1303.3 Type of Inspections

The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall make the following inspections and either shall approve that portion of the work as completed or shall notify the permit holder wherein the same fails to be in accordance with this code.

This inspection shall be made after gas piping authorized by the permit has been installed before such piping has been covered or concealed, or before fixture or appliance has been attached thereto. This inspection shall include a determination that the gas piping size, material, and installation meet the requirements of this code.

This inspection shall be made after piping authorized by the permit has been installed and after portions thereof that are to be covered or concealed are so concealed and before fixture, appliance, or shutoff valve has been attached thereto. This inspection shall comply with Section 1313.1. Test gauges used in conducting tests shall be in accordance with Section 1303.3.3 through Section 1303.3.3.4.

Tests required by this code, which are performed utilizing dial gauges, shall be limited to gauges having the following pressure graduations or increments.

Required pressure tests of 10 psi (69 kPa) or less shall be performed with gauges of 0.10 psi (0.69 kPa) increments or less.

Required pressure tests exceeding 10 psi (69 kPa) but less than or equal to 100 psi (689 kPa) shall be performed with gauges of 1 psi (7 kPa) increments or less.

Required pressure tests exceeding 100 psi (689 kPa) shall be performed with gauges of 2 percent increments or less of the required test pressure.

Test gauges shall have a pressure range not exceeding twice the test pressure applied.