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What is NYC FGC § 406.4.1.1?

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This section outlines the testing requirements for gas piping with factory applied coatings to ensure protection against corrosion. The statute specifies that testing must occur at a pressure of at least 1.5 times the maximum working pressure or a minimum of 3 psig. Applies to entities involved in gas piping installation and maintenance.

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406.4.1.1 Factory applied coatings.

FGC § 406.4.1.1

Gas piping with factory applied coatings intended to protect against corrosion during material shipping and storage shall be tested at not less than 1 1/2 times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 3 psig (20.9 kPa gauge), irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig (861.8 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.

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