Ground on gas pipe

[Ryan Stouffer]

Is this acceptable to have a ground secured to the gas supply pipe for the furnace?

Thanks,

Ryan

[Gunnar Alquist]

Ryan,

You cannot use a gas pipe as a ground. However, it might not be a ground, it looks more like it is bonded. There is a difference, and bonding the hot water, cold water and gas supply pipes is required. I generally see bonding clamps on the gas pipe adjacent to the gas meter, where the gas supply pipe enters the house (after the meter) or adjacent to the water heater.

[Ryan Stouffer]

Gunnar, I think you are correct. I think it is a bond. Thanks.

[Jerry Peck]

You also have clearance issues to combustible material (the plastic water piping) from the draft hood and the vent.

[Ryan Stouffer]

I got that.

Thanks