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Prevent fires and explosions. Work with up-to-date safety rules for LP-Gas utility gas plants in the 2018 edition of NFPA 59.
Used in conjunction with DOT regulations to construct and maintain LPG plants serving 10 or more customers or used to supply LP-Gas-Air mixtures to utility distribution systems, NFPA 59: Utility LP-Gas Plant Code applies to the design, construction, location, installation, operation, and maintenance of refrigerated and non-refrigerated liquefied petroleum gas utility gas plants. Coverage of liquefied petroleum gas systems at utility gas plants extends to the point where LP-Gas or a mixture of LP-Gas and air is introduced into the utility distribution system.
The 2018 edition of NFPA 59 includes a new statement of purpose, along with changes including:
Designers, facility owners/operators, and enforcers need the latest NFPA 59 to ensure compliance with 49 CFR Part 192. Update now and stay up-to-code. (Print, 60 pp., 2018)
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NFPA® 59 Utility LP-Gas Plant Code, 2018 Edition
Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Nonapplication of Code. 1.4 Retroactivity. 1.5 Equivalency. 1.6 Enforcement. 1.7 Pressure Measurement.
1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Nonapplication of Code. 1.4 Retroactivity. 1.5 Equivalency. 1.6 Enforcement. 1.7 Pressure Measurement.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions.
3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 General Requirements 4.1 Personnel Training. 4.2 Odorizing Gases. 4.3 Acceptance of Equipment. 4.4 Damage from Vehicles. 4.5 Ignition Source Control. 4.6 Lighting. 4.7 Construction and Modification Records. 4.8 Design and Installation. 4.9 Atmospheric Corrosion Control. 4.10 External Corrosion Control: Buried or Submerged Components. 4.11 Internal Corrosion Control. 4.12 Interference Currents.
4.1 Personnel Training. 4.2 Odorizing Gases. 4.3 Acceptance of Equipment. 4.4 Damage from Vehicles. 4.5 Ignition Source Control. 4.6 Lighting. 4.7 Construction and Modification Records. 4.8 Design and Installation. 4.9 Atmospheric Corrosion Control. 4.10 External Corrosion Control: Buried or Submerged Components. 4.11 Internal Corrosion Control. 4.12 Interference Currents.
Chapter 5 Nonrefrigerated Containers 5.1 Provision for Construction and Original Test of Nonrefrigerated Containers. 5.2 Design Pressure and Classification of Nonrefrigerated Containers. 5.3 ASME Container Markings. 5.4 Location of Nonrefrigerated Containers. 5.5 Installation of Nonrefrigerated Storage Containers. 5.6 Reinstallation of Nonrefrigerated Containers. 5.7 Filling Densities. 5.8 Point of Transfer Spacing.
5.1 Provision for Construction and Original Test of Nonrefrigerated Containers. 5.2 Design Pressure and Classification of Nonrefrigerated Containers. 5.3 ASME Container Markings. 5.4 Location of Nonrefrigerated Containers. 5.5 Installation of Nonrefrigerated Storage Containers. 5.6 Reinstallation of Nonrefrigerated Containers. 5.7 Filling Densities. 5.8 Point of Transfer Spacing.
Chapter 6 Refrigerated Containers 6.1 Scope. 6.2 Refrigerated Containers Designed to Operate Below 7 psi (103 kPa) and Above 5000 bbls (800 m3). 6.3 Refrigerated Containers Designed to Operate Above 15 psi (103 kPa).
6.1 Scope. 6.2 Refrigerated Containers Designed to Operate Below 7 psi (103 kPa) and Above 5000 bbls (800 m3). 6.3 Refrigerated Containers Designed to Operate Above 15 psi (103 kPa).
Chapter 7 Piping, Valves, Process Pressure Vessels, and Equipment 7.1 General. 7.2 Container Valves and Accessories. 7.3 Filler and Discharge Pipes and Manifolds. 7.4 Liquid Level Gauging Device. 7.5 Hose Specifications for Nonrefrigerated LP-Gas. 7.6 Drips, Pits, and Drains. 7.7 Pumps and Compressors. 7.8 Pumps and Compressors in Refrigerated LP-Gas Systems. 7.9 Process Pressure Vessels. 7.10 Protection of Container Accessories. 7.11 Transfer Equipment.
7.1 General. 7.2 Container Valves and Accessories. 7.3 Filler and Discharge Pipes and Manifolds. 7.4 Liquid Level Gauging Device. 7.5 Hose Specifications for Nonrefrigerated LP-Gas. 7.6 Drips, Pits, and Drains. 7.7 Pumps and Compressors. 7.8 Pumps and Compressors in Refrigerated LP-Gas Systems. 7.9 Process Pressure Vessels. 7.10 Protection of Container Accessories. 7.11 Transfer Equipment.
