Description
NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2018 Edition
NFPA 54 2018 edition covers the installation and operation of gas piping systems, appliances and related accessories in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Plumbers, gas fitters, contractors and building inspectors use it to keep gas installations safe and code compliant.
This edition updates several installation and material requirements that affect day to day work on job sites.
This listing is the 2018 edition. NFPA now lists a 2027 edition of NFPA 54, so check which year your jurisdiction, contract or exam cites before you order.
Press-connect fittings get listing requirements
New listing requirements apply to press-connect fittings, giving clearer guidance for this joining method as it becomes more common on the job.
Piping strength and venting
Requirements for the strength and ductility of piping materials are revised to prevent failure, and guidelines for venting appliances into existing masonry chimneys are updated to prevent carbon monoxide hazards.
What is new in the 2018 edition
- Clarified rules for overpressure protection devices to protect downstream equipment.
- Continued emphasis on the safety of Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) and proper bonding techniques.
Book details
- Title: NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code
- Edition: 2018
- ISBN-13: 9781455916672
- Genre: Fuel Gas Code & Standards
Questions buyers ask
Who uses NFPA 54?
Plumbers, gas fitters, contractors and building inspectors who install or inspect fuel gas piping systems and appliances.
What changed in the 2018 edition?
New listing requirements for press-connect fittings, revised piping strength and ductility rules, and updated masonry chimney venting guidance.
What are the press-connect fitting requirements?
New listing requirements give clearer guidance for using press-connect fittings to make secure, code compliant connections.
Does NFPA 54 cover CSST bonding?
Yes. The 2018 edition continues to emphasize proper bonding techniques for Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing.
What does it say about venting into masonry chimneys?
It updates the guidelines for venting gas appliances into existing masonry chimneys to prevent carbon monoxide hazards.
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