California Code of Regulations
Title 25 - Housing and Community Development
Division 1 - Housing and Community Development
Chapter 2 - Mobilehome Parks and Installations
Article 4 - Fuel Gas and Oil Requirements
Section 1216 - Installation
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) All main line gas piping installed below ground shall have a minimum earth cover of:
(b) Gas service lines installed below ground shall have a minimum cover of 18 inches.
(c) Existing piping installations in compliance with the requirements in effect at the time of its installation may continue in use in accordance with section 1200 of this Chapter.
(d) Gas piping shall not be installed underground beneath buildings, concrete slabs or other paved areas of a lot directly abutting the unit, or that portion of the lot reserved for the location of units, or accessory buildings or structures, or building components unless installed in a gastight conduit.
(e) A carport or awning roof may extend over an individual lot gas piping lateral and outlet riser, provided the completed installation complies with all other requirements of this chapter and the covered area is ventilated to prevent the accumulation of gas.
(f) The use of gas piping in parks constructed prior to June 25, 1976, that was originally installed under the area to be occupied by the unit or accessory building or structure, may be continued provided the piping is maintained in a safe operating condition.
1. Amendment filed 7-6-2004; operative 7-6-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 28).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-26-2006; operative 1-2-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 52).
3. Amendment filed 1-21-2009; operative 1-21-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 4).
Note: Authority cited: Section 18300, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18690, Health and Safety Code.