Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)CSST has been used widely in the United States for the past 25 years as a cheap easy way to install gas (propane/natural) supply lines in residential homes and commercial buildings. There are several types of CSST, as well as numerous manufactures. Below you will find links to a number of studies, reports, and organizations which will provided a great deal of insight into the variations of CSST and the potential risks. We implore you to do your own research and make educated decisions. As with anything on the internet be sure you know who is publishing the information and what their credentials are. Many of the CSST manufacturers provide independent study information that is without validation by any accredited organization. |
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The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) adopts the position the International Fuel Gas Code and other fuel gas code references should be updated to recognize the LC1027 standard when Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) gas piping is used in new construction.
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The Brennen Teel Foundation
Raising awareness about the dangers of CSST.
www.brennenteelfoundation.org
Raising awareness about the dangers of CSST.
www.brennenteelfoundation.org
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Lightning Protection Institute Joins State Fire Marshals in Effort to Reduce Fire Risk Present in Millions of U.S. Homes
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National Association Of State Fire Marshals
The PDF below contains the results 120 Volt Household current testing with CSST conducted by the National Association of State Fire Marshals. Click this link to view a video of the testing https://www.firemarshals.org/resources/Documents/CSST/120v%20Test%20Video%20Summary%20SD.mp4
The PDF below contains the results 120 Volt Household current testing with CSST conducted by the National Association of State Fire Marshals. Click this link to view a video of the testing https://www.firemarshals.org/resources/Documents/CSST/120v%20Test%20Video%20Summary%20SD.mp4
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