2004/2005 Proposed Changes To The International Fuel Gas Code

2004/2005 PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

FUEL GAS CODE COMMITTEE
Edward Angelone
Manager
KeySpan Energy Delivery
Brooklyn, NY
Windell Peters
Manager-Codes
AGL Resources, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
C. John Beck
Senior Advising Engineer
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
San Francisco, CA
Jack Rea
Manager-Customer Services
Oklahoma Natural Gas Co.
Oklahoma City, OK
Paul Cabot
Administrator, National Fuel Gas Code
American Gas Association
Washington, DC
James A. Ranfone
AGA Ex-Officio Member (Non-voting)
Terrance Carolan
Mechanical Inspector
Emmet County
Harbor Springs, MI
Charles Gerber
Mechanical/Plumbing Supervisor
County of Henrico Building Inspections
Richard, VA
Timothy Ray Hillman
Plumbing Field Investigator
Oklahoma Construction Industries Board
Oklahoma City, OK
Martin Petchul
Manager, Codes and Technical Training
Piedmont Natural Gas
Charlotte, NC
ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005
Mark Riley
Inspector Supervisor
City of Troy
Troy, MI
Bruce Swiecicki
Senior Technical Advisor
National Propane Gas Association
Frankfort, IL
John Wasson, Jr. CBO
Chief of Inspections
City of Greenville
Greenville, SC
Staff Secretary:
Gregg Gress
Senior Technical Staff
International Code Council
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TENTATIVE ORDER OF DISCUSSION

2004-2005 PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE
FUEL GAS CODE
The following is the tentative order in which the proposed changes to the code will be discussed at the public
hearings. Proposed changes which impact the same subject have been grouped to permit consideration in
consecutive changes.
Proposed change numbers that are indented are those which are being heard out of numerical order. Indentation
does not necessarily indicate that one change is related to another. Proposed changes may be grouped for
purposes of discussion at the hearing at the discretion of the chair.
FG1-04/05
FG2-04/05
FG3-04/05
FG4-04/05
FG5-04/05
FG6-04/05
FG7-04/05
FG8-04/05
FG9-04/05
FG10-04/05
FG11-04/05
FG12-04/05
FG13-04/05
FG14-04/05
FG15-04/05
FG16-04/05
FG17-04/05, Part I
FG18-04/05
FG19-04/05
FG20-04/05
FG21-04/05
FG22-04/05
FG23-04/05
FG24-04/05
FG25-04/05
FG26-04/05
FG27-04/05
FG28-04/05,
FG29-04/05
FG30-04/05, Part I
FG31-04/05
FG32-04/05
FG33-04/05
FG34-04/05
FG35-04/05
FG36-04/05
FG37-04/05
FG38-04/05
FG39-04/05
G3-04/05, Part V
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FG1-04/05
202 (New definition)
Proponent: Guy McMann, Jefferson County, CO,
representing Colorado Association of Plumbing &
Mechanical Officials
Add new definition as follows:
NUISANCE. Public nuisance as known in common law or
in equity jurisprudence; whatever is dangerous to human life
or detrimental to health; whatever structure or premises is
not sufficiently ventilated, , with respect to its intended
occupancy; and whatever renders the air unwholesome.
Reason: The word nuisance is used twice in this document, in section
108.7 and 503.8. This definition will aid in understanding of what a
nuisance really is in the context that it is used. The language was
extracted from the IPC and tailored for this document solely for the
convenience of the user.
Analysis: It is not evident why the proposed definition is specific to
ventilation air. The definition uses subjective terms (e.g., sufficiently and
unwholesome).
Cost Impact: None
Public Hearing: Committee:

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For example, fans may have been listed as in-line fans or power
ventilators, but are being used as in-line commercial kitchen ventilators.
Some duct wraps have met certain standards and test criteria for the
product itself, but have not been tested for protection of other products
in a fire scenario. Furnaces that are listed for residential indoor use are
being installed in outdoor locations serving commercial establishments.
Unlisted appliances are being produced more and more each day. Some
appliance manufacturers actually promote two categories of
appliances; one that is listed and labeled and one thats not. The ones
that are not listed and labeled are always less expensive and usually
look just like the listed and labeled ones. Where are the cost cutting
measures taken? They might remove some safety provisions that a
listing would require. From an installer, shop owner, or code
enforcement visual inspection these units look like any other unit. You
cannot base an appliance approval on engineering evaluation unless it
comes from a 3rd party, Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
(NRTL), (i.e. a Listing). It can certainly be a one-time field evaluation
from a NRTL, but, it must be from qualified entities possessing the tools,
equipment and experience to evaluate issues such as fuel input rates
and power output rates, carbon monoxide production levels, and other
life safety issues associated with appliances. It should not be
acceptable to have an appliance manufacturers staff engineer report
to you with generic statements such as this product works within safe
guidelines. This is not adequate. This added text will cause this
potentially hazardous life safety compromise to cease.
Cost Impact: None

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FG3-04/05
FG2-04/05
301.7, 301.7.1 (New)
301.3
Proponent: James Ranfone, American Gas Association,

representing AGA Building Energy Codes and Standards
Committee
Proponent: Guy Tomberlin, Fairfax County VA,

representing Virginia Plumbing & Mechanical Inspectors
Association and Virginia Building & Code Officials
Association
Revise as follows:
301.3 Listed and labeled. Appliances regulated by this
code shall be listed and labeled unless otherwise approved
in accordance with Section 105. The approval of unlisted
appliances in accordance with Section 105 shall be based
upon approved engineering evaluation. Appliances shall be
specifically listed for the application in which they are used.
Reason: This is a simple statement of the obvious. However, this
section has been used to promote the use of products that have not
undergone any testing for the application. This unfortunately results in
violation of code requirements. Some examples are products that have
not been tested for a particular application but have received a listing
for some other application. So, yes, they appear to be listed, but, not for
the correct and more importantly the safe application. Appliances that
might have some type of label, such one verifying sanitation
requirements, are being misrepresented as labeled for other purposes.
Delete and substitute as follows:

301.7 Fuel types. Appliances shall be designed for use
with the type of fuel gas to which they will be connected and
the altitude at which they are installed. Appliances that
comprise parts of the installation shall not be converted for
the usage of a different fuel, except where approved and
converted in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions. The fuel gas input rate shall not be increased
or decreased beyond the limit rating for the altitude at which
the appliance is installed.
301.7 Fuel types. Appliances shall be designed for use
with the type of fuel gas to which they will be supplied.
301.7.1 Appliance fuel conversion. Appliances shall not
be converted to utilize a different fuel gas without consulting
the installation instructions, the serving gas supplier or the
equipment manufacturer for complete instructions.
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Reason: The revision would require that conversions be allowed on

appliances when the installation instructions, the serving gas supplier
or the equipment manufacturer is consulted. The revision uses the same
requirement as contained in Section 8.1.3 of the National Fuel Gas Code.
This revision would also eliminate, in the first sentence, the
reference to altitude since appliances are not specifically listed for
altitude but are field adjusted when installed with high altitudes. The last
sentence is being eliminated in favor of an extract from Chapter 11 of
the National Fuel Gas Code that we are asking the membership to
approve. The extract would contain derating requirements for
appliances installed at high altitudes.
Analysis: Action to delete the last sentence of current Section 301.7
should be consistent with the action taken on FG11-04/05. Requiring
someone or something to be consulted does not mandate any course
of action.
Cost Impact: None

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Revise as follows:
303.4 Protection from physical vehicle impact damage.
Appliances shall not be installed in a location where subject
to physical vehicle impact damage unless except where
protected by an approved means barriers meeting the
requirements of the International Fire Code. Protection is
not required for appliances that are located out of the
vehicles normal travel path.
Reason: The main intent of Section 303.4 is the protection of
appliances located and installed in garages and carports from vehicle
damage. The reference to the IFC for these barrier provisions is
inappropriate because the main intent in the IFC is to provide protection
for large volumes of stored flammable and hazardous materials.
The term physical used in the IFGC is too broad and subject to
open interpretation. Substituting the term means for barriers is
intended to recognize that there are other ways (other than a physical
barrier) to provide equal protection. For example, locating the appliance
in a corner or bay of a garage where it is impossible for the vehicle to
pose a concern.
Cost Impact: None
FG4-04/05
301.16 (New)

Assembly:
Proponent: John Walters, Prince William County VA,

Association
FG6-04/05
Add new text as follows:

301.16 Temporary heat during construction.
Permanently installed heating appliances shall be permitted
to be used to provide temporary heat during construction of
a building only where such use is allowed by and in strict
accordance with the appliance manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Reason: This is a much needed provision to permit such use of the
permanent equipment only when the manufacturer provides the option.
Central furnaces tested to ANSI Z21.47 are required to address in their
instruction manual the subject of temporary heating of buildings under
construction. The manufacturer may or may not allow such use and if
allowed, specific instructions must be followed to prevent unsafe
conditions and damage to the appliance.
Cost Impact: None

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FG5-04/05
303.4
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303.8 (New)
303.8 Negative pressure atmospheres. Appliances
equipped with draft hoods and not vented in accordance with
the provisions of Section 503.2.1 or 503.3.4 shall not be
located in a negative pressure atmosphere where such
negative pressure will adversely affect the flow of
combustion products to the outdoors.
Reason: Water heaters located in commercial kitchen environments
with negative pressure are subject to improper venting as a result of
reverse flow in the vent system, which could prove hazardous to the
kitchen occupants over time. Contaminants produced by the combustion
of natural gas include nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
nitrogen dioxide and water vapor. These by-products may play havoc
in people with respiratory complications. It doesnt take much negative
pressure to overcome a typical water heater venting system thus
preventing the vent from priming, resulting in the contaminants migrating
through the kitchen. Although the contaminants may become somewhat
diluted, depending on the equipment location, dilution cannot be
depended upon to bring products of combustion down to a safe level.
The end result is an appliance that is not venting correctly. Most
restaurants are initially balanced with a slight positive pressure to
control insects, but the kitchens can be kept negative to control odors.
Any tweaking of the system usually makes the whole building go
negative. Isolating the appliance is the only way to insure proper venting
due to the fact that many kitchens operate at negative pressures
capable of overpowering the vent system.

Cost Impact: This code change will increase the cost of construction.

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FG7-04/05
305.3
Committee
separation, except that a single door is permitted where the

sources of ignition in the appliance are elevated in
accordance with Section 305.3.
Exception: This section shall not apply to appliance
installations complying with Section 305.4.
Reason: This is a solution to permitting time-proven safe appliance
installations in accordance with Section 305.4. Current text would
require a suspended unit heater in a room to be separated from the
parking garage by at least one door. A suspended unit heater is
elevated in accordance with Section 305.3 and protected from vehicle
impact by Section 305.4, so, what purpose does the door separation
serve?
Cost Impact: None
Revise as follows:
305.3 Elevation of ignition source. Equipment and
appliances having an ignition source shall be elevated such
that the source of ignition is not less than 18 inches (457
mm) above the floor in hazardous locations and public
garages, private garages, repair garages, motor fueldispensing facilities and parking garages. For the purpose
of this section, rooms or spaces that are not part of the
living space of a dwelling unit and that communicate directly
with a private garage through openings shall be considered
to be part of the private garage.
Exception: Elevation of the ignition source is not
required for appliances that are listed as flammable
vapor ignition resistant and for installation without
elevation.
Reason: The phrase and for installation without elevation has caused
enforcement confusion. Listed flammable vapor ignition resistant
appliances do not require elevation. The term ignition is added to use
the correct terminology.

