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What is NYC FGC § 406.4.1.2?

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This section establishes testing requirements for gas piping with field applied paint intended to prevent corrosion. The statute specifies that the testing pressure must be at least 1.5 times the maximum working pressure or 3 psig, whichever is greater, and outlines limits for hoop stress. Applies to gas piping systems in buildings.

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406.4.1.2 Field applied paint.

FGC § 406.4.1.2

Gas piping with field applied paint intended to protect against corrosion 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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