Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Prior to filling an LP gas container in
an out-of-gas situation, a licensed LP gas dealer shall:
(a) Close all container valves.
(b) Physically check all appliances and
appliance outlets to be certain they are closed and check for evidence of
appliance changes and open or uncapped lines. If the customer is not present or
appliances are inaccessible, close container(s) valves and provide adequate
written notice to the customer of the work done. Written notice shall be deemed
adequate when it includes the name and phone number of the servicing company, a
description of the work performed, a description of any unsafe conditions
found, a telephone contact for restoration of service, and a statement warning
against reactivation of service by unauthorized persons.
(2) An LP gas serviceman may, subsequent to
the filling of an LP gas container in an out-of-gas situation, perform the
safety procedures required in subsection (1).
(3) If reason exists to suspect LP gas
leakage, an LP gas license holder or its employee shall:
(a) Notify the user.
(b) Check for leakage by performing an
appropriate leak test pursuant to Annex C of NFPA 54 as incorporated by
reference in Rule 5J-20.002, F.A.C.
(c) Make necessary repairs or leave the
system in a safe condition.
(d)
After repairs have been made, place the system back into service pursuant to
Chapter 8, NFPA 54 as incorporated by reference in Rule
5J-20.002,
F.A.C.
(4) In instances
involving the interruption of gas supply to a system, the following procedures
shall be followed:
(a) Notify the
user.
(b) If access is possible,
put all appliances back in service, making certain all pilots are properly
lighted.
(c) The LP gas license
holder or its employee shall check for leakage of the affected areas of the
system pursuant to Chapter 8, NFPA 54 as incorporated by reference in Rule
5J-20.002, F.A.C.
(d) A leak test of the system as prescribed
in Annex C of NFPA 54 as incorporated by reference in Rule
5J-20.002, F.A.C., must be
performed and the results documented prior to placing the system back into
service.
(e) A leak test as
prescribed in Annex C of NFPA 54 as incorporated by reference in Rule
5J-20.002, F.A.C., shall not be
required where the LP gas license holder or its employee has caused the
interruption of the gas supply to the system for the purpose of minor repairs
to the system, and where the license holder or its employee remains on the
system site and monitors the system during the service. However, the repairs
shall be leak tested by means of combustible gas detector or a leak detector
solution.
Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06
FS.
New 7-23-86, Amended 6-8-88, 2-6-90, 12-31-91, Formerly
4B-1.030, Amended 1-29-06, 7-28-14, Formerly
5F-11.044, Amended 6-27-18,
7-10-19.
