[2.17
(LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS) LPG CONTAINERS AND ACCESSORIES
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NOTE: The maximum size permitted under DOT
specifications is 0.50 cubic meter 1,000 pounds
water capacity. Fuse plugs may be used in addition
to the spring-loaded safety relief valves for
aboveground ASME containers of 4 1/2 cubic meters
1,200 gallons water capacity or less.
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NFPA 58, [DOT] [or] [ASME] containers with appurtenances, system working
pressure, minimum design pressure, that is LPG vapor pressure at 38 degrees
C 100 degrees F, and water capacity as indicated. Provide containers with
piping and fittings, [fuse plugs], [hose and flexible hose connectors],
[gas-air mixer], strainer, and marking conforming to NFPA 58.
]PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1
INSTALLATION
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NOTE: To assist the designer in selecting the
proper documents for a specific project, the
following scope in accordance with documents is
provided:
1. NFPA 54 Scope: "1.1.1 Applicability: ...
Coverage of piping systems extends from the point of
delivery to the connections with each gas
utilization device. For other than indicated
liquified petroleum gas systems, the point of
delivery is the outlet of the service meter
assembly, or the outlet of the service regulator or
service shutoff valve when no gas meter is provided.
For undiluted liquified petroleum gas systems, the
point of delivery is the outlet of the first stage
2. ASME B31.8 Scope: "802.11... This code covers
the design, fabrication, installation, inspection,
testing and safety aspects of operation and
maintenance of gas transmission and distribution
systems, including gas pipelines, gas compressor
stations, gas metering and regulation stations, gas
mains, and service lines up to the outlet of the
customer's meter set assembly....802.14 This code
does not apply to....(c) piping beyond the outlet
of the customers meter set assembly..."
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Install gas piping, appliances, and equipment in accordance with NFPA 54.
[Install distribution piping in accordance with ASME B31.8.] [Install and
store liquefied petroleum gas piping, appliances, and equipment in
accordance with NFPA 58.]
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