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FG9-04/05
305 (New) and various other sections in
Chapters 4 and 6 (New)
Committee
305.3.1 (IFGS) Installation in residential garages. In
residential garages where appliances are installed in a
separate, enclosed space having access only from outside
of the garage, such appliances shall be permitted to be
installed at floor level, provided that the required combustion
air is taken from the exterior of the garage.
Cost Impact: None

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FG8-04/05
305.3.1
Proponent: Charles Gerber, Henrico County VA,
Association
Revise as follows:
305.3.1 (Supp) Parking garages. Connection of a parking
garage with any room in which there is a fuel-fired appliance
shall be by means of a vestibule providing a two-doorway
305.9 (IFGS) Parking structures. Gas appliances installed

in enclosed basement and underground parking structures
shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 88A.
305.10 (IFGS) Repair garages. Gas appliances installed
in repair garages shall be installed in a detached building or
room, separated from repair areas by walls or partitions,
floors, or floor ceiling assemblies that are constructed so as
to prohibit the transmission of vapors and having a fire
resistance rating of not less than 1 hr, and that have no
openings in the wall separating the repair area within 8 ft
(2.4 m) of the floor. Wall penetrations shall be fire stopped.
Combustion air shall be obtained from outside of the
building. The appliance room shall not be used for the
storage of combustible materials.
Exceptions:
1. Where installed not less than 8 ft (2.4 m) above
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the floor, overhead heaters shall be permitted

within the repair areas.
2. Heating equipment for vehicle repair areas where
there is no dispensing or transferring of Class I or
Class II flammable or combustible liquids or
liquefied petroleum gas shall be permitted to be
installed in accordance with NFPA 30A.
305.11 (IFGS) Installation in aircraft hangars. Heaters in
aircraft hangars shall be installed in accordance with NFPA
409.
305.12 (IFGS) Avoid strain on gas piping. Gas utilization
equipment shall be supported and connected to the piping
so as not to exert undue strain on the connections.
306.5.3 (IFGS) Disconnecting means. Equipment requiring
an external source of electrical power for its operation shall
be provided with a readily accessible electrical
disconnecting means within sight of the equipment that will
completely de-energize the equipment. The receptacle
outlet required by Section 306.5.2 shall not be supplied from
the load side of the disconnect switch.
306.5.4 (IFGS) Platforms and walkways. Where water
stands on the roof at the appliance or in the passageways
leading to the appliance, or where the roof is of a design
having a water seal, an approved platform or walkway or
both shall be provided above the water line. Such platform(s)
and walkway(s) shall be located adjacent to the appliance
and control panels so that the appliance can be safely
serviced where water stands on the roof.
306.5.4 (IFGS) Roof access lighting. Permanent lighting
shall be provided at the roof access. The switch for such
lighting shall be located inside the building near the access
means leading to the roof.
411.1.4 (IFGS) Connection of gas engine-powered air
conditioners. Gas engines shall not be rigidly connected
to the gas supply piping.
618.8 (IFGS) Furnace return air ducts. Where a furnace
is installed so supply ducts carry air circulated by the
furnace to areas outside the space containing the furnace,
the return air shall also be handled by a duct(s) sealed to
the furnace casing and terminating outside the space
containing the furnace.
620.5 (IFGS) Installation in commercial garages and
aircraft hangars. Unit heaters installed in garages for more
than three motor vehicles or in aircraft hangars shall be
installed in accordance with Sections 305.9, 305.10 and
305.11.
623.7 (IFGS) Vertical clearance above cooking top.
Household cooking appliances shall have a vertical
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clearance above the cooking top of not less than 30 in. (760
mm) to combustible material and metal cabinets. A
minimum clearance of 24 in. (610 mm) is permitted where
one of the following is installed:
1. The underside of the combustible material or metal
cabinet above the cooking top is protected with not
less than 1/4 in. (6 mm) insulating millboard covered
with sheet metal not less than 0.0122 in. (0.3 mm)
thick.
2. A metal ventilating hood constructed of sheet metal
not less than 0.0122 in. (0.3 mm) thick is installed
above the cooking top with a clearance of not less
than 1/4 in. (6 mm) between the hood and the
underside of the combustible material or metal
cabinet. The hood width shall be not less than the
width of the appliance and shall be centered over the
appliance.
3. A listed cooking appliance or microwave oven is
installed over a listed cooking appliance and in
compliance with the terms of the upper appliances
listing and the manufacturers instructions.
630.3 (IFGS) Combustion and ventilation air. Where
unvented infrared heaters are installed, natural or
mechanical means shall provide outdoor ventilation air at a
rate of not less than 4 cfm per 1,000 Btu/h (0.38
m3/min/kW) of the aggregate input rating of all such heaters
installed in the space. Exhaust openings for removing flue
products shall be above the level of the heaters.
630.4 (IFGS) Installation in commercial garages and
aircraft hangars. Overhead infrared heaters installed in
garages for more than three motor vehicles and in aircraft
hangars shall be installed in accordance with Sections
305.9, 305.10 and 305.11.
Reason: The IFGC lacks various provisions that help ensure that
appliances are safely installed. These provisions are in the National
Fuel Gas Code. The American Gas Association is asking the ICC
membership whether these provisions are necessary in the IFGC and
to consider extracting them.
Analysis: The text in this proposal is extracted from the National Fuel
Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1) and has been editorially revised as necessary
to make it conform to ICC style and format conventions. It is the intent of
this proposal that the text be either accepted as is, without modification,
or rejected. The proposed text was either added to the NFGC (ANSI
Z223.1) after the creation of the International Fuel Gas Code or was
not included by the drafting committee when the IFGC was initially
drafted. If this text is accepted by the ICC membership, it will be placed
in the IFGC and designated as IFGS text, meaning that such text is
maintained by the ANSI Z223 (NFGC) Committee process, not the ICC
code development process.
NFPA 409 and NFPA 30A are currently referenced standards in ICC
Codes. It is the opinion of staff that NFPA 88A complies with Section 3.6
of the ICC Code Development Procedures.
Cost Impact: None

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FG10-04/05
305.4
Proponent: John R. Wiggins, Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc.
Revise as follows:
305.4 Public garages. Appliances located in public
garages, motor fuel-dispensing facilities, repair garages or
other areas frequented by motor vehicles shall be installed
a minimum of 8 feet (2438 mm) above the floor. Where
motor vehicles exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) in height and are
capable of passing under an appliance, appliances shall be
installed a minimum of 2 feet (610 mm) higher above the
floor than the height of the tallest vehicle.
Exception: The requirements of this section shall not
apply where the appliances are protected from motor
vehicle impact and installed in accordance with Section
305.3 and NFPA 88B 30A.
311.1 Adjusting the burner input. The burner input shall

be adjusted to the proper rate in accordance with the
appliance manufacturers instructions by changing the size
of a fixed office, changing the adjustment of an adjustable
orifice, or readjusting the gas pressure regulator outlet
pressure where a regulator is provided. Overfiring shall be
prohibited (see Table 311.1).
311.2 High altitude. Ratings of appliances are based on
sea level operation and shall not be changed for operation
at elevations up to 2,000 feet (600 m). For operation at
elevations above 2,000 feet (600 m), equipment ratings shall
be reduced in accordance with one of the following
methods:
1. At the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (300 m)
above sea level before selecting appropriately sized
appliance.
2. As permitted by the code official.
3. Derated in accordance with the terms of the listing of
the appliance.
311.3 Primary air adjustment. The primary air for
injection, Bunsen-Type burners, shall be adjusted for proper
flame characteristics in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions. After setting the primary air, the adjustment
means shall be secured in position.
Reason: After the adoption of the 1996 edition of NFPA 30A, the
Technical Committee on Automotive and Marine Service Stations was
given responsibility for NFPA 88B, Standard for Repair Garages, and
was also charged with responsibility for developing fire safety
requirements for alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas
(CNG), when these fuels are dispensed along with liquid fuels. With
respect to repair garages, the technical committee decided to integrate
the technical requirements of NFPA 88B into NFPA 30A. In Chapter 8,
replace NFPA 88B with NFPA 30A.
311.4 Safety shutoff devices. Where a safety shutoff

device is provided, proper operation and adjustment of such
device shall be verified in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions. Where the device does not
function properly to turn off the gas supply in the event of
pilot outage, it shall be property serviced or replaced.
Analysis: NFPA 30A is a currently referenced standard in the ICC

Codes.
311.5 Automatic ignition. Proper operation shall be verified

for appliances supplied with means for automatic ignition.
Adjustments shall be made as necessary.
Cost Impact: None

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FG11-04/05
311 (New), Appendix E (New)
Committee
1. Add new text as follows:
SECTION 311 (IFGS)
PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED TO
PLACE EQUIPMENT IN OPERATION
311.6 Protective devices. Proper operation shall be verified

for protective devices furnished with the appliances, such as
limit controls, fan and blower controls, to temperature and
pressure relief valves, low-water cutoff devices and manual
operating features.
311.7 Checking the draft. Vent-connected appliances
shall be operated for several minutes and it shall be verified
that the combustion products are being conveyed in the
chimney or gas vent properly by passing a lighted match or
taper around the edge of the relief opening of the draft hood.
Where the chimney or gas vent is drawing properly, the
match flame will be drawn into the draft hood. Where not,
the combustion products will tend to extinguish the flame.
Where the combustion products are escaping from the relief
opening of the draft hood, the appliance shall not be
operated until proper adjustments or repairs are made to
provide adequate draft through the chimney or vent.
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TABLE 311.1
GAS INPUT TO BURNER IN
CUBIC FEET PER HOUR
SECONDS
FOR ONE
REVOLUTION
SIZE OF TEST METER DIAL

ft
10
180
360
720
1,800
11
164
327
655
1,636
12
150
300
600
1,500
13
138
277
555
1,385
14
129
257
514
1,286
16
112
225
450
1,125
17
106
212
424
1,059
18
100
200
400
1,000
19
95
189
379
947
20
90
180
360
900
21
86
171
343
857
22
82
164
327
818
23
78
157
313
783
24
75
150
300
750
1 ft
2 ft
5 ft
46
92
185
462
40
45
90
180
450
41
44
88
176
440
42
43
86
172
430
43
42
84
167
420
44
41
82
164
410
45
40
80
160
400
46
39
78
157
391
47
38
77
153
383
49
37
73
147
367
50
36
72
144
360
51
35
71
141
353
52
35
69
138
346
53
34
68
136
340
54
33
67
133
333
55
33
65
131
327
56
32
64
129
321
57
32
63
126
316
58
31
62
124
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TABLE 311.1 (continued)

SECONDS
FOR ONE
REVOLUTION
ft3
1 ft3
2 ft3
5 ft
26
69
138
277
692
27
67
133
267
28
64
129
29
62
30
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TABLE 311.1 (continued)

3
SECONDS
FOR ONE
REVOLUTION

ft3
1 ft3
2 ft3
5 ft3
667
60
30
60
120
300
257
643
62
29
58
116
290
124
248
621
64
29
56
112
281
60
120
240
600
66
29
54
109
273
31
58
116
232
581
68
28
53
106
265
32
56
113
225
563
70
26
51
103
257
33
55
109
218
545
72
25
50
100
250
34
53
106
212
529
74
24
48
97
243
35
51
103
206
514
76
24
47
95
237
36
50
100
200
500
78
23
46
92
231
37
49
97
195
486
80
22
45
90
225
38
47
95
189
474
82
22
44
88
220
84
21
43
86
214
86
21
42
84
209
88
20
41
82
205
90
20
40
80
200
94
19
38
76
192
98
18
37
74
184
100
18
36
72
180
104
17
35
69
173
108
17
33
67
167
116
15
31
62
155
120
15
30
60
150
130
14
28
55
138
140
13
26
51
129
150
12
24
48
120
160
11
22
45
112
170
11
21
42
106
180
10
20
40
100
E.1.2 To select correct orifice size for rated burner

input. The selection of a fixed orifice size for any rated
burner input is affected by many variables, including orifice
coefficient, and it is recommended that the appliance
manufacturer be consulted for that purpose. Where the
correct orifice size cannot be readily determined, the orifice
flow rates, as stated in the tables in this appendix, can be
used to select a fixed orifice size with a flow rate to
approximately equal the required rated burner input.
For gases of the specific gravity and pressure conditions
stipulated at elevations under 2000 ft (610 m), Table E.1 (in
cubic feet per hour) or Table E.2 (in Btu per hour) can be
used directly. Where the specific gravity of the gas is other
than 0.60, select the multiplier from Table E.3 for the utility
gas served and divide the rated burner input by the selected
factor to determine equivalent input at a specific gravity of
0.60; then select orifice size as directed above.
Where the appliance is located at an altitude of 2000 ft
(610 m) or above, first use the manufacturer's rated input at
sea level to select orifice size as directed, then use Table
E.4 to select the equivalent orifice size for use at the higher
altitude.
Note: To convert to Btu per hour, multiply by the Btu heating

value of the gas used.
2. Add new appendix as follows:

APPENDIX E (IFGS)
FLOW OF GAS THROUGH FIXED ORIFICES
(This appendix is informative and is not part of the code)
E.1 Use of Orifice Tables
E.1.1 To check burner input not using a meter. Gauge
the size of the burner orifice and determine flow rate at sea
level from Table E.1, Utility Gases (cubic feet per hour), or
from Table E.2, LP-Gases (Btu per hour). Where the
specific gravity of the utility gas is other than 0.60, select
the multiplier from Table E.3 for the specific gravity of the
utility gas served, and apply to the flow rate as determined
from Table E.1 Where the altitude is above 2,000 ft (600 m),
first select equivalent orifice size at sea level using Table
E.4, then determine flow rate from Table E.1 or Table E.2 as
directed. Having determined flow rate (as adjusted for
specific gravity and/or altitude where necessary), check the
burner input at sea level with the manufacturer's rated input.
FG9
Table E.1 Utility Gases (cubic feet per hour at sea level)
Pressure at Orifice
(in. w.c.)
Orifice or
Drill Size
3.5
10
80
.48
.52
.55
.63
.69
.73
.79
.83
.88
79
.55
.59
.64
.72
.80
.84
.90
.97
1.01
78
.70
.76
.78
.88
.97
1.04
1.10
1.17
1.24
77
.88
.95
.99
1.11
1.23
1.31
1.38
1.47
1.55
76
1.05
1.13
1.21
1.37
1.52
1.61
1.72
1.83
1.92
75
1.16
1.25
1.34
1.52
1.64
1.79
1.91
2.04
2.14
74
1.33
1.44
1.55
1.74
1.91
2.05
2.18
2.32
2.44
73
1.51
1.63
1.76
1.99
2.17
2.32
2.48
2.64
2.78
72
1.64
1.77
1.90
2.15
2.40
2.52
2.69
2.86
3.00
71
1.82
1.97
2.06
2.33
2.54
2.73
2.91
3.11
3.26
70
2.06
2.22
2.39
2.70
2.97
3.16
3.38
3.59
3.78
69
2.25
2.43
2.61
2.96
3.23
3.47
3.68
3.94
4.14
68
2.52
2.72
2.93
3.26
3.58
3.88
4.14
4.41
4.64
67
2.69
2.91
3.12
3.52
3.87
4.13
4.41
4.69
4.94
66
2.86
3.09
3.32
3.75
4.11
4.39
4.68
4.98
5.24
65
3.14
3.39
3.72
4.28
4.62
4.84
5.16
5.50
5.78
64
3.41
3.68
4.14
4.48
4.91
5.23
5.59
5.95
6.26
63
3.63
3.92
4.19
4.75
5.19
5.55
5.92
6.30
6.63
62
3.78
4.08
4.39
4.96
5.42
5.81
6.20
6.59
6.94
61
4.02
4.34
4.66
5.27
5.77
6.15
6.57
7.00
7.37
60
4.21
4.55
4.89
5.52
5.95
6.47
6.91
7.35
7.74
59
4.41
4.76
5.11
5.78
6.35
6.78
7.25
7.71
8.11
58
4.66
5.03
5.39
6.10
6.68
7.13
7.62
8.11
8.53
57
4.84
5.23
5.63
6.36
6.96
7.44
7.94
8.46
8.90
56
5.68
6.13
6.58
7.35
8.03
8.73
9.32
9.92
10.44
55
7.11
7.68
8.22
9.30
10.18
10.85
11.59
12.34
12.98
54
7.95
8.59
9.23
10.45
11.39
12.25
13.08
13.93
14.65
53
9.30
10.04
10.80
12.20
13.32
14.29
15.27
16.25
17.09
52
10.61
11.46
12.31
13.86
15.26
16.34
17.44
18.57
19.53
51
11.82
12.77
13.69
15.47
16.97
18.16
19.40
20.64
21.71
50
12.89
13.92
14.94
16.86
18.48
19.77
21.12
22.48
23.65
49
14.07
15.20
16.28
18.37
20.20
21.60
23.06
24.56
25.83
48
15.15
16.36
17.62
19.88
21.81
23.31
24.90
26.51
27.89
47
16.22
17.52
18.80
21.27
23.21
24.93
26.62
28.34
29.81
46
17.19
18.57
19.98
22.57
24.72
26.43
28.23
30.05
31.61
45
17.73
19.15
20.52
23.10
25.36
27.18
29.03
30.90
32.51
44
19.45
21.01
22.57
25.57
27.93
29.87
31.89
33.96
35.72
FG10
43
20.73
22.39
24.18
27.29
29.87
32.02
34.19
36.41
38.30
42
23.10
24.95
26.50
29.50
32.50
35.24
37.63
40.07
42.14
41
24.06
25.98
28.15
31.69
34.81
37.17
39.70
42.27
44.46
40
25.03
27.03
29.23
33.09
36.20
38.79
41.42
44.10
46.38
39
26.11
28.20
30.20
34.05
37.38
39.97
42.68
45.44
47.80
Table E.1 Utility Gases (Cubic feet per hour at sea level) (Continued)
Pressure at Orifice (in. w.c.)
Orifice
or Drill
Size
3.5
10
38
27.08
29.25
31.38
35.46
38.89
41.58
44.40
47.27
49.73
37
28.36
30.63
32.99
37.07
40.83
43.62
46.59
49.60
52.17
36
29.76
32.14
34.59
39.11
42.76
45.77
48.88
52.04
54.74
35
32.36
34.95
36.86
41.68
45.66
48.78
52.10
55.46
58.34
34
32.45
35.05
37.50
42.44
46.52
49.75
53.12
56.55
59.49
33
33.41
36.08
38.79
43.83
48.03
51.46
54.96
58.62
61.55
32
35.46
38.30
40.94
46.52
50.82
54.26
57.95
61.70
64.89
31
37.82
40.85
43.83
49.64
54.36
58.01
61.96
65.97
69.39
30
43.40
46.87
50.39
57.05
62.09
66.72
71.22
75.86
79.80
29
48.45
52.33
56.19
63.61
69.62
74.45
79.52
84.66
89.04
28
51.78
55.92
59.50
67.00
73.50
79.50
84.92
90.39
95.09
27
54.47
58.83
63.17
71.55
78.32
83.59
89.27
95.04
99.97
26
56.73
61.27
65.86
74.57
81.65
87.24
93.17
99.19
104.57
25
58.87
63.58
68.22
77.14
84.67
90.36
96.50
102.74
108.07
24
60.81
65.67
70.58
79.83
87.56
93.47
99.83
106.28
111.79
23
62.10
67.07
72.20
81.65
89.39
94.55
100.98
107.49
113.07
22
64.89
70.08
75.21
85.10
93.25
99.60
106.39
113.24
119.12
21
66.51
71.83
77.14
87.35
95.63
102.29
109.24
116.29
122.33
20
68.22
73.68
79.08
89.49
97.99
104.75
111.87
119.10
125.28
19
72.20
77.98
83.69
94.76
103.89
110.67
118.55
125.82
132.36
18
75.53
81.57
87.56
97.50
108.52
116.03
123.92
131.93
138.78
17
78.54
84.82
91.10
103.14
112.81
120.33
128.52
136.82
143.91
16
82.19
88.77
95.40
107.98
118.18
126.78
135.39
144.15
151.63
15
85.20
92.02
98.84
111.74
122.48
131.07
139.98
149.03
156.77
14
87.10
94.40
100.78
114.21
124.44
133.22
142.28
151.47
159.33
13
89.92
97.11
104.32
118.18
128.93
138.60
148.02
157.58
165.76
12
93.90
101.41
108.52
123.56
135.37
143.97
153.75
163.69
172.13
11
95.94
103.62
111.31
126.02
137.52
147.20
157.20
167.36
176.03
10
98.30
106.16
114.21
129.25
141.82
151.50
161.81
172.26
181.13
100.99
109.07
117.11
132.58
145.05
154.71
165.23
175.91
185.03
103.89
112.20
120.65
136.44
149.33
160.08
170.96
182.00
191.44
105.93
114.40
123.01
139.23
152.56
163.31
174.38
185.68
195.30
FG11
109.15
117.88
126.78
142.88
156.83
167.51
178.88
190.46
200.36
111.08
119.97
128.93
145.79
160.08
170.82
182.48
194.22
204.30
114.75
123.93
133.22
150.41
164.36
176.18
188.16
200.25
210.71
119.25
128.79
137.52
156.26
170.78
182.64
195.08
207.66
218.44
128.48
138.76
148.61
168.64
184.79
197.66
211.05
224.74
235.58
1
136.35
147.26
158.25
179.33
194.63
209.48
223.65
238.16
250.54
For SI units: 1 Btu/hr = 0.293 W, 1 ft 3 = 0.028 m3,
1 ft = 0.305 m, 1 in. w.c. = 249 Pa.
Notes:
1. Specific gravity = 0.60, Orifice Coefficient = 0.90
2. For utility gases of another specific gravity, select multiplier from Table E.3. For altitudes above 2,000 ft (610 m), first
select the equivalent orifice size at sea level from Table E.4
Table E.2 LP-Gases (Btu per hour at sea level)
Orifice or Drill
Size
Propane
Butane
.008
519
589
.009
656
744
.010
812
921
.011
981
1,112
.012
1,169
80
1,480
1,326
1,678
79
1,708
1,936
78
2,080
2,358
77
2,629
2,980
76
3,249
3,684
75
3,581
4,059
74
4,119
4,669
73
4,678
5,303
72
5,081
5,760
71
5,495
6,230
70
6,375
7,227
69
6,934
7,860
68
7,813
8,858
67
8,320
9,433
66
8,848
10,031
65
9,955
11,286
64
10,535
11,943
63
11,125
12,612
62
11,735
13,304
61
12,367
14,020
60
13,008
14,747
59
13,660
15,486
58
14,333
16,249
57
15,026
17,035
FG12
56
17,572
19,921
55
21,939
24,872
54
24,630
27,922
53
28,769
32,615
52
32,805
37,190
51
36,531
41,414 1
50
39,842
45,168
49
43,361
49,157
48
46,983
53,263
Table E.2 LP-Gases (Btu per hour at sea level) (Continued)
Orifice or
Drill Size
Propane
Butane
47
50,088
56,783
46
53,296
60,420
45
54,641
61,944
44
60,229
68,280
43
64,369
72,973
42
71,095
80,599
41
74,924
84,940
40
78,029
88,459
39
80,513
91,215
38
83,721
94,912
37
87,860
99,605
36
92,207
104,532
35
98,312
111,454
34
100,175
113,566
33
103,797
117,672
32
109,385
124,007
31
117,043
132,689
30
134,119
152,046
29
150,366
170,466
28
160,301
181,728
27
168,580
191,114
26
175,617
199,092
25
181,619
205,896
24
187,828
212,935
23
192,796
218,567
22
200,350
227,131
21
205,525
232,997
20
210,699
238,863
19
223,945
253,880
18
233,466
264,673
Propane
Butane
Notes:
1. Btu per cubic foot
2,516
3,280
2. Specific gravity
1.50
2.01
3. Pressure at orifice,
11
11
Inches w.c.
0.9
0.9
4. Orifice Coefficient
5. For altitudes above 2,000 ft (610 mm), first select the
equivalent orifice size at sea level from Table E.4.
FG13
Table E.3 Multipliers for Utility Gases of

