LPG Design Guiudliines Dubai

IMS LEVEL: 3 WORK INSTRUCTION
BUSINESS FUNCTION: ENGINEERING / DESIGN

IMS DOCUMENT TITLE: DESIGN NOC GUIDELINES
PAGE: 2 OF 15 IMS NUMBER: LBCG/QEN-WI-ENG-02
DATE: 30 JUL 2014 REVISION: 0
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3
2 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................. 3
3 ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS LIST ....................................................................................... 3
4 STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS............................................................................................... 5
5 NOC SUBMISSION DETAILS.......................................................................................................... 5
6 MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR CONTENT OF THE SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS ......... 6
6.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................ 6
6.2 COVER LETTER .................................................................................................................................... 6
6.3 AFFECTION PLAN ................................................................................................................................ 6
6.4 AS-BUILT INFRASTRUCTURE DRAWING (PREVIOUSLY OBTAINED FROM LBCG) ..................................... 6
6.5 SETTING OUT PLAN DRAWING ............................................................................................................. 6
6.6 ALL FLOOR PLAN DRAWINGS .............................................................................................................. 7
6.7 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................................... 7
6.8 TYPICAL DETAILS DRAWING ................................................................................................................ 7
6.9 NOC FEES .......................................................................................................................................... 8
7 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................... 8
7.1 SCOPE OF DESIGN ............................................................................................................................... 8
7.2 PRIMARY REGULATOR/METER SET LOCATION ...................................................................................... 8
7.2.1 Design Standards....................................................................................................................... 8
7.2.2 General ...................................................................................................................................... 8
7.3 PRESSURE REGIMES ............................................................................................................................ 9
7.3.2 General ...................................................................................................................................... 9
7.4 CUSTOMER INSTALLATION PIPEWORK ................................................................................................. 9
7.4.2 General .................................................................................................................................... 10
7.5 RESIDENTIAL – VILLAS AND TOWNHOUSES ........................................................................................ 10
7.6 RESIDENTIAL AND RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL MULTI-STOREY BUILDINGS ........................................ 11
7.6.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 11
7.6.2 Risers/Droppers ....................................................................................................................... 12
7.6.3 Laterals .................................................................................................................................... 12
7.6.4 Ducts and Shafts ...................................................................................................................... 12
7.6.5 Pipe in Pipe Systems ................................................................................................................ 13
7.6.6 Gas Detection and Safety Shut Off Equipment ........................................................................ 13
7.6.7 Ventilation of Ducts ................................................................................................................. 14
7.7 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................. 14
8 NOTES ............................................................................................................................................... 15
9 SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ 15
10 RECORD ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Every employee is responsible for ensuring use of the current approved revision of this document.
1 INTRODUCTION
Design No Objection Certificate (NOC) is provided to verify the conformity of the design with current
legislation and authority requirements.
The objective of the Minimum Requirements for Design NOC is to define minimum information
requirements in order to obtain NOC from Lootah BCGas and implement a standard design
approach for LPG/SNG/NG Systems which includes the Gas Distribution System and Gas
Utilization System to be installed in commercial and residential type properties and to be connected
to gas infrastructure under Lootah BCGas Operation and Maintenance.
2 SCOPE
These guidelines have been produced to cover the minimum requirements for design and
application for NOC to Lootah BCGas. It shall be utilized by the Consultants and Developers in
Dubai for the Gas Utilization System design downstream of the Gas Distribution System.
Primarily, the Underground Distribution Systems under Lootah BCGas Operation and Maintenance
operate using LPG gas provided via Tank Farm facilities or Synthetic Gas (SNG – Only Palm
Jumeirah) which is blended LPG gas with air in proportions that match the same burning
characteristics of Natural Gas (NG). LPG fuel supplies can be replaced with NG supplies as they
become available. For this reason the design shall incorporate measures of the use of both LPG
and NG.
3 ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS LIST
The following is a list of acronyms & abbreviations used in this document:

