Edmonton, Alta — Changes have been made to the code in Alberta relating to press-connect fittings. A new STANDATA variance has been announced by the province on Aug. 26 that will allow ANSI LC-4/CSA 6.32 certified press-connect fittings to be used as an alternate joining method for new installations or repair of fuel gas distribution systems of a nominal pipe size (NPS) 2-1/2 to four.
“There have been numerous requests in Alberta to support new piping systems for gas installations to provide safe alternates for medium diameter natural gas and propane piping installations,” states the STANDATA.
CSA’s technical committee accepted a motion of change to CSA B149.1:20 natural gas and propane installation code, clause 6.9.2.
The accepted change will be included in CSA B149. 1:25. NPS 2-1/2 to four piping shall be either press-connect fittings certified to ANSI LC-4/CSA 6.32 or welded pipe joints. Piping greater than NPS four has to have welded pipe joints.
This variance applies to all gas installations in the province of Alberta.