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 933 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Universal Citation: 13 CA Code of Regs 933

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

(a) NFPA Standard. This section incorporates by reference the National Fire Protection Association Standard 58 (NFPA 58), 1998 edition.

(1) All liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems installed on or after January 1, 2000 shall comply with NFPA 58, 1998 edition, in addition to requirements of subsection (b) of this section.

(2) Grandfather Clause. LPG fuel systems installed before January 1, 2000, shall comply with NFPA 58, 1998 edition, including the additional requirements listed in subsection (b), or with Sections 933.1 and 936 of this title.

(b) Additional Requirements. All LPG fuel systems complying with the NFPA 58, 1998 edition, shall also comply with the following:

(1) Wherever the word "should" appears in NFPA 58, 1998 edition, it shall be understood to set forth mandatory requirements.

(2) Fuel tanks shall be oriented and mounted in accordance with the tank manufacturer's recommendations and in a location designated by the vehicle manufacturer, in the location normally utilized for liquid (gasoline or diesel) fuel containers for that make and model of vehicle, or as determined by a qualified engineer. Fuel tanks shall not be mounted above any driver or passenger compartment.

(3) NFPA 58, 1998 edition, specifies that certain systems and components shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction. The Department of California Highway Patrol has jurisdiction over these regulations but does not approve individual systems or components. Users and installers are responsible for use of proper components and for their proper installation as specified in NFPA 58, 1998 edition.

(4) The California Highway Patrol has no authority over LPG storage or dispensing facilities, nor over LPG fuel systems used in conjunction with auxiliary equipment.

1. Amendment of subsections (a) and (h) filed 12-29-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 1).
2. Renumbering of former section 933 to new section 933.1 and new section 933 filed 8-9-99; operative 9-8-99 (Register 99, No. 33).

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

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