Is CSST pipe up to code?
What is the current code status of CSST piping? CSST is approved for use as a gas piping material in all national model building codes, including the National Fuel Gas Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code, and is approved for use in all 50 states.
Does CSST need to be grounded?
This is in addition to the bonding required in Section 310.1 for ground fault protection. The CSST must be permanently bonded directly to the grounding electrode system of the electrical service of the home in which the CSST is installed.
What is the jacket on CSST piping made of?
fire-retarded engineered polymer
Jacket – CSST jacket shall be an extruded fire-retarded engineered polymer designed to enhance the energy dissipating properties of the flexible gas piping.
Is CSST pipe arc-resistant?
CSST Facts website offers a more detailed study of this subject, showing that CSST gas pipe is a safe and viable choice. ProFlex Flak Jacket™ (black color) we sell is the arc-resistant version of the CSST piping with an electricity-dissipating coating, which was designed to protect the steel tubing from electrical arc damage.
How do you connect CSST gas piping?
CSST. CSST gas piping systems shall be bonded to the electrical service grounding electrode system. The bonding jumper shall connect to a metallic pipe or fitting between the point of delivery and the first downstream CSST fitting . The bonding jumper shall not be smaller than 6 AWG copper wire or equivalent. Gas piping systems
What are the advantages of CSST pipe?
CSST is flexible and thus requires a fraction of the fittings used for the rigid black pipe installation – this makes installation much quicker and easier. Less connections also means less potential leak points. Inherent flexibility also makes the CSST piping a preferred choice in areas prone to earthquakes or soil shifting.
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