PLANNING YOUR INSTALLATION
QUESTIONS TO ASK THE LOCAL BUILDING OFFI- CIAL
Correct installation is critical and imperative for reducing fire hazards and perilous conditions that can arise when gas appliances function improperly. The appliance must be installed per manufacturers’ instructions.
Gas appliance equipment and installations must con- form to appropriate local codes and applicable state and federal requirements. Familiarity with these re- quirements before installation is essential. Important considerations to discuss with local building officials include:
1.Applicable codes (i.e. Uniform Mechanical Code, State or Regional Gas Codes, National Fuel Gas Code)?
2.Local amendments?
3.Recognized testing lab: CSA / AGA.
4.Is a permit required - cost?
5.In some states or municipalities, a licensed gas fit- ter or plumber may be required to install this appli- ance. Check with your local building official for re- quirements in your area (i.e. Is a license required for installation of gas supply line)?
6.Maximum amount of gas pipe without a pressure test - type of test required?
7.Are below grade penetrations of the gas line al- lowed?
8.Is concealed gas piping allowed?
9.Specific requirements of concealed fittings?
10.Is rigid pipe to appliance required?
11.Allowed piping materials?
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13.May the
14.Rooms where the installation is not allowed?
In the absence of local codes, installation should conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, also known at ANSI
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