changes to 2009 ifgc ( international fuel gas code) adopted by reference by section 301.3 michigan...
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Changes to 2009 IFGC(International Fuel Gas Code)
• Adopted by Reference by section 301.3 Michigan Mechanical Code.
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Definitions Chapter 2
• Appliance – utilizes gas
• Apparatus and devices other than appliances.
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Make up air provisions 304.4
• Where exhaust fans, clothes dryers, Kitchen fans interfere with operation of appliances make up air is to be provided
• (Shall be determined in adequacy of space-Old Code)
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Access Service space 306.1 MMC & IFGC
• Removal of Appliance cannot result in removing other appliances, Piping & Ducts not associated with the appliance.
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Attic & Crawl Space installations 306.3
• Removal of the largest appliance opposed to largest part. ( Opening)
• Correlates with Michigan Mechanical Code Now
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Electrical Bonding 310.1.1
• CSST must be bonded to electrical service with #6 AWG
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Gas Piping Entering Building 404.4
• Gas line must enter a building above grade
Not approved Approved
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Shut of Valves 409.5.2 409.6
• Room heater shut off can be remotely located when I.D. as such
• Laboratory Valve required. – located at egress door –Research labs, schools, Industrial.
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Unions – 411.6
• Language now requiring unions for appliances within 6 ft of the appliance for rigid metal pipe.
• Code use to only regulate Valve upstream from union.
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Plastic Vent Joints 503.4.1.1
• When primer is required by Manufacturer’s Installation Instruction
• Primer must have a contrasting color.
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Commercial Cooking Appliance Interlock 505.11
• New Language to make sure that appliances with standing pilots not to be extinguished. –
• Compromise created for Cooking Stove companies.
• Dangerous if you have to keep relighting pilots
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Kitchen Return air allowed 618.5 (6)
• Serve only kitchen area only • Must be located 10 feet from cooking
appliances