2021 International Fuel Gas Code (International Code Council Series) 1st Edition

• The 2021 International Fuel Gas Code includes the following key changes: The termination of concealed condensate piping requires marking to indicate if it is the primary drain or the secondary drain. Press-connect joints are acceptable for high pressure (over 5 psi) applications indoors. Commercial cooking appliances are not allowed within dwelling units.

Key Aspects:

• Scope and Applicability
• Gas Piping System Requirements
• Venting and Combustion Air
• Appliance Installation and Access
• Air Supply for Combustion
• Safety Devices and Controls
• Pipe Sizing Tables and Methods

Highlights:

• Updated pressure testing, CSST, corrosion protection
• Improved Gas Piping Requirements
• Stronger Pressure Testing Rules
• Updated Venting Provisions

The IFGC is meant to be used alongside:

• International Building Code (IBC)
• International Residential Code (IRC)
• International Mechanical Code (IMC)

About ICC

International Code Council is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from the International Code Council.

Other Works:

• 2012 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2021 International Building Code