Enbridge Builder Bulletin - Gas Piping in Garages

Started by Admin, April 04, 2014, 03:14:35 PM

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Admin

Enbridge has made some important changes to their rules regarding gas piping installed in garages.

Download the Enbridge Builder Bulletin - Gas Piping in Garages - Here

Currently Clause 6.16.14 of the Gas Code only applies to the gas piping before it enters the garage.

QuoteClause 6.16.14 - The piping or tubing entering a building shall be protected from vehicular damage by one of the following means:
(a) Posts shall
(i) be not less than 12 in (300 mm) from the riser, regulator, or equipment;
(ii) be spaced not more than 42 in (1050 mm) apart;
(iii) be buried not less than 36 in (900 mm) below grade;
(iv) extend at least 30 in (750 mm) above grade; and
(v) be one of the following:
(1) 4 in (100 mm) capped steel pipe;
(2) 4 in (100 mm) tubing filled with concrete;
(3) 8 in (200 mm) pressure-treated wood, either square or round; or
(4) 6 in (150 mm) minimum dimension reinforced concrete.
(b) Guardrails shall be
(i) not less than 12 in (300 mm) from the riser, regulator, or equipment;
(ii) of the steel deep beam type, 12 in (300 mm);
(iii) supported by 6 in (150 mm) minimum pressure-treated wooden posts located not more than
42 in (1050 mm) apart, centre to centre; and
(iv) located so that the top of the beam is not less than 24 in (600 mm) nor more than 30 in
(750 mm) above grade.

I suspect the TSSA will amend the Gas Code or issue a Director's Order to implement these new requirements.