Another Specific Gravity
Specific
Gravity
Multiplier
Specific
Gravity
Multiplier
0.45
0.50
1.155
1.095
0.95
1.00
0.795
0.775
0.55
1.045
1.05
0.756
0.60
0.65
1.000
0.961
1.10
1.15
0.739
0.722
0.70
0.75
0.926
0.894
1.20
1.25
0.707
0.693
0.80
0.866
1.30
0.679
0.85
0.90
0.840
0.817
1.35
1.40
0.667
0.655
FG14
Table E.4 Equivalent Orifice Sizes at High Altitudes (includes 4% input reduction for each 1000 ft)
Orifice
Orifice Size Required at Other Elevations
Size at
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10,000
10
10
12
10
12
13
15
Sea
Level
11
12
13
14
16
10
12
13
14
15
17
10
11
12
13
14
16
17
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
10
11
12
13
13
15
16
17
18
11
12
12
13
14
16
17
18
19
10
12
13
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
11
13
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
12
13
14
15
16
17
17
18
19
20
13
15
15
16
17
18
18
19
20
22
14
16
16
17
18
18
19
20
21
23
15
16
17
17
18
19
20
20
22
24
16
17
18
18
19
19
20
22
23
25
17
18
19
19
20
21
22
23
24
26
18
19
19
20
21
22
23
24
26
27
19
20
20
21
22
23
25
26
27
28
20
22
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
21
23
23
24
25
26
27
28
28
29
22
23
24
25
26
27
27
28
29
29
23
25
25
26
27
27
28
29
29
30
24
25
26
27
27
28
28
29
29
30
25
26
27
27
28
28
29
29
30
30
26
27
28
28
28
29
29
30
30
30
27
28
28
29
29
29
30
30
30
31
28
29
29
29
30
30
30
30
31
31
29
29
30
30
30
30
31
31
31
32
30
30
31
31
31
31
32
32
33
35
31
32
32
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
32
33
34
35
35
36
36
37
38
40
33
35
35
36
36
37
38
38
40
41
34
35
36
36
37
37
38
39
40
42
35
36
36
37
37
38
39
40
41
42
36
37
38
38
39
40
41
41
42
43
37
38
39
39
40
41
42
42
43
43
FG15
38
39
40
41
41
42
42
43
43
44
39
40
41
41
42
42
43
43
44
44
40
41
42
42
42
43
43
44
44
45
For SI units: 1 ft = 0.305 m

Table E.4 Equivalent Orifice Sizes at High Altitudes (includes 4% input reduction for each 1000 ft) (Continued)
Orifice
Orifice Size Required at Other Elevations
Size at
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10,000
41
42
42
42
43
43
44
44
45
46
42
42
43
43
43
44
44
45
46
47
43
44
44
44
45
45
46
47
47
48
44
45
45
45
46
47
47
48
48
49
45
46
47
47
47
48
48
49
49
50
46
47
47
47
48
48
49
49
50
50
47
48
48
49
49
49
50
50
51
51
48
49
49
49
50
50
50
51
51
52
49
50
50
50
51
51
51
52
52
52
50
51
51
51
51
52
52
52
53
53
51
51
52
52
52
52
53
53
53
54
52
52
53
53
53
53
53
54
54
54
53
54
54
54
54
54
54
55
55
55
54
54
55
55
55
55
55
56
56
56
55
55
55
55
56
56
56
56
56
57
56
56
56
57
57
57
58
59
59
60
57
58
59
59
60
60
61
62
63
63
58
59
60
60
61
62
62
63
63
64
59
60
60
61
61
61
61
62
62
63
62
63
63
64
64
64
64
65
65
65
61
62
62
63
63
64
65
65
66
66
62
63
63
64
64
65
65
66
66
67
63
64
64
65
65
65
66
66
67
68
64
65
65
65
66
66
66
67
67
68
65
65
66
66
66
67
67
68
68
69
66
67
67
68
68
68
69
69
69
70
67
68
68
68
69
69
69
70
70
70
68
68
69
69
69
70
70
70
71
71
69
70
70
70
70
71
71
71
72
72
70
70
71
71
71
71
72
72
73
73
71
72
72
72
73
73
73
74
74
74
72
73
73
73
73
74
74
74
74
75
73
73
74
74
74
74
75
75
75
76
Sea
Level
FG16
74
74
75
75
75
75
76
76
76
76
75
75
76
76
76
76
77
77
77
77
76
76
76
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
77
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Reason: The IFGC lacks procedures to help ensure that newly
installed appliances are operating as intended. The American Gas
Association is asking the ICC membership whether these provisions
are necessary in the IFGC and to consider extracting Chapter 11 and
Annex F from the National Fuel Gas Code.
Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1) and has been editorially revised as
necessary to make it conform to ICC style and format conventions. It is
the intent of this proposal that the text be either accepted as is, without
modification, or rejected. The proposed text was either added to the
NFGC (ANSI Z223.1) after the creation of the International Fuel Gas
Code or was not included by the drafting committee when the IFGC
was initially drafted. If this text is accepted by the ICC membership, it
will be placed into the IFGC and designated as IFGS text, meaning that
such text is maintained by the ANSI Z223 (NFGC) Committee process,
not the ICC code development process.
Cost Impact: None

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FG12-04/05
401.1.2 (New)
Proponent: Gregory G. Victor, Glendale Fire Department,
Glendale, AZ, representing himself
401.1.2 Location of gas meters. The location of gas
meters shall be approved by the code official.
Reason: There is currently no provision in the codes that provides for
the approval of the location of the gas meter. A local utility in our area
has located the gas meter within inches of the only exit from
townhouses. Should a fire include the metering equipment it could
easily render the only exit from the structure inaccessible. This
situation should not be acceptable to building officials. This proposal
places a requirement for the approval of the location of gas meters.
This provision was located in the Uniform Mechanical Code but was not
carried forward during the drafting process. We think this is an
important requirement and we urge your approval of this proposal.

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FG13-04/05
404.1
Revise as follows:
404.1 Prohibited locations. Piping shall not be installed in
or through a circulating air duct, clothes chute, chimney or
gas vent, ventilating duct, dumbwaiter or elevator shaft.
Piping that is downstream of the point of delivery and serves
a townhouse unit shall not pass through other townhouse
units.
Reason: The code lacks guidance concerning piping located in areas
not controlled by the owners of the property. No portion of a system
should be subject to conditions that may exist as a result of the piping
being located in an area not accessible or controlled by the parties
whom the pipe serves. Townhouses are a prime example. Several lines
leave the meter location passing through the crawl spaces of the other
units leaving those portions of the system subject to damage or
tampering by those in control of the other units. Imagine if a particular
line had a left-right coupling in it or a union because its not considered
a concealed space, and the piping is manipulated for any reason. Its
quite possible that the coupling or union could be tweaked enough to
cause a leak or be unthreaded to a point of failure possibly causing an
explosion when the furnace or water heater located down there fires
off. This is not a desirable situation. This language would require each
line to enter the building independently. The cost impact would be minor
if any at all and is much more tolerable than an accident. As to address
the committees concerns, some of the language has been deleted to
clarify that its not so much the property boundry but the actual building
area itself that other people have access to. Condominiums are
irrelevant in that the owners do not have control of the units walls and
floors, only the air space within the unit. This code change targets
townhouses with accessible crawl spaces but may be applicable in
other situations.
Cost Impact: None
Cost Impact: None
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404.5, 704.1.2.3.5
Proponents: Charles Gerber, Henrico County VA,
Association
Rene Beliveau, City of Golden CO, representing Colorado
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
depending on whether 1/2 inch or 3/8 inch gypsum were use, the nail
would penetrate from 1-11/16 inch to 1-9/16 inch, plus counter sink, for
8 penny nails; and 1-3/16 inch to 1-1/16 inch, plus counter sink, for 6
penny nails. If 1/4 inch paneling is utilized, the potential problem
increases. While it may not be required to use 8 penny nails for the
proper attachment of trim, the decision of which nail to use is frequently
determined by what nail is on hand and available, not what is required
or prudent. Additionally, with the use of pneumatic nailers, the depth of
counter sinking is not as easily regulated.
It is clear that the 1 inch dimension does not provide adequate
protection. The 1-1/2 inch dimension is taken form the International
Plumbing Code Section 305.8, the International Mechanical Code Section
305.5, and the International Residential Code Sections M1308.2 and
P2603.2.1 and is recommended here for consistency and ease of
enforcement. These sections are frequently enforced by the same
inspectors and it makes no sense to require less protection for
hydrogen gas piping than for water, waste and vent, or mechanical
piping.
Revise as follows:
Cost Impact: None
404.5 Protection against physical damage. In concealed

locations, where piping other than black or galvanized steel
is installed through holes or notches in wood studs, joists,
rafters or similar members less than 1 1.5 inches (25 38
mm) from the nearest edge of the member, the pipe shall
be protected by shield plates. Shield plates shall be a
minimum of 1/16-inch-thick (1.6 mm) steel, shall cover the
area of the pipe where the member is notched or bored, and
shall extend a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) above sole
plates, below top plates and to each side of a stud, joist or
rafter.
704.1.2.3.5 Protection against physical damage. In
concealed locations, where piping other than stainless
steel piping, stainless steel tubing or black steel is
installed through holes or notches in wood studs, joists,
rafters or similar members less than 1 1.5 inches (25 38
mm) from the nearest edge of the member, the pipe shall
be protected by shield plates. Shield plates shall be a
minimum of 1/16-inch-thick (1.6 mm) steel, shall cover the
area of the pipe where the member is notched or bored, and
shall extend a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) above sole
plates, below top plates and to each side of a stud, joist or
rafter.
Reason:
Gerber: 1.5 inches is a more conservative and realistic distance for
protection against potential nail and screw puncture. This provides
consistency with the IPC Section 305.8, IRC Section 1308.2 and IMC
Section 305.5. The NEC specifies 1 1/4" for protection of cables. If
cables, HVAC and plumbing pipes and refrigerant pipes have to be
protected at distances greater than 1 inch, then surely gas piping
should be protected equally well.
Beliveau: When using standard 1/2 inch gypsum and 1-5/8 inch
drywall screws, the screws would penetrate a minimum of 1-1/8 inch,
plus countersink depth, and 1-1/4 inch, plus countersink depth, when
installing 3/8 inch drywall.
With the installation of baseboard and crown trim it is not
uncommon to use 8 penny (2 1/2 inches long) and/or 6 penny (2 inches
long) nails. With the installation of standard 7/16 inch ranch base, and
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FG15-04/05
408.4
Proponent: Guy Tomberlin, Fairfax County, VA,
Association
Revise as follows:
408.4 Sediment trap. Where a sediment trap is not
incorporated as part of the gas utilization equipment, a
sediment trap shall be installed downstream of the
equipment shutoff valve as close to the inlet of the
equipment as practical and within 6 feet of the appliance
inlet connection, measured along the centerline of the piping
or connector. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting
with a capped nipple of any length connected to in the
bottom opening of the run of the tee or other device
approved as an effective sediment trap. Illuminating
appliances, ranges, clothes dryers and outdoor grills need
not be so equipped.
Reason: This clearly states the intent of this section. It is common
practice for sediment traps to be placed ahead of the shutoff valve. A
common arrangement is a 3/4" or 1" pipe drop with a sediment trap on
the bottom of the drop and a " gas shutoff on the branch of the tee.
Current text would require a 3/4" or 1" gas shutoff valve because it
requires the valve to be upstream of the sediment trap. The intent is to
make sure that the sediment trap is within 6 feet of the appliance inlet.
There is no minimum length of the nipple required to serve as a sediment
trap, this includes the use of an all thread nipple. The sediment trap is
simply installed to catch any potential debris in the gas system.
Typically, all that is found in a sediment trap is maybe some small pipe
shavings, small amounts of cutting oil, and possibly some joint

compound. These contaminants are left by the installer. The wording
in relation to how to measure this distance enhances usability for
everyone. If the code does not state how to measure this, a sediment
trap could be located within 6 of the appliance, but, with far more than
6 of piping between them.
Cost Impact: None

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FG16-04/05
FG17-04/05
409.6 (New), 401.1.1, 101.2.2; IFC 510.2 (New)
Proponent: James Anjam, Arlington County, VA,
Association & Virginia Building Code Official Association
THIS PROPOSAL IS ON THE AGENDA OF THE FUEL
GAS AND THE FIRE CODE DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEES. SEE THE TENTATIVE HEARING ORDERS
FOR THESE COMMITTEES.
PART I IFGC
409.5
Association
Revise as follows:
409.5 Equipment shutoff valve. Each appliance shall be
provided with a shutoff valve separate from the appliance.
The shutoff valve shall be located in the same room as the
appliance, not further than 6 feet (1829 mm) from the
appliance measured along the centerline of the connector
or piping, and shall be installed upstream from the union,
connector or quick disconnect device it serves. Such
shutoff valves shall be provided with access.
Exception: Shutoff valves for vented decorative
appliances and decorative appliances for installation in
vented fireplaces shall not be prohibited from being
installed in an area remote from the appliance where
such valves are provided with ready access. Such valves
shall be permanently identified and shall serve no other
equipment. Piping from the shutoff valve to within 3 feet
(914 mm) of the appliance connection shall be sized in
accordance with Section 402.
Reason: Current text does not state how to measure the 6 foot
limitation. Section 411.1.2.1 of the 2004 Supplement states that
connectors are measured along their centerline to determine length.
Locating the shutoff valve should be measured no differently. For
example, a shutoff valve might be located 6 feet from the upper corner
of a furnace, measured in a direct line, but, there could be 8 to 10 feet
or more of developed pipe length between the valve and the appliance
inlet. This scenerio complies with current code.

409.6 Emergency shutoff valve. Each building shall be
provided with a shutoff valve that will permit the gas supply
to such building to be shut off in the event of an emergency.
The emergency shutoff valve shall be located outdoors, shall
be permanently identified as an emergency shutoff valve and
its location shall be posted as required by the code official.
Where located outdoors, the valve required by Section 409.2
is permitted to be the emergency shutoff valve required by
this section.
2. Revise as follows:
401.1.1 Utility piping systems located within buildings.
Utility service piping located within buildings shall be
installed in accordance with the structural safety and fire
protection provisions of the International Building Code.
Where utility service piping is located inside of a building,
an emergency shutoff valve shall be provided in accordance
with Section 409.6.
101.2.2 Piping systems. These regulations cover piping
systems for natural gas with an operating pressure of 125
pounds per square inch gauge (psig) (862 kPa gauge) or
less, and for LP-gas with an operating pressure of 20 psig
(140 kPa gauge) or less, except as provided in Section
402.6.1. Coverage shall extend from the point of delivery to
the outlet of the equipment shutoff valves and as provided in
Section 401.1.1. Piping systems requirements shall include
design, materials, components, fabrication, assembly,
installation, testing, inspection, operation and maintenance.
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Cost Impact: None

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510.2 Emergency fuel gas shutoff valve. Each building
shall be provided with an emergency fuel gas shutoff valve
that will permit the fuel gas supply to the building to be shut
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off in the event of an emergency. Such valve shall be

located outdoors, shall be permanently identified as an
emergency fuel gas shutoff valve and its location shall be
posted as required by the fire code official. Where located
outdoors, the valve required by Section 409.2 of the
International Fuel Gas Code is allowed to be considered
the emergency fuel gas shutoff valve required by this
section.
Reason: This proposed text is similar to Section 6.9.3 of the National
Fuel Gas Code, Z223.1. In the past, it was assumed that the meter
valve was all that was needed to shut down the gas to the building in
case of an emergency. Where the gas meter is located inside a
building, it is necessary to have an emergency valve located outside of
the building. The proposed text allows the meter valve to be an
emergency shutoff valve where it is located outdoors.
The revisions to Sections 401.1.1 and 101.2.2 are necessary to
correct an internal code conflict. The scope of Sections 101.2.2 and
401.1 state that the code covers only piping downstream of the point
of delivery. In order for the proposed new text and current Section
401.1.1 to address piping upstream of the point of delivery, the
scoping conflict must be resolved.
Cost Impact: None
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Cost Impact: None

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FG19-04/05
410.4 (New), 202 (New)
Proponent: Sidney Cavanaugh, Cavanaugh Consulting,
Burbank, CA, representing Plus! Safety Products
410.4 Excess flow valves. Excess flow valves shall be
listed for the application, shall be listed as complying with
ASTM F2138, ASTM F1802 and CSA 3 and shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturers installation
instructions.
2. Add new definition as follows:
PART I IFGC
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Analysis: It is the opinion of staff that ANSI Z21.80 complies with

Section 3.6 of the ICC Code Development Procedures.
EXCESS FLOW VALVE. A device that is designed to

automatically shut off the fuel gas supply when the flow rate
exceeds the design limit of the system or appliance served.
Such devices are activated by the rupture of gas supply
piping on or within a building or structure.
3. Add new standard to Chapter 8 as follows:
ASTM F2138-01 Standard Specification for Excess
Flow Valves for Natural Gas Service
FG18-04/05
ASTM F1802-97
410.1
Washington, D.C., representing AGA Building Energy
Codes and Standards Committee
Revise as follows:
410.1 Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall
be installed where the appliance is designed to operate at
a lower pressure than the supply pressure. Line gas
pressure regulators shall be listed as complying with ANSI
Z21.80. Access shall be provided to pressure regulators.
Pressure regulators shall be protected from physical
damage. Regulators installed on the exterior of the building
shall be approved for outdoor installation.
Reason: The IFGC requires equipment to be listed but does not state
the appropriate standard for line pressure regulators. The proposed
revision will add the appropriate standard, ANSI Z21.80 Line Pressure
Regulators, 2003 Edition.
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CSA 3-2000
Standard Test Methods for

Performance Testing of Excess Flow
Valves
CSA U.S. Requirements for
Excess Flow Valves.
Reason: These are necessary safety devices which can be used on

the fuel gas system to help eliminate potential explosions and added fuel
source to existing fires should they occur. Many builders and
developers have seen the added protection for the health and safety of
consumers and demanded that they be installed on their housing. They
meet appropriate standards such as ASTM F2138-01 and ASTM F180297 and are currently being listed to these standards and CSA/AGA No.
3-92. It is a needed technology that should be recognized in the
International Codes.
The definition is needed to recognize necessary safety devices
which can be used on the fuel gas system to help eliminate potential
explosions and added fuel source to existing fires should they occur.
Many builders and developers have seen the added protection for the
health and safety of consumers and demanded that they be installed on
their housing. In addition, the definition compliments other appropriate
code changes that have been submitted.
Analysis: It is the opinion of staff that ASTM F1802. ASTM F2138 and
CSA 3 comply with Section 3.6 of the ICC Code Development
Procedures.
Cost Impact: None

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FG20-04/05
411.1, 411.1.1 (New)
Proponent: Richard Sekerchak, Dormont Manufacturing
Company, Export, PA
Reason: The proposed text will require movable appliance connectors

for commercial cooking appliances that can be moved. The intent is to
address issues with damage when using non-reinforced connectors
(safety related issues).
Such connectors are required in Canada and this text was recently
accepted by the NFGC Committee whose actions are currently in the
public review and comment portion of the Z223.1 development cycle.
This would make all codes consistent throughout North America.
Analysis: ANSI Z21.69 is a currently referenced standard in the ICC
Codes.
Cost Impact: This code change will increase the cost of construction
but will lower cost for replacement and eliminate damage.

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411.1 (Supp) Connecting appliances. Except as required

by Section 411.1.1, appliances shall be connected to the
piping system by one of the following:
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1. Rigid metallic pipe and fittings.
2. Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) where
installed in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
3. Semirigid metallic tubing and metallic fittings.
Lengths shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) and shall
be located entirely in the same room as the
appliance. Semirigid metallic tubing shall not enter
a motor-operated appliance through an unprotected
knockout opening.
4. Listed and labeled appliance connectors in
compliance with ANSI Z21.24 and installed in
accordance with the manufacturers installation
instructions and located entirely in the same room
as the appliance.
5. Listed and labeled quick-disconnect devices used in
conjunction with listed and labeled appliance
connectors.
6. Listed and labeled convenience outlets used in
conjunction with listed and labeled appliance
connectors.
7. Listed and labeled appliance connectors complying
with ANSI Z21.69 and listed for use with food service
equipment having casters, or that is otherwise
subject to movement for cleaning, and other large
movable equipment.
8. Listed and labeled outdoor appliance connectors in
compliance with ANSI Z21.75/CSA 6.27 and
installed in accordance with the manufacturers
installation instructions.

SECTION 416 (IFGS)
OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION DEVICES
416.1 General. Overpressure protection devices shall be
provided in accordance with this section to prevent the
pressure in the piping system from exceeding the pressure
that would cause unsafe operation of any connected and
properly adjusted gas utilization equipment.
416.1 Protection methods. The requirements of this
section shall be considered to be met and a piping system
deemed to have overpressure protection where the piping
system complies with all of the following:
1. Two devices are installed consisting of a service or
line pressure regulator plus one other device.
2. Each device limits the pressure to a value that does
not exceed the maximum working pressure of the
downstream system.
3. The failure of both devices would have to occur
simultaneously in order to overpressure the
downstream system.

