La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § IX-181
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section IX-181 - National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet Numbers 54 and 58A. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission hereby adopts the National Fuel Gas Code, 2018 edition. The National Fire Protection Association designation is NFPA 54 2018. The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission also adopts the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2017 edition. The National Fire Protection Association designation is NFPA 58 2017 edition.B. The commission may adopt subsequent editions of these standards by a rule change in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.C. Any published Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission rules and regulations shall take precedence over the standards referenced and adopted in §181 AD. The commission reserves the right to make an exception to §181 A, as it applies to local conditions as it deems necessary in the interest of public safety. 1. Any installation that is in use and was installed in Louisiana that meets previous rules and regulations promulgated by this commission may remain in use until the systems require evacuation or replacement. Upon evacuating or replacing any installation, the system shall comply with §181 AE. The following are exceptions to the code and standards referenced in §181 A6. Pursuant to §6.27.3.16, Shut-Off Valve on End of Transfer Hose, NFPA 58-2017 edition, the provisions of §6.27.3.16 shall be considered met in Louisiana if a listed quick-acting shut off valve with positive lock off or a listed globe valve is installed at the discharge end of the transfer hose.7. Pursuant to §7.4.3.1, NFPA 58-2017 edition, the maximum permitted filling limit for any container, where practical, shall be determined by weight. DOT specification cylinders of 200 lbs. propane capacity or less that are in commerce or transportation shall be filled by weight only. Exceptions:a. DOT cylinders filled from bobtails at customer facilities, if equipped for filling by volume and are not transported over the highways of the state of Louisiana. An example is forklift cylinders filled by bobtails and used on premises and not placed in transportation over the highways of the state of Louisiana;b. DOT cylinders filled by customers from customer tank facilities, if equipped for filling by volume and are not transported over the highways of the state of Louisiana. An example is forklift cylinders filled by customers from their tanks and used on their premises and not placed in transportation over the highways;c. DOT cylinders that are permanently affixed if equipped for filling by volume. Examples are motor fuel tanks or DOT cylinders permanently affixed to recreational vehicles.9. Pursuant to §9.3.2.9, NFPA 58-2017 edition, clarification for cylinders being transported. Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders having a 4 pound liquefied petroleum gas capacity or greater shall be transported having the relief valve in communication with the vapor space of the cylinder.10. Pursuant to §8.4.2.2, NFPA 2017 edition, the following provisions shall be met: a. All curb stops used as crash protection shall be at least 5 feet from the cage, 5 inches high and staked into the ground.b. All posts, if used as crash protection, shall be metal at least 2 inches in diameter, 20 inches above ground level, at least 2 feet from the cage and no more than 4 feet apart.c. Each cage shall have a "No Smoking" sign, the name of the permit holder and the suppliers name affixed to the cage.d. All ignition sources, including any appliances, or the cabinets of appliances, such as coke machines, water coolers, electric dispensing machines etc., shall be at least 5 feet from the cage.e. Cages shall be at least 5 feet from points of public gatherings such as pay phones, benches, smoking areas, and break areas.f. Cages housing L.P. Gas Dot cylinders shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from any line of adjoining property.12. Pursuant to §6.8.1.6, Flotation Prevention-Clarification, NFPA 58-2017 edition, installations requiring floatation prevention measures may use either the commissions guidelines or use methods or products from a qualified agency with proper documentation acceptable to the commission.14. Pursuant to §61.2.1, Installation of Liquid Transfer Facilities, NFPA 58-2017 edition, when vented liquefied petroleum gas is used as the sole method of transferring liquid liquefied petroleum gas from one container to another (i.e. pressure differential, gravity filing), the distances in table 6.7.2.1 shall be doubled.15. Pursuant to §6.26, L. P. Gas on Vehicles (other than engine fuel systems), NFPA 58- 2017 edition, the office of the director may establish inspection procedures (including decals of approval) for mobile units utilizing liquefied petroleum gas to fuel appliances. These inspection procedures would be in addition to applicable regulations of NFPA 58, 2017 edition.16. Pursuant to NFPA 58-2017 edition, Vehicle Barrier Protection (VBP), as defined in Section 3.3.88 and to protect containers from vehicular impact installed in the scope of Chapter 6 of the this edition, including but not limited to Vehicle Fuel Dispensers and Dispensing Systems in Section 6.27, dealers may use either the commissions guidelines established, or use methods or products from a qualified agency, including engineers with proper documentation acceptable to the commission that adequate vehicle barrier protection has been provided.La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § IX-181
Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission, LR 20:1404 (December 1994), amended LR 24:470 (March 1998), LR 25:1263 (July 1999), LR 25:2412 (December 1999), LR 27:2257 (December 2001), LR 31:2568 (October 2005), LR 37:913 (March 2011), LR 38:1269 (May 2012), Amended LR 46189 (2/1/2020).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1846.