Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A)
Section
6101 General
(1)
6101.1 Scope.
Storage,
handling and transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) and the
installation of LP-gas equipment pertinent to systems for such uses shall
comply with this rule and NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code. Properties of LP-gases shall be determined
in accordance with Appendix B of NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(2)
6101.2
Permits.
Permits shall be required as set
forth in
rule
1301:7-7-01
of the Administrative Code for stationary installations utilizing storage
containers over 2,000 gallons individual water capacity; or, for all rooftop
installations of ASME containers; or, for multiple containers exceeding 4,000
gallons water capacity aggregate.
Distributors shall not fill an LP-gas
container for which a permit is required unless a permit for installation has
been issued for that location by the fire code official.
(3)
6101.3 Construction documents.
Where a single LP-gas container is more than 2,000
gallons (7570 L) in water capacity or the aggregate water capacity of LP-gas
containers is more than 4,000 gallons (15 140 L), the installer shall submit
construction documents for such installation.
(B)
Section
6102 Definitions
(1)
6102.1 Definitions. The following terms
are defined in
rule
1301:7-7-02 of the
Administrative Code.
"Liquefied petroleum gas
(LP-gas)."
"LP-gas
container."
(C)
Section
6103 Installation of equipment
(1)
6103.1
General.
LP-gas equipment shall be
installed in accordance with the International Fuel Gas Code and NFPA 58
as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code, except as otherwise provided in this
rule.
(2)
6103.2 Use of LP-gas containers in
buildings.
The use of LP-gas containers in
buildings shall be in accordance with
paragraphs
(C)(2)(a)(6103.2.1) and (C)(2)(b)(6103.2.2)
of this
rule.
(a)
6103.2.1 Portable containers. Portable
LP-gas containers, as defined in NFPA 58
as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code, shall not be used in buildings except as
specified in NFPA 58
as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and
paragraphs
(C)(2)(a)(i)(6103.2.1.1)
to (C)(2)(a)(vii)(6103.2.1.7)
of this rule.
(i)
6103.2.1.1 Use in basement, pit or similar
location. LP-gas containers shall not be used in a basement, pit or
similar location where heavier-than-air gas might collect
unless
otherwise permitted by NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code. LP-gas containers shall not be used in an
above-grade underfloor space or basement unless such location is provided with
an approved means of ventilation.
Exception:
Use with self-contained torch assemblies in accordance
with paragraph (C)(2)(a)(vi)(6103.2.1.6) of this
rule.
(ii)
6103.2.1.2 Construction and temporary
heating. Portable LP-gas containers are allowed to be used in buildings
or areas of buildings undergoing construction or for temporary heating as set
forth in sections 6.20.4, 6.20.5 and 6.20.8 of NFPA 58 as listed in
rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(iii)
6103.2.1.3 Group F occupancies. In Group F
occupancies, portable LP-gas containers are allowed to be used to supply
quantities necessary for processing, research or experimentation. Where
manifolded, the aggregate water capacity of such containers shall not exceed
735 pounds (334 kg) per manifold. Where multiple manifolds of such containers
are present in the same room, each manifold shall be separated from other
manifolds by a distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm).
(iv)
6103.2.1.4
Group E and I occupancies. In Group E and I occupancies, portable LP-gas
containers are allowed to be used for research and experimentation. Such
containers shall not be used in classrooms. Such containers shall not exceed a
50-pound (23 kg) water capacity in occupancies used for educational purposes
and shall not exceed a 12-pound (5 kg) water capacity in occupancies used for
institutional purposes. Where more than one such container is present in the
same room, each container shall be separated from other containers by a
distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm).
(a)
6103.2.1.4.1.
Cylinders not connected for use shall be stored in accordance with
paragraph (I)(6109) of this rule.
Exception:
Cylinders shall not be
stored in a laboratory room.
(v)
6103.2.1.5
Demonstration uses. Portable LP-gas containers are allowed to be used
temporarily for demonstrations and public exhibitions. Such containers shall
not exceed a water capacity of 12 pounds (5 kg). Where more than one such
container is present in the same room, each container shall be separated from
other containers by a distance of not less than 20 feet (6096
mm).
