Rewired Here in Ca. the sediment traps are only required in some locations by Pacific Gas & Electric. It's determined by the moisture content of the natural gas being supplied. My jurisdiction does not require sediment traps.
And I don't know if it changes The moisture content.
So I can't enforce it but I Highly recomend it.
Where water vapor is present in the fuel gas served, accessable drip pipes shall be provided at points where condensation will tend to collect. 1211.5, 2001 Ca. plumbing code
[This message has been edited by BElder (edited 11-20-2006).]
