2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code (NCFGC-2018)
Original price was: $61.00.$27.00Current price is: $27.00.
The 2018 North Carolina State Building Code: Fuel Gas Code (NCFGC) integrates the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code® with state-specific amendments to regulate the design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of fuel gas systems. It establishes safety standards for natural and LP-gas systems across residential and commercial buildings, excluding utility infrastructure upstream of the point of delivery.
This edition ensures compatibility with the full family of I-Codes® and emphasizes both prescriptive and performance-based approaches to address gas piping, appliances, combustion air, venting, and hydrogen systems. With clear administrative provisions and detailed technical criteria, it supports safe, efficient, and code-compliant fuel gas infrastructure statewide.
Highlights:
- Applies to natural gas (≤125 psig) and LP-gas (≤20 psig) systems
- Covers piping, shutoff valves, appliances, combustion air, and venting
- Chapter-based structure includes general regulations, appliance-specific criteria, and gaseous hydrogen provisions
- Aligns with mechanical and residential codes for crossover consistency
- Appendices provide gas pipe sizing, vent system design, and safety inspection procedures
- North Carolina-specific deletions and modifications for administrative sections
- Supports engineers, inspectors, and contractors through enforceable guidance
Who It’s For:
Mechanical contractors, design professionals, inspectors, and code officials in North Carolina responsible for safe installation and maintenance of gas piping and appliance systems in compliance with state-adopted standards.
NCFGC-2018
