The ICC international fuel gas code/2015 is amended to read as follows:
(A) Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code Of Dixon, State Of Illinois, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
(B) Section 103 Department Of Inspection is deleted in its entirety.
(C) Section 106.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee Schedule. The fees for work shall be as set forth in the fee schedule of the city of Dixon code of ordinances.
(D) Section 108.4 is amended to read as follows:
108.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or who shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, or repair mechanical work equipment or systems in violation of approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties within the limits provided in state and local laws and punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $750.00. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
(E) Section 108.5 is amended to read as follows:
108.5 Stop Work Orders. Upon notice from the code official that mechanical work is being done contrary to the provision of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable for a fine of not less than $100.00 and no more than $750.00.
(F) Section 402.6 is amended to read as follows:
402.6 Maximum Design Operating Pressure. The maximum design operating pressure for piping systems 1 pound per square inch gauge (psig) (34kPa gauge) or greater shall be welded.
(G) Section 403.10.4, 1 is to read amended as follows:
1. Threaded fittings in sizes larger than 2 inches shall not be used.
(H) Section 404.2.1 is added to read as follows:
404.2.1 Prohibited Use. Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall not be installed outdoors.
(I) Section 404.3.1 is added to read as follows:
404.3.1 Prohibited Use Underground. Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall not be used underground.
(J) Section 404.9.1. is added to read as follows:
404.9.1 Roof Locations. Gas piping installed on roof surfaces shall be painted yellow. Paint and application method shall be approved by the code official.
(K) Section 404.13.1 is added to read as follows:
404.13.1 Separation. Exterior gas piping and electric lines underground shall be horizontally separated a minimum of 12" (304mm).
(L) Section 409.4.1 is added to read as follows:
409.4.1 Service Valves. Service valves installed within 24" (61 cm) of the regulator, shall have no more than three screwed connections.
(M) Section 503.5.5 - 4 is amended to read as follows:
4. For sizing a chimney venting system connected to appliances using mechanical draft, the effective area of the chimney flue shall not be greater than two sizes over the effective area required for the appliances.
(Ord. 2998, 2-1-2016)