Section 401, General, of the International Fuel Gas Code adopted in this article, shall be amended by the addition of the following sections.
Section 401.11 General, Review and Approval of Gas Service Locations
Sec. 401.11 The Crested Butte Fire Protection District (CBFPD) shall approve all natural gas meter/riser, propane riser, and propane tank locations prior to installation. All installations shall have on file at the CBFPD offices a copy of the approved plan for the meter location(s) of natural gas meter/riser, propane riser, and propane tanks prior to the installation of any natural gas service. The following requirements shall be used in determining the best location for gas meters and propane risers:
1) All gas meters and/or propane gas risers shall be installed per the manufactures design specifications and all applicable codes and standards, and
2) Shall be installed on a gable end (non-shed side) to avoid snow shedding onto the natural gas meter and or propane gas riser (Crickets, roof shelters, or enclosures do not substitute the requirement for the natural gas meter or propane riser to be on a gable end of a building structure), and
3) Shall be installed 3-5 feet above finished grade, and
4) Shall be permanently attached to a structure, and
5) Shall not have any exposed horizontal runs, and
6) Shall maintain 36 inches clearance from the gas meter and pressure relief valve to any electric meters, cable and telephone junction boxes, other ignition sources, operable windows and doors, exhaust vents or their penetrations.
7) If the applicant desires a location of the gas meter other than on the building or structure, the riser location at the building or structure shall meet the requirements of this section.
8) Underground propane tanks shall be installed below the level of the lowest gas-fired appliance in any given structure.
The Crested Butte Fire Protection District (CBFPD) and the appropriate propane vendor shall review and approve the location of all propane tanks prior to installation. The CBFPD shall approve the locations of all propane service lines, riser, and pressure regulator/relief valves prior to installation. All proposed installations shall be approved prior to the issuance of any building permit and shall be on file with the CBFPD Fire Prevention Offices. |
Section 401.12. Protection of Meters, Pressure Regulator/Relief Valves, Service Lines, and liquid fuel tanks and their appurtenances. |
All gas meters, pressure regulator/relief valves, service lines and gas and liquid fuel storage tanks and their appurtenances shall be adequately protected from vehicular traffic, snow and ice damage. See Section 401.11 and 2021 IFC Section 312. |
(Ord. No. 24-6, 9/3/2024)