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NFPA 59: Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Gas Plants, 1998
- Chapter 1 General Provisions [Go to Page]
- 1-1 General.
- 1-2 Scope.
- 1-3 Retroactivity.
- 1-4 Definitions.
- 1-5 * Odorizing Gases.
- 1-6 Acceptance of Equipment.
- 1-7 Damage from Vehicles.
- 1-8 Electrical Equipment and Lighting.
- 1-9 Fixed Electrical Equipment in Classified Areas.
- 1-10 Source of Ignition.
- Chapter 2 Nonrefrigerated Containers [Go to Page]
- 2-1 Provision for Construction and Original Test of Nonrefrigerated Containers.
- 2-2 Design Pressure and Classification of Nonrefrigerated Containers.
- 2-3 ASME Container Markings.
- 2-4 Location of Nonrefrigerated Containers.
- 2-5 Installation of Nonrefrigerated Storage Containers.
- 2-6 Reinstallation of Nonrefrigerated Containers.
- 2-7 Gaskets.
- 2-8 Filling Densities.
- 2-9 Loading and Unloading Facility Spacing.
- 2-10 Supplemental Product Control.
- Chapter 3” Refrigerated Containers [Go to Page]
- 3-1 Provisions for Construction, Design, and Testing of Refrigerated Containers.
- 3-2 Refrigerated LP-Gas Container Instruments and Controls.
- 3-3 Refrigerated LP-Gas Container Impoundment.
- 3-4 Inspection of Refrigerated LP-Gas Containers and Systems.
- 3-5 Locating Aboveground Refrigerated LP-Gas Containers.
- Chapter 4 Piping, Valves, and Equipment [Go to Page]
- 4-1 General.
- 4-2 Container Valves and Accessories.
- 4-3 Filler and Discharge Pipes, Manifolds.
- 4-4 Liquid Level Gauging Device.
- 4-5 Hose Specifications for Nonrefrigerated LP-Gas.
- 4-6 Drips, Pits, and Drains.
- 4-7 Pumps and Compressors.
- 4-8 Protection of Container Accessories.
- Chapter 5 Vaporizers, Heat Exchangers, and Gas-Air Mixers [Go to Page]
- 5-1 General.
- 5-2 Vaporizers, Heat Exchangers, and Gas-Air Mixers.
- 5-3 Vaporizer Installation.
- Chapter 6 Relief Devices [Go to Page]
- 6-1 General.
- 6-2 Testing Relief Devices.
- 6-3 Aboveground Containers.
- 6-4 Underground Containers.
- 6-5 Vaporizers.
- 6-6 Hydrostatic Relief Valves.
- Chapter 7 Handling [Go to Page]
- 7-1 Transfer of Liquids within a Utility Plant.
- 7-2 Tank Car Loading and Unloading Point.
- 7-3 Tank Truck Loading and Unloading.
- Chapter 8 Operations [Go to Page]
- 8-1 Operating Procedures Manuals.
- 8-2 Personnel Safety.
- 8-3 Transfer Procedures.
- 8-4 Operating Records.
- Chapter 9 Maintenance [Go to Page]
- 9-1 Maintenance Manuals.
- 9-2 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment.
- 9-3 Auxiliary Power Sources.
- 9-4 Purging Prior to Maintenance.
- 9-5 Maintenance Records.
- Chapter 10 Fire Protection, Safety, and Security [Go to Page]
- 10-1 General.
- 10-2 Ignition Source Control.
- 10-3 Fire and Leak Detection.
- 10-4 Container Protection.
- 10-5 Fire Protection Water Systems.
- 10-6 Fire Extinguishing and Other Fire Control Equipment.
- 10-7 Maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment.
- 10-8 Personnel Safety.
- 10-9 Security.
- Chapter 11 Referenced Publications [Go to Page]
- 11-1 The following documents or portions thereof are referenced within this standard as mandator...
- Appendix A Explanatory Material
- Appendix B Method of Calculating Maximum Liquid Volume That Can Be Placed in a Container at any ...
- Appendix C Method of Calculating Maximum Volume of Liquefied Petroleum Gas That Can be Placed in...
- Appendix D Procedure for Torch Fire and Hose Stream Testing of Thermal Insulating Systems for LP...
- Appendix E Relief Device Sizing
- Appendix F Referenced Publications [Go to Page]