scope:

Types of Regulators. This standard applies to individual gas appliance pressure regulators, which are not a part of a combination control (see Part V, Definitions), constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials, hereinafter referred to as regulators intended for application on individual gas appliances.

This standard also applies to negative gas appliance pressure regulators (see Part V, Definitions). The performance of negative pressure regulators is covered under Part III of this standard.

Compliance of a device with this standard does not imply that such device is acceptable for use on gas appliances without supplemental tests with the device applied to the particular appliance design.

Components performing functions other than those of a gas appliance pressure regulator shall comply with the applicable American National Standards.

Types of Gases. This standard applies to regulators for operations with natural, manufactured and mixed gases liquefied petroleum gases and LP gas-air mixtures.

Regulators shall be classified in accordance with their intended application with reference to inlet pressures as follows: