Subject 120-3-16 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
(1) |
These Rules and Regulations governing the
distribution, sale, transportation, storage, handling and use of liquefied
petroleum gases are promulgated jointly by the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner
pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sections
25-2-4 and
25-2-16, and the State Fire
Marshal pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section
10-1-265. |
(2) |
The purpose of these rules and
regulations is to provide precautionary and protective techniques that are
reasonable and practical measures for the prevention of injury to persons and
property from the storage, transportation and handling of liquefied petroleum
gases, and to provide reasonably necessary measures for the protection of the
health, welfare, and safety of the public and persons using such
materials. |
(3) |
Pursuant to O.C.G.A.
Section 10-1-270, no municipality or other
political subdivision of this State shall adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule,
or regulation in conflict with Article 10 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the
Official Code of Georgia or with these Rules and Regulations. |
(4) |
The Safety Fire Commissioner and/or the
State Fire Marshal of Georgia shall have the authority to act in all matters
related to this Chapter, pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sections
25-2-3,
25-2-4,
25-2-5, and
25-2-16. |
The definitions contained herein are in addition to and in
clarification of those contained in the adopted codes and standards.
(1) |
ASME. The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. |
(2) |
AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION. The State Fire Marshal of Georgia. |
(3) |
COMMISSIONER. The Georgia Insurance and
Safety Fire Commissioner. |
(4) |
CONFINED SPACE. For the purpose of this Chapter, a space whose volume is less
than 50 cubic feet per 1000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kW) of the aggregate input
rating of all appliances installed in that space. |
(5) |
CYLINDER EXCHANGE OPERATION. This
operation, also referred to as cylinder staging racks or cages, requires
specific approval. No product transfer takes place at these holding locations.
All cylinders, empty or full, are secured in an approved rack or cage. The
cylinder inspection, requalification, reconditioning and product transfer takes
place at the licensed dealer's distribution plant (see definition in NFPA 58)
by the dealer's properly trained personnel. All cylinders are provided with the
required markings, labeling and each requalification is duly recorded for
compliance with applicable DOT regulations and NFPA 58, Appendix C. |
(6) |
DEALER IN LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS. Any
person who sells or offers to sell liquefied petroleum gas to an ultimate
consumer for agricultural, industrial, commercial or domestic use. |
(7) |
DISPENSING OPERATION. A dispensing
facility or vehicle fuel dispenser as defined in NFPA 58 and used to dispense
liquefied petroleum gas to the ultimate consumer. |
(8) |
DOT. The United States Department of
Transportation. |
(9) |
INSTALLATION.
The act of installing apparatus, piping, tubing, appliances, and equipment
necessary for storing and converting liquefied petroleum gas into flame for
light, heat, cooling or power for use by the ultimate consumer. |
(10) |
NFPA. The National Fire Protection
Association. |
(11) |
PERSON. Any
individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock
association, and any trustee, receiver, assignee or personal representative
thereof. |
(12) |
SAFETY FIRE DIVISION.
