Hi. I'm looking for a bit of pro help. I've had a few questions on practice g3 tests regarding bbq hookups. For the life of me I can't find it in my code book but I know it's there.
Thanks in advance
Dave
Ok I think I just found it. 6.20.3?
Yes, Clause 6.20.3 covers specifics about gas hoses.
There's not really much specific to BBQ's but here are some things to consider.
Clause 6.11.2 is specific to the use of quick-disconnect devices and manual shut off valves. See also Clause 6.18.2 for identifying the shut off valve and Clause 6.18.7.
I have seen a lot of BBQ gas lines fail inspection because the outlet pipe does not have 1" of unthreaded pipe through the wall. See Clause 6.12.2.
Also read up on the sealing requirements in Clauses 6.16.8 & 6.18.9.
QuoteClause 6.11.2
An appliance connection shall satisfy one of the following requirements:
a) An appliance permitted by Clauses 6.20 and 6.21 for use with a gas hose may be connected to the building piping by means of a gas convenience outlet or by means of a quick-disconnect device, and where a quick-disconnect device is used, a readily accessible manual shut-off valve shall be installed upstream of, and as close as practicable to, the quick-disconnect device.
b) An appliance permitted by Clauses 6.20 and 6.21 for use with a gas connector that is certified to ANSI Z21.24/CSA 6.10 shall be directly connected to the building gas piping system secure outlet.
c) An appliance permitted by Clauses 6.20 and 6.21 for use with a gas connector that is certified to ANSI Z21.69/CSA 6.16 may be connected directly to the building gas piping system secure outlet or connected by means of a gas convenience outlet or a quick-disconnect device, and where a quickdisconnect
device is used, a readily accessible manual shut-off valve shall be installed upstream of, and as close as practicable to, the quick-disconnect device.
d) An appliance permitted by Clauses 6.20 and 6.21 for use with a gas connector that is certified to ANSI Z21.101/CSA 8.5 shall be connected to the building gas piping system by means of a gas convenience outlet.
Clause 6.12.2
An unthreaded portion of a piping outlet shall extend at least 1 in (25 mm) through either a finished ceiling or a finished wall and at least 2 in (50 mm) through a floor.
Clause 6.16.8
When piping or tubing passes through an exterior wall above ground, it shall be sealed watertight and the portion of piping or tubing that runs through the wall shall be sleeved or double wrapped with a pipe wrap tape.
Clause 6.16.9
When piping or tubing passes through masonry or concrete, the portion of piping or tubing that runs through this material shall be sleeved or double wrapped with a pipe wrap tape.
Clause 6.18.2
A manual shut-off valve shall be installed:
(a) in either the drop or riser as close as possible to the valve train of a commercial or industrial-type appliance;
(b) in either the drop or riser of a residential appliance;
(c) in the horizontal piping between the drop or riser and the appliance valve train; it may be the same size as the appliance connection when located within 2 ft (600 mm) of the appliance;
(d) within a maximum of 50 ft (15 m) of the individual residential appliance that it serves and shall be identified as to the appliance it serves by means of either:
(i) a metal tag attached to the valve; or
(ii) a clear legible sign displayed in a permanent manner adjacent to the valve;
(e) so that it is readily accessible.
Clause 6.18.7
A quick-disconnect device shall not be substituted for a manual shut-off valve.
Clause 6.20.3
When a gas hose is used
a) for permanent installation, it shall not exceed 10 ft (3 m) in length and shall neither extend from one room to another nor pass through any wall, partition, ceiling, or floor;
b) for a portable appliance, it shall not exceed 30 ft (9.5 m) unless otherwise stated in the appliance standard;
c) for connecting a construction heater, it shall be neither less than 15 ft (4.5 m) nor more than 75 ft (22.9 m) in total length;
d) for cutting, welding, and preheating equipment, it shall not exceed 100 ft (30 m) in length;
e) it shall not be subject to a temperature in excess of 125°F (50 °C);
f) a slip-on end shall not be permitted;
g) the shut-off valve for the appliance shall be in the gas supply piping or tubing and is immediately upstream to the gas hose;
h) it shall be protected from damage;
i) the handle or hand wheel of a shut-off valve on an independent connection shall not be closer than 6 in (150 mm) from the handle or hand wheel of any other shut-off valve;
j) a shut-off valve shall not be placed at floor level or in any other location where it can be turned on by accident; and
k) from a wall outlet, it shall be located where the passage of persons, vehicles, or equipment across the gas hose is at a minimum.