A1, A3 refers to paper size, A1 paper is 594mm x 841mm, A3 paper is 297mm x
420mm
AED United Arab Emirates Dirham
AGA American Gas Association
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
BS British Standards
CS Sch40 Carbon Steel, Schedule 40 pipe
EN European Norms
ESS Emergency Shut-Off Switch
GD Gas Detector
GCP Gas Control Panel
GSP Gas Service Provider – Typically Lootah BCGas in reference to Design

NOC
GS(I&U)R IGEM Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
IGEM Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers – note that until 2001 this
institution had previously been called the ‘Institution of Gas Engineers’
(IGE) and as such, some standards may still be labeled as ‘IGE’ instead
of ‘IGEM’
IGEM/G Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers / General – refers to a General
Gas Standard from IGEM
IGEM/GM Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers / Gas Measurement – refers to
a Gas Measurement Standard from IGEM
IGEM/SR Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers / Safety – refers to a Safety
Standard from IGEM
IGEM/TD Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers / Transmission & Distribution –
refers to a Gas Transmission and Distribution Standard from IGEM
IGEM/UP Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers / Utilization – refers to a Gas
Utilization Standard from IGEM
ID Identification such as a plot ID
ISO International Standards Organization
LBCG Lootah BCGas
LFL Lower Flammable Level – also sometimes referred to as Lower Explosive
Limit/Level (LEL)
LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas – in the UAE ‘commercial LPG’ refers to a mix of
70% Butane and 30% Propane; heating value of 3040 BTU/ft3; whereas
elsewhere in the world may be used interchangeably with ‘propane’,
‘butane’, or a mix of other hydrocarbon gases including propane and/or
butane
NFPA (United States) National Fire Protection Association
NG Natural Gas – also called methane, – contains a minimum of 95%
Methane with the remainder comprising other gases; heating value of
1000 BTU/ft3
NOC No Objective Certificate – in this instance refers to a document provided
by Lootah BCGas to verify the conformity of the design of a gas system
with current legislation and authority requirements
OPSO Over Pressure Shut Off, also referred to as ‘over pressure cut off’ or ‘slam
shut’ or ‘blocking valve’ or ‘safety shut valve’ by some manufacturers –
refers to a safety device in a regulator to prevent an over-pressure
situation in a gas system
SNG Simulated Natural Gas (also called ‘substitute natural gas’ or ‘synthetic
natural gas’) – refers to a mix approximately 60% Propane and 40% Air;
heating value of 1500 BTU/ft3; a mixture with a similar Wobbe Index to
Natural Gas
UAE United Arab Emeriates
UPSO Under pressure shut off device in a regulator
4 STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
All designs must comply with UAE laws and regulations in addition to relevant national and
international standards (latest edition) relating to design of Gas Distribution and Utilization Systems,
in so far as they apply to the work including:
1. Dubai Municipality Rules and Regulations
2. Dubai Civil Defense Regulations
3. Developer Rules and Regulations
4. Relevant International Standards such as:
 ISO – International Standards Organization
 EN – European Norms
 BS – British Standards
 ANSI – American National Standards Institute
 ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
 IGEM – Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers
 NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
 AGA – American Gas Association
Where deviations from the above standards are proposed detailed risk assessments are required
and shall be evaluated and approved by the appropriate LBCG Technical Committee.
5 NOC SUBMISSION DETAILS
Design NOC submission should consist of but not limited to the following:
1. Cover letter
2. Affection plan – 1 set + e-file
3. Copy of as-built infrastructure drawing (obtained from Gas Service Provider (GSP) –
LBCG prior to design)
4. Setting Out Plan Drawing – 1 set A3 + 1 set A1 + e-file
5. All Floor Plans – 1 set A3 + 1 set A1 + e-file
6. Schematic Diagram – 1 set A3 + 1 set A1 + e-file
7. Typical Details Drawing – 1 set A3 + 1 set A1 + e-file
8. Paid fee receipt
6 MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR CONTENT OF THE

SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS
With regards to complete verification of the received documents for compliance with the code
requirements and precise issuance of Design NOC, submission should contain but not limited to the
following:
6.1 General
 All drawings shall be properly scaled.
 All important distances to be shown clearly.
 Pipe size and type to be indicated clearly besides the pipeline.
 Gas system components shall be highlighted including dedicated shafts.
 Legend should be presented on each page.
6.2 Cover letter

