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The Florida department of Emergency Management is making inquires into if CSST is properly installed in the Villages. There is concern that CSST itself is a dangerous product. Even if you give that is safe if it is not installed properly to Manufactures installation instructions. NFPA, NEC, and other mechanical codes then it not considered safe. The installation is the key to all of this. It is my understanding that The Sumter County Building Official, and the Villages Fire Marshall have been asked to inspect these homes and certify in writing that the CSST as it is installed in these homes in the Villages is completely safe in particular to check the installation of CSST concerning grounding and bonding and the routing of CSST anywhere near metallic objects like the Gas Furnace Exhaust pipe. Whether CSST can be run near metal pipes or wiring. I would suggest that The Sumter County Building Official and the Villages Fire Marshal be contacted to get a written copy of there findings in relation to CSST installation and whether there are any Fire and Life Hazard's in these homes. They will be happy to provide you with a written copy of this information.