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Gas Line Installation

Gas Line Installation

Gas Line Installation

(OP)
New gas service to existing homes as part of a larger project, from the meter bar we bored an over-sized hole [allow movement] through the foundation piped through it.  The excess clearance was caulked for fire protection and to prevent any water ingress.    

Someone brought it to my attention; code is now written that a pipe sleeve is required through penetrations such as this.  My question; what type of sleeve is required and is anyone familiar with where this falls under National Fuel Gas Code?
 

RE: Gas Line Installation

This is from the 2006 International Fuel Gas Code:

404.4 Piping through foundation wall.
Underground piping, where installed below grade through the outer foundation or basement wall of a building, shall be encased in a protective pipe sleeve. The annular space between the gas piping and the sleeve shall be sealed.

In this application, I typically specify cast iron, Schedule 40 galvanized steel or Schedule 40 PVC pipe and the pipe sleeve shall be a minimum two pipe sizes larger than the penetrating pipe.   

Hope that helps.

RE: Gas Line Installation

(OP)
Thanks for the information and after following-up on the code, it still leaves a gray area - is that for underground piping only or does it apply for above ground install as well?

Thanks again;

 

RE: Gas Line Installation

Also from IFGC

404.7 Above-ground outdoor piping.
... Where passing through an outside wall, the piping shall also be protected against corrosion by coating or wrapping with an inert material. Where piping is encased in a protective pipe sleeve, the annular space between the piping and the sleeve shall be sealed.

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