2018 International Fuel Gas Code/International Residential Code/Plumbing TAC 

IFGC Code Change No.	IFGC Section 	Change Summary b/t 2015 IFGC and 2018 IFGC	Change Summary b/t 2017 FGC and 2018 IFGC	Staff comments	
FG2-15	202	Revises definition of “Appliance.”

The revision will ensure that all of the IFGC's
general appliance installation requirements are also applied to residential CNG equipment. The change would also correct an inconsistency in the current IFGC where Sections 413.2.3 and 413.4 currently refers to this equipment as appliances

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction.
The change does not impact appliance installation costs for those already covered by the definition.	Same as change between 2015 IFGC, 2018 IFGC and 2017 FGC	No action is needed	
RCCIWG – Comment

Impactful (Explain) 

	TAC Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):		
TAC	
Commission	

    No Action Needed	

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FG-17	401.9	Adds exceptions to section 401.9 “Identification” to add exceptions to the requirement of each length of pipe and tubing and each pipe fitting, utilized in a fuel gas system, bearing the identification of the manufacturer. Short lengths of steel pipe that are cut from longer pipe stock where the stock has identification markings. It is common practice to cut short lengths of pipe from longer pipe stock. In those cases the identification marks may not appear on the cut pieces.  The code change was further modified by the Committee to remove the limitation for pipe to be cut and threaded in the field, because such operations can occur in other locations such as fabrication shops.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction
The proposal provides alternate methods to meet current code requirements.	Same as change between 2015 IFG, 2018 IFGC and 2017 FGC	No action is needed	
RCCIWG – Comment

Impactful (Explain) 

	TAC Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):		
TAC	
Commission	

    No Action Needed	

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FG20-15	401.10	Revises section 401.10 Third Party Certification. Piping materials standards. Piping, tubing and fittings shall be manufactured to the applicable referenced standards, specifications and performance criteria listed in Section 403 of this code and shall be identified in accordance with Section 401.9.

Cost Impact: Will not increase the cost of construction

	Same as change between 2015 IFGC, 2018 IFGC and 2017 FGC.	No action is needed.	
RCCIWG – Comment

Impactful (Explain) 

	TAC Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):	Commission Action

Accommodate Florida Specific Need:
YES (Select Criteria)                                   NO: 

 

a.  b.  c.      d.  e.  f. 

Others (Explain):		
TAC	
Commission	

    No Action Needed	

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 Overlapping provisions