(vi)
6103.2.1.6 Use with self-contained torch
assemblies. Portable LP-gas containers are allowed to be used to supply
approved self-contained torch assemblies or similar appliances. Such containers
shall not exceed a water capacity of 21/2 pounds (1 kg).
(vii)
6103.2.1.7 Use for food preparation. Where
approved, listed LP-gas commercial food service appliances are allowed to be
used for food-preparation within restaurants in attended commercial
food-catering operations in accordance with the International Fuel Gas Code,
the
mechanical code and NFPA 58
as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(a)
6103.2.1.7.1. Cylinders used with commercial
food service appliances shall be used inside restaurants and in attended
commercial food catering operations in accordance with the
following:(i)
Cylinders and appliances shall be
listed.
(ii)
Commercial food service appliances shall not
have more than two 10-ounce (296 ml) nonrefillable butane gas cylinders, each
having a maximum capacity of
1.08 lb ( 0.490
Kg).
(iii)
Cylinders shall comply with UL 147B as listed
in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(iv)
Cylinders shall be connected directly to the appliance and
shall not be manifolded.
(v)
Cylinders
shall be an integral part of the listed, approved, commercial food service
device and shall be connected without the use of a rubber
hose.
(vi)
Storage of cylinders shall be in accordance
with paragraph (I)(6109) of this rule.
(b)
6103.2.2
Industrial vehicles and floor maintenance machines. LP-gas containers on
industrial vehicles and floor maintenance machines shall comply with sections
11.13 and 11.14 of NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative
Code.
(3)
6103.3
Location of equipment and piping. Equipment and piping shall not be
installed in locations where such equipment and piping is prohibited by the
International Fuel Gas Code as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(D)
Section
6104 Location of LP-gas containers
(1)
6104.1
General.
The storage and handling of
LP-gas and the installation and maintenance of related equipment shall comply
with NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and be subject to the approval of the fire
code official, except as provided in this
rule.
(2)
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established
limits.
Within the limits established by
law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of
heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one
installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L).
Exception.:
1.
In particular
installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code
official, after consideration of special features such as topographical
conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of
proposed LP-gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and
capabilities of the local fire department.
2.
Where
LP-gas storage containers having an aggregate water capacity of more than 4,000
gallons ( 15.1 m3) are located in heavily populated
or congested areas, the citing provisions of paragraph (D)(6104) of this rule
shall be permitted to be modified as indicated by the fire safety analysis
described in section 6.25.3 of NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(3)
6104.3
Container location.
LP-gas containers
shall be located with respect to buildings, public ways and lot lines of
adjoining property that can be built upon, in accordance with Table
6104.3
of this rule.
Table 6104.3
Location of LP-gas
containers
|
LP-gas container capacity
(water gallons)
|
Minimum separation
between LP-gas containers and buildings, public ways or lot lines of adjoining
property that can be built upon
|
Minimum separation
between LP-gas containersb,c
(feet)
|
|
Mounded or underground
LP-gas containersa (feet)
|
Above-ground LP-gas
containersb (feet)
|
|
Less than
125c,d
|
10
|
5c
|
None
|
|
125 to 250
|
10
|
10
|
None
|
|
251 to 500
|
10
|
10
|
3
|
|
501 to 2,000
|
10
|
25e,f
|
3
|
|
2,001 to 30,000
|
50
|
50
|
5
|
|
30,001 to 70,000
|
50
|
75
|
( 0.25 of sum of diameters of
adjacent LP-gas containers)
|
|
70,001 to 90,000
|
50
|
100
|
|
90,001 to 120,000
|
50
|
125
|
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon =
3.785 L.
a. Minimum distance for underground
LP-gas containers shall be measured from the pressure relief device and the
filling or liquid-level gauge vent connection at the container, except that all
parts of an underground LP-gas container shall be not less than 10 feet from a
building or lot line of adjoining property that can be built upon.