 Consultant details
 Main Contractor details
 Client details
 Client Letter Reference Number
 Project Title
 Project location / Plot ID
 Purpose
 Brief description of the project including but not limited to: Proposed Gas usage
(Cooking, Hot water, Air conditioning, etc.)
 Gas to be used (LPG, SNG or NG)
6.3 Affection plan

 Copy of original Affection plan including all necessary attributes such as stamps,
signatures, etc.
6.4 As-built infrastructure drawing (previously obtained from LBCG)

 Copy of original previously obtained drawing showing connection point coordinates.
6.5 Setting Out Plan Drawing

 Gas connection to Plot
 Primary Meter Location
 Primary Safety Device Location
6.6 All Floor Plan Drawings

Each floor plan drawing should present all details of the related section of Gas System such as:
 Gas Detection Panel location
 Individual Meter set locations
 Kitchen arrangement layout
 Cooker /appliance locations and capacities
 Gas pipe routing
 Gas detector (GD) locations
 Emergency Shut off Switch (ESS) locations
 Gas connections
 Distances from buildings or structure elements (if applicable)
6.7 Schematic Diagram

Schematic diagram should be for complete project and showing all elements of the gas system
including:
 Scope of design
 Pressure Schedule
 Load Schedule (including Max Peak Hour Load and Daily consumption)
 Type/Material/Schedule of the pipes
 Primary Meter set
 Primary Safety Device
 Piping (distribution network)
 Secondary (individual) Meter set
 Kitchen pipe connectivity
 Gas Detectors
 Gas Detection Panel (if applicable)
 Wiring
 Protective measures (if applicable), including sleeves, natural ventilation, expansion
loops, shaft fire rating, etc.
6.8 Typical Details Drawing

Typical details for following cases should be presented:
 Kitchen arrangement
 Gas detector installation within shafts, kitchen, etc.
 Pipe installation within shafts, kitchen, containment pipe arrangement, etc.
 Secondary (individual) Meter set arrangement including basic parameters
(inlet/Outlet pressure, Flow)
 Gas Detection (location of ESS, GD, Solenoid valve, Gas Detection Panel, etc.)
 Pipe support details
 Detail for underground pipe installation (if applicable)
 Detail for wall/slab crossing (if applicable).
6.9 NOC Fees

Due to considerable amount of engineering input required to process each NOC application, the
following are the fees for Gas Design NOC applications received by LBCG.
 New – 4000 AED per Plot
 Renewal – Not Applicable
The amount of fee due is determined based on number of plots for each project multiplied by the
relevant fee per plot as per schedule above.
7 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Scope of design

 The scope of the design shall be clearly indicated.
 The Customer (Primary) Meter Installation is owned by the GSP and is used for
billing purposes.
 The Customer (Primary) Meter Installation shall be provided by GSP and design
scope shall start downstream of it.
7.2 Primary Regulator/Meter set location

7.2.1 Design Standards
 NFPA 54 – National Fuel Gas Code Handbook

 NFPA 58 – Liquid Petroleum Gas Code
 IGEM/GM/6 – Diaphragm and RD Meter Installations, > 6m3/hr, MOP ≤ 75 mbar
 IGE/GM/8, Part 1 – Meter Installations I & C – Design, MOP ≤ 38 bar
 IGE/GM/8, Part 2 – Meter Installations I & C – Location & Housing, MOP ≤ 38 bar
 IGEM/SR/25 – Hazardous Area Classification of Gas Installations
 IGEM/TD/13:2001 – Pressure regulating installations for transmission and
distribution systems
 BS 6400 – Specification for the Installation of domestic-sized gas meters maximum
rated capacity not exceeding 6 m3/h (2nd and 3rd family gases)
 Part 1 Gas (low pressure)
 Part 2 Gas (medium pressure)
7.2.2 General
 Gas supplied to domestic or commercial customers shall be metered to enable the

GSP to charge for energy consumed.
 Location for the Customer (Primary) Meter Installation shall be proposed by design in
compliance with preliminary received as-built infrastructure drawing service
connection point. If there is no gas service connection for the particular plot, item
6.2.4 shall be followed.
 All Customer (Primary) Meter Installation shall be installed in locations that are:
 Easily accessible for inspection and meter reading.
 Preferably on the outside wall at ground level.
 Protected against physical damage, vandalism and the effects of severe
weather.
 Well ventilated such that any gas venting or leakage does not result in gas
entering the building.
 Positioned to minimize risk from possible interference or 3rd party damage.
 Architectural camouflage details could apply but in strict compliance with
above requirements.
7.3 Pressure regimes

 IGEM/G/5 – Gas In Flats and other multi dwelling buildings.

