Can CSST be used for propane?

HOME-FLEX® CSST is for use with natural gas and LP (propane) gas. CSST is for use inside houses and buildings and may also be installed under houses and buildings.

Does CSST gas pipe need to be grounded?

CSST flexible gas piping must be bonded to reduce the risk of damage due to a lightning strike on the home.

Do propane lines need to be grounded?

It’s strictly for lightning protection because these lines have been known burst due to direct or indirect lightning strikes. It needs to be bonded with a #6 to the grounding electrode system, or at the grounded conductor(neutral)at the service only. Bonded at the closest point where it enters the house.

What kind of pipe is used for propane?

What pipe can be used for propane? For most propane yard lines, the piping is usually either copper tubing or plastic polyethylene piping. The materials allowed for propane gas line installation will vary from state to state. Some states do not allow copper piping.

Is flexible gas line safe?

Are Flexible Gas Lines Dangerous? In short, flexible gas lines are perfectly safe as long as they’re properly installed. A CSST that is not correctly grounded or bonded can leak natural gas or become ignited, leading to a major fire hazard.

What kind of pipe should I use for propane?

The propane yard line generally consists of copper tubing or plastic polyethylene piping. The service piping needs to be installed correctly and legally in conjunction with the propane tank for the entire outside portion of the installation to be safe and serviceable.

When does CSST need to be installed on a gas fireplace?

The course will provide CSST installation code basics, including general sizing and installation, with an emphasize on the connection between the fireplace appliance and the CSST system. The code requirements from latest model codes, 2018 National Fuel Gas Code and 2018 International Fuel Gas Code will be presented. 2/21/2018 1

When was ground bonding recommended for CSST gas piping?

Their 2007 report concluded with a recommendation for direct ground bonding of CSST as a proposal to the National Fuel Gas Code. In 2009 the same authors reported that CSST could perform acceptably but made important and detailed recommendations for the ground bonding of CSST gas piping systems.

Is the CSST ground a good electrical ground?

Goodson explained that CSST was generally not a good electrical ground, thus lending importance to the “direct bonding” discussion for this gas piping system. Stringfellow (2013) continued to report on electrically-induced gas distribution piping.

What kind of CSST is used in gas appliances?

Standard “yellow” or newer black CSST can be recognized in (usually) long runs between the building gas source and its point of use at gas appliances.

Why is CSST gas bonded to grounding electrodes?

Bonding and grounding should reduce the risk of arcing and related damage. The building owner should conﬁrm that a qualiﬁed contractor has properly bonded the CSST gas system to the grounding electrode system of the premises.

What are the requirements for CSST gas tubing?

Here are some typical protective measures specified by CSST tubing manufacturers cited in the references above. Code compliance: corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing should be installed to meet the installation requirements of sections G 2415 and Fuel Gas Code section 404.1.