Natural gas question

[Den60]

I just bought a kit to convert my Honda EU2000i generator to propane and natural gas. It is a sweet setup from Hutch Mountain that I recommend to anyone with this generator. I would like to put a "T" on my gas supply to the water heater to allow me to use one line for my generator when the power goes out. I would be putting in a separate ball valve and a quick disconnect for the line for the generator (which I will use a 25' hose to be able to place the generator outside. Do building codes allow for something like this (I'm in San Diego County). Obviously the concern I would see is that someone could open the ball valve but I would have the quick disconnect as a secondary shut off. The generator would only be hooked up to the natural gas line when the power goes out.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Dj2]

In LA city any addition to the gas line has to be inspected and signed off. I'm sure it would be the same in SD county.

Adding a T is fine. Adding a pipe is fine. Must be done to code.