 IGEM/UP/2 – Gas installation pipe work on industrial and commercial premises
7.3.2 General
 Standard customer delivery pressures provided to gas utilization systems at the

Customer Primary Meter Installation outlet are:
 Residential villas – max 21 mbar (SNG) and max 37 mbar (LPG)
 Multi residential buildings – max 75 mbar
 Other standard pressures that may be used for external pipework not containing
branches for multi residential dwellings i.e. Risers are:
 350 mbar & 1 bar (refer to section 7.6 Customer Installation Pipework in
Residential and Residential/Commercial Multi-storey buildings)
 Delivery pressures above 75 mbar at the customer primary meter outlet require
special design consideration and shall be considered on an individual basis, building
designers should consult with the GSP prior to designing any customer installation
pipework that operates at pressures in excess of 75 mbar.
 Maximum pipework operating pressure within individual residential units is 21mbar
(SNG) and 37 mbar (LPG).
7.4 Customer Installation Pipework

 UAE FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY CODE OF PRACTICE

 IGEM/TD/3 – Steel and PE pipelines for gas distribution
 ASME B31.8 – “Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems”
 IGEM/G/5 – Gas In Flats and other multi dwelling buildings.
 IGEM/UP/2 – Gas installation pipe work on industrial and commercial premises
 IGE/GM/8, Part 1 – Meter Installations I & C – Design, MOP ≤ 38 bar

 IGE/GM/8, Part 2 – Meter Installations I & C – Location and Housing, MOP ≤ 38 bar
 IGE/TD/4 – Gas Services
 BS 6891 – Specification for installation of low pressure gas pipework of up to 28 mm
(R1) in domestic premises (2nd family gas)
7.4.2 General
 Customer Installation Pipework extends from the outlet valve of the Customer
(Primary) Meter Installation to the consumer appliances.
 A Safety Shut Off Device (solenoid valve assembly) is required for each Customer
Installation Pipework. The solenoid valve shall be installed downstream the Customer
(Primary) Meter Installation as it could be in the same or separate enclosure, or
inside the building as close as practicable and within 2m of the point of entry of the
pipework into the building.
 At the initial stages of building design and planning the designer/installer needs to
ensure that the Customer Installation Pipework connected to the meter outlet valve
are adequately designed in order to provide a safe supply of gas to the point of use.
 The Customer Internal Pipework shall be designed to deliver at least the minimum
operating pressure of all connected appliances and to meet the maximum permitted
pressure loss requirement. In general these are as follows:
 Where the operating pressure is 37 mbar (LPG) and 21 mbar (SNG/NG) the
maximum permitted pressure loss is 1 mbar.
 Where the operating pressure is 75 mbar the maximum permitted pressure
loss is 10%.
 Installation pipework in the buildings, downstream of any regulator operating at a
maximum of 21mbar (SNG) and max 37 mbar (LPG) should be copper.
7.5 Residential – Villas and Townhouses

