R156-56-709. Statewide Amendments to the IFGC.

The following are adopted as amendments to the IFGC to be applicable statewide:

(1) The following paragraph is added at the end of Section 305.1

305.1 General. After natural gas, space and water heating appliances have been adjusted for altitude and the Btu content of the natural gas, the installer shall apply a sticker in a visible location indicating that the proper adjustments to such appliances have been made. The adjustments for altitude and the Btu content of the natural gas shall be done in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the gas utility's approved practices.

(2) Chapter 4, Section 401 General, a new section 401.9 is added as follows:

401.9 Meter protection. Fuel gas services shall be in an approved location and/or provided with structures designed to protect the fuel gas meter and surrounding piping from physical damage, including falling, moving, or migrating ice and snow. If an added structure is used, it must still provide access for service and comply with the IBC or the IRC.

(3) In Section 402.1 General Considerations, the following sentence is added at the end of the section:

In residential occupancies, natural gas service lines shall be no less than 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter.