
protectedwithcorrosionresistantcoating.
8.2.4.6Foranythreadjointpropersealantshallbeusedonthemadethreadsonly.
8.2.4.7JointsandjoiningcompoundsifusedinLPGinstallationshallberesistanttothe
actionofliquidpetroleumgas.
LPͲgascanreactwithsomepipesealantsandthismightalsobethecaseforother
gases,thereforethetextsimplyrequiresthatthesealantbecompatiblewith
whateverisconveyedinthepiping.
Section 8.2.5
Installation of Gas Pipes
8.2.5.1Installation,repairandreplacementofgaspipingorappliancesshallbe
performedonlybyaqualifiedinstallingagencyorgasfitter.
8.2.5.2ProtectionofPiping:Pipingshallbeburiedtoaminimumdepthof1mcovered
inamannersoastoprotectthepipingfromphysicaldamage.Itshallbeprotected
fromphysicaldamagewhenitpassesthroughflowerbeds,shrubbedsandothersuch
cultivatedareas.
Buriedatleast1m
Gaspipe
Additionally,protectionisrequiredfromphysical
damagewhengaspipingpassesthroughflower
beds,shrubbedsandothercultivatedareas.
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Section 8.2.5
8.2.5.3ProtectionagainstCorrosion:Gaspipingincontactwithearthorothermaterials
whichwillcorrodethepipingshallbeprotectedagainstcorrosioninanapproved
manner.Whendissimilarmetalsarejoinedunderground,aninsulatingcouplingor
fittingshallbeused.Pipingshallnotbelaidincontactwithcinderorash.
Protective coatings in the form of wrappings, tapes,

enamels, epoxies, sleeves, casings and factory applied
coverings are a common method of isolating
metallic piping materials from the atmosphere or from
the earth in which they are buried. Corrosion can be
caused by soil or construction materials that are in contact
with the pipe.
Section 8.2.5
8.2.5.5PipingThroughFoundationWall:Undergroundgaspiping,wheninstalled
belowgrade throughtheouterfoundationorbasementwallofabuilding,shallbe
eitherencasedinaprotectivesleeveorprotectedbyanapproveddeviceormethod.
Thepipingorsleeveshallbesealedatthefoundationorbasementwalltoprevent
entryofgasorwater.
FinishedGrade
sleeveshallbesealed
FoundationWall
Belowgradegaspipepenetrationintobuilding
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Section 8.2.5
8.2.5.9PipingEntrancetoBuildings:Whengaspipeentersabuildingthroughawallor
floorofmasonryorconcrete,itshallbesealedagainsttheentranceofwater,moisture
orgas.
sealed
ConcreteWall
FinishedGrade
Abovegradegaspipepenetrationintobuilding
Section 8.2.5
8.2.5.8PipingSupports:Gaspipinginbuildings,shallbesupportedwithpipehooks,
metalpipestraps,bondorhangersofanapprovedtypeandmaterialsuitableforthe
sizeofpiping,andofadequatestrengthandqualityandlocatedatspecifiedintervals
sothatthepipingcannotbemovedaccidentallyfromtheinstalledposition.Gaspiping
shallnotbesupportedbyotherpiping.
Additionally, the ICC International Fuel Gas Code and NFPA 54 codes provide a
table for maximum support intervals.
Note:CSSTpipingsystemsshallbeinstalledinaccordancewith
thiscodeandthemanufacturer’sinstallationinstructions.
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Section 8.2.5
8.2.5.10PipinginFloors:Pipinginsolidfloors,suchasconcrete,shallbelaidin
channelsinthefloorsuitablycoveredtoprovideaccesstothepipingwithaminimum
damagetothebuilding.
Piping must not be installed in any

