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Old 4/8/09, 5:40 PM
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Flexible LP gas line through walls. Can anyone tell me if they know who manufactured this flexible gas line? I found a six year old modular home with the flexible line being run throughout the home. My concern is running flexible gas lines through solid walls. Any ideas?
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Old 4/8/09, 6:02 PM
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Can't make out the manuf. It's probably printed on the opposite side. It can run through walls and floors, but has to be protected if it penetrates anything with a sharp edge, like a fireplace box. Here's a common manufacturer where you can download installation instructions. http://www.gastite.com/homepage.php?pg=home

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Good stuff. Very common in modern construction.



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IRC 2006 G2415.2 Concealed piping shall not be located in solid partitions and solid walls, unless installed in chase or casing.



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Since it is stamped iapmo here is their site.
http://www.iapmo.org
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IRC 2006 G2415.2 Concealed piping shall not be located in solid partitions and solid walls, unless installed in chase or casing.
Yes but I don't think these would be SOLID walls or partitions.



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My concern is running flexible gas lines through solid walls.
Sure seemed like it to me.



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Sure seemed like it to me.
Looked like wood frame to me.



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