H.Res. 638 (112th): Supporting the efforts of the National Association of State Fire Marshals to raise awareness of proper bonding for yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing to the specifications of the National Fire Protection Association Code.

Introduced:
Apr 27, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Rubén Hinojosa [D-TX15]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on April 27, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 27, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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House Science, Space, and Technology

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Last updated Apr 27, 2012.
3 pages

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4/27/2012--Introduced.
Commends efforts to promote and enhance public safety and consumer awareness on the proper bonding of yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST), as defined in the National Fire Protection Association Code, namely that CSST should be permanently bonded to the electrical grounding system in the structure.
Urges state authorities having jurisdiction over building and housing construction and inspections to include requirements within their rules, regulations, and codes for proper bonding of yellow CSST gas piping in accordance with specified national fuel gas and electric and local codes.
Encourages further education efforts of the public, relevant building and housing officials, homeowners, and construction professionals on the need to properly bond yellow CSST retroactively in structures already containing CSST.

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