 Where the customer meter installation is located at the boundary wall downstream
piping should be extended to the villa below ground using PE80/100 SDR 11 pipe or
above ground using either CS Sch40 or copper pipe. Below ground pipework shall be
in accordance with IGEM/TD/4 – Gas Services.
 Pipework operating pressure shall depend on load and distance between Customer
Primary Meter Installation and point of entry to a building but shall not exceed 75
mbar.
 Maximum pipework operating pressure within the building should be 21mbar (SNG)
and 37 mbar (LPG).
 Where the external installation pipework operates in excess of 21mbar (SNG) and of
37 mbar (LPG), secondary pressure regulation should be installed prior to or
immediately after pipework entry into a building. Secondary pressure regulator
installations shall incorporate UPSO and OPSO capabilities.
 An OPSO device installed inside a building which is fitted with relief mechanism shall
ensure that the gas is vented directly to the outside atmosphere.
 Pressure loss calculations and friction factor shall be in accordance with the relevant
standard. Equivalent lengths of valves and fittings shall be added to the pipe length.
 An isolation valve shall be installed and should be inside the building as close as
practicable and within 2m of the point of entry of the pipework into the building.
 LPG related safety equipment (i.e. solenoid valve, combustible gas detector, and
separate low pressure shut off) shall be installed to monitor the leakage and isolate
the gas supply.
 Upstream of every kitchen appliance an auto shut off valve shall apply.
 For more flexibility for the final installation of the kitchen appliances a flexible
connection specified for gas application should be considered.
7.6 Residential and Residential/Commercial Multi-storey buildings

7.6.1 General
 It is essential that these requirements are incorporated into all building designs to
ensure building structures are able to accommodate a safe Gas Utilization System.
 The design standards listed above in general reference natural gas lighter than air
fuel. The guidelines have been developed to include supplementary requirements to
ensure the safe use of LPG fuel which is to be used until such time as NG supplies
are available.
 Pressure from the Gas Distribution System at the outlet of the Customer Primary
Meter Installation should not exceed 75 mbar.
 Pressures from the Gas Distribution System at the outlet valve of the Customer
(Primary) Meter Installation in excess of 75 mbar shall be in consultation on an
individual basis with the GSP and only in cases where:
 Riser pipework is external to the building and secondary pressure regulation
is deployed to ensure pressures within the building do not exceeding 75
mbar.
 Commercial supplies require pressures in excess of 75 mbar.
 Diversity should be taken into account when determining pipe sizes.
 Pressure loss calculations and friction factor shall be in accordance with above
relevant standards. Equivalent lengths of valves and fittings shall be added to the
pipe length.
 Expansion joints and flexible connections shall be considered to avoid unacceptable
stresses being inflicted on any riser, dropper or lateral pipework.
 Riser, dropper and lateral pipework should be a minimum of 400mm away from any
electrical line and a minimum 150 mm away from any electrical instrument.
 Pipework shall be supported adequately along its entire length.
 Steel pipework shall be of schedule 40
 Gas sensors in all confined space where the gas pipe is passing through, for
example: in areas within false ceiling of the kitchen and corridor etc. as well as void
spaces which are confined or any pipe in pipe system.
 Pipework above ceilings or in voids shall have pipe in pipe arrangement and gas
detection equipment linked to a safety shut off devices capable of monitoring and
shutting off the pipework supplying that area.
 Upstream of every kitchen appliance an auto shut off valve shall apply.
 For more flexibility for the final installation of the kitchen appliances a flexible
connection specified for gas application should be considered.
7.6.2 Risers/Droppers
 Risers should be installed external to the building or in a duct or shaft designed in

accordance with IGEM/G/5 and the additional requirements for LPG/SNG pipework in
ducts/shafts (refer to section 7.6.4). monitored by gas detection equipment and
appropriate safety shut off devices (refer to section 7.6.6)
 Risers entering buildings and passing through common areas e.g. car parking areas,
terminating at open to sky locations on the roof shall be installed in ventilated casings
e.g. steel pipe in pipe sealed to prevent gas escaping into the building (refer to
section 7.6.5) monitored by gas detection equipment and appropriate safety shut off
devices (refer to section 7.6.6).
 External risers may be operated at a higher pressure than droppers, secondary
regulators shall be required to provide a lower pressure to droppers i.e. 75 mbar
(refer to section 7.6.1).
 Risers may be extended to form a rooftop distribution manifold fitted with isolation
valve at the top of each dropper.
7.6.3 Laterals
 Laterals pipework should include the provision for any expansion of the riser or
dropper pipework.
 Laterals feeds from riser/dropper pipework should directly enter into a meter area
inside kitchen and shall not pass through or penetrate through the apartment area.
 Gas tight seals shall be required between the building and the duct or shaft
containing the dropper pipework to prevent gas entering the building.
 For consideration O&M a unit isolation shall be considered to allow for positive
isolation during unit activation/deactivation.
7.6.4 Ducts and Shafts
Ducts or shafts used to convey gas pipework in buildings shall incorporate the following
requirements into the design:
 Ventilated by means of both an open to sky and base level opening that will direct
any leakage to outside the building
 Sealed from the building such that gas leakage into any duct shall not be able to
enter any part of the building other than the duct/shaft.
 Fitted with sealable access panels to enable operation and maintenance activities to
be undertaken at pipe connection areas.
 Fitted with a gas detection system at suitable locations (refer to section 7.6.6)
 Shafts dedicated for gas distribution system in low rise buildings shall be 1 hour fire
rated.
 Shafts dedicated for gas distribution system in high rise buildings shall be 2 hours fire
rated.
7.6.5 Pipe in Pipe Systems
 “Pipe-in-pipe” (Containment arrangement with approved Pipe sleeves and LPG