b. For other than installations in
which the overhanging structure is 50 feet or more above the relief-valve
discharge outlet. In applying the distance between buildings and ASME LP-gas
containers with a water capacity of 125 gallons or more, not less than 50
per cent of this horizontal distance shall also apply to all
portions of the building that project more than 5 feet from the building wall
and that are higher than the relief valve discharge outlet. This horizontal
distance shall be measured from a point determined by projecting the outside
edge of such overhanging structure vertically downward to grade or other level
upon which the LP-gas container is installed. Distances to the building wall
shall be not less than those prescribed in this table.
c. Where underground multicontainer
installations are comprised of individual LP-gas containers having a water
capacity of 125 gallons or more, such containers shall be installed so as to
provide access at their ends or sides to facilitate working with cranes or
hoists.
d. At a consumer site, if the aggregate
water capacity of a multicontainer installation, comprised of individual LP-gas
containers having a water capacity of less than 125 gallons, is 500 gallons or
more, the minimum distance shall comply with the appropriate portion of Table
6104.3of this rule, applying the aggregate capacity rather
than the capacity per LP-gas container. If more than one such installation is
made, each installation shall be separated from other installations by not less
than 25 feet. Minimum distances between LP-gas containers need not be
applied.
e. The following shall apply to
above-ground containers installed alongside buildings:
1. LP-gas containers of less than a
125-gallon water capacity are allowed next to the building they serve where in
compliance with items 2, 3 and 4.
2. Department of transportation (DOTn)
specification LP-gas containers shall be located and installed so that the
discharge from the container pressure relief device is not less than 3 feet
horizontally from building openings below the level of such discharge and shall
not be beneath buildings unless the space is well ventilated to the outside and
is not enclosed for more than 50 per cent of its perimeter.
The discharge from LP-gas container pressure relief devices shall be located
not less than 5 feet from exterior sources of ignition, openings into
direct-vent (sealed combustion system) appliances or mechanical ventilation air
intakes.
3. ASME LP-gas containers of less than
a 125-gallon water capacity shall be located and installed such that the
discharge from pressure relief devices shall not terminate in or beneath
buildings and shall be located not less than 5 feet horizontally from building
openings below the level of such discharge and not less than 5 feet from
exterior sources of ignition, openings into direct vent (sealed combustion
system) appliances or mechanical ventilation air intakes.
4. The filling connection and the vent
from liquid-level gauges on either DOTn or ASME LP-gas containers filled at the
point of installation shall not be less than 10 feet from exterior sources of
ignition, openings into direct vent (sealed combustion system) appliances or
mechanical ventilation air intakes.
f. This distance is allowed to be
reduced to not less than 10 feet for a single LP-gas container of 1,200-gallon
water capacity or less, provided such container is not less than 25 feet from
other LP-gas containers of more than 125-gallon water capacity.
(a)
6104.3.1
Installation on roof prohibited.
LP-gas
containers used in stationary installations shall not be located on the roofs
of buildings.
(b)
6104.3.2 Special hazards.
LP-gas containers shall be located with respect to
special hazards including, but not limited to, above-ground flammable or
combustible liquid tanks, oxygen or gaseous hydrogen containers, flooding or
electric power lines as specified in section 6.4.4 of NFPA 58 as listed
in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(4)
6104.4
Multiple LP-gas container installations. Multiple LP-gas container
installations with a total water storage capacity of more than 180,000 gallons
(681 300 L) [150,000-gallon (567 750 L) LP-gas capacity] shall be subdivided
into groups containing not more than 180,000 gallons (681 300 L) in each group.
Such groups shall be separated by a distance of not less than 50 feet (15 240
mm), unless the containers are protected in accordance with one of the
following:
(a)
Mounded in an approved manner.
(b)
Protected with
approved insulation on areas that are subject to impingement of ignited gas
from pipelines or other leakage.
(c)
Protected by
firewalls of approved construction.
(d)
Protected by an
approved system for application of water as specified in Table 6.4.1.2 of NFPA
58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(e)
Protected by
other approved means.
(f)
Where the provisions of sections 6.26.3 and
6.26.4 of NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code are met, the minimum separation distance between
groups of ASME containers protected by hose stream only shall be one-half the
distances in Table 6.5.3 of NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
Where one of these forms of protection
is provided, the separation shall be not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) between
LP-gas container groups.
(E)
Section
6105 Prohibited use of LP-gas
(1)
6105.1 Nonapproved equipment.
LP-gas shall not be used for the purpose of operating
devices or equipment unless such device or equipment is approved for use with
LP-gas in accordance with Chapter 5 of NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(2)
6105.2
Release to the atmosphere.
LP-gas shall
not be released to the atmosphere, except in accordance with section 7.3 of
NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(F)
Section
6106 Dispensing and overfilling
(1)
6106.1
Attendants.
Dispensing of LP-gas shall be
performed by a qualified attendant in accordance with section 4.4 of
NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(2)
6106.2
Overfilling.
LP-gas containers shall not
be filled or maintained with LP-gas in excess of either the volume determined
using the fixed liquid-level gauge installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with section 5.75 of NFPA 58
as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code or the weight determined by the required
percentage of the water capacity marked on the container. Portable LP-gas
containers shall not be refilled unless equipped with an overfilling prevention
device (OPD) where required by section 5.7.3 of NFPA 58 as listed in
rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(3)
6106.3
Dispensing locations.
The point of
transfer of LP-gas from one LP-gas container to another shall be separated from
exposures as specified in NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(G)
Section
6107 Safety precautions and devices
(1)
6107.1
Safety devices.
Safety devices on LP-gas
containers, equipment and systems shall not be tampered with or made
ineffective.
(2)
6107.2 Smoking and other sources of ignition.
"No Smoking" signs complying with
paragraph (J)(310)
of rule
1301:7-7-03
of the Administrative Code shall be posted where required by the fire
code official. Smoking within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a point of transfer, while
filling operations are in progress at LP-gas containers or vehicles, shall be
prohibited.
Control of other sources of ignition
shall comply with rule
1301:7-7-03
of the Administrative Code and section 6.23 of NFPA 58 as
listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(3)
6107.3
Clearance to combustibles.
Weeds, grass,
brush, trash and other combustible materials shall be kept not less than 10
feet (3048 mm) from LP-gas tanks or containers.
(4)
6107.4
Protecting containers from vehicles.
Where
exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways or parking
areas, LP-gas containers, regulators and piping shall be protected in
accordance with NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(5)
6107.5 Transfer.
Transfer of LP-gas to and from an LP-gas container shall be
conducted with permission of the owner of the
container.
(H)
Section
6108 Fire protection
(1)
6108.1 General.
Fire protection shall be provided for installations
having LP-gas storage containers with a water capacity of more than 4,000
gallons (15 140 L), as required by section 6.27 of NFPA 58 as listed in
rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(2)
6108.2
Portable fire extinguishers.
Portable fire
extinguishers complying with paragraph (F)(906) of
rule
1301:7-7-09
of the Administrative Code shall be provided as specified in NFPA 58
as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(I)
Section
6109 Storage of portable LP-gas containers awaiting use or resale
(1)
6109.1
General.
Storage of portable LP-gas
containers of 1,000 pounds (454 kg) or less, whether filled, partially filled
or empty, at consumer sites or distribution points, and for resale by dealers
or resellers shall comply with
paragraphs (I)(2)( 6109.2)
to (I)(15)(a)(6109.15.1)
of this rule.
Exceptions:
1.
LP-gas containers
that have not previously been in LP-gas service.
2.
LP-gas containers
at distribution plants.
3.
LP-gas containers at consumer sites or distribution
points, which are connected for use.
(2)
6109.2
Exposure hazards.
LP-gas containers in
storage shall be located in a manner that minimizes exposure to excessive
temperature rise, physical damage or tampering.
