International Fuel Gas Code Companion

Roger Woodson

Oct 2007 · McGraw Hill Professional

About this ebook

Cut Through the Complexities of the International Fuel Gas Code-Achieve Full Compliance on Every Project!

International Fuel and Gas Code Companion combines a clear, conversational explanation of this complicated Code with the latest tactics and techniques for applying the Code standards on the job. Working closely with the International Code Council, Master Gasfitter and bestselling author R. Dodge Woodson provides easy-to-understand interpretations of the Code that will enable you to achieve full Code compliance-quickly and easily.

Filled with over 150 detailed illustrations, this time- and money-saving guide presents helpful tables for sizing and capacities as well as vital safety inspection procedures. International Fuel and Gas Code Companion features:

• A clear, conversational explanation of the International Fuel Gas Code
• The latest tactics and techniques for applying the Code successfully
• Tables for sizing and capacities of gas piping and venting systems
• Recommended safety inspection procedures

Inside This Plain-English Companion to the International Fuel Gas Code

• Administration • Definitions • General Regulations • Gas Piping Installations • Chimneys and Vents • Specific Appliances • Gaseous Hydrogen Systems • Referenced Standards • Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping • Sizing of Venting Systems • Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct Venting Systems • Recommended Procedures for Safety Inspection of an Existing Appliance Installation

About the author

R. Dodge Woodson has been a licensed MasterGasfitter for more than 30 years and has owned and operated constructioncompanies in Virginia and Maine. He is the author of McGraw-Hill’s 2003 International Plumbing Code Handbook (0-07-142271-4) andPlumber’s Licensing Study Guide (0-07-137785-9).