Storage

PURPOSE: This rule sets out minimum general standards for the storage of liquefied petroleum gas and promotes safety for life and property. These requirements do not apply to public utility facilities regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) All liquefied petroleum gas (LP gas) storage containers or storage systems where one (1) tank is used having a water capacity of one hundred (100) gallons or more, or where two (2) or more tanks are used having a total combined capacity of more than one hundred (100) gallons, and all related equipment located at or near containers which are installed within twenty-five feet (25') of a playground where children in age groups of preschool through grade twelve (12) have access shall be fenced with industrial type fence a minimum of six feet (6') high as to prevent tampering with the gas piping system. (2) Where LP gas storage of five hundred (500) gallons or less is in use or where a hazard exists in connection with any size of underground storage system, reasonable protective methods, other than fencing, which are deemed necessary may be required. (3) Containers of any size shall not be used for storage other than manufacturer’s design and specifications; i.e., railcars, converted railcars, bulk delivery truck tanks both transport and bobtail cannot be utilized for fixed storage. A variance for bobtail delivery truck tanks may be requested. A written request must be submitted to the commission on form MPSC0417 included herein. (4) All aboveground LP gas storage containers shall be kept properly painted with a light reflective paint such as white or aluminum. (5) All aboveground LP gas storage containers, two thousand (2,000) water capacity (WC) or more, and all dispensers shall be clearly marked PROPANE, FLAMMABLE, NO SMOKING on two (2) sides in a conspicuous location of the dispenser housing, fencing, or a combination thereof. All wording shall be in block-style letters with a minimum height of two inches (2") and a minimum width of one-fourth inch (1/4") on a contrasting background. (6) Each LP gas bulk plant or system of two thousand (2,000) gallons WC or more and all dispensers engaged in retail shall have a sign displayed in a conspicuous location stating the name and telephone number of the nearest representative, agent, or owner of the system. All wording shall be in blockstyle letters with a minimum height of one inch (1") and on a contrasting background. (7) Any LP gas storage container, including any container used for motor fuel, which has been damaged in any manner shall be repaired according to the requirements of the code it was manufactured under and shall be hydrostatically tested prior to placing in service. (8) Repair of any LP gas container shell, excluding valves, fittings, regulators, and attachments, shall be in conformance with the code under which the container was manufactured, and all repairs shall be performed only by a person certified under the code by which the container was manufactured. (9) A copy of all container data information and repairs to the container shall be submitted to the inspection authority for review prior to installation of the container. (10) LP gas storage containers supplying mobile home parks, schools, hospitals, domestic systems, or other public or institutional facilities shall not be utilized as a bulk storage plant for loading LP gas into any fuel delivery vessel or vehicle. (11) At a bulk storage facility that the owner declares out-ofservice, the tank or tanks shall be empty, only contain residual pressure, and be capped or plugged as close as practical to the positive shut-off valve just outside the tank or tanks. Before placing the tank or plant back into operation, form MPSC-0910 including detailed plans shall be furnished to the inspection authority for approval and approval must be granted by the inspection authority. Form MPSC-0910, January 1, 2016, is published by the Missouri Propane Safety Commission, 4110 Country Club Dr., Ste. 200, Jefferson City, MO 65109-0302 and is incorporated by reference. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the referenced material. MPSC-04 17 (06/2012) Page 1 of 1 MISSOURI PROPANE SAFETY COMMISSION LP GAS INSPECTION AUTHORITY APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NOTE: ONE APPLICATION/FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH UNIT OF EQUIPMENT. FOR MP S C OFFICE USE ONLY DATE VARIANCE # MPGC APPROVAL YES NO THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY OR IT WILL BE RETURNED OWNER NAME OWNER ADDRESS OWNER CITY, STATE, ZIP NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM OWNER) MAILING ADDRESS MAILING CITY, STATE, ZIP LOCATION NAME LOCATION ADDRESS LOCATION CITY, STATE, ZIP LOCATION COUNTY LOCATION PHONE NUMBER OF UNITS AT LOCATION ACTIVITY TYPE OF EQUIPMENT USAGE NEW INSTALLATION CARGO TANK OFFICE/GOVT BUILDING OTHER OTHER HOSPITAL/INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH/RELIGIOUS COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL RETAIL SCHOOL/LIBRARY/EDUCATIONAL DISPENSER RESIDENCE MOTEL/HOTEL AGICULTURE NURSING/RETIREMENT HOME OTHER MANUFACTURER DATE OF MANUFACTURER SERIAL NUMBER CAPACITY WORKING PRESSURE SPECIFIC LOCATION LAST INSPECTION DATE COMMENTS AND DESCRIPTION DETAIL OF INSTALLATION Draw plan here, or attach plan in duplicate. North ↑ WRITTEN RESPONSE REQUIRED BEFORE INSTALLATION. SIGNATURE OF CONTACT PERSON AT LOCATION INSPECTOR SIGNATURE PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF CONTACT PERSON AT LOCATION Return to: MISSOURI PROPANE SAFETY COMMISSION, 4110 COUNTRY CLUB DR., STE. 200, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109-0302 OR FAX TO: 573-893-1074 (01-16) AUTHORITY: section 323.020, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed July 13, 1977, effective Nov. 11, 1977. Amended: Filed May 2, 1985, effective Sept. 27, 1985. Amended: Filed March 3, 1989, effective June 29, 1989. Amended: Filed Nov. 13, 1997, effective June 30, 1998. Amended: Filed Oct. 15, 2008, effective March 30, 2009. Amended: Filed June 13, 2011, effective Jan. 30, 2012. Amended: Filed June 26, 2012, effective Jan. 30, 2013. Non-substantive change filed July 1, 2016, published Aug. 31, 2016. Amended: Filed March 30, 2017, effective Oct. 30, 2017. *Original authority: 323.020, RSMo 1947, amended 1994, 1998, 2005, 2007.