411.1.1 Commercial cooking appliances. Commercial
cooking appliances that are moved for cleaning and
sanitation purposes shall be connected to the piping
system with an appliance connector listed as complying
with ANSI Z21.69.
416.2 Device maintenance. The pressure regulating,

limiting, and relieving devices shall be properly maintained,
and inspection procedures shall be devised or suitable
instrumentation installed to detect failures or malfunctions
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of such devices, and replacements or repairs shall be

promptly made.
416.3 Where required. A pressure relieving or limiting
device shall not be required where (1) the gas does not
contain materials that could seriously interfere with the
operation of the service or line pressure regulator; (2) the
operating pressure of the gas source is 60 psi (414 kPa) or
less; and (3) the service or line pressure regulator has all of
the following design features or characteristics:
1. Pipe connections to the service or line regulator do
not exceed 2 in. nominal diameter.
2. It is self-contained with no external static or control
piping.
3. It has a single port valve with an orifice diameter no
greater than that recommended by the manufacturer
for the maximum gas pressure at the regulator inlet.
4. The valve seat is made of resilient material designed
to withstand abrasion of the gas, impurities in the
gas, and cutting by the valve and to resist permanent
deformation where it is pressed against the valve
port.
5. It is capable, under normal operating conditions, of
regulating the downstream pressure within the
necessary limits of accuracy and of limiting the
discharge pressure under no-flow conditions to not
more than 150 percent of the discharge pressure
maintained under flow conditions.
416.4 Devices. Pressure-relieving or pressure-limiting
devices shall be one of the following:
1. Spring-loaded relief device
2. Pilot-loaded back pressure regulator used as a relief
valve and designed so that failure of the pilot system
or external control piping will cause the regulator
relief valve to open
3. A monitoring regulator installed in series with the
service or line pressure regulator
4. A series regulator installed upstream from the
service or line regulator and set to continuously limit
the pressure on the inlet of the service or line
regulator to the maximum working pressure of the
downstream piping system
5. An automatic shutoff device installed in series with
the service or line pressure regulator and set to shut
off when the pressure on the downstream piping
system reaches the maximum working pressure or
some other predetermined pressure less than the
maximum working pressure. This device shall be
designed so that it will remain closed until manually
reset.
6. A liquid seal relief device that can be set to open
accurately and consistently at the desired pressure.
The devices shall be installed either as an integral part

of the service or line pressure regulator or as separate units.
Where separate pressure-relieving or pressure-limiting
devices are installed, they shall comply with Sections
416.4.1 through 416.4.6.
416.4.1 Construction and Installation. Pressure relieving
and pressure limiting devices shall be constructed of
materials so that the operation of the device will not be
impaired by corrosion of external parts by the atmosphere
or of internal parts by the gas. Pressure relieving and
pressure limiting devices shall be designed and installed so
that they can be operated to determine whether the valve is
free. The devices shall also be designed and installed so
that they can be tested to determine the pressure at which
they will operate and examined for leakage when in the
closed position.
416.4.2 External control piping. External control piping
shall be protected from falling objects, excavations, and
other causes of damage and shall be designed and installed
so that damage to any control piping will not render both the
regulator and the overpressure protective device inoperative.
416.4.3 Setting. Each pressure limiting or pressure
relieving device shall be set so that the pressure does not
exceed a safe level beyond the maximum allowable working
pressure for the piping and appliances connected.
416.4.4 Unauthorized operation. Precautions shall be
taken to prevent unauthorized operation of any shutoff valve
that will make a pressure relieving valve or pressure limiting
device inoperative. The following are acceptable methods for
complying with this provision:
1. The valve shall be locked in the open position.
Authorized personnel shall be instructed in the
importance of leaving the shutoff valve open and of
being present while the shutoff valve is closed so that
it can be locked in the open position before leaving
the premises.
2. Duplicate relief valves shall be installed, each having
adequate capacity to protect the system, and the
isolating valves and three-way valves shall be
arranged so that only one safety device can be
rendered inoperative at a time.
416.4.5 Vents. The discharge stacks, vents, and outlet
parts of all pressure relieving and pressure limiting devices
shall be located so that gas is safely discharged to the
outside atmosphere. Discharge stacks and vents shall be
designed to prevent the entry of water, insects, and other
foreign material that could cause blockage. The discharge
stack or vent line shall be at least the same size as the
outlet of the pressure relieving device.
416.4.6 Size of fittings, pipe, and openings. The fittings,
pipe and openings located between the system to be
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protected and the pressure-relieving device shall be sized

to prevent hammering of the valve and to prevent impairment
of relief capacity.
Reason: The IFGC lacks provisions on providing overpressure
protection for high-pressure gas systems. The vast majority of
residential and commercial installations do not need to consider the
installation of over pressure protection devices since the serving
utilitys delivery pressures and regulators make an overpressure
situation unlikely (see NFGC section 5.9.1.1 and 5.9.1.3). Therefore,
over pressure protection is required to be installed when high
pressures are being used, mainly in large commercial and industrial
installations. The American Gas Association is asking the ICC
membership whether these provisions are necessary in the IFGC and
to consider extracting section 5.9 from the National Fuel Gas Code.
Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1) and has been editorially revised as
necessary to make it conform to ICC style and format conventions. It is
the intent of this proposal that the text be either accepted as is, without
modification, or rejected. The proposed text was either added to the
NFGC (ANSI Z223.1) after the creation of the International Fuel Gas
Code or was not included by the drafting committee when the IFGC
was initially drafted. If this text is accepted by the ICC membership, it
will be placed in the IFGC and designated as IFGS text, meaning that
such text is maintained by the ANSI Z223 (NFGC) Committee process,
not the ICC code development process.
Cost Impact: None
Cost Impact: None

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minimum clearance to combustibles. Dependence on this method for

protection of vents from damage due to the installation of wall
coverings, trim, decorative treatments, or pictures is not appropriate.
When using standard 1/2 inch gypsum and 1-5/8 inch drywall
screws, the screws would penetrate a minimum of 1-1/8 inch, plus
countersink depth, and 1-1/4 inch, plus countersink depth, when
installing 3/8 inch drywall.
With the installation of baseboard and crown trim it is not uncommon
to use 8 penny (2 1/2 inches long) and/or 6 penny (2 inches long) nails.
With the installation of standard 7/16 inch ranch base, and depending
on whether 1/2 inch or 3/8 inch gypsum were use, the nail would
penetrate from 1-11/16 inch to 1-9/16 inch, plus counter sink, for 8
penny nails; and 1-3/16 inch to 1-1/16 inch, plus counter sink, for 6
penny nails. If 1/4 inch paneling is utilized, the potential problem
increases. While it may not be required to use 8 penny nails for the
proper attachment of trim, the decision of which nail to use is frequently
determined by what nail is on hand and available, not what is required
or prudent. Additionally, with the use of pneumatic nailers, the depth of
counter sinking is not as easily regulated.
The language, except for the distance from where protection is
required, is taken from Sections 404.5 and 704.1.2.3.5 of the
International Fuel Gas Code. The 1-1/2 inch dimension is taken form the
International Plumbing Code Section 305.8, the International
Mechanical Code Section 305.5, and the International Residential
Code Sections M1308.2 and P2603.2.1. It makes no sense to protect
mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas piping, and gaseous hydrogen piping
systems without also protecting venting systems.
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502.7 (New)
Proponent: Rene M. Beliveau, City of Golden CO,
representing Colorado Association of Plumbing and

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505.1.1
Delete and substitute as follows:
502.7 Protection against physical damage. In concealed

locations, where a vent is installed through holes or
notches in studs, joists, rafters or similar members less
than 1.5 inches (38 mm) from the nearest edge of the
member, the vent shall be protected by shield plates.
Shield plates shall be a minimum of 1/16-inch-thick (1.6
mm) steel, shall cover the area of the vent where the
member is notched or bored, and shall extend a minimum
of 4 inches (102 mm) above sole plates, below top plates
and to each side of a stud, joist or rafter.
505.1.1 (Supp) Commercial cooking appliances vented

by exhaust hoods. Where commercial cooking appliances
are vented by means of the Type I or Type II kitchen
exhaust hood system that serves such appliances, the
exhaust system shall be fan powered and the appliances
shall be interlocked with the exhaust hood system to
prevent appliance operation when the exhaust hood system
is not operating. Where a solenoid valve is installed in the
gas piping as part of an interlock system, gas piping shall
not be installed to bypass such valve. Dampers shall not be
installed in the exhaust system.
Reason: Currently, the only limit to the placing of a vent in close

proximately to a nailing surface is the vents required clearance to
combustible materials. When combustible materials are used, only 1
inch clearance is required for B-Vents. With the use of metal framing
members and/or the use of non-combustible wall covering, (i.e. cement
composition tile backer board) this limit does not apply. Additionally,
with vents installed on condensing appliances, there is no required
Exception: An interlock between the cooking

appliance(s) and the exhaust hood system shall not be
required where heat sensors or other approved methods
automatically activate the exhaust hood system when
cooking operations occur.
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505.1.1 Commercial cooking appliances vented by

exhaust hoods. Kitchen exhaust hood systems used to
vent commercial cooking appliances shall comply with
Chapter 5 of the International Mechanical Code.
with this option. Until the appliance industry develops a safe method to
light appliance pilot lights, this is a proven, safe alternative that needs
to remain as an option.
Reason: The new text directs the code official and installer to the IMC
since it contains extensive installation provisions for exhaust systems
used in commercial cooking applications. The IFGC is not the
appropriate code for such coverage.

Assembly:
Analysis: Currently, the IMC does not have any coverage specific to
the use of kitchen exhaust hood systems to vent the combustion gases
from gas-fired cooking appliances. The current text of Section 505.1.1
was placed in the IFGC as an appliance specific extension of current
Section 503.3.4, which also addresses the use of exhaust hoods for
appliance venting.
FG25-04/05
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505.1.1
Proponent: Cordell Tobin, Arlington County VA,
Association
Revise as follows:
cooking operations occur.
Reason: This has been the preferred method of many designers to
achieve positive venting of flue gases associated with commercial
cooking operations. It provides a luxury to the business owners so that
they do not have to re-light appliances each morning. Industry has
clearly stated that this equipment is not safe to re-light everyday
Current text takes away this cost saving allowance for restaurant
owners that has been a proven safe and effective part of exhaust
interlock. This method has been used for years in many jurisdictions
and there have been absolutely zero reported incidents associated
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505.1.1
Committee
Revise as follows:
cooking operations occur. An interlock between the
cooking appliance(s) and the exhaust hood system shall
not be required for appliances that are of the manually
operated type and are factory equipped with standing
pilot burner ignition systems.
Rea s o n : The exception will prevent the potentially hazardous field
retrofitting of listed commercial equipment and the unnecessary
relighting of standing pilots designed for continuous operation. The
change would reinstate an exception for manual-type appliances with
factory installed standing pilots. This exception was deleted from the
code during the 2002 revision process without technical or safetyrelated justification.
The Z83/CSA Joint Gas Food Service Equipment Technical Advisory
Group (TAG) supports the inclusion of the exception. The TAG is made
up of representatives of most major food service equipment
manufacturers in North America, responsible for updating ANSI
Z83.11/CSA 1.8, Gas Good Service Equipment. The TAG states, We
believe that the exception is needed to help ensure that there are no
field alterations to food service equipment that would void the design
certification of the equipment or create an unsafe condition.
Manually operated cooking appliances in a commercial setting are
in operation only when kitchen staff is present. Any concerns that the
exhausting system is not operating when these appliances are in use
would be readily apparent by the staff and corrective action
undertaken. No evidence was provided that kitchen personnel have
been harmed in installations without an interlock. An interlock would

require the daily lighting of pilot lights on appliances that were not
designed for such daily lighting and may increase the potential for
injuries associated with such activities. Commercial kitchen cooking
appliances often incorporate heavy components not meant for routine
dismantlement for access to pilot lights or have pilot lights in more
difficult to reach locations than equipment specially designed for routine
lighting.
Products: Builder and Remodeler Guide to Vent-Free Supplementary

Gas Heating Appliances.
Cost Impact: This code change will increase the cost of construction.

