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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA
UFGS-02556A (July 2003)
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Preparing Activity: USACE
Superseding
UFGS-02556A (June 2003)
UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
References are in agreement with UMRL dated 23 June 2005
Latest change indicated by CHG tags
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SECTION 02556A
GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
07/03
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NOTE: This guide specification covers the
requirements for natural or manufactured gas
distribution systems designed in accordance with
ASME B31.8.
Comments and suggestions on this guide specification
are welcome and should be directed to the technical
proponent of the specification. A listing of
technical proponents, including their organization
designation and telephone number, is on the Internet.
Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as
a Criteria Change Request (CCR).
Use of electronic communication is encouraged.
Brackets are used in the text to indicate designer
choices or locations where text must be supplied by
the designer.
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PART 1
GENERAL
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NOTE: This guide specification may be used for
specifying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) if the
following modifications are made:
a. Delete all references to fiberglass and add the
following to paragraph "Polyethylene Pipe, Tubing,
Fittings and Joints" in PART 2: Polyethylene pipe,
tubing, and fittings shall be recommended by the
manufacturer for use with LPG.
b. Require, where applicable, the LPG distribution
system to be in accordance with NFPA 58, Storage and
Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, instead of
ASME B31.8.
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