solid concrete or masonry floor
construction. However, gas piping can
be installed within a floor channel with
a removable cover for pipe access.
Section 8.2.5
8.2.5.12Changesindirectionofgaspipeshallbemadebytheuseofapprovedfittings,
factorybendsorfieldbends.Fieldbendsshallbemadebyemployingapproved
proceduresandequipment.
This section permits making changes in direction of gas piping through the
use of pipe fittings compatible with the piping material or, if recommended
by the pipe manufacturer, by bending the pipe.
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Section 8.2.5
Pipe must be bent with the appropriate bending tools and materials. Some
materials are not tempered or intended to be bent; therefore, consideration
must be given to choosing the proper materials. Bending tools are designed
to make bends without damaging the pipe. Pipe intended to be bent has a
minimum bend radius which must be observed to avoid damage to the
pipe.
Section 8.2.5
8.2.5.13Gaspipinginsideanybuildingshallnotberuninorthroughanairduct,
chimneyorgasvent,ventilatingductorelevatorshaft.Gaspipingshallnotbetaken
throughinaccessibleorconcealedareaswhereitsconditioncannotbeinspectedand
accumulationofgasduetoundetectedleakagemaycreateadangerouscondition.
An air supply duct or areas that create a shaft that provides a path for the gas to
travel are considered to be locations where the problem of a gas leak could be
compounded by spreading the gas or any resultant fire throughout the building.
Also, in some locations, the gas piping could be subject to deterioration because of
temperatureorcorrosiveconditionssuchasinairductsorchimneys.
Additionally, piping located in an elevator shaft may be subject to an additional
hazard resulting in mechanical damage to the pipe. Damage from an elevator
impacting the fuel gas piping may not only cause a leak that would allow the gas
to escape and travel up the shaft but may also put any occupants within an
elevator in immediate danger. The elevator codes also intend to prohibit
nonessential piping within elevator shafts.
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Section 8.2.5
8.2.5.21GasPipingtobeGraded:Allgaspipingshallbegradednotlessthan1in750
topreventaccumulationofcondensateorliquidsintheline.Allhorizontallinesshall
gradetorisers,andfromtheriserstothemeter,orserviceregulatorwhenthereisno
meter,ortotheappliance.
Section 8.2.5
8.2.5.22Thegaspipingshallbepaintedred inordertodifferentiateitfromother
piping.Wherethepipingisexposedtosunrays,itshallbepaintedsilvergray.
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Section 8.2.5
8.2.5.23Documentationshallbemaintainedforallgassupplyinstallations.(See
AppendixW).
AppendixW:DocumentationforPipingInstallation
Thegassupplycompanyrequiresthefollowingtobefulfilledbytheconsumer(s)forhavinggassupplyfromits
distributionpipingsystem:
(a)Applicationforgasconnectioninprescribedformalongwiththeapprovedplanofthebuildingwherethegasisto
beused.IfthebuildingisnotapprovedbytheAuthorityitsplanistobepreparedbyanapprovedcontractorofthe
gassupplycompany.
(b)Anapprovedcontractorofthegassupplycompanyshallpreparetheplanofthegaspipingsystemforthebuilding.
Theplanistoincludeplanandelevationoftheproposedpipingsystem.Theplansopreparedshallbesubmittedto
thegassupplycompany.
(c)Installationofthepipingsystemasapprovedbythegassupplycompanyshallbecarriedoutbyanapproved
contractorofthegassupplycompany.
(d)Completionreportoftheinstallationofthepipingsystem(usingtheapproveddrawing)alongwiththepressure
andleaktestsbytheapprovedcontractorshallbesubmittedtothegassupplycompany.Thepressuretestistobe
witnessedbytheapprovedofficialofthegassupplycompany.
(e)Completionreportmentionedin(d)aboveistoincludethepapersrelatedtothepermissionfromtheAuthority
fordigging/cuttingtheroadfortakingtheconnectionfromthemainsupplylinelyingundertheroad,needed.
(f)Thelegalownerofthebuildingshallsignanagreementwiththegassupplycompanyusingtheprescribed
agreementdocumentofthegassupplycompanypriortohavingthegassuppliedtohis/herpremises.
Section 8.2.6
Pressure Regulators
8.2.6.1Wherethepressureofgassuppliedtodomesticinstallationorotherlowpressuregaspipingsystemsin
buildingsisinexcessof3.45kPa,agaspressureregulatorofapprovedtypeandsizeshallbeinstalledinthe
servicepipeofeachsuchsystemtopreventpressureinexcessof3.45kPafrombeingintroducedintosucha
buildingpiping.Ifthebuildingpipeisofweldedconstructionthepressureregulatormaybelocatedupstreamof
thegasmeterineachconsumer'spremises.Inthesecases,thegaspressureinthepipingdownstreamofthegas
pressureregulatorshallnotexceed3.45kPa.
Example of pressure regulation

