102I Intro to Gasfitting Codes & Regulations: Part A

Question 1

Responsibilities of a gasfitter

Answer 1

1. from the outlet of the utility gas meter on a natural gas installation
2. from the outlet of a supplier’s propane tank on a propane installation

Question 2

If the Code conflicts with the appliance installation instructions

Answer 2

Always go with more restrictive code

Question 3

All instruction and installation booklets must be

Answer 3

left with the appliance/user

Question 4

Who installs, services, and adjusts the service regulator which is usually set at 7” WC on a residential natural gas installation

Answer 4

The utility company

Question 5

Components capable of igniting a flammable substance must be how high above floor level for residential or storage garages?

Answer 5

18” above floor level

Question 6

Components capable of igniting a flammable substance must be how high above floor level for repair garages?

Answer 6

54” above floor level

Question 7

Residential heat exchangers can be

Answer 7

temporarily repaired but must be exchanged

Question 8

Commercial heat exchangers can be

Answer 8

permanently repaired upon proper cerfitication

Question 9

It is who’s responsibility to verify the right gas pressure is entering the building and going to the appliance?

Answer 9

You as a RACM

Question 10

Who is responsible for the approval of the installation of gas-fired appliances?

Answer 10

The authority having jurisdiction

Question 11

3 main responsibilities of the installer

Answer 11

1. leave the appliance in a safe working order
2. instruct the user
3. leave the manual with the user

Question 12

Who is responsible for the installation and maintenance of piping and equipment up to and including the gas meter?

Answer 12

The gas utility company