Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Good Practices for Gas Piping and Appliance Installations


GENERAL (PREFACE)
The information contained in this booklet consists of guidance for plumbing and heating contractors engaged in the installation of gas-fired equipment in the area served by Questar Gas Company (the Gas Company).

Information contained herein has been extracted from local codes adopted and incorporated by local authorities into heating or plumbing ordinances or codes and hence mandatory; however, this booklet does not attempt to set forth all requirements of any such ordinances or codes. Questar Gas Company recommends all plumbing and heating contractors become thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the applicable ordinances or codes, contained in the International Fuel Gas Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, American Gas Association standards, National Board of Fire Underwriters, as well as with the information contained herein so gas installations made by them will measure up to the proper standards of quality and workmanship.


CONTENTS :-
  • SECTION I - GENERAL.
  • SECTION II - DEFINITIONS.
  • SECTION III - GAS PIPING INSTALLATION.
  • SECTION IV - APPLIANCE INSTALLATION.
  • SECTION V - COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR.
  • SECTION VI - VENTING.
  • SECTION VII - CONTROLS AND REGULATORS.
  • SECTION VIII - PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED TO PLACE AN APPLIANCE IN OPERATION.
  • SECTION IX - MANUFACTURED HOME (MOBILE HOME), MODULAR HOME, AND PARK TRAILER.
GENERAL STATEMENT
Questar Gas Company is not responsible for the safe or proper installation of gas piping, equipment or appliances beyond its meter and does not, by the publication and distribution of this booklet, assume any such responsibility. However, if Questar Gas Company finds a gas-burning installation or appliance beyond its meter which it considers to be unsafe, it is authorized to refuse gas supply or gas service to such installation or appliance until the defect or condition which renders it unsafe is corrected.

All persons who are not authorized by Questar Gas Company are prohibited from connecting or disconnecting Questar Gas Company’s meters or service pipes or in any way altering or interfering with Questar Gas Company’s meters or service pipes. Upon receipt of notice Questar Gas Company will promptly attend to any work required in connection with its meters or service pipes. For connections requiring removal of the gas meter, contact Questar Gas Company for removal of the meter.

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