from service regulator to appliance
regulator to appliance burner.
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Section 8.2.6
Pressure Regulators
8.2.6.2Ifinstalledinsideabuilding,theregulatorshallcomplywiththefollowing:
8.2.6.3Ifanyofthediaphragmsoftheregulatorruptures,thegasshallbedirectedtoanoutlet
ventpipemadeofbrassorplasticinordertoventthegasoutofthebuilding.Theventpipe
shallbeinstalledabout1mabovethetopmoststoryofthebuildinginopenair.Meansshallbe
employedtopreventwaterfromenteringthepipeandalsotopreventblockingitbyinsectsor
otherforeignbodies.
Vent1m
aboveroof
Pressure Regulators
Pressureregulatorsareextremelyimportantdevicesthatarereliedontoprevent
overpressurization ofappliancesandequipment.
Typicalgasappliancecontrolsarenotdesignedtotolerateapressureofmorethan
3.5kPa.Thestandardsthatregulatethedesignandfunctionofappliancegas
controlsrequirethatthecontrolsbetestedforresistancetopermanentdamage
resultingfromexposuretoexcessivegassupplypressure.Eachfunctionofthegas
controlsmustbetestedforexposureto17kPapressureforaperiodof1minute,
afterwhich,thecontrolmustfunctionnormally.
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Section 8.2.7
Service Shutoff Valves
8.2.7.1Serviceshutoffvalvesshallbeprovidedonallnewservicesincluding
replacementsandshallbeinstalledinareadilyaccessiblelocation.
8.2.7.2Serviceshutoffvalvesshallbelocatedupstreamofthemeterifthereisno
regulatororupstreamoftheregulatorifthereisone.
Serviceshutoffvalves
Section 8.2.7
8.2.7.3Allgasservicesinstallationoperatingatpressuregreaterthan3.45kPashall
beequippedandwithshutoffvalveofapprovedtypeinstalledontheservicepipe
outsidethebuilding.
Serviceshutoffvalve
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Section 8.2.7
8.2.7.5Everygasoutletshallhaveanindividualshutoffvalve.Theshutoffvalveshallbe
accessibleandadjacenttotheappliance.
Shutoffvalveaccessibleand
adjacenttotheappliance.
Section 8.2.7
8.2.7.5Everygasoutletshallhaveanindividualshutoffvalve.Theshutoffvalveshallbe
accessibleandadjacenttotheappliance.
Commercial cooking appliance with the shutoff valve accessible and adjacent to
the appliance.
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Section 8.2.9
Inspection of Services
8.2.9.1Nopersonshalluseorpermittheuseofanewsystemoranextensionofanoldsystem
ofgaspipinginabuildingorstructurebeforethesamehasbeeninspectedandtestedtoensure
thatthesystemissafeandacertificatehasbeenissuedbytheAuthority.(SeeAppendixW).
8.2.9.2TestofPipingforTightness:Beforeanysystemofgaspipingisfinallyputinservice,it
shallbecarefullytestedtoensurethatitisgastightandsafe.Whereanypartofthesystemis
tobeenclosedofconcealed,thistestshouldprecedetheworkofclosingin.Thetestmedium
shallbeair,nitrogen,carbondioxideoraninertgas.OXYGENSHALLNEVERBEUSED.
A pressure test is required after every installation, alteration,