The Safety Fire Division of the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire
Commissioner, headed by the State Fire Marshal appointed by the
Commissioner. |
(13) |
ULTIMATE
CONSUMER. Any person who is the last to purchase liquefied petroleum gas in its
liquid or vapor state for agricultural, industrial, commercial or domestic
use. |
(14) |
UNCONFINED SPACE. For the
purpose of this Chapter, a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet
Per 1000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kW) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space
in which the appliances are installed, through openings not furnished with
doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space. All the space that
connects to the region that contains the appliance(s) can be combined to
calculate the volume, provided there are no doors intervening. |
(15) |
WALLET CARD. A picture identification
card issued by the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office establishing an
individual's certification for a specific area of liquefied petroleum gas
industry operations. |
(1) |
Except as provided herein, no person
shall manufacture, distribute, sell or store for sale or transportation,
liquefied petroleum gas without a license issued by the Safety Fire Division in
accordance with this Chapter. |
(2) |
Only Georgia dealers or owners with a valid license issued by the Safety Fire
Division in accordance with this Chapter shall introduce liquefied petroleum
gas into a container at any location in the state for storage or dispensing of
liquefied petroleum for sale or transportation. |
(3) |
The required one-time license fee
pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section
25-2-4.1shall be submitted with
the license application and shall be payable to the Safety Fire
Commissioner. |
(4) |
No license shall
be required for:
(a) |
The sale or storage of
liquefied petroleum gas in containers meeting DOT specifications and having a
maximum water capacity of two and one half (2.5) pounds, such as those used
with self-contained hand torches, camp stoves, and similar
appliances. |
(b) |
Cylinder exchange
and dispensing operations conducted by licensed Georgia Dealers at their bulk
plants with a current license. Dealers shall provide a listing of locations of
the cylinder exchange racks/cages for inspection and compliance with Chapter 8
of NFPA 58 and other applicable codes. |
(c) |
Ultimate consumer operations. |
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(5) |
Every entity who desires to be
licensed to sell or distribute liquefied petroleum gas in this state shall have
located within the state and within close proximity to the area serviced in
Georgia storage capacity for a minimum of 30,000 water gallons, except that
entities initially licensed prior to July 1, 1990, may continue to operate with
the previously approved 18,000 gallons storage facility. If the 30,000 gallon
capacity consists of more than one container, then no storage container used to
meet this requirement shall be of a size less than 6,000 gallons. Any person
who desires a liquefied petroleum gas dealer license as authorized by O.C.G.A.
Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 10 and who has not yet acquired the required
storage facility may enter into a bulk storage lease agreement with such
qualified person on the forms provided by the Safety Fire Division. Such
agreement shall be made in triplicate and the license fee shall be the same as
stated in subparagraph (3) of this rule. If the required storage facility is
leased or rented, then such storage capacity must be dedicated to the exclusive
use of the lessee and must include separate piping and loading/unloading
facilities. |
(6) |
Prior to obtaining
a license for any of the activities listed in subsection (1) of this Rule, all
persons shall furnish the Safety Fire Division with evidence of and shall
thereafter maintain the following insurance coverage with an insurer authorized
to do business in this State or an insurer regulated pursuant to O.C.G.A. Title
33, Chapter 5, if insurance cannot be obtained from an insurer authorized to do
business in this State:
(a) |
General liability
including products and completed operations:
1. |
$1,000,000 combined single limits if the
capacity is more than 2,000 gallons. |
2. |
$500,000 combined single limits if the
capacity is 2,000 gallons or less. |
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(b) |
Motor vehicle liability (when
applicable): $1,000,000 combined single limits. |
(c) |
An insurer which provided such coverage
shall notify the Commissioner of any change in coverage. |
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(7) |
The name under which a person is licensed
shall appear on all delivery tickets, delivery vehicles, and storage
facilities. Nothing herein shall prohibit the use of trademarks, symbols or
logos in addition to the licensee's name. Nothing herein shall prohibit the use
of cash register receipts without the name of the business at portable DOT
cylinder filling facilities. |
(8) |
Any license issued pursuant to this Chapter may be suspended or revoked by the
Safety Fire Division in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section
10-1-269. |
(1) |
Each Georgia liquefied petroleum gas
industry worker whose primary duties fall within the scope of Georgia Rules and
Regulations 120-3-16 shall be trained in proper handling procedures and shall
be certified by the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office for the particular job
function that they perform. The training curriculum shall be the Certified
Employee Training Program (CETP) or equivalent program approved by the Georgia
State Fire Marshal's Office to include employees engaged as delivery drivers
and/or service and installation technicians.
