(a) The provisions of this chapter shall govern the installation, alteration, and replacement of gas piping; and the installation, except venting, of gas-fired appliances (other than space heating appliances and incinerators) such as ranges, hot plates, countertop-type cooking equipment, ovens, broilers and other cooking and baking appliances; water heaters, clothes driers, ironers and refrigerators.
(b) Provisions governing gas-fired space heating appliances, incinerators, chimneys, flues, and gas vents are included in OBBC and Chapter 3131 of this Building Code, provided, however, that gas piping to such space heating appliances and incinerators shall be installed in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(c) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to tubing, appliances, appurtenances, or devices used for strictly experimental or scientific purposes.