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FG27-04/05
621.7, 621.7.1 (New)
621.4

Proponent: Craig Conner, Building Quality, Richland, WA
Revise as follows:
621.7 Unvented log decorative room heaters. An

unvented log decorative room heater shall not be installed in
a factory-built fireplace unless the fireplace system has
been specifically tested, listed and labeled for such use in
accordance with UL 127.
FG26-04/05
621.4 Prohibited locations. Unvented room heaters shall

not be installed within occupancies in Groups A, E and I.
The location of unvented room heaters shall also comply
with Section 303.3. Unvented room heaters shall not be
installed in manufactured homes. Unvented room heaters
shall not be installed in a residence that meets the
International Energy Conservation Code requirements for
limiting air leakage in the building envelope and that has
walls having a perm rating of 1 perm (57.4 ng/s m2 Pa) or
less.
Reason: This change effectively requires that moisture produced by
burning fossil fuels in room heaters/hearth products be vented in
residences that are well sealed against air leakage and resist moisture
movement through the walls. As the quality and air-tightness of new
homes has improved, smart moisture management has become more
important. Otherwise, water vapor may accumulate within the
structure. Witness the insurance industry changes over moisture and
mold.
Unvented heaters inherently produce a significant amount of water
vapor when used. This moisture will likely aggravate any existing
issues with excessive moisture, especially in an airtight home. Using
a vented heater is an easy solution to avoid a potential moisture
problem. As new construction continues, the long-term trend towards
increasingly airtight homes, the introduction of moisture in locations
usually not anticipated by the building designer becomes more and more
of a problem.
Some assume that if it is clearly stated in the operating instructions
of every vent-free appliance that vent-free gas products are only to be
used for supplemental heating, it will limit moisture production by
limiting heater use. The building code should not rely on expectations
of consumer behavior to manage moisture.
Some are convinced that unvented heaters work well in tight
buildings. How does a vent-free appliance work in a really tight home?
The answer is very well. I disagree, and so should the building code.
Common sense suggests that heaters, even supplementary heaters,
used in tight homes should be vented.
Note: Quotes are from the Vent-Free Gas Products Alliance
brochure entitled, Nine Million Reasons to Build in Vent-Free Gas

621.7.1 Ventless firebox enclosures. Ventless firebox
enclosures used with unvented decorative room heaters
shall be listed as complying with ANSI Z21.91.
Reason: The revision adds a listed firebox enclosure, ANSI Z21.91,
Ventless Firebox Enclosures for Gas-Fired Unvented Decorative Room
Heaters 2001, which are intended to house unvented gas-fired
decorative-type room heaters.
Analysis: It is the opinion of staff that ANSI Z21.91 complies with
Section 3.6 of the ICC Code Development Procedures.
Cost Impact: None

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FG28 -04/05
630.2
Proponent: Dennis Martinelli, Fairfax County VA,
Association
Revise as follows:
630.2 Support. Infrared radiant heaters shall be safely and
adequately fixed in an approved position independent of gas
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and electric supply lines. Hanger and brackets shall be of

noncombustible material.
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES. SEE THE TENTATIVE

HEARING ORDERS FOR THESE COMMITTEES.
Reason: These terms are not necessary for the application of the
code. They are vague and ambiguous words and these types of terms
do not result in uniform application and enforcement of the codes.
PART I IFGC
Cost Impact: None

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631.2

SECTION 635
GASEOUS HYDROGEN SYSTEMS
635.1 Installation. The installation of gaseous hydrogen
systems shall be in accordance with the applicable
requirements of this code, the International Fire Code and
the International Building Code.
PART II IMC


SECTION 926
Revise as follows:
631.2 Installation. In addition to the requirements of this
code, the installation of boilers shall be in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions and the International
Mechanical Code. Operating instructions of a permanent
type shall be attached to the boiler. Boilers shall have all
controls set, adjusted and tested by the installer. A
complete control diagram together with complete boiler
operating instructions shall be furnished by the installer.
The manufacturers rating data and the nameplate shall be
attached to the boiler.
Reason: The IFGC provides all necessary provisions for the installation
of listed gas boilers.
Analysis: The IMC contains many requirements for boilers that were
intended to apply to all boilers, regardless of fuel-type. Without the
reference to the IMC, it could be interpreted that Chapter 10 of the IMC
does not apply to gas-fired boilers. The IMC requirements include:
installation, piping, safety valves, pressure relief valves, electrical,
expansion tanks, low-water cutoffs, gauges and testing.
Cost Impact: None

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926.1 Installation. The installation of gaseous hydrogen

requirements of this code, the International Fire Code, the
International Fuel Gas Code and the International Building
Code.
PART III IRC
SECTION 1904
M1904.1 Installation. The installation of gaseous hydrogen
requirements of Sections M1307.4 and M1903.1 and the
International Fuel Gas Code, International Fire Code and
the International Building Code.
Reason: This will provide the IFGC, IMC and IRC users with guidance
to all other regulations pertaining to gaseous hydrogen systems and all
the other applicable codes that address hydrogen installations.
Cost Impact: None
PART I IFGC
FG30-04/05
635 (New); IMC 926 (New); IRC 1904 (New)
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PART II IMC
Assembly:
THIS PROPOSAL IS ON THE AGENDA OF THE FUEL

GAS, THE MECHANICAL CODE AND THE IRC CODE
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PART III IRC

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FG31-04/05
701.1
Proponent: Larry Fluer, Fluer, Inc., Paso Robles, CA,
representing Compressed Gas Association
Revise as follows:
701.1 Scope. The installation of gaseous hydrogen
systems shall comply with this chapter and Chapters 30
and 35 of the International Fire Code. Compressed gases
shall also comply with Chapter 27 of the International Fire
Code for general requirements. Containers provided with
pyrophoric material shall also comply with Chapter 41 of
the International Fire Code. Containers having residual
gaseous hydrogen shall be considered as full for the
purposes of the controls required.
Reason: As currently written, Section 701.1 is in conflict with Section
3503.1.6 of the IFC. Metal hydride storage systems can contain
pyrophoric solids; however, the IFC directs that when metal hydride
storage systems are used, the hazard classification of the system is
to be based on the hydrogen stored without regard to the metal hydride
content. Deletion of the reference to Chapter 41 will remove the
conflict between the IFGC and the IFC.
Chapter 30 of the IFC prescribes requirements for all compressed
gases. Section 3001.1 requires partially full containers to be regulated
in the same manner as full containers. IFGC 701.1 and 707.1 require
gaseous hydrogen systems to be in compliance with the IFC. Whether
or not the containers are full or contain residual is of no consequence
as specific requirements for containers are within the purview of the
IFC. Compliance with the IFC as required by the charging language will
ensure that containers having residual pressure are regulated as full
containers.
Cost Impact: None

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FG32-04/05
garages, repair garages, automotive service stations and

parking garages which that contain hydrogen-generating
appliances or refueling systems. Such spaces shall be
used for the storage of not more than three hydrogen-fueled
passenger motor vehicles and have a floor area not
exceeding 850 square feet (79 m2). The maximum rated
output capacity of hydrogen-generating appliances shall not
exceed 4 standard cubic feet per minute (ft3/min) of
hydrogen for each 250 square feet (23.2 m2) of floor area in
such spaces. Such equipment and appliances shall not be
installed in Group H occupancies except where the
occupancy is specifically designed for hydrogen use, or in
control areas where open use, handling or dispensing of
combustible, flammable or explosive materials occurs. For
the purpose of this section, rooms or spaces that are not
part of the living space of a dwelling unit and that
communicate directly with a private garage through
openings shall be considered to be part of the private
garage.
703.1.1 Natural ventilation. Indoor locations intended for
hydrogen-generating or refueling operations shall be limited
to a maximum floor area of 850 square feet (79 m2) and
shall communicate with the outdoors in accordance with
Sections 703.1.1.1 through 703.1.1.2. The maximum rated
output capacity of hydrogen generating appliances shall not
exceed 4 standard ft 3/min (0.00189 m3/s) of hydrogen for
each 250 square feet (23.2 m 2) of floor area in such spaces.
The minimum cross-sectional dimension of air openings
shall be 3 inches (76 mm). Where ducts are used, they
shall be of the same cross-sectional area as the free area
of the openings to which they connect. In such locations,
equipment and appliances having an ignition source shall be
located such that the source of ignition is not less than
within 12 inches (305 mm) below of the ceiling.
703.1.1.1 Two openings. Two permanent openings, shall
be provided within the garage. The upper opening shall be
one located entirely within 12 inches (305 mm) of the ceiling
of the garage,. The lower opening shall be and one located
entirely within 12 inches (305 mm) of the floor of the
garage,. Both openings shall be provided in the same
exterior wall. The openings shall communicate directly with
the outdoors. Each opening shall directly communicate with
the outdoors horizontally, and shall have a minimum free
area of 1/2 square foot per 1,000 cubic feet (1 m2/610 m3)
of garage volume.
Revise as follows:
703.1.2 Mechanical ventilation. Indoor locations intended

for hydrogen-generating or refueling operations shall be
ventilated in accordance with Section 502.15 of the
International Mechanical Code. In such locations,
equipment and appliances having an ignition source shall be
located such that the source of ignition is below the
mechanical ventilation outlet(s).
703.1 Hydrogen-generating and refueling operations.

Ventilation shall be required in accordance with Section
703.1.1, 703.1.2 or 703.1.3 in public garages, private
Reason: Without revision, the current wording has the effect of limiting
the number of hydrogen-fueled vehicles stored in such occupancies to
three. Rather than restricting the number of vehicles stored, it is the
703.1, 703.1.1, 703.1.1.1, 703.1.2

Proponent: Guy Tomberlin, Chairman, Fairfax County, VA,
representing ICC Ad Hoc Committee for Hydrogen Gas
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intent that the refueling area be limited both in size (i.e., 850 square
feet) and number of vehicles (i.e., three) being refueled. Additionally
it was felt that improvements to the sentence structure of the Sections
(IFGC 703.1.1.1, IMC 304.4.1.1, IRC M1307.4.1.1) which describe the
location and size of the openings will improve interpretation and
enforcement. No other technical revisions have been made.
ANSI A13.1-1996 is currently included as a recognized reference

standard in the IFC and IBC. Using the recognized provisions for marking
of piping systems referred to by the IBC and IFC will promote harmony
within the I-Codes.
Analysis: Contrary to the reason statement, the revised text does not
limit the number of vehicles being refueled to three.
Cost Impact: None
Cost Impact: None

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FG34-04/05
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704.1.2.2
704.1.2.2 Identification of piping systems. Piping
systems used to convey gaseous hydrogen shall be
identified and marked HYDROGEN, at intervals not
exceeding 10 feet (3048 mm). Letters of such marking shall
be in a color other than the color of the piping. Piping shall
be identified a minimum of one time in each room or space
through which it extends shall be marked in accordance
with ANSI A13.1. Markings used for piping systems shall
consist of the name of the contents and shall include a
direction-of-flow arrow. Markings shall be provided at all of
the following locations:
1.
2.
3.
4.
At each valve
At wall, floor and ceiling penetrations
At each change of direction
At intervals not exceeding 20 feet (6096 mm).
2. Add new standard to Chapter 8 as follows:

ANSI A13.1-96 Scheme for the Identification of piping
systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 704.1.2.2
Reason: The nationally recognized method of marking of piping
systems is ANSI A13.1-1996. The IFC in Section 3003.2.3 establishes
the method of marking for piping systems used to transport
compressed gases and it should be used in the IFGC so as to provide
for correlation between the codes. The requirements to mark and label
the piping system at wall floor or ceiling penetrations obviates the need
to identify the piping a minimum of one time in each room or space
through which it extends. Marking a piping system otherwise required
to be marked at changes of direction, as well as at valves, tees, etc.
as required by the standard in addition to being marked not less than
every 20 feet throughout the run is sufficient and practical as a means
of identification. A direction of flow arrow indicates to emergency
responders as well as users the likely direction of the source.
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704.1.2.3
Revise as follows:
704.1.2.3 (Supp) Piping design and construction. Piping
and tubing materials shall be Type 304, Type 304L, Type
316 or Type 316L 300 series stainless steel or materials
listed or approved for hydrogen service and the use intended
through the full range of operating conditions to which they
will be subjected. Piping systems shall be designed and
constructed to provide allowance for expansion, contraction,
vibration, settlement and fire exposure.
Reason: Compressed gas industry standards allow the use of
austenitic (300 series) stainless steels meeting the temperature limits of
ASME B31.3. It allows the use of Types 302, 316L and any of the other
alloys in the 300 series range. For example, type 302 stainless steel
and Type 316L stainless steels are commonly found as are other of the
300 series steels found in valves and fittings commonly used in the
fabrication of stainless steel piping systems. The restriction imposed by
the IFGC to only Types 304, 304L, 316 and 316L is impractical and fails
to recognize the common use of series 300 stainless steel for systems
of the type employed.
The term piping system is a defined term that includes the piping,
valves and fittings from the point of delivery to the point of use.
Cost Impact: None

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FG35-04/05
704.1.2.3.1, 704.1.2.3.2 (New), 704.1.2.3.3
(New), 704.1.2.3.2, 704.1.2.3.3, 704.1.2.3.6

Association
systems with operating pressures less than 5 psig. With the constant
development of gaseous hydrogen systems utilizing pressures far
greater than 5 psig, these new provisions will greatly enhance safety
issues associated with interior hydrogen piping.
Cost Impact: None
704.1.2.3.1 Prohibited locations. Piping shall not be

installed in or through a circulating air duct, clothes chute,
chimney or gas vent, ventilating duct, dumbwaiter or
elevator shaft. Piping shall not be concealed or covered by
the surface of any wall, floor or ceiling.