addition or repair to the fuel-gas piping system.
The location of a leak may be difficult to determine, especially if it is
concealed in the building construction. If a leak is found, the leaking
component must be repaired or replaced before the system is
concealed or put into operation.
Section 8.2.9
Inspection of Services
8.2.9.3Beforeappliancesareconnected,thepipingsystemsshallbetestedatapressureofat
least159Ͳmmmercuryforaperiodnotlessthan10minuteswithoutshowinganypressure
drop.Thesourceofpressureshallbeisolatedbeforethepressuretestsareperformed.
8.2.9.4TheAuthorityshall,withinareasonabletimeafterbeingrequestedtodoso,inspectand
testthegaspipingsystemthatisreadyforsuchinspectionandtest.Ifthesystemisfoundto
complywiththerequirementsofinspectionandtestaslaiddown,itshallissuethecertificate.
Additionally Section 8.2.10 provides

requirements for checking of leakage and
Section 8.2.11 provides requirements for
purging prior to operating appliances.
159Ͳmmmercury
(20kPa)
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Section 8.5
Installation of Specific Appliances
Appliancefuelconversion
8.5.1.2Itshallbedeterminedwhethertheappliancehasbeendesignedforusewiththegasto
whichitwillbeconnected.Noattemptshallbemadetoconverttheappliancefromthegas
specifiedontheratingplateforusewithadifferentgaswithoutconsultingthegassupply
companyortheappliancemanufacturerforcompleteinstructions.
Section 8.5
Appliancefuelconversionmustconsiderthefollowing:
¾ Amismatchbetweenanapplianceandafuelwillcreateanextremelyhazardousconditionthat
canbeavoidedbyexaminingtheappliancelabel.
¾ Fuelconversionsthatarenotperformedcorrectlycanadverselyaffecttheperformanceof
burners,theventingofcombustiongasesandtheproperclearancetocombustibles.
¾ FuelͲfiredappliancesaredesignedtooperatewithamaximumandminimumheatenergyinput
capacity.Thiscapacitymightneedtobefieldadjustedinaccordancewiththeappliance
manufacturer’sinstructionstosuittheelevationbecauseofthechangeinairdensityat
differentelevations.
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Example of label for

more than one fuel.
Many gas appliances are listed and

labeled for more than one fuel, most
commonly natural gas and liquefied
petroleum (LP) (propane). Such
appliances can be converted from
one fuel to the other using a
manufacturer’s conversion kit and
following instructions provided by
the manufacturer.
Section 8.5
8.5.1.6 Gas appliances shall be firmly supported. They shall not exert undue strain on the
connected piping and connections.
8.5.1.8 All appliances shall be located with respect to building construction and other
equipment so as to permit ready access to the appliance. Sufficient clearance shall be
maintained to permit cleaning of heating surfaces, replacement of parts, adjustment, cleaning
of burners and pilots and maintenance.
Commercial cooking appliance

with cable attached to wall and
appliance so that undue strain is
not exerted on the connected
piping and connections
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Section 8.5
8.5.1.4Gasappliancesshallnotbeinstalledinanylocationwhereflammablevapours arelikely
tobepresentoraccumulate,unlessthedesign,operationandinstallationaresuchasto
eliminatethepossibilityofignitionoftheflammablevapours.
To reduce the possibility of ignition of flammable