(3)
6109.3
Position.
LP-gas containers in storage
having individual water capacity greater than 21/2 pounds (1 kg) [nominal 1-pound
( 0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity] shall be positioned with the pressure relief valve
in direct communication with the vapor space of the container.
(4)
6109.4
Separation from means of egress.
LP-gas
containers stored in buildings in accordance with paragraphs
(I)(9)( 6109.9) and (I)(11)(6109.11) of this
rule shall not be located near exit access doors, exits, stairways or
in areas normally used, or intended to be used, as a means of
egress.
(5)
6109.5 Quantity.
Empty
LP-gas containers that have been in LP-gas service shall be considered as full
containers for the purpose of determining the maximum quantities of LP-gas
allowed in paragraphs (I)(9)( 6109.9) and
(I)(11)(6109.11) of this
rule.
(6)
6109.6 Storage on roofs.
LP-gas containers that are not connected for use shall
not be stored on roofs.
(7)
6109.7 Storage in basement, pit or similar
location.
LP-gas containers shall not be
stored in a basement, pit or similar location where heavier-than-air gas might
collect
unless otherwise permitted by NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code. LP-gas containers shall not be stored in
above-grade underfloor spaces or basements unless such location is provided
with an approved means of ventilation.
Exception:
Department of transportation (DOTn) specification
cylinders with a maximum water capacity of 21/2 pounds (1 kg) for use in
completely self-contained hand torches and similar applications. The quantity
of LP-gas shall not exceed 20 pounds (9 kg).
(8)
6109.8
Protection of valves on LP-gas containers in storage.
LP-gas container valves shall be protected by
screw-on-type caps or collars that shall be securely in place on all containers
stored regardless of whether they are full, partially full or empty. Container
outlet valves shall be closed or plugged.
(9)
6109.9
Storage within buildings accessible to the public.
Department of transportation (DOTn) specification
cylinders with maximum water capacity of 21/2 pounds (1 kg) used in completely
self-contained hand torches and similar applications are allowed to be stored
or displayed in a building accessible to the public. The quantity of LP-gas
shall not exceed 200 pounds (91 kg) except as provided in
paragraph (I)(11)(6109.11)
of this
rule.
(a)
6109.9.1.
Storage
in restaurants and at food service locations of 10 ounces (283 g) butane
nonrefillable containers shall be limited to no more than 24 containers, and an
additional twenty-four 10 ounce (283 g) butane nonrefillable containers stored
in another location within the building, where constructed with at least a
2-hour fire wall protection.
(10)
6109.10 Storage within buildings
not accessible to the public.
The maximum
quantity allowed in one storage location in buildings not accessible to the
public, such as industrial buildings, shall not exceed a water capacity of 735
pounds (334 kg) [nominal 300 pounds (136 kg) of LP-gas]. Where additional
storage locations are required on the same floor within the same building, they
shall be separated by not less than 300 feet (91 440 mm). Storage beyond these
limitations shall comply with
paragraph (I)(11)(6109.11)
of this
rule.
(a)
6109.10.1 Quantities on
equipment and vehicles.
LP-gas containers
carried as part of service equipment on highway mobile vehicles need not be
considered in the total storage capacity in paragraph
(I)(10)(6109.10) of this rule, provided such vehicles are
stored in private garages and do not carry more than three LP-gas containers
with a total aggregate LP-gas capacity not exceeding 100 pounds ( 45.4 kg) per
vehicle. LP-gas container valves shall be closed.
(b)
6109.10.2 Storage within residential buildings.
Storage of cylinders
within a residential building, including the basement or any storage area in a
common basement storage area in multiple-family buildings and attached garages,
shall be limited to cylinders each with a maximum water capacity of 2.7 pounds
( 1.2 kg) and shall not exceed 5.4 pounds ( 2.4 kg) aggregate water capacity
for smaller cylinders per each living space
unit.
(11)
6109.11 Storage within rooms
used for gas manufacturing.
