The regulations also do not apply when the gross mass of all the cylinders is less than 10 kg 22 1bs and is intended to be for demonstration equipment repair analysis or testing.
Transporting propane tanks regulation.
When you are transporting propane cylinders you are transporting hazardous materials.
A flat level outdoor area that is out of direct sunlight is the ideal location.
The federal highway administration fhwa considers such propane cylinders to be an integral part of the recreational vehicle and not subject to the financial responsibility regulations.
During unloading the transport truck mustn t be parked on public thoroughfares and it must be at least 5 feet from storage containers positioned so that shutoff valves are readily accessible.
The regulations do not apply when propane is necessary for the operation of a vehicle.
Very few farriers are ever likely to have to deal with this transportation regulation.
Propane tanks should always be stored outdoors in well ventilated areas.
A person must carry no more than four propane cylinders in a sedan or suv at one time.
The pipeline hazardous materials safety administration modified its rules regarding loading unloading and storage of hazardous materials in response to appeals of final rules issued in 2003.
These placement regulations will vary based on the size of your propane tank.
Storing and handling propane tanks properly is an important part of remaining compliant.
2 use of existing cylinders is authorized.
Never leave propane tanks inside a vehicle you must carry no more than four propane cylinders in a sedan or suv at one time.
July 1 2005 by lp gas the department of transportation issued a series of new rules this spring governing the transportation of propane.
Vehicle placarding is required when the total weight of the cylinders and propane reach a combined weight of more than 1 000 pounds or exceeds 25 20 pound cylinders.
Let s consider a few key points to make sure they understand before driving off your lot.
Do not smoke while handling or transporting cylinders.
1 authorized crc btc ctc or tc specification cylinders that correspond with a dot specification cylinder are listed in 171 12 a 4 iii of this subchapter.
No single cylinder should contain a propane capacity of more than 45 pounds and the total combined weight off all the cylinders in a vehicle should not exceed 90 pounds.
Propane retailers should take it upon themselves to educate customers about safety practices for transporting propane cylinders.