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When is a drip leg (sediment trap) required on a gas appliance connection?
A drip leg is mandated by code to collect debris and moisture, protecting the appliance's gas controls.
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Question: When is a drip leg (sediment trap) required on a gas appliance connection?
Answer options:
- Only for outdoor appliances
- Only for appliances over 400,000 BTU/hr ✅ Always required at the lowest point of the final vertical drop to the appliance
- Only if the gas supply line is greater than 1 inch in diameter
Correct answer: Always required at the lowest point of the final vertical drop to the appliance
Explanation: A drip leg is mandated by code to collect debris and moisture, protecting the appliance's gas controls.
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