§ 18.24.110. Section 417 Over 1-psi gas piping, added.  


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  • International Fuel Gas Code, 2015 Edition, Section 417 Over 1-psi gas piping, is hereby added to read as follows:

    Section 417

    OVER 1-PSI GAS PIPING

    417.1 Scope and Responsibility. Under this section appear additional fundamental requirements for the installation of consumer gas piping system using over 1-psi gas pressure. Responsibility for observing these requirements shall rest with the installing agency.

    417.2 Requirements. The requirements of the Gas Code are applicable to over 1-psi gas piping installations except as such requirements are modified in this chapter. Over 1-psi gas piping systems designed in accordance with this chapter and other requirements of this Code are intended for use where the building service regulator has been set to deliver gas at over 1-psi.

    417.3 Over 1-PSI Piping System. Systems designed for over 1-psi gas pressure downstream of the meter shall adhere to all requirements of this Code, of the Gas Utility, and as follows:

     1. Drawings and calculations, including site plan and gas piping diagrams shall be submitted to the Gas Utility for approval.

     2. The gas pressure shall be regulated to ounces before entering any building or structure, unless otherwise approved by the Gas Utility.

     3. All underground lines and above-ground lines within six (6) inches of the ground shall be of wrapped steel. Joints in underground lines and above-ground lines within six (6) inches of the ground shall be welded. Approved plastic pipe may be installed underground, outside buildings, without wrapping.

     4. All above-ground lines installed more than six (6) inches above the ground inside buildings shall be of wrapped or bare steel and shall use only welded pipe joints.

     5. Gas lines, located outside buildings, and more than 6 inches above ground and operating at up to 5-psi pressure may be installed with approved threaded joints.

(Ord. No. 18514 , § 1, 5-31-2016)