Storage within
buildings or rooms used for gas manufacturing, gas storage, gas-air mixing and
vaporization, and compressors not associated with liquid transfer shall comply
with
paragraphs (I)(11)(a)(6109.11.1) and
(I)(11)(b)(6109.11.2)
of this rule.
(a)
6109.11.1
Quantity limits.
The maximum quantity of
LP-gas shall be 10,000 pounds (4540 kg).
(b)
6109.11.2
Construction.
The construction of such
buildings and rooms shall comply with requirements for Group H occupancies in
the
building code, Chapter 10 of NFPA 58
as listed in
rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code and both of the following:
(i)
Adequate vents
shall be provided to the outside at both top and bottom, located not less than
5 feet (1524 mm) from building openings.
(ii)
The entire area
shall be classified for the purposes of ignition source control in accordance
with section 6.23 of NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(12)
6109.12 Location of storage
outside of buildings.
Storage outside of
buildings of LP-gas containers awaiting use, resale or part of a cylinder
exchange program shall be located in accordance with Table
6109.12
of this
rule.
Table
6109.12
Separation from exposures of
LP-gas containers awaiting use, resale or exchange stored outside of
buildings
|
Quantity of LP-gas stored
(pounds)
|
Minimum separation
distance from stored LP-gas cylinders to (feet):
|
|
Nearest important
building or group of buildings or line of adjoining property that may be built
upon
|
Line of adjoining
property occupied by schools, places of religious worship, hospitals, athletic
fields or other points of public gathering; busy thoroughfares; or
sidewalks
|
LP-gas dispensing
station
|
Doorway or opening to a
building with two or more means of egress
|
Doorway or opening to a
building with one means of egress
|
Combustible
materials
|
Motor vehicle fuel
dispenser
|
|
720 or less
|
0
|
0
|
5
|
5
|
10
|
10
|
20
|
|
721-2,500
|
0
|
10
|
10
|
5
|
10
|
10
|
20
|
|
2,501-6,000
|
10
|
10
|
10
|
10
|
10
|
10
|
20
|
|
6,001-10,000
|
20
|
20
|
20
|
20
|
20
|
10
|
20
|
|
Over 10,000
|
25
|
25
|
25
|
25
|
25
|
10
|
20
|
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound =
0.454 kg.
(13)
6109.13 Protection of
containers.
LP-gas containers shall be
stored within a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.
Vehicle impact protection shall be provided as required by
paragraph (G)(4)( 6107.4)
of this
rule.
Exception:
Vehicle impact protection shall not be required for
protection of LP-gas containers where the containers are kept in lockable,
ventilated cabinets of metal construction.
(a)
6109.13.1.
Cylinders
at a location open to the public shall be protected by either of the
following:
(i)
An enclosure in accordance with section
6.18.4.1 of NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(ii)
A
lockable ventilated metal locker or rack that prevents tampering with valves
and pilferage of the cylinder.
(a)
6109.13.1.1
Protection
against vehicle impact shall be provided in accordance with good engineering
practice where vehicle traffic normally is expected at that
location.
(14)
6109.14 Alternative location and
protection of storage.
Where the
provisions of paragraphs (I)(12)(6109.12) and (I)(13)(6109.13) of this
rule are impractical at construction sites, or at buildings or
structures undergoing major renovation or repairs, the storage of containers
shall be as required by the fire code official.
(15)
6109.15 LP-gas cylinder exchange
for resale.
In addition to other
applicable requirements of this
rule, facilities operating
LP-gas cylinder exchange stations that are accessible to the public shall
comply with the following requirements.
1.
Cylinders shall be
secured in a lockable, ventilated metal cabinet or other approved
enclosure.
2.
Cylinders shall be accessible only by authorized
personnel or by use of an automated exchange system in accordance with
paragraph (I)(15)(a)(6109.15.1) of this
rule.
3.
A sign shall be posted on the entry door of the
business operating the cylinder exchange stating "DO NOT BRING LP-GAS CYLINDERS
INTO THE BUILDING" or similar approved wording.
4.
