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HomeMy Public PortalAboutORD-CC-1962-06J ORDINANCE NO. 6-62 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IV, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 8, SUB SECTIONS RELATING TO "MINIMUM SIZE PIPE" AND "CONSUMER'S PIPING" OF THE ORDINANCES OF MOAB CITY, 1958, AND DECLARING THAT THE ORDINANCE IS A MEASURE NECESSARY FOR THE IMMEDIATE PEACE, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE CITY OF MOAB, AND SHALL TAKE EFFECT UPON ITS PASSAGE AND PUBLICATION BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOAB, UTAH: THAT Title IV, Chapter 3, Section 8, Sub Sections relating to "MINIMUM SIZE PIPE" and "CONSUMER'S PIPING" of the Revised Ordinances of Moab City, 1958 be, and the same are, hereby amended to read in words and figures as follows: II MINIMUM SIZE PIPE Except as herein otherwise specifically provided, all fuel piping and openings shall be 3/4 incho or larger except for gas refriger- ators, Bunsen Burners, radiant fire heaters or small movable appliances requiring less than 25 cubic feet per hour gas input. In no case shall the pipe size be less than 1/2 inch in which case the maximum run shall not exceed 30 feet. Short runs not exceeding 10 feet may be allowed of pipe less than 1/2 inch to very small appliances with the approval of the Gas Utility Company, PRO- VIDED HOWEVER 3/8 inch or larger copper tubing measure by outside diameter will be permitted for trailer houses and mobile homes." CONSUMER'S PIPING A. Consumer's piping starts at the outlet side of the gas meter. B. Residential consumer's piping from the point of delivery shall not be less than one (1) inch in diameter unless otherwise approv- ed by the Gas Utility Company. C. Only one bushing may be used to effect one change in pipe size. Use of two or more bushings in series is prohibited. D. The use of unions in concealed locations is prohibited. E. Outlets to waterheaters and gas ranges shall not be less than three -fourths (3/4) inch pipe size and all outlets for central heating plants shall not be less than one (1) inch pipe, PROVIDED HOWEVER, that 3/8 inch or larger copper tubing measure by outside diameter will be permitted for trailer houses and mobile homes. F. In no case shall the size of piping be less than the inlet connection of any gas appliance or fixture. -2- THAT the City Council finds and declares that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of the peace, health and safety of this City that this Ordinance take effect upon its passage and publication. Passed by the unanimous vote of all members present of the City Council of the City of Moab, Utah, this day of May, 1962. APPROVED: ATTEST: City Recorder (Seal)