IMPORTANT: COPYRIGHT APPROVED FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY. The 2024 edition of NFPA 58 will revise the 2020 edition. When the new material drops in late August or early September, consult with your authorities having jurisdiction to determine how and when your state will implement it. (© 2019 NFPA, Reproduced with Permission)

Changes are coming to NFPA 58

July 18, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Be sure to understand the revisions in the next edition of the NFPA 58 LP gas code that are most relevant to your propane operation.

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Lessons learned during field inspections of propane operations

March 30, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Throughout his career as North Carolina’s LP gas engineer, Richard Fredenburg has noted memorable misconceptions expressed during propane operation inspections.

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Dig into transfer bulkhead design

February 2, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg looks at how safety and technological development in the propane industry have impacted transfer bulkhead design.

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Technology assists propane personnel with safety documentation

January 26, 2023 By Alex Burns

Getting back to a job site to correct errors is a huge challenge. How do you ensure your technicians get the job done right the first time?

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Propane terminology to know

January 5, 2023 By Randy Warner

Out of gas, interruption of service, leak check, pressure test: What do they mean? Randy Warner reviews propane terminology you need to know.

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This propane tank is placed too closely to a retail storage and services building. (Photo by Richard Fredenburg)

Avoid common code violations when installing propane containers

December 2, 2022 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg advises propane retailers: Follow the rules for tank and dispenser locations, and everyone will be safer.

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PERC approves funding for 2023 programs, other projects

November 11, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved 11 funding requests during its November meeting in Destin, Florida.

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Watch out for anhydrous ammonia contamination

October 13, 2022 By Richard Fredenburg

Richard Fredenburg discusses the importance of knowing the code and how to follow training instructions to safely handle NH3.

This article is tagged with cylinder exchange, Minnesota, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 58, North Carolina, propane tanks, safety and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

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NPGA panel: Cannabis market ripe for development

March 8, 2022 By Brian Richesson

The cannabis market is unique – full of promise for propane retailers but complex due to differing state regulations and no federal oversight.

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NFPA 58 code changes in progress

November 12, 2021 By Richard Fredenburg

The NFPA Technical Committee on Liquefied Petroleum Gases is making changes to the LP gas code that will result in a new edition of NFPA 58 in 2023.

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