vapors in hazardous areas, the potential sources of
ignition must be elevated above the surface
supporting the equipment or appliance. Some
flammable and combustible liquids typically
associated with hazardous locations give off vapors
that are denser than air and tend to collect near the
floor.
Section 8.5
8.5.1.9ConnectingAppliancesandEquipment:Appliancesandequipmentshallbeconnectedto
thebuildingpipingsystembyoneofthefollowing:
8.5.1.10Rigidmetallicpipeandfittings
8.5.1.11SemiͲrigidmetallictubingandmetallicfittings.AluminumͲalloytubingshallnotbe
usedinexteriorlocations.
Rigidmetallicpipeandfittings
usedtoconnectapplianceto
thegaspipingsystem.
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Section 8.5
8.5.1.9ConnectingAppliancesandEquipment:Appliancesandequipmentshallbeconnectedtothebuilding
pipingsystembyoneofthefollowing:
8.5.1.12Listedapplianceconnectorsandonlyoneconnectorshallbeusedperappliance
8.5.1.13SemiͲrigidtubinginlengthsupto2mthatareinthesameroomastheappliance
8.5.1.14Listedgashoseconnectorstobeusedasapproved.
8.5.1.15Theconnectorortubingshallbeprotectedagainstphysicalandthermaldamages.
8.5.1.16AluminumͲalloytubingandconnectorsshallbefactorycoatedtoprotectagainstexternalcorrosion
wheretheyareincontactwithmasonry,plasterorinsulationoraresubjecttofrequentwettingsbysuch
liquidsaswater(exceptrainwater),detergentsorsewage.
Listedgasapplianceconnector
Section 8.5
8.5.1.9ConnectingAppliancesandEquipment:Appliancesandequipmentshallbeconnectedtothe
buildingpipingsystembyoneofthefollowing:
8.5.1.17Anyapplianceconnectedtoapipingsystemshallhaveanaccessibleapprovedmanual
shutoffvalvewithadisplaceablevalvememberoralistedgasconvenienceoutletandshallbelocated
within2moftheappliance itservesexceptaspermittedbytheAuthority.
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Section 8.5
8.5.1.9ConnectingAppliancesandEquipment:Appliancesandequipmentshallbeconnectedto
thebuildingpipingsystembyoneofthefollowing:
8.5.1.18Applianceconnectorsmaybeconnectedtobuildingpipingbyalistedquickdisconnect
device,andwheninstalledindoors,amanualshutoffvalveshallbeinstalledupstreamofthe
quickdisconnectdevice.
Listedquickdisconnectdevicewithvalve
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Introduction to Building Codes

Scope, Terminology, and General Precautions

Chapter 8: Section 8.1 General

Chapter 8: Section 8.1.1 Scope

Scope: Section 8.1.1.2

Scope: Section 8.1.1.3

Understanding the applicability of “Chapter 8 Fuel Gas Supply” provides designers,

Scope: Section 8.1.1.4

Scope: Section 8.1.1.5

The maximum pressure must not be allowed to exceed 3.45 kPa.

Scope: Section 8.1.1.6

Manufacturers’ installation instructions are evaluated by the listing agency

Manufacturers’ installation instructions are an enforceable extension of the code

The words or terms defined in this section are deemed to be of prime

A code provision could be misinterpreted if the definition of a term, as used in the

Section 8.1.2 Terminology

Section 8.1.3 General Precautions

Section 8.1.3 General Precautions

Section 8.1.3 General Precautions

Section 8.1.4 Notification of Completion

8.2.2.9 Gas pipes smaller than 12 mm in diameter shall not be used.

This section regulates the type of materials permitted to be used for

Because cast-iron pipe is brittle compared to the malleable metals, it

Steel pipe must be Schedule 40 or heavier,

ANSI/LC 1/CSA 6.26 provides material and

Copper tubing shall comply with Standard

Note: Verification regarding the use of copper and

Aluminum pipe is not commonly used for gas service.

Example of Newer Press Type Fittings

Protective coatings in the form of wrappings, tapes,

Piping must not be installed in any

Example of pressure regulation

A pressure test is required after every installation, alteration,

Additionally Section 8.2.10 provides

Example of label for

Many gas appliances are listed and

Commercial cooking appliance

To reduce the possibility of ignition of flammable

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