(a) |
Existing industry workers whose primary
duties fall within the scope of Georgia Rules and Regulations 120-3-16 shall be
certified. The Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office may define who is an
existing industry worker, determine when an existing industry worker must be
certified, and develop the criteria for certification of existing industry
workers when documentation of prior certification does not exist. One of the
following methods will be used as certification criteria:
1. |
Written or oral examination |
2. |
Work performance review |
3. |
Observation during performance of the
job |
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(b) |
New industry
workers including seasonal or part-time workers, employed after the effective
date of this regulation must comply with certification requirements within 12
months of their original date of hire. Other workers that do not meet the
requirements of existing industry workers listed in paragraph
120-3-16-.04(1)
(a) above or whose certification has expired
as described in subsection
120-3-16-.04(3)
must comply with certification requirements within 12 months of the original
date of hire, expiration of certification, or re-entry into the liquefied
petroleum gas industry. Prior to certification, employees may perform duties
for which they have been properly trained as per NFPA 58 and other appropriate
regulatory agencies. |
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(2) |
Every Georgia liquefied petroleum gas industry worker must acquire a minimum of
six hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU) every three years to maintain
their certification. |
(3) |
Certification belongs to the Georgia liquefied petroleum gas industry worker
and follow the industry worker upon change of employment within the Georgia
liquefied petroleum gas industry. A copy of the industry worker's certificate
shall be provided to their employer. Certification shall not expire unless:
(b) |
Industry
Worker's employment within the liquefied petroleum gas industry has lapsed for
a period of more than one year |
(c) |
The Commissioner deems that revocation of the industry worker's certification
is necessary due to gross negligence or violation of this
regulation |
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(4) |
A wallet
card indicating valid certification shall be issued by the Georgia State Fire
Marshal's Office to the liquefied petroleum gas industry worker. This wallet
card shall be kept with the industry worker at all times during which they are
conducting business and shall be made available to authorities, State or Local,
upon request. The wallet card shall be issued in the following classes:
(a) |
Class I: Basic Transfer and
Handling |
(c) |
Class III: Service
/Installation |
(d) |
Class IV: Bulk
Operator |
(e) |
Class V: Delivery and
Service / Installation |
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(5) |
Certain records regarding certification
shall be maintained by the appropriate party and maintained as current.
(a) |
The Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office
shall:
1. |
Maintain permanent certification
records submitted by the Georgia liquefied petroleum gas industry
worker |
2. |
Maintain a database of
CEU's |
3. |
Notify Certificate holder
of upcoming CEU renewal requirements |
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(b) |
The Georgia liquefied petroleum gas
industry worker shall:
1. |
Maintain personal
CEU's |
2. |
Maintain their wallet card
that is issued by the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office |
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(c) |
The licensed dealer in liquefied
petroleum gas shall:
1. |
Maintain employee
records indicating the status of certified employment base |
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(6) |
A Propane Industry Education
Advisory Panel shall be appointed by the Commissioner and shall advise or
recommend appropriate continuing education unit curriculum. The panel shall
consist of five members: one independent propane marketer, one multi-state
propane marketer, one propane industry supplier representative, one at-large
member, all to be appointed by the executive committee of the Georgia Propane
Gas Association and a representative of the State Fire Marshal. Each member of
the advisory panel will serve a three year term. Members of the advisory panel
will elect a chairman and vice chairman. The Vice Chairman shall succeed the
Chairman. |
(1) |
Complete plans and specifications for all
systems involving the aggregate storage capacity of over 2,000 water gallons of
liquefied petroleum gas shall be submitted in duplicate to, and receive
approval by, the Safety Fire Division before installation is started. Complete
plans and specifications for all systems involving storage of any capacity,
used for the dispensing of liquefied petroleum gas as vehicular fuel, and
located within 50 ft. of any facility dispensing flammable or combustible
liquids as outlined in Georgia Rules and Regulations 120-3-11 shall be
submitted in duplicate to, and receive approval by, the Safety Fire Division
before installation is started. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sections
25-2-4.1 and
10-1-266, the plans shall be
accompanied with the plan review fee payable to the Safety Fire Commissioner.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section
25-2-16, the plans shall bear the
seal and Georgia registration number of the drafting architect or engineer or
shall otherwise have the approval of the Safety Fire Division. |
(2) |
Plans shall be submitted in duplicate and
shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(a) |
