Gas PipingQuestion 229 of 360
A helper wants to route a flexible appliance connector through the back wall of a cabinet to reach the gas cooktop. What is the correct rule?
a.Allowed if the connector is at least 6 feet long
b.Allowed if the connector is copper
c.Allowed if wrapped with tape where it passes through
d.Not allowed; connectors must not pass through walls, floors, partitions, or ceilings
Explanation
Listed appliance connectors are for the final connection only and must not pass through any wall, floor, partition, ceiling, or appliance housing. Running one through a wall can chafe or crimp the thin tubing and hide a leak. If piping must penetrate the wall, use rigid pipe to a shutoff valve on the appliance side, then the connector.
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