1312.6 Appliance Shutoff Valves and Connections — 2025 California Mechanical Code
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 1312.6 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Each appliance connected to a piping system shall have an accessible, approved manual shutoff valve with a nondisplaceable valve member, or a listed gas convenience outlet. Appliance shutoff valves and convenience outlets shall serve a single appliance only. [NFPA 54:9.6.5] The shutoff valve shall be located within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the appliance it serves. [NFPA 54:9.6.5.1] Where a connector is used, the valve shall be installed upstream of the connector. A union or flanged connection shall be provided downstream from the valve to permit removal of appliance controls. [NFPA 54:9.6.5.1(A)]
Exceptions:
(1) Shutoff valves serving decorative appliances in a fireplace shall not be located within the fireplace firebox except where the valve is listed for such use. [NFPA 54: 9.6.5.1(B)]
(2) Shutoff valves shall be permitted to be accessibly located inside wall heaters and wall furnaces listed for recessed
installation where necessary maintenance is performed without removal of the shutoff valve.
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