Scaled site plan (shall include all
buildings and property lines) |
(b) |
Storage container location(s) |
(c) |
Container Drawings (shall include all piping connections, valves, and
appurtenances) |
(d) |
Container Pier
Drawings (if applicable) |
(e) |
Piping, valve, and associated equipment layout and arrangements |
(f) |
Electrical conduit layout and
arrangements |
(g) |
Corrosion
protection (if applicable) |
(h) |
Equipment list and specifications (shall include make and model of
equipment) |
(i) |
A copy of the
container data plate (picture, rubbing, marking, etc.) |
(j) |
Other information necessary to show
compliance |
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(3) |
Submissions for storage containers shall also include the following:
(a) |
A site approval by a representative of
the State Fire Marshal |
(b) |
A Fire
Safety Analysis completed by the local fire authority |
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(4) |
One set of plans shall be retained by the
State Fire Marshal and one copy returned to the applicant with approval or
disapproval indicated thereon. A copy of the approved plans shall be kept at
the installation site during construction for inspection by authorized
representatives of the State Fire Marshal or local authority. |
(5) |
Construction or the storage container
installation, or associated equipment, shall not commence until the plans have
been approved and returned to the applicant. |
(6) |
In lieu of plans, a final inspection
shall be obtained from Safety Fire Division for the following:
(a) |
All other systems, which may or may not
require a license but involve the storage of 2,000 water gallons or less of
liquefied petroleum gas, such as, cylinder filling plants open to the public,
or dispensing and filling locations at commercial, industrial or mercantile
sites. |
(b) |
Cylinder exchange racks
or cages which do not require a license. Dealers shall provide a listing of
locations of the cylinder exchange racks/cages for inspection and compliance
with Chapter 8 of NFPA 58 and other applicable codes. |
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All owners, managers or operators of all vehicles and
equipment covered under this Chapter shall as soon as possible, but in no event
later than eight hours of the incident occurring, shall notify the Safety Fire
Division of all fires involving such vehicles and equipment and all accidents
involving the same that may create a hazard to the public. In addition to the
initial notification, all owners, managers or operators of all vehicles and
equipment covered under this Chapter shall submit a written report to the
Safety Fire Division within seventy-two (72) hours of the incident
occurring.
Except to the extent modified herein, the following NFPA
codes and standards are hereby adopted:
(1) |
NFPA 54, 2018 Edition,
National Fuel Gas Code: Modifications:
(a) |
Modifications to Chapter 3:
1. |
Delete subsection 3.3.81 in its entirety and substitute in its place the
following:
"3.3.81 Qualified Agency. A Georgia licensed
dealer in liquefied petroleum gas that is engaged in and is responsible for (1)
the installation, testing, or replacement of gas piping or (2) the connection,
installation, testing, repair, or servicing of appliances and equipment and
that has complied with all the requirements of Georgia Rules and Regulations
120-3-16."
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2. |
Add a new
subsection 3.3.106 to read as follows:
"3.3.106 Interruption of Service. Any time when
there is a disruption in the flow of gas between the gas supply and the
distribution piping, or any portion thereof."
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(b) |
Modifications to Chapter 10:
1. |
Delete subsection 10.22.1 in its entirety
and substitute in its place the following:
"10.22.1 Prohibited Installations. Unvented room
heaters shall not be installed in bathrooms or bedrooms.
Exception No. 1: One listed wall-mounted unvented
room heater equipped with an oxygen depletion safety shutoff system shall be
permitted to be installed in a bathroom provided that the input rating shall
not exceed 6,000 Btu/hr (1760 W/hr) and combustion and ventilation air is
provided as specified in 10.1.2.
Exception No. 2: One listed wall-mounted unvented
room heater equipped with an oxygen depletion safety shutoff system shall be
permitted to be installed in a bedroom provided that the input rating shall not
exceed 10,000 Btu/hr (2930 W/hr) and combustion and ventilation air is provided
as specified in 10.1.2.
"NOTE: Exceptions No. 1 and No. 2 are acceptable
installations to the Safety Fire Division [refer to
120-3-16-.02
12]."
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(2) |
NFPA 58, 2020 Edition,
Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum
Gases: Modifications:
(a) |
Modifications to Chapter 4:
1. |
Delete Section 4.4 in its entirety and substitute in its place the following:
"4.4 Qualifications of Personnel. Persons who
transfer liquid LP-Gas, who are employed to transport LP-Gas, or whose primary
duties fall within the scope of this code shall be trained in accordance with
Section 120-3-16-.04
of this Rule. Prior to obtaining a license for any of the activities listed in
Section 120-3-16-.01
of this Rule, new applicant(s) must provide verification that all responsible
persons such as owner or manager, and any employee(s) handling LP-Gas, have
received and successfully completed safety training in the proper handling and
operating procedures of LP Gas. This training shall be maintained and be kept
up to date for the applicant's license to remain valid. The Applicant must be
the owner or manager of the business applying for the LP-Gas
license."
