2017 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 2017 edition establishes the mandatory requirements for safeguarding LP-Gas (propane) installations across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This reference covers the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of LP-Gas systems including storage containers, piping, transfer operations, and associated equipment. It is the primary code reference for designers, contractors, health and safety managers, and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) officials responsible for LP-Gas safety compliance.

Who Uses NFPA 58

The 2017 edition is the standard of reference for mechanical engineers, LP-Gas system designers, contractors, facility safety managers, AHJ officials, and insurance professionals working with propane installations in residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation applications.

What's New in the 2017 Edition

The 2017 edition introduces significant scope expansions and technical updates, including:

• All-new Chapter 12 addressing LP-Gas requirements for over-the-road vehicles incorporating the latest available technology.
• New definitions, construction requirements, transportation requirements, and location requirements for skid tanks and porta-pacs.
• Expanded scope to include hot air balloons, with requirements referencing current federal law and new guidance on liquid transfer into balloon containers.
• Revised snow load requirements for container and piping protection based on ASCE 7 calculations and snowfall maps, with the protection threshold raised to 100 lb/ft² (488 kgf/m²).
• Basic fire extinguisher requirements consolidated in Section 4.7, with individual capacity requirements retained in applicable application sections.
• Expanded appurtenance requirements in Table 5.9.4.1(B) to cover additional container types.
• Updated requirements permitting universal tanks to be filled in horizontal or vertical orientation provided the positioning slot is correctly oriented.
• New Chapter 6 requirements addressing placement of ASME tanks that have been disconnected from service.
• Removal of vehicle barrier protection (VBP) requirements for cylinders stored in metal cabinets.
• Revised VBP requirement for vehicle fuel dispensers reduced from 12,000 lb (53,375 N) to 6,000 lb (26,688 N).

2017 Edition Advisory

NFPA 58 is updated on a regular revision cycle. Verify which edition is currently adopted in your jurisdiction before purchasing.

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