§ 17.24.020. Applicability.
A.
This chapter, unless otherwise noted, governs and regulates the construction, installation and equipment of gas fixtures, devices, appliances and connections from the outlet of any meter or regulator supplying natural gas or a mixture of the same, undiluted and liquefied petroleum gases, liquefied petroleum gas-air mixtures or mixtures of these gases to any building, as follows:
1.
Low pressure, not in excess of two pounds per square inch, domestic and slick public works commercial piping systems extending from the outlet of the meter set assembly, or the outlet of the service regulator when a meter is not provided, to the inlet connections of appliances;
2.
The installation, connection and operation of domestic and commercial appliances supplied at pressures of one-half pound per square inch or less.
B.
This chapter covers all extensions of gas piping systems in existing structures, as well as new connections and new gasfitting installations. When a new fixture or appliance is installed, it shall be vented, if necessary, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. All repairs to and alterations of existing gas piping systems shall conform with this chapter.
C.
Adjustments to and replacement of appliances, replacement of parts and repairing of leaks are considered minor repairs, but the work shall be done by persons under the general supervision of a master gasfitter or restricted gasfitter in accordance with this chapter.
D.
Conditions deemed unsafe by the Director of Planning and Zoning or his or her designee, referred to in this chapter as the Director, shall be made safe, or use of unsafe equipment shall be discontinued upon notice to the owner or user by the Director or his or her designee and within the time specified in the notice. If the equipment is not safe, it may be ordered removed from service by the Director or his or her designee.
(Ord. O-26-03 § 1 (part): Ord. O-38-01 § 1 (part): prior code § 6-37(b)—(e))
(Ord. No. O-12-16 Amended, § I, 5-23-2016)