detection system shall be used for routing LPG pipe lines through enclosed, non
ventilated or basement areas with at least one end open to air.
 Pipe in pipe systems shall be used to prevent gas leakage entering a building in the
exceptional cases where it is necessary for riser or dropper pipework to enter the
building other than in a ventilated duct or shaft.
 The system can be connected to the duct/shaft system described above to provide
the ventilation requirements to outside but shall be adequately sealed to ensure any
gas leakage shall not enter the building.
 Pipe in pipe system used in Customer Internal Pipework after the meter shall insure
that gas detection system are deployed at both ends of the pipe in pipe system to
ensure the supply will be isolated in the event of leakage.
 Pipe in pipe systems require both gas detection system and suitable means to isolate
the pipework in the event of any leakage (refer to section 7.6.6).
7.6.6 Gas Detection and Safety Shut Off Equipment
 Gas detection equipment shall be installed in pipe in pipe systems and any other
areas where there is a potential for gas release inside building.
 The gas detectors should be installed at regular intervals and connected to safety
shut off devices that are strategically placed to isolate the section of pipework that
the gas detector is monitoring.
 The coverage range from both sides of the gas detector to be considered as per
manufacturer specification or 20m for pipe-in-pipe applications.
 To avoid isolating areas not affected by fault conditions, consideration should be
applied to zoning gas detection and safety shut off system.
 Combustible gas detector linked to a solenoid valve and separate low pressure shut
off shall be installed in areas where appliances are connected to monitor leakage and
isolate the gas supply to that particular area.
 Location of gas detector for LPG should be at low level 300mm from floor or bottom
(for shafts) level.
 Location of gas detector for NG should be at high level 150mm from false ceiling
level, provision for the same should be incorporated into the design.
 The electrical connections for residential kitchen where no Gas Control Panel (GCP)
is applicable shall follow the equipment manufacturer schematic or following logic:
power supply to be provided to gas detector, connection cable 2C+E,1.5mm from
gas detector to Emergency Shut Off Switch (ESS), connection cable 2C+E,1.5mm
from ESS to Safety Device – Solenoid Valve. If more than one gas detector is
required, every additional gas detector shall be installed inline upstream the ESS.
 For commercial and multi residential gas applications each gas detector to be
connected either directly to GCP (conventional type) or inline (addressable type).
Separate connection to be provided for ESS and solenoid valve.
 All cables for Gas Detection System shall be Fire Protected type.
 For consideration O&M recommends that you be aware of DCD requirement for
separate communication provision to DCD (exclusive of fire notification). This is
being selectively enforced now but could be mandatory in the near future
7.6.7 Ventilation of Ducts

 Any duct or ceiling void containing gas pipework shall be ventilated on the principle of
requiring natural ventilation only, to ensure that a minor gas escape does not cause
the atmosphere within the duct or void to become unsafe, in accordance with IGEM
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (GS(I&U)R).
 Any ventilation openings shall lead to a safe place (outside air).
 Ventilation openings shall be located such that air movement can occur within the
duct, i.e. at the top and bottom of vertical ducts or at each end of horizontal ducts.
 Gas detectors shall not be used as an alternative to correct ventilation of ducts.
 The rate of ventilation for gas safety shall be adequate to dilute a minor gas escape
to below 20% of Lower Flammable Level (LFL), which normally will be met by the
provision of smoke ventilation openings sized in accordance with below table.
2 2
Cross Sectional Area of Duct (m ) Minimum Free Area of each Opening (m )
Not exceeding 0.05 Cross sectional area of duct
0.05 and not exceeding 7.5 0.05
th
exceeding 7.5 1/150 of the cross sectional area of duct
7.7 Additional requirements

