Texas Administrative Code
Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION
Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
Chapter 9 - LP-GAS SAFETY RULES
Subchapter B - LP-GAS INSTALLATIONS, CONTAINERS, APPURTENANCES, AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Section 9.141 - Uniform Safety Requirements
Current through Reg. 49, No. 12; March 22, 2024
(a) In addition to NFPA 58, §6.8.1.4, containers shall be painted as follows:
(b) In addition to NFPA 58, §6.27.4.2, each LP-gas private or public motor/mobile or forklift refueling installation which includes a liquid dispensing system shall incorporate into that dispensing system a breakaway device.
(c) Any ball-type shutoff valve less than two inches in size shall have a locking handle. If a ball-type shutoff valve of any size has a locking handle installed at the terminal end of the hose, the main liquid and/or vapor valves or main shutoff valves on the stationary container at an attended installation may remain open as long as the locking handle on the transfer hose remains locked until the transfer hose is properly connected. If a ball-type shutoff valve two inches or larger in size does not have a locking handle, the main liquid and/or vapor valves or main shutoff valves on the stationary container shall remain closed at all times and shall not be opened until the transfer hose is properly connected or disconnected.
(d) A retail operated service station installation shall be equipped with a pump.
(e) In addition to NFPA 58, §5.2.8.1, all containers shall be numbered in accordance with the requirements set forth in Table 1 of § RSA 9.140 of this title (relating to System Protection Requirements).
(f) In addition to NFPA 58, §6.5.4.1, no canopies or coverings are allowed over any stationary ASME container of 125 gallons or more or over loading and unloading areas where LP-gas transport transfer operations are performed. Non-combustible wind breaks and other weather protection may be installed in accordance with NFPA 58, §6.7.1.1 and §6.25.3.3 to provide employees and customers protection against the elements of weather, but shall not be installed over any portion of an LP-gas container.
(g) Any container that may have contained product other than LP-gas shall be thoroughly cleaned and purged prior to introducing LP-gas into such container. Only grades of LP-gas determined to be noncorrosive may be introduced into any container. LP-gas may not contain anhydrous ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, or any other contaminant.
(h) A container designed for underground installation only shall not contain liquid fuel at any time the container is aboveground or uncovered.
(i) Racks used to store cylinders awaiting use or resale shall be installed on firm, level ground. In addition to NFPA 58 §8.4.1.1, a distance of five feet shall be maintained between the rack and any sources of ignition and combustible materials.