Construction and operation of LPG systems in the U. S. are affected by requirements of various parties. These may include city and state agencies, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the consumer's insurance carrier. A similar range of requirements may exist in other countries. A clear understanding of all applicable requirements is a first step in design.

Standby system owners and operators need to understand the basic properties and hazards of gaseous fuels as well as operating and maintenance requirements of a specific system. A wealth of materials is available to assist with generic safety training for LP-gas.
A well-documented design and as-built construction record can help ensure long-term success in operating and maintaining a standby plant. Detailed operating instructions, tailored to a specific system, are a must. These areas can be addressed early in the design process.

Section - Source

12-1.1	NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, PO Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
12.1.2	Other Publications.

12-1.2.1	API Publications. American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20005.
12-1.2.2	ASCE Publication. American Society of Civil Engineers, United Engineering Center, 345 East 47th St., New York, NY 10017.
12-1.2.3	ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
12-1.2.4	ASTM Publications. American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
12-1.2.5	AWS Publication. American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126.
12-1.2.6	CGA Publications. Compressed Gas Association, Inc., 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
12-1.2.7	IAS Publication. International Approval Services, U.S., Inc. 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, OH 44131.
12-1.2.8	ICBO Publication. International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 S. Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601.
12-1.2.9	UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.
12-1.2.10	U.S Government Publications. U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20401.

NOTE: The 2004 edition of NFPA 58 was effective February 5, 2004. In some locations, this new edition may be effective immediately. Older editions of NFPA 58 may also be effective.

NOTE: The International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, is adopted by many jurisdictions in the U.S. IFC Chapter 38 addresses LPGs.

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