Richard Fredenburg
Richard Fredenburg is an LP gas engineer at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Standards Division. He is also a member of NFPA’s Technical Committee on LP Gases. Contact him at richard.fredenburg@ncagr.gov or 984-236-4752.
Posts by Richard Fredenburg
It’s a tough decision to stretch a code written in black and white when the real-world situation is not nearly so defined. Read more»
The process of establishing a safe work culture begins with management’s support for the safe employee practices. Read more»
Protect yourself and others in the event of a flood or Hurricane. Read more»
Richard Fredenburg looks at the 2024 edition of NFPA 58 and explains how updates may affect the propane industry's work going forward. Read more»
Management’s support is key to employees accepting and implementing self safety when installing or filling propane containers. Read more»
Site inspectors and insurance companies share the same concern for propane safety. Both want safe propane installations that protect life and minimize losses. Read more»
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. Read more»
Richard Fredenberg offers an overview of how violations and penalties are handled after an ownership transition. Read more»
Throughout his career as North Carolina’s LP gas engineer, Richard Fredenburg has noted memorable misconceptions expressed during propane operation inspections. Read more»
Richard Fredenburg looks at how safety and technological development in the propane industry have impacted transfer bulkhead design. Read more»