NFPA (Fire) 59

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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:

  • Updated extracts to other codes and standards
  • New and clarified definitions
  • Removal of coverage for vehicular fuel operations because it is out of scope
  • Chapter 6, the refrigerated container chapter, updated to reflect current industry practices and external standard development. Instead of protecting only outside piping from physical damage and corrosion, all piping must now be protected; and it is no longer appropriate to utilize operating malfunctions to detect leaks.
  • Installation of corrosion protection moved from Chapter 12 to Chapter 4
  • New piping cover requirements in Chapter 7
  • The National Board Inspection Code is now used to determine whether or not containers taken out of service for a year can be placed back into service.

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.

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Published:
09/06/2017
ISBN(s):
9781455916696
Number of Pages:
59

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NFPA (Fire) 59

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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 2012 NFPA 59 includes technical changes that impact most users:

  • A new section on corrosion protection largely extracts existing requirements from the Code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR Part 193.
  • A new section addresses training of personnel engaged in maintenance or operation of propane-air mixing equipment. .
  • A new section on construction and modification records requires operators to maintain records of the materials of construction for process equipment piping systems containing LPG and other flammable fluids, including their supporting system and foundations for plants that are built or modified after the effective date of the 2012 Edition. .
  • Requirements for separation distances for containers less than 2,000 gallons were extracted from NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. .
  • The provision for vent stacks on nonrefrigerated aboveground containers was removed. .

Product Details

Published:
06/20/2011
ISBN(s):
9781455900954
Number of Pages:
49

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NFPA (Fire) 59

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Prevent fires and explosions. Work with up-to-date safety rules for LP-Gas utility gas plants in the 2015 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 2015 NFPA 59 includes technical changes that impact most users:

  • Expanded coverage of corrosion control and monitoring in Chapter 12 aligns with federal regulations.
  • Revised method for sizing pressure relief devices for propane installations over 300 psig
  • New specific requirements for ventilation in buildings that house LP-Gas operations clarify the purpose and activation of the ventilation system to prevent the accumulation of flammable gas in the building.
  • Updated and clarified LP-Gas vaporizer requirements help ensure their safe installation and operation.

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.

Product Details

Published:
07/29/2014
ISBN(s):
9781455908929
Number of Pages:
54

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NFPA (Fire) 59

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Provides for the safe design, construction, and operation of LP-Gas equipment at plants supplying LP-Gas/air mixtures for utility application.

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Published:
1984

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