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Old 1/19/12, 6:13 PM
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In Chicago. What about California?
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In Chicago. What about California?
Do the laws of physics apply there?

Or do we have a code Inspector hat on.
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Old 1/21/12, 7:47 AM
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Do the laws of physics apply there?

Or do we have a code Inspector hat on.
California is more restrictive than Chicago in many of their regulations, such as Chicago is to others.

You claim the CSST is (blanket statement) OKAY.

It may not be allowed in California.

The California inspector needs to verify with a qualified CA source, just as you would if someone in CA gave you an opinion for use in Chicago.

Get it?
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California is more restrictive than Chicago in many of their regulations, such as Chicago is to others.

You claim the CSST is (blanket statement) OKAY.

It may not be allowed in California.

The California inspector needs to verify with a qualified CA source, just as you would if someone in CA gave you an opinion for use in Chicago.

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Sorry dude but I recommend by safety rather than political code.
Do you understand what I am saying ?

Now tell me how what you see in the picture is an issue and why in your own words.
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Looks like it might be an issue ........................in California. Wait for Jeff Pope to chime in.
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Old 1/21/12, 8:50 AM
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Sorry dude but I recommend by safety rather than political code.
Do you understand what I am saying ?

Now tell me how what you see in the picture is an issue and why in your own words.
So you are saying that CSST if SAFER than rigid black pipe???

Appearantly you don't understand what I'm saying.

Never said it was an issue, just that it could be in a state 2,000 miles away!
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Old 1/21/12, 8:51 AM
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Looks like it might be an issue ........................in California. Wait for Jeff Pope to chime in.
Exactly.

Hopefully his report isn't already sent off with potentially bad information listed!
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Exactly.

Hopefully his report isn't already sent off with potentially bad information listed!
It will be OK if they're confused with 200 unrelated photos in the report.
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Old 1/21/12, 9:11 AM
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It will be OK if they're confused with 200 unrelated photos in the report.
In all fairness, if you're referring to the OP, at least he has the balls to ask questions.

If you're referring to Bob, I defer all comments to yourself!
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Yes, per the UMC. Decorative logs can have flexible gas line connector. Gas log lighters must have solid pipe.
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Old 1/21/12, 12:40 PM
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California is more restrictive than Chicago in many of their regulations, such as Chicago is to others.

You claim the CSST is (blanket statement) OKAY.

It may not be allowed in California.

The California inspector needs to verify with a qualified CA source, just as you would if someone in CA gave you an opinion for use in Chicago.

Get it?
This appliance connector is perfectly acceptable.

FWIW - CSST is gas piping. Appliance connectors (although made of the same material) do not qualify as CSST. They are pre-assembled, listed "connectors." Rules for installation of CSST are different than rules for use of appliance connectors.

CSST is also allowed in CA.



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