What does gas piping need to be bonded to for safety?

Gas piping needs to be bonded to an appliance grounding conductor to ensure safety and prevent electrical shock hazards. This bonding creates an electrical connection between the gas piping system and the grounding system of the electrical installations, which helps to mitigate the risk of static electricity buildup and ensures that any stray electrical currents have a safe path to ground.

In the event of a fault condition, such as a short circuit, bonding the gas pipes effectively allows for the circuit protection devices to operate and cut off the power supply, reducing the risk of electrical fires or explosions. Utilizing an appliance grounding conductor is essential in this process, as it serves as a reliable and effective means to maintain safety regarding the gas piping system.

While bonding to a main electrical panel, water pipe, or a separate grounding rod may be other methods used for grounding electrical systems, each has specific applications and may not provide the same level of protection and integration with the gas piping system as bonding to an appliance grounding conductor.