Chapter 8 Buildings or Structures Housing LP-Gas Distribution Facilities 8.1 Scope. 8.2 Separate Structures or Buildings. 8.3 Attached Structures or Rooms Within Structures. 8.4 Rooms Housing Vaporizers or Mixers.
8.1 Scope. 8.2 Separate Structures or Buildings. 8.3 Attached Structures or Rooms Within Structures. 8.4 Rooms Housing Vaporizers or Mixers.
Chapter 9 Vaporizers, Heat Exchangers, and Gas–Air Mixers 9.1 General. 9.2 Buildings or Rooms Housing Vaporizers or Gas–Air Mixers. 9.3 Vaporizers. 9.4 Gas–Air Mixers. 9.5 Vaporizer Installation.
9.1 General. 9.2 Buildings or Rooms Housing Vaporizers or Gas–Air Mixers. 9.3 Vaporizers. 9.4 Gas–Air Mixers. 9.5 Vaporizer Installation.
Chapter 10 Relief Devices 10.1 General. 10.2 Nonrefrigerated Container Relief Devices. 10.3 Refrigerated Container Relief Devices. 10.4 Relief Device Sizing for Refrigerated Containers. 10.5 Refrigerated Container Relief Device Sizing for Fire Exposure. 10.6 Pressure Relief Valve Discharge Vents. 10.7 Vaporizers. 10.8 Hydrostatic Relief Valves.
10.1 General. 10.2 Nonrefrigerated Container Relief Devices. 10.3 Refrigerated Container Relief Devices. 10.4 Relief Device Sizing for Refrigerated Containers. 10.5 Refrigerated Container Relief Device Sizing for Fire Exposure. 10.6 Pressure Relief Valve Discharge Vents. 10.7 Vaporizers. 10.8 Hydrostatic Relief Valves.
Chapter 11 Operations 11.1 General. 11.2 Operating Procedures Manuals. 11.3 Handling. 11.4 Operating Records.
11.1 General. 11.2 Operating Procedures Manuals. 11.3 Handling. 11.4 Operating Records.
Chapter 12 Maintenance 12.1 Retroactivity. 12.2 Maintenance Manuals. 12.3 Corrosion Protection. 12.4 Maintenance of Emergency Shutoff and Check Valves. 12.5 Maintenance of Foundations and Supports. 12.6 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment. 12.7 Leakage Surveys. 12.8 Auxiliary Power Sources. 12.9 Purging Prior to Maintenance. 12.10 Maintenance Records.
12.1 Retroactivity. 12.2 Maintenance Manuals. 12.3 Corrosion Protection. 12.4 Maintenance of Emergency Shutoff and Check Valves. 12.5 Maintenance of Foundations and Supports. 12.6 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment. 12.7 Leakage Surveys. 12.8 Auxiliary Power Sources. 12.9 Purging Prior to Maintenance. 12.10 Maintenance Records.
Chapter 13 Fire Protection, Safety, and Security 13.1 General. 13.2 Gas, Fire, and Leak Detection. 13.3 Container Protection. 13.4 Fire Protection Water Systems. 13.5 Fire-Extinguishing and Other Fire Protection Equipment. 13.6 Special Protection. 13.7 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment. 13.8 Personnel Safety. 13.9 Security.
13.1 General. 13.2 Gas, Fire, and Leak Detection. 13.3 Container Protection. 13.4 Fire Protection Water Systems. 13.5 Fire-Extinguishing and Other Fire Protection Equipment. 13.6 Special Protection. 13.7 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment. 13.8 Personnel Safety. 13.9 Security.
Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Method of Calculating Maximum Liquid Volume That Can Be Placed in a Container at Any Liquid Temperature Annex C Method of Calculating Maximum Volume of Liquefied Petroleum Gas That Can Be Placed in a Container for Which Length of Fixed Drip Tube Is Set Annex D Relief Device Sizing Annex E Sample Ordinance Adopting NFPA 59 Annex F Informational References
2015 Edition
Prevent fires and explosions. Work with up-to-date safety rules for LP-Gas utility gas plants in the 2015 edition of NFPA 59.
The 2015 NFPA 59 includes technical changes that impact most users:
The 2015 edition of NFPA 59 is an essential resource.
Designers, facility owners/operators, and enforcers need NFPA 59 to ensure compliance with 49 CFR Part 192. Update now and stay in compliance. (Softbound, 45 pp., 2015)
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