N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 8004.03

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024

Section Saf-C 8004.03 - Natural Gas Installation Technician

(a) A natural gas installation technician specialty license shall be provided to individuals engaged in the installation of natural gas piping from the point of delivery to the appliance(s) and/or the installation of residential or non-residential gas appliances or other gas utilization equipment using natural gas.

(b) To qualify for a natural gas installation technician specialty license, an individual who is not in the armed forces pursuant to (e) below, shall demonstrate the following:

(1) A minimum of 72 hours of educational training in the following subject matter:

a. Basic gas theory involving a thorough understanding of the physical properties and characteristics of natural gas;

b. Natural gas piping installation involving gas pipe sizing, gas pipe material selection, proper installation, pressure and leak testing of natural gas distribution piping and appliances;

c. Placing natural gas utilization equipment into service while controlling natural gas/air mixtures for proper combustion;

d.Natural gas equipment installation including clearance to combustibles, combustion, dilution, and ventilation air requirements to determine if a space is confined or unconfined;

e. Natural gas equipment venting including venting categories, vent materials, vent sizing and clearances; and

f. NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, as it relates to the items above; and

(2) The applicant shall demonstrate a minimum of 2000 hours of field experience relevant to the installation of natural gas piping, natural gas appliances or natural gas utilization equipment within 24 consecutive months.

(c) Notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, an individual who is not in the armed forces pursuant to (e) below, holding a gas piping installer's license pursuant to Saf-C 8004.01 wishing to ascend to this specialty licensing level shall demonstrate:

(1) Successful completion of a formal educational program of at least 24 hours approved pursuant to Saf-C 8010 in the subject matter prescribed by (b)(1)c - f above; and

(2) A minimum of 1,000 hours of field experience relevant to the installation of natural gas appliances or natural gas utilization equipment within 60 consecutive months.

(d) Notwithstanding any rule to the contrary, an applicant meeting the experience requirements for a liquefied propane gas installation technician specialty license pursuant to Saf-C 8004.02, shall be deemed to meet the experience requirements for this section.

(e) An individual who is in the armed services, as defined in RSA 21:50, II, shall provide proof of direct relevant training and experience acquired in the armed services that demonstrates that the individual has completed both the educational and field experience requirements set forth in (b) and (c) above.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 8004.03

#8954, eff 7-21-07; amd by #9542, eff 9-10-09