Building Code about Gas and Electrical lines

[TXSTDU]

I have a question for those in the building or electrical trades.


I'm selling my house and the inspector made a big deal about the proximity of the gas line and some electrical wires. This house was built less than 5 years ago and nothing was a problem them.

I don't want to sell a dangerous house, but the new buyer wants a lot of "free" electrical work.

What is the code of this or where can I go to research it?

[Todd-ty729]

What is the description of the problem from the home inspector?

[Todd-ty729]

Just because a home inspector makes a note of it does not mean it is a code violation. I see some plumbing related things pointed out that are not a problem.

[TxKronik]

Pre home sale inspectors are not building code inspectors and can't inspect building code issues they just give an opinion I do building code inspections for a living for a city big difference between the 2

[mikemorvan]

Without knowing exactly what the inspector called out: If wires are laying on gas pipe you can simply insulate the gas pipe to protect it from the wiring.

[TxKronik]

Code inspectors also can't do real estate inspections

[FLASH_OUTDOORS]

Without knowing exactly what the inspector called out: If wires are laying on gas pipe you can simply insulate the gas pipe to protect it from the wiring.

This. Please post specifics.

[TXSTDU]

I have some insulated flexible gas pipes running across the attic. I also have some romex wire that in some places crosses over or under the flexible gas line.

The residential home inspector has made a huge deal about this and I just wanted to know the truth.

[TXSTDU]

Up for the home inspectors in here

[LWolken]

Its probably not bonded. The gas line must be bonded before the flex line.

[TxKronik]

In no place in the fuel gas code or residential code does it say you can't have them crossing each other

You can even lay electrical and gas in the same trench in the ground there is no min separation of the two in any code

[TxKronik]

In no place in the fuel gas code or residential code does it say you can't have them crossing each other

You can even lay electrical and gas in the same trench in the ground there is no min separation of the two in any code

Edit. FYI I am state certified fire inspector and ICC certified building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical inspector

Plumbing includes fuel gas code for residential use

I work for the city of Cibolo as a plans examiner and inspector

[TXSTDU]

Edit. FYI I am state certified fire inspector and ICC certified building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical inspector

Plumbing includes fuel gas code for residential use

I work for the city of Cibolo as a plans examiner and inspector

Thanks!! I really appreciate this.

[FLASH_OUTDOORS]

Perfectly legal as long as insulation is on the gasline

[FLASH_OUTDOORS]

You gotta be careful when you read those inspection reports. A lot of inspectors will word there personal opinions like its a code violation. Look for words like "should not" or "preferred ". Or ask him to state which code it's violating.