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2006 International Fuel Gas Code

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I've been in the plumbing construction business for over 15 years. The plumbing code book and gas-fitters code book read like a set of instructions rather than a user friendly guide. It's like reading a play by Shakespeare; you have to actually see the play or or look at cliff notes to thoroughly understand its real meaning. There are so many references to other code books and vague inferences in the chapters that make it frustrating to the plumber who really wants to grasp the engineering principles and not just pass the test and get a card. Experience is just as important as book knowledge. That is hard to come by in the construction business. There may be some good plumbers but there are very few good leaders. Usually one learns from their mistakes. The lack of understanding and substandard installation in plumbing can only lead to property damage and embarassment. However, when installing gas piping and fixtures a poor installation could cause death.

How can anyone give a code book a good review? When will they come with a few diagrams or pictures? So many failures in industry due to confusion in the interpretation. I've been in court where even the judge can't figure it out. Gotta buy them though so it's a no-brainer!

This is exactly what is required by several states to assist with the masters exams and continuing education classes, for master gas fitters licenses.