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Abstract
Internationally, code officials recognize the need for a modern, up-to-date fuel gas code addressing the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances through requirements emphasizing performance. The International Fuel Gas Code, in this first edition, is designed to meet these needs through model code regulations that safeguard the public health and safety in all communities, large and small. This comprehensive fuel gas code establishes minimum regulations for fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new fuel gas system and appliance designs. Additionally, the International Fuel Gas Code is designed to be compatible with the BOCA National Codes published by Building Code Administrators International (BOCA), the Uniform Codes published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), and the Standard Codes published by the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI). The International Fuel Gas Code provisions provide many benefits, among which is the model code development process that offers an international forum for fuel gas technology professionals to discuss performance and prescriptive code requirements. This forum provides an excellent arena to debate proposed revisions. This model code also encourages international consistency in the application of provisions.
Internationally, code officials recognize the need for a modern, up-to-date fuel gas code addressing the design and installation of fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances through requirements emphasizing performance. The International Fuel Gas Code, in this first edition, is designed to meet these needs through model code regulations that safeguard the public health and safety in all communities, large and small. This comprehensive fuel gas code establishes minimum regulations for fuel gas systems and gas-fired appliances using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. It is founded on broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials and new fuel gas system and appliance designs. Additionally, the International Fuel Gas Code is designed to be compatible with the BOCA National Codes published by Building Code Administrators International (BOCA), the Uniform Codes published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO), and the Standard Codes published by the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI). The International Fuel Gas Code provisions provide many benefits, among which is the model code development process that offers an international forum for fuel gas technology professionals to discuss performance and prescriptive code requirements. This forum provides an excellent arena to debate proposed revisions. This model code also encourages international consistency in the application of provisions.
Date
1/1997
1/1997
Author(s)
ICC
ICC
Page(s)
1-152
1-152
Source
International Code Council
International Code Council
Keyword(s)
gas; piping; appliances
gas; piping; appliances