An emergency
contact information sign shall be posted within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the
cylinder storage cabinet. The content, lettering, size, color and location of
the required sign shall be as required by the fire code official.
(a)
6109.15.1
Automated cylinder exchange stations. Cylinder exchange stations that
include an automated vending system for exchanging cylinders shall comply with
the following additional requirements:
(i)
The vending
system shall only permit access to a single cylinder per individual
transaction.
(ii)
Cabinets storing cylinders shall be designed such that
cylinders can only be placed inside when they are oriented in the upright
position.
(iii)
Devices operating door releases for access to stored
cylinders shall be permitted to be pneumatic, mechanical or electrically
powered.
(iv)
Electrical equipment inside of or within 5 feet (1524
mm) of a cabinet storing cylinders, including but not limited to electronics
associated with vending operations, shall comply with the requirements for
Class I, Division 2 equipment in accordance with NFPA 70 as listed in
rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(v)
A manual override
control shall be permitted for use by authorized personnel. On newly installed
cylinder exchange stations, the vending system shall not be capable of
returning to automatic operation after a manual override until the system has
been inspected and reset by authorized personnel.
(vi)
Inspections
shall be conducted by authorized personnel to verify that all cylinders are
secured, access doors are closed and the station has no visible damage or
obvious defects that necessitate placing the station out of service. The
frequency of inspections shall be as specified by the fire code
official.
(J)
Section
6110 LP-gas containers not in service
(1)
6110.1
Temporarily out of service.
LP-gas
containers whose use has been temporarily discontinued shall comply with all of
the following:
(a)
Be disconnected from appliance piping.
(b)
Have LP-gas
container outlets, except relief valves, closed or plugged.
(c)
Be positioned
with the relief valve in direct communication with the LP-gas container vapor
space.
(2)
6110.2 Permanently out of service.
LP-gas containers to be placed permanently out of
service shall be removed from the site.
(K)
Section
6111 Parking and garaging of LP-gas tank vehicles
(1)
6111.1
General.
Parking of LP-gas tank vehicles
shall comply with
paragraphs (K)(2)( 6111.2) and (K)(3)(
6111.3)
of this rule.
Exception:
In cases of accident, breakdown or other emergencies,
LP-gas tank vehicles are allowed to be parked and left unattended at any
location while the operator is obtaining assistance.
(2)
6111.2
Unattended parking.
The unattended parking
of LP-gas tank vehicles shall be in accordance with
paragraphs
(K)(2)(a)(6111.2.1) and (K)(2)(b)(6111.2.2)
of this
rule.(a)
6111.2.1 Near residential, educational and
institutional occupancies and other high-risk areas. LP-gas tank
vehicles shall not be left unattended at any time on residential streets or
within 500 feet (152 m) of a residential area, apartment or hotel complex,
educational facility, hospital or care facility. Tank vehicles shall not be
left unattended at any other place that would, in the opinion of the fire code
official, pose an extreme life hazard.
(b)
6111.2.2
Durations exceeding 1 hour. LP-gas tank vehicles parked at any one point
for longer than 1 hour shall be located as follows:
(i)
Off public
streets, highways, public avenues or public alleys.
(ii)
Inside of a bulk
plant.
(iii)
At other approved locations not less than 50 feet (15
240 mm) from buildings other than those approved for the storage or servicing
of such vehicles.
(3)
6111.3
Garaging. Garaging of LP-gas tank vehicles shall be as specified in NFPA
58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code. Vehicles with LP-gas fuel systems are
allowed to be stored or serviced in garages as specified in section 11.16 of
NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code.
(L)
Section 6112 Inspection of DOTn
cylinders
(1)
6112.1.
All DOTn
cylinders in stationary service on the effective date of this rule, and which
are not requalified according to DOTn standards, shall be inspected according
to the criteria of sections 5.2.2.2 and 5.2.2.3 of NFPA 58 as listed in rule
1301:7-7-80
of the Administrative Code, no later than September 1, 2008.
Replaces: 1301:7-7-61
