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Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing Grounding

Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing

As the result of recent legal actions related to a potential for physical damage caused by lightning, manufacturers of corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) agreed to a settlement that, in part, places new requirements on the installation of their gas piping products. This paper provides background information on CSST and the actions taken by the manufacturers to address these concerns.

 

In summary, the primary issue is safeguarding against an electric potential in metallic piping. In the case of proximity lightning, a high voltage can be induced in metallic piping that may cause arcing; and for CSST there is concern that arcing may cause perforation of the CSST wall and therefore cause gas leakage.

 

 

Since the codes, product standards, and installation requirements are not harmonized, builders and contractors may find differing and possibly conflicting requirements. Generally, the local jurisdiction having authority and code official will rely upon the manufacturer’s installation recommendations in lieu of other requirements. Currently, the CSST manufacturers’ installation requirements are the most stringent compared to the codes and standards. Users of CSST are advised to abide by the manufacturer’s instructions and also coordinate with local code officials to avoid inspection delays due to conflicting requirements.

 

 

Recently updated CSST manufacturer’s installation instructions now include the requirement to directly bond the CSST system to the electrical system grounding system.

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Where Is Lead Found?

Where lead is found In general, the older your home, the more likely it has lead-based paint.

•·         Paint. Many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint. The federal government banned lead-based paint from housing in 1978. Some states stopped its use even earlier. Lead can be found: In homes in the city, country, or suburbs. In apartments, single-family homes, and both private and public housing. Inside and outside of the house.

•·         In soil around a home. Soil can pick up lead from exterior paint, or other sources such as past use of leaded gas in cars, and children playing in yards can ingest or inhale lead dust.

•·         Household dust. Dust can pick up lead from deteriorating lead-based paint or from soil tracked into a home.

•·         Drinking water. Your home might have plumbing with lead or lead solder. Call your local health department or water supplier to find out about testing your water. You cannot see, smell or taste lead, and boiling your water will not get rid of lead. If you think your plumbing might have lead in it: Use only cold water for drinking and cooking. Run water for 15 to 30 seconds before drinking it, especially if you have not used your water for a few hours.

•·         The job. If you work with lead, you could bring it home on your hands or clothes. Shower and change clothes before coming home. Launder your work clothes separately from the rest of your family’s clothes.

•·         Old painted toys and furniture and painted window seals.

•·         Food and liquids stored in lead crystal or lead-glazed pottery or porcelain. Food can become contaminated because lead can leach in from these containers.

•·         Lead smelters or other industries that release lead into the air.

•·         Hobbies that use lead, such as making pottery or stained glass, or refinishing furniture.

•·         Folk remedies that contain lead, such as “greta” and “azarcon” used to treat an upset stomach.

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A great company to work with!  A lot of information was provided prior to booking the inspection.  They performed a very good inspection and expalined all areas of concern.  I would definitely use their services again.  Darrell Haire

Certainty Home Inspections serves all of  Southern Indiana

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I had no idea Certainty would be so concise, great inspection-Jill Seger

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