The 2018 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code is a state‑specific adoption of the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Arkansas amendments, overseen by the Arkansas Department of Health’s Division of Protective Health Codes. It ensures the safe design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of gas systems across residential, commercial, and industrial settings in the state.

The 2018 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code lies in its role as the official regulatory standard for the safe installation, inspection, and operation of fuel gas systems throughout Arkansas. It is based on the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with Arkansas-specific amendments, and is enforced by the Arkansas Department of Health.

Licensed exams involving Arkansas Fuel Gas Code test your ability to:

• Size gas piping systems using the Appendix A, Longest Length Method
  
• Size flue gas venting and determine required combustion and ventilation air based on Chapter 5 sections such as 304.5.3–304.7.3
  
• Understand key code provisions: material selection, installation standards, appliance clearances, shutoff valves, safety controls, testing, purging, and temporary systems

The 2018 Arkansas Fuel Gas Code is based on the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) and includes Arkansas-specific amendments. To help users navigate and understand the code more effectively, it incorporates several visual and organizational tools such as: Structured Chapter and Section Format, Detailed Table of Contents, Comprehensive Index, Extensive Tables, Illustrations and Diagrams, Appendix A – Longest Length Method, Code Commentary (When Available), Amendment Highlights, Referenced Standards List, and Flowcharts or Checklists (in supplemental guides).