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Gas Tubing Fires Tied to Lightning Raise Concern

WESTERVILLE, Ohio -- Reports of lightning-related fires and gas leaks in at least a dozen states have raised concerns about the use of flexible gas lines made of corrugated stainless steel tubing and ...
CONTRACTOR

Mechanical, lightning groups at odds over CSST

Reported incidents of fires resulting from lightning strikes near structures containing corrugated stainless steel gas piping have resulted in a debate within both the lightning protection and CSST ...
Business Wire

NASFM Advocates for Higher Standard for CSST to Further Protect Homeowners from Lightning Risk

CHEYENNE, Wyo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) is proud of its work with CSST manufacturers to raise awareness with U.S. homeowners on the hazards associated ...
NBC DFW

Other CSST Manufacturer Responses to Fire Claims

NBC 5 contacted two other companies who produce corrugated stainless steel tubing to see what they had to say regarding the safety of their product when it comes to lightning strikes. Their replies ...
The Baltimore Sun

Maryland banned a common gas line that got 2 local firefighters killed — but it’s still on store shelves

Flexible gas lines have virtually replaced immobile iron pipes over the past 30 years. But the flimsier “corrugated stainless steel tubing” — commonly called CSST — can pose a much greater fire risk, ...