Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-16-.07 - Adopted Codes and Standards

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Except to the extent modified herein, the following NFPA codes and standards are hereby adopted:

(1) NFPA 54, 2024 Edition, National Fuel Gas Code:

(a) Modifications to Chapter 3:

1. Delete subsection 3.3.61 in its entirety and substitute in its place the following:

3.3.61 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.

2. Delete subsection 3.3.83 in its entirety and substitute in its place the following:

3.3.831 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 Rule 120-3-16.

(b) Modifications to Chapter 10:

1. Delete subsection 10.21.2 in its entirety and substitute in its place the following:

10.21.2 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 Rule 120-3-16-.02(12).

(2) NFPA 58, 2024 Edition, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases:

(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. Training records for persons whose primary duties do not fall within the scope of this code but are engaged in the handling or transfer of LP-Gas at dispensing operations shall be maintained at the dispensing operation and shall be made available to the authority having jurisdiction upon request. The Applicant must be the owner or manager of the business applying for the LP-Gas license.

2. Delete subsections 4.4.1 - 4.4.4 in its entirety.

(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.

2. Delete subsection 5.24.2 in its entirety and substitute in its place the following:

5.24.2 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.

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.

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.

3. Add a new subsection 6.25.9 to read as follows:

6.25.9 Security and Protection Against Tampering. Vaporizers shall have fencing or protection against tampering in accordance with 6.22.4 and protection against vehicle collision.

(d) Modifications to Chapter 7:

1. Add a new paragraph 7.2.2.20 and 7.2.2.21 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.

7.2.2.21 All cylinders equipped with overfilling prevention devices intended for vapor service shall be filled on a scale certified in accordance with applicable laws unless otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

(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.

(f) Modifications to Chapter 9:

1. Add a new subsection 9.1.3 to read as follows:

9.1.3 General Provisions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(3) NFPA 59, 2024 Edition, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Gas Plants.

No modifications.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-16-.07

O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-263, 25-2-3, 25-2-4, 25-2-16, 33-2-9, 50-13-21.

Original Rule entitled "Standards for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Gas Plants" adopted. F. Jan. 29, 1968; eff. Apr. 1, 1968, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Adopted Codes and Standards" adopted. F. Nov. 10, 1980; eff. Nov. 30, 1980. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Modifications, Additions and Deletions to Adopted Codes and Standards" adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. Dec. 3, 1990; eff. Jan. 1, 1991, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 16, 1992; eff. Nov. 5, 1992. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 6, 1998; eff. Aug. 26, 1998. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Vehicles" adopted. F. July 23, 2003; eff. August 12, 2003. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Adopted Codes and Standards" adopted. F. Jan. 7, 2010; eff. Jan. 27, 2010. Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. July 24, 2015; eff. August 13, 2015. Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Apr. 11, 2025; eff. May 1, 2025.

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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."

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."

(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.

"NOTE: Exceptions No. 1 and No. 2 are acceptable installations to the Safety Fire Division [refer to 120-3-16-.02 12]."

(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."

2. Delete subsections 4.4.1 - 4.4.4 in its entirety.

(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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

(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.

(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."

(f) Modifications to Chapter 9:

1. Add a new subsection 9.1.3 to read as follows:

"9.1.3 General Provisions."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

(3) NFPA 59, 2012 Edition, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Gas Plants.

Modifications: None

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-16-.07

O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-263, 25-2-3, 25-2-4, 25-2-16.

Original Rule entitled "Standards for Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Gas Plants"adopted. F. Jan. 29, 1968; eff. Apr. 1, 1968, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Adopted Codes and Standards"adopted. F. Nov. 10, 1980; eff. Nov. 30, 1980. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Modifications, Additions and Deletions to Adopted Codes and Standards"adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. Dec. 3, 1990; eff. Jan. 1, 1991, as specified by the Agency. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 16, 1992; eff. Nov. 5, 1992. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 6, 1998; eff. Aug. 26, 1998. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Vehicles"adopted. F. July 23, 2003; eff. August 12, 2003. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Adopted Codes and Standards"adopted. F. Jan. 7, 2010; eff. Jan. 27, 2010. Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. July 24, 2015; eff. August 13, 2015. Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.