The International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2018 edition book provides detailed requirements for the design and installation of fuel gas piping systems and gas-fired appliances. Published by the International Code Council (ICC), this reference helps building professionals understand code provisions for fuel gas distribution, appliance connections, venting, and related installation considerations. Identified by ISBN 9781609837419, this paperback edition is intended for professionals who need access to the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code for technical reference, project work, and code study.
The 2018 IFGC addresses fuel gas systems through both prescriptive requirements and performance-based provisions. Its coverage includes gas piping materials and connections, pipe sizing, regulators, appliance installation, combustion and ventilation air, chimneys, and venting systems. It also addresses gaseous hydrogen systems and motor vehicle gaseous-fuel-dispensing stations. These topics make the code relevant to professionals working with fuel gas installations in residential, commercial, and other applicable building environments.
For plumbers, mechanical contractors, engineers, building officials, inspectors, and construction professionals, the IFGC code book offers a structured reference for reviewing technical requirements throughout different stages of a project. Contractors can consult the applicable provisions when planning gas piping installations, while designers and engineers can use the code to reference requirements related to system layout, materials, appliance connections, and venting. Inspectors and code officials can refer to its provisions when reviewing installations within the scope of the code.
The 2018 edition includes several notable technical changes. These include recognition of arc-resistant corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST), provisions allowing Schedule 10 steel pipe for specified applications, and permitted joining methods for that pipe. The code also clarifies access requirements for shutoff valves located behind movable appliances, addresses labeling for plastic vent piping, and revises clearances between direct-vent appliance terminals and exterior building openings. These updates are useful context for professionals comparing the 2018 edition with earlier code books or reviewing the requirements introduced in this publication.
The International Fuel Gas Code works alongside other building and mechanical codes, depending on the requirements adopted by the applicable jurisdiction. Because adoption dates, amendments, and locally enforced provisions can differ, users should verify which code edition applies to their project before relying on a particular requirement. The 2018 edition remains useful for historical code research, reference work involving projects based on that edition, and study of its specific provisions.
This 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) book is a practical addition to a technical reference collection for professionals involved in fuel gas system design, installation, inspection, and maintenance. Whether used at a desk, in a classroom, or during project planning, it brings the code’s requirements together in a dedicated printed volume. Buyers seeking the paperback edition can use ISBN 9781609837419 to identify the correct publication.
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