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2. |
Delete
subsections 4.4.1 - 4.4.4 in its entirety. |
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(b) |
Modifications to Chapter 5:
1. |
Add a new paragraph 5.2.1.12 to read as
follows:
"5.2.1.12 The design, fabrication, and marking
provisions for containers and features normally associated with container
fabrication, such as container openings, appurtenances required for these
openings to make the containers gas tight entities, physical damage protecting
devices, and container supports attached to or furnished with the container by
the manufacturer shall meet the requirements of this section. All tank
distributors or firms who manufacture or sell ASME liquefied petroleum gas
containers shall provide each Georgia dealer who purchases such containers with
a manufacturer's data sheet for each container as set forth in Section VIII of
ASME's Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. All such data sheets shall be signed by
an inspector regularly employed by an insurance company or authorized
governmental unit who holds a Certificate of Competency and Commission from the
National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. All dealers shall file
such data sheets as part of their regular records, separated by name of
manufacturer and serial number of the container. Such records shall be
available during regular office hours for inspection by the Safety Fire
Division or authorized agent thereof. This requirement shall also apply to
containers which are utilized on trucks, semi-trailers, and trailers. When
containers used in this State are purchased by control purchasing departments
of companies, corporations, their subdivisions or individuals operating within
this State, such records shall be retained by the department, subdivision or
individual. Copies of the manufacturer's data sheets shall be available to the
representative of the Safety Fire Division upon request."
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2. |
Delete subsection 5.23.2 in its entirety
and substitute in its place the following:
"5.23.2 Any appliance originally manufactured
for operation with a gaseous fuel other than LP-Gas shall not be used with
LP-Gas unless it is converted to use LP-Gas, and is tested for performance with
LP-Gas before being placed into use. No person shall use liquefied petroleum
gas as a source of pressure in operating spray guns and other equipment not
specifically designed or intended to use liquefied petroleum
gas."
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(c) |
Modifications to Chapter 6:
1. |
Add a new subsection 6.1.4 to read as follows:
"6.1.4 General Provisions. Bulk storage
facilities, cylinder filling facilities, and cylinder exchange staging areas
shall have emergency contact information posted in a prominent location
accessible to persons who might notice leaks, fires or other unsafe conditions.
For bulk storage and cylinder filling facilities the letters shall be at least
2 inches high using approximately a 1/4 inch stroke. At cylinder exchange
staging areas the letters shall be 3/4 inches high using approximately a 1/8
inch stroke. 'No smoking' signs shall be conspicuously
posted."
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2. |
Add a new
paragraph 6.8.1.8 to read as follows:
"6.8.1.8 Piping, tubing or regulators shall be considered
well supported when they are rigidly fastened in their intended
position."
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3. |
Add a new
subsection 6.24.9 to read as follows:
"6.24.9_Security and Protection Against
Tampering. Vaporizers shall have fencing or protection against tampering
in accordance with 6.21.4 and protection against vehicle
collision."
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(d) |
Modifications to Chapter 7:
1. |
Add a new paragraph 7.2.2.20 to read as follows:
"7.2.2.20 No person shall introduce LP Gas into a container,
evacuate a container, or otherwise modify or tamper with a container without
the written permission of the container owner.
Exception: A Georgia dealer in LP-Gas may evacuate a
container not owned by such dealer for the purpose of transferring the LP-Gas
remaining in the container into a container which is owned by the dealer or the
ultimate consumer, provided that the dealer owning the container to be
evacuated is notified of the transfer. The Georgia dealer in LP-Gas evacuating
the container shall document such notification and shall maintain a record of
the notification for a period not less than three
years."
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(e) |
Modifications to Chapter 8:
1. |
Add a new subsection 8.2.3 to read as
follows:
"8.2.3 When cylinders are stored in exchange or
storage cages, the name of the lp-gas supplier and the supplier's emergency
contact information shall be posted on the front of the cage using letters 3/4
inches high using approximately a 1/8 inch stroke."
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(f) |
Modifications to Chapter 9:
1. |
Add a new subsection 9.1.3 to read as
follows:
"9.1.3 General Provisions."
