N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-3.22

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 5:23-3.22 - Fuel gas subcode

(a) Rules concerning the fuel gas subcode adopted are as follows:

1. Pursuant to authority of P.L. 1975, c. 217, the Commissioner hereby adopts the model code of the International Code Council, Inc., known as the International Fuel Gas Code/2021. This code is hereby adopted by reference as the fuel gas subcode for the State of New Jersey subject to the modifications at (b) below.

i. Copies of this code may be obtained from the International Code Council, 4051 West Flossmoor Road, Country Club Hills, Illinois 60478-5795.

ii. The International Fuel Gas Code/2021 may be known and cited as the "fuel gas subcode."

2. Any references to the International Plumbing Code or the International Existing Building Code listed in Chapter 8 shall be considered a reference to the appropriate plumbing subcode in N.J.A.C. 5:23-3 or rehabilitation subcode in N.J.A.C. 5:23-6.

3. Anywhere the term "code" appears, shall be a reference to "subcode" as defined in N.J.A.C. 5:23-1.4 for any of the adopted national model codes as appropriate.

(b) The following chapters, sections or pages of the International Fuel Gas Code/2021 shall be amended as follows:

1. Chapter 1 of the fuel gas subcode, entitled "Scope and Administration," is deleted in its entirety.

2. Chapter 2 of the fuel gas subcode, entitled "Definitions," is amended as follows:

i. In Section 201.3, Terms defined in other codes, delete "International Plumbing Code," and insert "the plumbing subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.15)."

ii. The definition of the term "alteration" is deleted.

iii. The definition of the term "approved" is deleted and the following shall be inserted: "Approved refers to approval by the appropriate subcode official or other authority having jurisdiction in accordance with the regulations."

iv. In the definition of "approved agency," "or other authority having jurisdiction in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code" shall be inserted after "official."

v. The definition of the term "code" is deleted.

vi. The definition of the term "code official" is deleted.

vii. In the definition of "dwelling unit," "living as a single housekeeping unit" shall be inserted after "persons."

viii. The definition of the term "unlisted boiler" is deleted.

3. Chapter 3 of the fuel gas subcode, entitled "General Regulations," shall be amended as follows:

i. Section 301.1, Scope, is amended to delete the words "in accordance with Section 101.2."

ii. In Section 301.3, Listed and labeled, "in accordance with Section 105," shall be deleted. In addition, the second sentence shall be deleted in its entirety.

iii. In Section 301.6, Plumbing connections, "International Plumbing Code," shall be deleted and "the plumbing subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.15)," shall be inserted.

iv. Section 301.9, Repair, is deleted.

v. Section 305.1, General, delete the second paragraph in its entirety.

vi. Section 307.1, Evaporators and cooling coils, delete "International Mechanical Code" and insert "plumbing subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.15)."

vii. Section 307.2, Fuel-burning appliances, shall be amended to insert "drywell, sump pump, floor drain, or drainage system below floor" after "fixture."

viii. Section 307.3, Drain pipe materials and sizes, shall be deleted.

4. Chapter 4 of the fuel gas subcode, entitled "Gas Piping Installation," shall be amended as follows:

i. Section 401.2, Liquefied petroleum gas storage, shall be amended to add the following: Notwithstanding the provisions contained in NFPA 58, the installation of LP-Gas containers on roofs of buildings shall be strictly prohibited.

ii. Add new Section 401.11 as follows:

"401.11 Protection from vehicle impact. Gas meters, related regulators and piping that are installed indoors or outdoors and are subject to vehicle impact shall be protected by barriers meeting the requirements of Section 312 of the International Fire Code. For the purpose of applying this provision, "subject to vehicle impact" shall mean located within three feet of any garage door opening, driveway or designated parking area and not separated by a building wall from the space where a vehicle may be operated.

(1) Exception: If verification of the installation of an excess flow valve is provided by the gas utility, vehicle impact barriers shall not be required."

iii. In Section 402.7.1, Operation below -5°F (-21°C), insert the following at the beginning of the section: "The operating pressure for undiluted LP-gas systems shall not exceed 20 psig (140 kPa gauge)."

5. Chapter 5 of the fuel gas code, entitled "Chimneys and vents," shall be amended as follows:

i. In Section 501.15.2, Flue passageways, in the first sentence, "free of obstructions and combustible deposits" shall be deleted and "inspected in accordance with the chimney verification program as provided for in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.20(d)" shall be inserted.

ii. In Section 503.5.6, Inspection of chimneys, "examined to ascertain that it is clear and free of obstructions" shall be deleted and "inspected in accordance with the chimney verification program as provided for in N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.20(d)" shall be inserted.

6. Chapter 6 of the fuel gas code, entitled "Specific Appliances," shall be amended as follows:

i. In Section 614.11, Common exhaust systems for clothes dryers located in multistory structures, item 7, insert ", if provided," after the word "and".

ii. In Sections 624.1.1, Installation requirements, and 624.2, Water heaters utilized for space heating, "International Plumbing Code," shall be deleted and "plumbing subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.15)" shall be inserted.

iii. Section 627.10, Switches in electrical supply line, shall be deleted.

7. Chapter 7 of the fuel gas code, entitled "Gaseous Hydrogen Systems," shall be amended as follows:

i. In Section 701.2, Permits, "Section 106" shall be deleted, and "the administrative provisions of the Uniform Construction Code" shall be inserted in its place.

8. Chapter 8 of the fuel gas code, entitled "Referenced Standards," shall be amended as follows:

i. Under the heading "ICC," amend the following titles:

(1) Delete "IPC--21, International Plumbing Code."

9. Appendices A, B, and C of the fuel gas subcode are informative and are not part of the subcode itself.

10. Appendix D of the fuel gas subcode, entitled "Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation," is deleted in its entirety.

11. Appendix E of the fuel gas subcode, entitled "Board of Appeals," is deleted in its entirety.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-3.22

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2352(b), effective 9/21/2015

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 303(a), effective 1/16/2018

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 1399(a), effective 9/3/2019

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 47(a), effective 1/4/2021

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1707(a), effective 9/6/2022