Is CSST bonding required?

Is CSST bonding required?

CSST needs to be bonded. When CSST is installed without being properly bonded to current standards, there is an increased risk for damage to the material from a nearby lightning strike. When CSST is damaged, it can leak gas and cause an explosion and/or a fire.

Does arc resistant CSST need to be bonded?

Arc-resistant (black) CSST The multi-layer system is designed to conduct the arcing energy to ground preventing perforation of the tubing wall. Both arc-resistant jacket systems provide equal protection along the entire length of the piping system, and the extra bonding described in this CodeNotes is not required.

How much does CSST bonding cost?

The cost varies greatly based on several factors: distance to the homes bonding rod and access to easily run the wire. In our experience, bonding CSST has cost as little as $256 or as much as $650.

How safe is CSST?

CSST is safe. CSST must be installed by a qualified professional and in accordance with the manufacturer’s design and installation guide and local codes, using proper procedures to bond the piping directly to the electrical service.

Does gas piping need to be bonded?

Bonding is required to prevent a possible electric shock hazard for persons that may be in contact with the gas piping and other grounded metallic building components. A stock hazard can result if these systems are energized at different levels of electrical potential.

Does all gas pipe need to be bonded?

NEC® Section 250.104 (B) requires that any metal piping including gas piping that is likely to become energized be bonded to the grounding electrode system. The NEC® also states that bonding of metallic systems, as a general practice, will provide additional safety.

Do gas lines need to be bonded?

Equipotential bonding is required in buildings with metal gas piping installed at the time of construction. Bonding is also required for short sections of metal gas piping that is newly installed for fireplaces, pool heaters and other gas appliances on existing buildings.

Does Gastite need to be grounded?

This requirement is for single-family and multi-family buildings. Gastite yellow CSST installed inside or attached to a building shall be electrically continuous and direct bonded to the electrical ground system of the structure in which it is installed.

Does gas pipe need to be bonded?

How long does CSST pipe last?

Flexible gas lines (corrugated stainless steel tubing – or CSST) usually last up to 30 years, whereas the traditional black steel pipes can last up to 75 years or more.