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2. |
Add a new paragraph 9.1.3.1 to read as
follows:
"9.1.3.1 Drivers shall not be addicted to or
under the influence of intoxicants or narcotics, and intoxicating beverages
shall not be carried on or consumed in transport vehicles."
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3. |
Add a new paragraph 9.1.3.2 to read as
follows:
"9.1.3.2 Except during transfer operations, the
liquid valve(s) of all tanks and cargo tanks trucks shall be closed by means of
self-closing shut-off valves."
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4. |
Add a new paragraph 9.1.3.3 to read as
follows:
"9.1.3.3 The transfer of L.P. Gas from vehicle
to vehicle at any location which is open to and readily accessible to the
public and on any public highway, road, street, or alley is allowed only with
approval of the Safety Fire Division except in emergency
situations."
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5. |
Add a new
paragraph 9.4.6.3 to read as follows:
"9.4.6.3 In addition, the common name of the
product or the words 'LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS' shall be marked on the rear and
sides of cargo tanks in letters at least 2 inches high using approximately a
1/4 inch stroke, with red letters upon a white background."
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6. |
Add a new paragraph 9.4.6.4 to read as
follows:
"9.4.6.4 The name and telephone number of the
owner or operator of any vehicle required to be marked shall be displayed on
each side of the vehicle in legible
lettering."
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(3) |
NFPA 59, 2012 Edition,
Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases at
Utility Gas Plants. Modifications: None
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Upon receipt of a sworn affidavit from the owner stating all
relevant facts and circumstances and such other information as may be required,
the Safety Fire Division may determine that specific requirements of this
Chapter and the NFPA codes and standards adopted herein should be modified to
allow alternative arrangements that will secure as nearly equivalent measures
as practical for the prevention of injury to persons and property. In their
discretion, the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner and the State Fire Marshal may
jointly grant the requested modification.
Authorized representatives of the Safety Fire Division may
conduct inspections of all facilities subject to this Chapter. Upon
determination by such inspection that a liquefied petroleum gas system or any
part thereof is unsafe to the extent that it endangers life or adjacent
properties, the inspector may red tag the entire system or a specified portion
thereof. The red tag may be removed only by an authorized representative of the
Safety Fire Division. Any system or portion of a system that has been red
tagged may no longer be used until the red tag has been removed. In the event
of a consumer complaint, fire, or explosion, all owners, managers or operators
of all vehicles and equipment covered under this Chapter shall promptly and
completely make available for inspection at the request of the Safety Fire
Division all records regarding delivery receipts, inspections, installations,
leak tests, maintenance, service calls, pressure tests, and tank lease
agreements.
All persons shall manufacture, distribute, sell, store,
transport, use and otherwise handle liquefied petroleum gases in conformity
with this Chapter. After notice and hearing provided in accordance with Rule
120-3-2-.02 of the Rules of Safety Fire Commissioner, or as provided in
O.C.G.A. Section
10-1-269, any person who is found
to have violated any of the rules contained in this Chapter shall be subject to
such penalties as authorized by law or Regulation.
(1) |
Unless
otherwise indicated, and to the extent provided, each filing required under
this Regulation Chapter is to be made on forms or electronic format obtained
from the Safety Fire Division. |
(2) |
Forms may be reproduced and may be altered to accommodate manual or automated
processing provided the same information is presented in the same order as in
the forms or electronic format obtained from the Safety Fire
Division. |
(3) |
Any form filed
electronically requiring a signature shall contain the electronic signature of
the person filing the form, as defined in O.C.G.A. Section
10-12-3. |
(4) |
The Safety Fire Division may approve a
method or methods of electronic filing. |
(1) |
The NFPA codes
and standards adopted in this Chapter are on file in the Safety Fire Division
and are available for viewing. |
(2) |
Copies of the NFPA codes and standards may be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
Phone: 1-800-344-3555
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If any rule or portion thereof contained in this Chapter is
held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the rules
herein and the applicability of such provisions to other circumstances shall
not be affected thereby.
If you are an individual with a disability and wish to
acquire this publication in an alternative format, please contact the ADA
Coordinator, Safety Fire Division, Office of Commissioner of Insurance, No. 2
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, 404 656-2056, TDD 404
656-4031.