Notice of Rule Adoption - Rule No. R161-21.10 - Development Services - Gas Pressure and Plumbing Gas Systems Test Requirements

Sep 20, 2026

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This notice documents the adoption of Rule No. R161-21.10 by the City’s Development Services Department and explains the process and authority for rule adoption under the City Code. It states that no comments were received and no changes were made to the rule. The document provides appeal procedures to the City Manager, including filing deadlines and required information. It also outlines detailed gas piping and plumbing gas system test requirements, including rough and final inspections, pressure test methods, and scheduling for emergency situations.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages19

Reading Time48 min

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Summary for Section 1.1.2 and Subsections

Building Inspection Processes

Summary for Section 7

Green Building

Summary of Comments

Authority for Adoption of Rule

Appeal of Adopted Rule to City Manager

Appeal filing deadline and requirements

Gas Pressure and Plumbing Gas Systems Test Requirements

Gas Pressure Test Required

Plumbing Gas Rough Inspection

Final Gas Inspection

Emergency Pulled Gas Meter

Building Sewer Test

Manhole Test

Testing Procedures for Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping

Trench Drains

Testing Storm Drainage Systems

PVC and Other Drainage Piping Test Procedures

Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Testing Requirements

􀂃 Medical gas piping endorsement 􀂃 Multi-purpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialist endorsement 3. Summary for Section 1.1.2 and Subsections: Building Inspection Processes • Building Inspection Processes moved out of local amendments into the Building Criteria Manual to allow for more efficient changes to the process when needed.(ie: Annual Permit, Building Pre-Construction Inspection, Layout Inspection, Foundation Report) . • Austin Water Utility has been changed to Austin Water. 4. Summary for Section 7: Green Building • Modifications to language, web links, fees and number of stories for buildings to reflect current processes and department branding. SUMMARY OF COMMENTS The Development Services Department did not receive comments regarding Rule R161- 21.10. No changes were made to the Rule. AUTHORITY FOR ADOPTION OF RULE The authority and procedure for adoption of a rule to assist in the implementation, administration, or enforcement of a provision of the City Code is provided in Chapter 1-2 of the City Code. The authority to regulate construction is established in Chapter 25-12 of the City Code APPEAL OF ADOPTED RULE TO CITY MANAGER A person may appeal the adoption of a rule to the City Manager. AN APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK NOT LATER THAN THE 30TH DAY AFTER THE DATE THIS NOTICE OF RULE ADOPTION IS POSTED. THE POSTING DATE IS NOTED ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THIS NOTICE. If the 30th day is a Saturday, Sunday, or official city holiday, an appeal may be filed on the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or official city holiday. An adopted rule may be appealed by filing a written statement with the City Clerk. A person who appeals a rule must (1) provide the person’s name, mailing address, and telephone number; (2) identify the rule being appealed; and (3) include a statement of specific reasons why the rule should be modified or withdrawn. Notice that an appeal was filed and will be posted by the city clerk. A copy of the appeal will be provided to the City Council. An adopted rule will not be enforced pending the 5/11/2021 (Acting) 5.6.2-~~GAS ~~PLUMBING SYSTEMS TEST REQUIREMENTS [5.6.2.1](5.6.2.1) Gas Pressure Test Required [5.6.2.2](5.6.2.2) Plumbing Gas Rough Inspection [5.6.2.3](5.6.2.3) Final Gas Inspection [5.6.2.4](5.6.2.4) Emergency Pulled Gas Meter 5.6.2.4.1 Scheduling Inspection for Emergency Pulled Gas Meter [5.6.2.5](5.6.2.5) Building Sewer Test [5.6.2.6](5.6.2.6) Manhole Test [5.6.2.7](5.6.2.7) Testing Procedures for Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping [5.6.2.8](5.6.2.8) Trench Drains [5.6.2.9](5.6.2.9) Methods of Testing Storm Drainage Systems [5.6.2.10](5.6.2.10) Test Procedures for Material Other than Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Drainage Piping [5.6.2.11](5.6.2.11) Testing Procedures for Plastic Roof Drainage Piping [5.6.2.12](5.6.2.12) Testing Requirements for Non-Human Use Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems [5.6.2.1](5.6.2.1) Gas Pressure Test Required. A. A ~~natural ~~gas pressure test shall be required as described in sections [5.6.2.2](5.6.2.2) through [5.6.2.4](5.6.2.4) ~~the Plumbing Code ~~under the following circumstances: 1. Gas plumbing work has been performed; or 2. There is evidence of a gas leak; or 3. A building is declared substandard and gas service has been disconnected for more than 30 days; or 4. A building is declared dangerous; or 5. Any condition stipulated by the ~~natural ~~gas supplier. B. The City shall not approve ~~natural ~~gas service to a building which has not complied with this rule. [5.6.2.2](5.6.2.2) Plumbing Gas Rough Inspection. A rough inspection is required after all piping authorized by the permit is installed, but before any portions ofthe piping are covered or concealed, and before any fixture, appliance, or shutoff valve is attached to the pipe. For residential applications the plumbing gas rough inspection shall be included as a –part of the plumbing top out inspection.

FAQs

What was the result of the Development Services Department’s comment period for Rule R161-21.10?

The Development Services Department did not receive comments regarding Rule R161-21.10, and no changes were made to the rule.

How long does a person have to file an appeal of the adopted rule to the City Manager?

An appeal must be filed with the City Clerk no later than the 30th day after the notice is posted. If the 30th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or official city holiday, the next non-holiday day may be used.

What does the rule require for a gas pressure test and when must it occur?

A natural gas pressure test is required under specified circumstances, including when gas plumbing work has been performed or evidence of a gas leak exists. The document also specifies that a rough inspection and final gas inspection must be performed at defined stages, with pressure test procedures and durations detailed for low and medium pressure systems.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Jacob