I am remodeling (reconstructing would be a better word) my kitchen and will be adding a gas range.
When I had my furnace and hot water heater (both gas) replaced a few years ago I had the contractor leave me a tee and capped nipple which I could extend to the future gas range (total pipe length from the tee will be just a few feet).
BTW I am in VA and under the IRC code.
I have 3 questions re: the pipe extension to the gas range:
1. Can I use a coupling to replace the cap and extend from the nipple or would it be a better idea to remove the nipple from the tee and install the correct length pipe in the tee.
2. The water heater is a direct vent type (through the outside wall). The most convenient way to run the gas line to the range would route it over the water heater exhaust pipe. Are there any restrictions on this or requirements for space between the exhaust and gas runs?
3. The code requires a shutoff close to the appliance, in the same room, accessible, etc. If I run the gas line up through the floor per the range mfg instructions and install the shutoff there it will only be accessible if you move out the range to get to it. If I need to shutoff the gas here in an emergency I shure don't want to have to wrestle with a 300 lb range to get to it. Even if this does meet code (the shutoff under the range) is it OK to put 2 shutoffs on the same line, 1 under the range in the kitchen and 1 in the basement close to the point where it goes through the floor. This second shutoff would be in a different room, but accessible with a quick run to the basement if there was a problem.
Thanks for the help.
Joel
When I had my furnace and hot water heater (both gas) replaced a few years ago I had the contractor leave me a tee and capped nipple which I could extend to the future gas range (total pipe length from the tee will be just a few feet).
BTW I am in VA and under the IRC code.
I have 3 questions re: the pipe extension to the gas range:
1. Can I use a coupling to replace the cap and extend from the nipple or would it be a better idea to remove the nipple from the tee and install the correct length pipe in the tee.
2. The water heater is a direct vent type (through the outside wall). The most convenient way to run the gas line to the range would route it over the water heater exhaust pipe. Are there any restrictions on this or requirements for space between the exhaust and gas runs?
3. The code requires a shutoff close to the appliance, in the same room, accessible, etc. If I run the gas line up through the floor per the range mfg instructions and install the shutoff there it will only be accessible if you move out the range to get to it. If I need to shutoff the gas here in an emergency I shure don't want to have to wrestle with a 300 lb range to get to it. Even if this does meet code (the shutoff under the range) is it OK to put 2 shutoffs on the same line, 1 under the range in the kitchen and 1 in the basement close to the point where it goes through the floor. This second shutoff would be in a different room, but accessible with a quick run to the basement if there was a problem.
Thanks for the help.
Joel