Section 13.190 - Piping and Hose(a) The use of hose in an installation is limited to: (1) a vehicle refueling hose; the maximum length fueling hose is 12 feet and shall be supported;(2) an inlet connection to compression equipment not exceeding 36 inches. This connector, if used, shall be supplied as part of the residential fueling appliance;(3) a section of metallic hose not exceeding 36 inches in length in a pipeline to provide flexibility where necessary. Each section shall be so installed that it will be protected against mechanical damage and be readily visible for inspection. The manufacturer's identification shall be retained in each section;(4) hose used for pressure relief device channels may exceed 36 inches.(b) The least possible number of connections shall be used in order to reduce the possibility of leakage in the residential fueling appliance.16 Tex. Admin. Code § 13.190
The provisions of this §13.190 adopted to be effective November 15, 1990, 15 TexReg 5948; Amended by Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 07, February 12, 2021, TexReg 1043, eff. 2/15/2021