 Gas pipes routing is prohibited in following areas within the building:
 Exit corridors
 Exit lobbies
 Exit stairs
 Public areas
 Seating areas
 Assembly points
 Fire access ways
 Command centers
 Near fire fighting systems
 Lift shaft
 Shaft dedicated for garbage
 Generator rooms
 Transformers or any switch gear services
 Refrigeration chambers
 Cold rooms
 Air handling rooms
 Ventilated or air conditioning ducts
 Underground gas pipe is not allowed to be routed under any building or structure.
 Gas pipe shall not be installed adjacent to pipes and vessels containing Flammable,
Oxidizing, Corrosive and other hazardous materials.
 Emergency Shut off switch location should be outside kitchen near to exits.
 Where there are two or more exits for the kitchen, at least two emergency shut off
switches should be provided in separate locations near to exits.
8 NOTES
1. Design NOC submissions not complying with listed requirements in Section 4 will be
rejected.
2. Design NOC will not be granted if provided design is not according to the code
requirements listed above.
3. Resubmission with incorporated comments shall apply for issuance of NOC.
4. Application will not be accepted without the accompanying fee according to Section
5.9.
5. The application fee is not refundable.
6. For areas where there is no gas distribution network such as Jumeirah Park but
LBCG NOC is requested from Nakheel, no NOC fee will apply.
9 SUMMARY
The foregoing is a summary of the various types of installation utilized or encountered by LBCG as
a major Gas Utility. The objective is to provide requirements for NOC submission and to define
some of the terminology and basic rules applicable to those installations.
10 RECORD
Document Reference Document Title Responsibility of Maintenance
LBCG/QEN-FF-ENG-08 NOC Submission Checklist Engineering

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IMS LEVEL: 3 WORK INSTRUCTION

BUSINESS FUNCTION: ENGINEERING / DESIGN

3 ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS LIST

The following is a list of acronyms & abbreviations used in this document:

GSP Gas Service Provider – Typically Lootah BCGas in reference to Design

4 STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

5 NOC SUBMISSION DETAILS

6 MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR CONTENT OF THE

6.2 Cover letter

6.3 Affection plan

6.4 As-built infrastructure drawing (previously obtained from LBCG)

6.5 Setting Out Plan Drawing

6.6 All Floor Plan Drawings

6.7 Schematic Diagram

6.8 Typical Details Drawing

 Detail for wall/slab crossing (if applicable).

6.9 NOC Fees

7 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Scope of design

7.2 Primary Regulator/Meter set location

 NFPA 54 – National Fuel Gas Code Handbook

 Gas supplied to domestic or commercial customers shall be metered to enable the

7.3 Pressure regimes

 IGEM/G/5 – Gas In Flats and other multi dwelling buildings.

 Standard customer delivery pressures provided to gas utilization systems at the

7.4 Customer Installation Pipework

 UAE FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY CODE OF PRACTICE

 IGE/GM/8, Part 1 – Meter Installations I & C – Design, MOP ≤ 38 bar

7.5 Residential – Villas and Townhouses

7.6 Residential and Residential/Commercial Multi-storey buildings

 Risers should be installed external to the building or in a duct or shaft designed in

7.6.4 Ducts and Shafts

7.6.5 Pipe in Pipe Systems

 “Pipe-in-pipe” (Containment arrangement with approved Pipe sleeves and LPG

7.6.6 Gas Detection and Safety Shut Off Equipment

7.6.7 Ventilation of Ducts

7.7 Additional requirements

Document Reference Document Title Responsibility of Maintenance

LBCG/QEN-FF-ENG-08 NOC Submission Checklist Engineering

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