§ 9-251. Purpose and scope.

This article is enacted pursuant to the home rule powers of Orange County, found in Fla. Const., Art. VIII, § 1(g) and F.S. §§ 125.01, 125.56 and 553.73, for the purpose of adopting rules and regulations and codes regulating gas piping, gas appliances and related accessories for fuel gases.

It shall be the purpose of this article to create a fuel gas code which will protect the public safety, health and general welfare of the residents of unincorporated Orange County by setting standards for stability, ventilation, and safety to life and property.

(1)

The provisions of this fuel gas code shall apply to the following:

a.

Installation of consumers' gas piping systems from point of delivery at the low pressure inlet connection to the appliance.

b.

Installation and operation of residential, commercial and industrial gas appliances.

c.

Design, fabrication, installation, tests and operation of systems for fuel gases such as manufactured gas, natural gas, undiluted liquified petroleum (LP) gases, LP gas/air or mixtures thereof.

(2)

This fuel gas code does not apply to systems or portions of dispensing units, dispensing units for resale and motor fuel, or inspections of LP tanks.

All listed appliances and equipment shall be installed in accordance with their listing. All unlisted appliances and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and applicable gas codes.

(Code 1965, § 6-701; Ord. No. 85-13, § 1, 4-29-85; Ord. No. 91-20, § 2, 9-17-91; Ord. No. 93-25, § 7, 9-28-93; Ord. No. 2001-26, § 1.(EE., .FF.), 12-18-01)

Charter reference

General powers of county, § 103.