How much does it cost to have CSST bonded?

How Much Does It Cost? As with most electrical repairs the cost can vary significantly based on many factors, but a good rule of thumb would be between $150 – $500 for most single-family homes in Central Iowa.

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.

Where can I bond gas lines?

Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) gas piping systems shall be bonded to the electrical service grounding electrode system at the point where the gas service enters the building. The bonding jumper shall be not smaller than 6 AWG copper wire or equivalent.

What does bonding a gas line mean?

To make it really simple, when metal that can carry electricity (but shouldn’t) gets connected together to eliminate potential, we call it bonding. If the metal accidentally carries electricity or even a static charge, proper bonding will allow the electricity to be carried back to its source in a safe manner.

Does FlashShield need to be bonded?

FlashShield™ is to be bonded in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 Article 250.104 in the same manner as the minimum requirements for rigid metal piping. However, installers must always adhere to any local requirements that may conflict with these instructions.

What size wire do you need to bond a gas line?

6 AWG
The bonding conductor must not be smaller than a 6 AWG copper wire or the equivalent size if made of aluminum. The means for attaching the bonding conductor to the grounding electrode system must be in accordance with NFPA 70. The bonding conductor must be not longer than 75 feet (22,860 MM).

Should a natural gas line be grounded?

CSST Gas Lines Must Be Grounded Since 2009, US building codes have required CSST to be bonded and grounded for safety, but that was not required during the first 18 years. If you have CSST in your home and gas supply line work was done there since 1990, you need to be sure it is safe.

What is the purpose of bonding gas and water pipes together?

The bonding wire can redirect a small electrical current that passes through the copper piping to the steel fittings of the water heater. This process is thought to prevent electrolysis and corrosion, which can extend the service life of the water heater and prevent leaking.

Should gas lines be grounded?

Can you bury gas Tite?

For installations buried underground, concrete, asphalt or embedded in concrete, Gastite flexible gas piping must be routed in a non-metallic watertight conduit, which has an inside diameter at least 1/2 inch larger than the outside diameter of the tubing. No mechanical joints are permitted within the conduit.