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704.1.2.3.3
704.1.2.3.2 Interior piping. Piping located inside of

buildings shall be installed in exposed locations and
provided with ready access for visual inspection.
704.1.2.3.3 Underground piping. Underground piping,
including joints and fittings, shall be protected from
corrosion and installed in accordance with approved
engineered methods.
3. Delete without substitution:
704.1.2.3.2 Piping in solid partitions and walls.
Concealed piping shall not be located in solid partitions and
solid walls, except where installed in a ventilated chase or
casing.
704.1.2.3.3 Piping in concealed locations. Portions of a
piping system installed in concealed locations shall not
have unions, tubing fittings, right or left couplings,
bushings, compression couplings and swing joints made by
combinations of fittings.
Exceptions:
1. Tubing joined by brazing.
2. Fittings listed for use in concealed locations.
704.1.2.3.6 Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors
shall be laid in channels in the floor and covered in a
manner that will allow access to the piping with a minimum
amount of damage to the building. Where such piping is
subject to exposure to excessive moisture or corrosive
substances, the piping shall be protected in an approved
manner. As an alternative to installation in channels, the
piping shall be installed in a casing of Schedule 40 steel,
wrought-iron, PVC or ABS pipe with tightly sealed ends and
joints and the casing shall be ventilated to the outdoors.
Both ends of such casing shall extend not less than 2
inches (51 mm) beyond the point where the pipe emerges
from the floor.
Reason: These original provisions were developed with low
pressures in mind. The text was modeled after natural gas piping

Revise as follows:
704.1.2.3.3 Piping in concealed locations. Portions of a
piping system installed in concealed locations shall not
have unions, tubing fittings, right or left couplings, bushings,
compression couplings and swing joints made by
combinations of fittings.
Exceptions:
1. Tubing joined by welding or brazing.
2. Fittings listed for use in concealed locations.
Reason: The use of coaxial stainless steel tubing is commonplace in
the high tech industries and in modern uses. Orbital welding is
commonly used as a means to join stainless steel tubing so constructed.
The same techniques can be used for hydrogen installations in other
than the high tech fields. Brazing is one method, but not the preferred
method of joining of stainless steel piping systems. The addition of
welded systems to the exception provides for joint systems of high
integrity without limiting the designer to the use of brazing or listed
fittings.
Cost Impact: None

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FG37-04/05
704.1.2.3.8
Revise as follows:
704.1.2.3.8 Settlement. Piping passing through interior
concrete or masonry walls shall be protected against
differential settlement.
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Reason: Piping passing through any masonry wall should be

protected. It makes no difference if the wall is an interior building wall,
an exterior wall or a fire barrier wall, protection should be provided
against settlement.
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FG38-04/05
and is used by the compressed gas industry when brazing is

utilized.
3. Section 704.1.2.4.2. Reason: Piping systems can be used for high
pressure, and high velocity flows. It is important that the electrical
potential throughout the piping system be maintained in common in
order that potential ignition sources be eliminated. Compressed gas
industry standards require the use of bonding as a means to
eliminate static electricity hazards. It is appropriate that the IFGC
recognize the need for bonding as a means to eliminate static
hazards.
Analysis: ASME B31.3 is a currently referenced standard in the ICC
Codes.
704.1.2.4, 704.1.2.4.1 (New), 704.1.2.4.2 (New)
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704.1.2.4 Joints. Joints on in piping and tubing in hydrogen
service shall be listed for hydrogen service, inclusive as
complying with ASME B31.3 to include the use of welded,
brazed, flared, socket, slip or and compression fittings.
Gaskets and sealants used in hydrogen service shall be
listed for hydrogen service as complying with ASME B31.3.
Threaded or and flanged connections shall not be used in
areas other than hydrogen cutoff rooms or and outdoors.
704.1.2.4.1 Brazed joints. Brazing alloys shall have a
melting point greater than 1000EF (538EC).
704.1.2.4.2 Electrical continuity. Mechanical joints shall
maintain electrical continuity through the joint or a bonding
jumper shall be installed around the joint.
Reason:
1. Section 704.1.2.4. Listed joints are being required. It is not clear
how this will be done. ASME B31.3 considers the use of the term
listed to be a material or component which conforms to a
specification listed in the appendix or to standards integral to the
materials specification tables of B31.3. On the other hand, the term
listed as used in the IFGC is defined to require that listed materials
be included in a list published by a Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory (NRTL), inspection agency or other organization
concerned with product evaluation. ASME is not an NRTL, nor is
it an inspection agency or an organization concerned with product
evaluation.
It is difficult to imagine that UL, FM or others will have listing
standards for the myriad of joints envisioned or available. For systems
required to conform to ASME B31.3 as specified in Section 704.1.2, the
requirements for listing should be in harmony with B31.3. Approval of
this code change will ensure that the intent of ASME B31.3 is met.
2. Section 704.1.2.4.1. ASME B31.3 does not specify a minimum
temperature for brazing alloys. Unless specified low temperature
materials could be used leading to early failure in the event of fire
exposure. A temperature of 1000 degrees F has been used for
consistency with standards of the Compressed Gas Association
and NFPA. The minimum temperature was established in NFPA 50B
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FG39-04/05
Chapter 8
Proponent: Standards writing organizations as listed
below.
Revise as follows:
American National Standards Institute
25 West 43rd Street
Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10036
ANSI
Standard
reference
number
Z21.1-2003
Title
2000
Household Cooking Gas Appliances-with Addenda

Z21.1a-2003 and Z21.1b-2003
Z21.5.1-2002 1999
Gas Clothes Dryers - Volume 1- Type 1 Clothes

Dryers -with Addenda Z21.5.1a-2003
Z21.5.2-2001
Gas Clothes Dryers - Volume II - Type 2 Clothes

Dryers - with Addenda Z21.5.1a-2003 and
Z21.5.2b-2003
Z21.10.1-2004 2001
Gas Water Heaters - Volume I Storage, Water

Heaters with Input Ratings of 75,000 Btu per
Hour or Less - with Addenda Z21.10.1a-2002
Z21.10.3-2001
Gas Water Heaters-Volume III-Storage Water

Heaters with Input Ratings Above 75,000 Btu Per
Hour, Circulating and Instantaneous - with
Addenda Z21.10.3a-2003 and Z21.10.3b-2004
Z21.11.2-2002
Gas-Fired Room Heaters - Volume II - Unvented

Room Heaters - with Addenda Z21.11.2a-2003
Z21.13. 2004 2000
Gas-Fired Low Pressure Steam and Hot Water

Boilers- with Addenda Z21.13a-2002
Z21.47-2003 2001
Gas-Fired Central Furnaces with Addenda

Z21.47a2001 and Z21.47b-2002
Z21.50-2003 2000
Vented Gas Fireplaces -with Addenda Z21.50a2003 -2001 and Z21.50b-2002
Z21.56-2001
Z21.60-2003
Gas-Fired Pool Heaters- with Addenda Z21.56a2004 and Z21.56b-2004

Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in
Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces-with Addenda
Z21.60a-2003
Z21.69-2002
Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances -with

Addenda Z21.69a-2003
Z21.84-2002
Manually Lighted, Natural Gas Decorative Gas

Appliances for Installation in Solid-Fuel Burning
Fireplaces - with Addenda Z21.84a-2003
UL
Standard
reference
number
1777-2004 98
Z21.86-2004 2000
Gas-Fired Vented Space Heating Appliances with

Addenda Z21.86a-2002 and Z21.86b-2002
Z21.88-2002
Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters- with Addenda

Z21.88a 2003 and Z21.88b-2004
Z83.4-2003 1999
Non-Recirculating Direct-Gas-Fired Industrial Air

Heaters
Z83.8-2002
Gas Unit Heaters and Gas-Fired Duct Furnaceswith Addenda Z83.8a-2003
Z83.11-2002
Gas Food Service Equipment- with Addenda

Z83.11a-2004
Z83.18-2000
Recirculating Direct Gas-Fired Industrial Air

Heaters- with Addenda Z83.18a-2001 and
Z83.18b-2003
ASTM
Standard
reference
number
Title
Standard for Chimney Liners with Revisions
through July 1998
Reason: The ICC Code Development Process for the International

Codes (Procedures) Section 4.5* requires the updating of referenced
standards to be accomplished administratively, and be processed as a
Code Proposal. In May 2004, a letter was sent to each developer of
standards that are referenced in the I-Codes, asking them to provide ICC
with a list of their standards in order to update to the current edition.
Above is the list received of the referenced standards under the
maintenance responsibility of the IFGC Committee.
4.5 Updating Standards: The updating of standards referenced
by the Codes shall be accomplished administratively by the
appropriate code development committee in accordance with these
full procedures except that multiple standards to be updated may be
included in a single proposal.

Assembly:
AS
ASF
AM
D
AMF DF
ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
Title
A 106-04 02a
Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for

High Temperature Service
B 88-03 02
Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube
B 280-03 02
Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air

Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
D 2513-04a 03
Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure

Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association

1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
Standard
reference
number
Title
58-01
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
04
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
82-99 04
Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling

Systems and Equipment
85-04 01
Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code
211-00 03
Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid FuelBurning Appliances
853-00 03
Installation of Stationery Fuel Cell Power

Systems
FG31
FG32

2004/2005 Proposed Changes To The International Fuel Gas Code

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2004/2005 PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE

INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

TENTATIVE ORDER OF DISCUSSION

ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

Public Hearing: Committee:

Public Hearing: Committee:

301.7, 301.7.1 (New)

Proponent: James Ranfone, American Gas Association,

Proponent: Guy Tomberlin, Fairfax County VA,

ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

Delete and substitute as follows:

Reason: The revision would require that conversions be allowed on

Public Hearing: Committee:

Public Hearing: Committee:

Proponent: John Walters, Prince William County VA,

Add new text as follows:

Public Hearing: Committee:

capable of overpowering the vent system.

Public Hearing: Committee:

separation, except that a single door is permitted where the

Public Hearing: Committee:

Cost Impact: None

Public Hearing: Committee:

ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

305.9 (IFGS) Parking structures. Gas appliances installed

the floor, overhead heaters shall be permitted

ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

Public Hearing: Committee:

311.1 Adjusting the burner input. The burner input shall

311.4 Safety shutoff devices. Where a safety shutoff

Analysis: NFPA 30A is a currently referenced standard in the ICC

311.5 Automatic ignition. Proper operation shall be verified

Cost Impact: None

Public Hearing: Committee:

ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

311.6 Protective devices. Proper operation shall be verified

SIZE OF TEST METER DIAL

TABLE 311.1 (continued)

SIZE OF TEST METER DIAL

TABLE 311.1 (continued)

SIZE OF TEST METER DIAL

E.1.2 To select correct orifice size for rated burner

Note: To convert to Btu per hour, multiply by the Btu heating

2. Add new appendix as follows:

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ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

Table E.2 LP-Gases (Btu per hour at sea level) (Continued)

ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

Table E.3 Multipliers for Utility Gases of

ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

Orifice Size Required at Other Elevations

ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

For SI units: 1 ft = 0.305 m

Orifice Size Required at Other Elevations

ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

For SI units: 1 ft = 0.305 m

Public Hearing: Committee:

Public Hearing: Committee:

Cost Impact: None

ICC PUBLIC HEARING ::: February 2005

Public Hearing: Committee: