Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    cye1999's Avatar
    cye1999 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Aug 15, 2010, 11:43 AM
    What is the new Ohio law about grounding gas lines in condos
    We were told by the gas company that we must have a ground on our gas lines to furnace and hot water heater, what do we do?
    hkstroud's Avatar
    hkstroud Posts: 11,929, Reputation: 899
    Home Improvement & Construction Expert
    		  
    #2

    Aug 15, 2010, 01:00 PM

    Wait for Mark, he knows about these things. This subject has come up before. These type of code changes are seldom retroactive.
    KISS's Avatar
    KISS Posts: 12,510, Reputation: 839
    Uber Member
    		  
    #3

    Aug 15, 2010, 01:03 PM

    Are all of the lines flexible throughout the house?

    Are they flexible at only the appliances?
    massplumber2008's Avatar
    massplumber2008 Posts: 12,832, Reputation: 1212
    Senior Plumbing Expert
    		  
    #4

    Aug 15, 2010, 04:26 PM

    Hi all...

    Answer Kiss' questions... OK?

    Meanwhile, assuming that you have a corrugated stainless steel gas system you want to attach grounding clamps at the black iron pipe going into the furnace and the water heater. You could also attach the clamps to the brass flare fittings, but you CANNOT attach directly to the corrugated stainless steel pipe.

    You'd use a minimum #6 AWG copper wire and run that back from both appliances to the grounding bar at the electrical panel.

    You may also be required to install a ground wire downstream of the gas meter, but if it wasn't mentioned by the gas company I wouldn't worry at this point.

    Finally, I present how we do this in my area. I would advise you to chat with the electrical inspector and double check exactly how he wants this done as each state has its own requirements. In my area, bonding/grounding requires a licensed electrician and a permit.

    Any questions... let us know.. OK?

    Mark
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Ohio law sex with a 17 year old [ 2 Answers ]

My soon to be x husband had an affair with a 17 year old girl. He was 39. She has a record of psychological problems before their relationship and after. I heard she tried to kill herself after their relationship ended. I am in Ohio and I know the age of consent is 16. Can he get in trouble...

Ohio law non biological fathers [ 2 Answers ]

Father pays child support till children is of age then told children is not his is there a law against this

Failure to control your vehicle law, Toledo Ohio [ 3 Answers ]

My son was recently cited for "Failure to Control" his vehicle, in Toledo OH. The time was approx. 7 pm, the wx was light snow, and the temperature at or near freezing. He was exiiting off I-75 and onto I-280. This interchange makes a looping "S" curve, and drops down under an overpass before...

Does an Ohio cop by law have to show you the radar gun [ 20 Answers ]

My boyfriends brother his girlfriend myself and my boyfriend were driving home from a Cavs game last night. The officer told us one speed then wrote a different speed on the ticket. We asked to see the radar and he became very rude and short tempered and told us "why there is nothing to see. if i...

My son in law has abandoned his family, no food, money,etc. Can Ohio law do anything [ 4 Answers ]

Is there anything legally that can be done in the state of Ohio to a man arrested when he disappears leaves with no money, food, heat, car, etc. with wife and two young children.

View more questions Search