A. Branching: All branches shall be taken from the top or side of horizontal piping and not from the bottom. When calling outlets are taken from horizontal piping, branch should be taken from the sides and carried in a horizontal direction, preferably not less than six inches (6").
B. Bending:
1. Bending pipes to form outlets or for other purposes, when approved by the gas company, will be permitted. In bending pipe care shall be taken so that it does not kink or split at the weld. Pipe excessively bent or flattened to less than the radii given below will not be permitted.
Minimum
Size Of Pipe Radius Of Bend
Inches Inches
3/8 3
1/2 4
3/4 6
1 8
1 12
1 15
2 18
2. After a pipe has been bent, it shall be examined to make sure that the weld has not opened and that it has not kinked or become otherwise damaged. (Ord. 15.28)