AGENCY TESTIMONY
Concerns about proposed amendments to the fuel gas code
0:26:41
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The DOB expresses concerns about proposed amendments to the fuel gas code in Section 101.2.2.
- The department is concerned that the proposed language could be interpreted to impose new inspection obligations on the DOB
- These new obligations, such as inspecting the replacement of stoves, could strain the department's inspectorial resources
- The DOB requests clarification on the intended goal of the proposed change
- The department strongly recommends that any changes to this provision be evaluated through the code revision committee process to consider all possible impacts
Constadino 'Gus' Sirakis
0:26:41
Piping systems fuel gas code section 101.2.2.
0:26:46
As drafted, the proposed language amending the fuel gas code could be interpreted to impose an obligation on the department to perform inspections for scopes of work such as the replacement of stokes.
0:26:57
We're concerned that this would strain our inspectorial resources.
0:27:00
It would be helpful to understand the intended goal of the proposed change.
0:27:04
To the extent the change to the provision is warranted, the department strongly recommends that it be evaluated through the code revision committee process as all possible impacts need to be considered.
0:27:16
That concludes the department's testimony regarding intro 429.
0:27:20
Thank you very much for the opportunity to testify before you today.
0:27:23
We welcome any questions
