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

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Watch out for anhydrous ammonia contamination

October 13, 2022 By

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

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Las Vegas alone has about 680 licensed mobile food facilities. Photo by Mark Orr

Food trucks present opportunity to improve safety, boost gallon sales

June 17, 2022 By

As the choice fuel providers for food truck operators, propane retailers are working to improve safety and grow the market.

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Risks, requirements of temporary heat locations

May 12, 2022 By

Temporary heat installations, like at construction sites or festivals, are governed by their own code provisions and carry some unique risks.

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NFPA 58 code changes in progress

November 12, 2021 By

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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Propane fuels drying process for hemp

February 8, 2021 By

Growing hemp requires a drying process that can be served by portable propane-fueled heaters or propane-fueled greenhouses.

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Addressing areas of NFPA 58’s LP Gas Code an ongoing process

August 20, 2020 By

Richard Fredenberg describes some early-stage activity that will lead to changes in the next edition of NFPA 58.

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NFPA 58 2020 guidelines specify the propane industry adopt the K15 connection for all future autogas vehicles after January 1, 2020.

New NFPA 58 guidelines change autogas refueling process

December 27, 2019 By

NFPA 58 2020 guidelines specify the propane industry adopt the K15 connection for all future autogas vehicles after Jan. 1, 2020.

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This is a 20-pound cylinder with an OPD valve and face seal that is in good condition. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council.

2020 NFPA 58 requires face seal inspection

December 23, 2019 By

Changes to NFPA 58 in 2020 require propane marketers to inspect the face seal on overfill protection device valves on propane cylinders.

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NFPA 58 updates to know in 2020

November 19, 2019 By

Richard Fredenburg explains what propane retailers should expect from the 2020 edition of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (NFPA 58).

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