California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 2 - Department of the California Highway Patrol
Chapter 4 - Special Equipment
Article 2 - Compressed and Liquefied Gas Fuel Systems
Section 931 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 931

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

The following definitions shall apply wherever the terms are used in this article:

(a) Allowable Working Pressure. "Allowable working pressure" means the pounds per square inch for which the container was constructed, or if conditions have changed, the maximum pressure at specified temperatures permitted at the most recent inspection by a certified inspector.

(b) Alteration. "Alteration" means any change in the construction, design, or installation of a container that affects the strength or safety of the system.

(c) ASME Code. "ASME Code" means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section VIII, Division 1, and Section IX of the 1971 and later editions.

(d) ASTM. "ASTM" means the American Society for Testing and Materials.

(e) Certified Inspector. "Certified inspector" means any person who holds a certificate issued by the Division of Industrial Safety of the California Department of Industrial Relations certifying that he is qualified to inspect unfired pressure vessels.

(f) CFR. "CFR" means Code of Federal Regulations.

(g) CGA. "CGA" means the Compressed Gas Association.

(h) DOT. "DOT" means the U. S. Department of Transportation.

(i) Fuel Supply Container. "Fuel supply container" means a tank or cylinder installed on a vehicle to supply fuel for the propulsion system of the vehicle.

(j) ICC. "ICC" means the Interstate Commerce Commission (now functionally superseded by DOT in matters relating to safety).

(k) Supply Line. "Supply line" means the piping, tubing, or hose, including all related fittings, through which vapor or liquid passes between the first shut-off valve at the container and the final stage regulator or vaporizer.

(l) NFPA. "NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association.

(m) UL. "UL" means the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

(n) Vaporizer. "Vaporizer" means a device that converts liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas to the gaseous state by means of heat.

1. Editorial correction adding NOTE filed 4-28-83 (Register 83, No. 18).

Note: Authority cited and Reference: Section 2402.6, Vehicle Code.

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