IFGC 2018 – International Fuel Gas Code
The 2018 International Fuel Gas Code is a practical technical reference for professionals responsible for designing, installing, inspecting, maintaining, or approving fuel-gas systems and gas-fired appliances. Published by the International Code Council, it establishes minimum requirements intended to support safe gas distribution and appliance operation.
The code addresses natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, manufactured gas, and mixtures of these gases. Major subjects include appliance installation, combustion air, gas-piping materials and sizing, pressure regulators, appliance connections, overpressure protection, chimneys, vents, venting systems, specific gas-fired appliances, and gaseous hydrogen systems. It also contains procedures related to the safety inspection of existing appliance installations.
The 2018 edition includes several notable updates. It recognizes arc-resistant corrugated stainless-steel tubing products, permits Schedule 10 steel pipe under specified conditions, clarifies access to appliance shutoff valves behind movable appliances, introduces labeling requirements for plastic vent piping, and revises certain direct-vent terminal clearances.
This book is valuable for fuel-gas contractors, HVAC professionals, mechanical engineers, architects, building inspectors, plans examiners, code officials, facility managers, instructors, apprentices, and construction students. It can assist with system design, permit preparation, piping calculations, appliance installation, plan review, inspection work, troubleshooting, and examination study where the 2018 IFGC is specified.
The chapter-based arrangement helps users move directly to the relevant system or appliance requirement. This makes the book useful as an office, classroom, workshop, or jobsite reference.
Code adoption and local amendments differ by jurisdiction. Buyers should confirm that the 2018 edition applies to their project, employer, course, licensing examination, or local authority.
Order one copy for professional or educational use, or request bulk pricing for contractors, engineering firms, building departments, colleges, training centers, libraries, and resellers.
Key Features
- Complete 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
- Published by the International Code Council
- Covers fuel-gas distribution piping and systems
- Includes piping-material and sizing requirements
- Addresses appliance installation and connections
- Covers combustion-air provisions
- Includes chimney, vent, and venting-system requirements
- Addresses pressure regulators and overpressure protection
- Covers specific gas-fired appliances
- Includes provisions for gaseous hydrogen systems
- Suitable for professionals, officials, and students
- Available for individual purchase and bulk orders
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code?
The 2018 IFGC is a model code that establishes minimum requirements for fuel-gas systems and gas-fired appliances through prescriptive and performance-related provisions.
2. What systems does the book cover?
It covers gas distribution piping, appliances, appliance venting, combustion air, gaseous hydrogen systems, and motor-vehicle gaseous-fuel-dispensing stations.
3. What types of fuel gas are addressed?
The code’s definition of fuel gas includes natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, manufactured gas, and mixtures of these gases.
4. What is the ISBN of the softcover edition?
The ISBN-13 is 9781609837419, and the ISBN-10 is 160983741X. ICC identifies the supplied ISBN as the softcover edition.
5. Is this the paperback version?
Yes. The supplied ISBN identifies the softcover or paperback edition. The loose-leaf edition has a separate ISBN, 9781609837402.
6. Does the IFGC apply to residential buildings?
The IFGC applies to all occupancies, including one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Fuel-gas provisions in the IRC are drawn from the IFGC.
7. Can this book be used for a licensing or ICC examination?
It may be appropriate when an examination specifically lists the 2018 IFGC. Candidates should confirm the required edition, binding, permitted tabs, and note-taking rules with the examination provider.
8. Is bulk ordering available?
Yes. Customers may purchase a single copy or request bulk pricing for contractors, engineering companies, inspection departments, colleges, training centers, libraries, and resellers.
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