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Chapter 13 — FUEL GAS PIPING

1308.13 Expansion and Flexibility — 2025 California Mechanical Code

California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California

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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.

Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 1308.13 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission

Piping systems shall be designed to prevent failure from thermal expansion or contraction. [NFPA 54:5.13.1]

1308.13.1 Special Local Conditions. Where local conditions include earthquake, tornado, unstable ground, or flood hazards, special consideration shall be given to increased strength and flexibility of piping supports and connections. [NFPA 54:5.13.2]

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