Propane Tank Rules
The gas container, LP System or liquefied petroleum system is a collective term by OSHA which refers to the piping, regulators, hoses, regulators, fittings and valves. Depending on the capacity of the tank, the agency requires certain components. These individual parts have to go trough recognized laboratory testing. The correct laboratory approval would show that the system components meet pressure, thickness and construction standards.
Tank Location
The OSHA is the organization who dictates how near the propane tank is situated to ignitable materials, to buildings, to tanks containing inflammable liquids, welders and cutting torches. These strict rules are implemented to make the jobsite very safe for the workers and those others who are nearby.
Nameplate Marks
LP systems require that the address, the name, the supplier of the container, and or the tanks brand name, be marked on the propane container. The container capacity is to be listed with the following details: pounds or gallons of fuel, square foot outside surface, pressure and fill level. In addition, information regarding whether or not the container is designed to be installed underground or above ground is also visible. These markings have to be on a metal plate attached to the container somewhere visible. OSHA requires that each and every tank should be marked by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors in order to be considered safe and ready to use.
Tank Repairs and Modifications
Any type of maintenance to LP systems that require welding are regulated by OSHA. Repair workers and tank owners have to be familiar with standards and regulatory codes which the tanks were manufactured. Welding repairs to any system part which is subject to internal pressure has to first comply with these fabrication codes. Any other type of welding is just permitted on lugs, brackets or saddle plates.
The OSHA works hard to make sure that people who work with forklifts and in their vicinity are kept safe. They have stringent training procedures and regulations in place in order to make sure that these industrial equipment and their repair processes are handled with respect and as safe as possible. It is vital that companies follow their rules and steep fines can occur if they are not adhered to.