IMPORTANT: COPYRIGHT APPROVED FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY. The 2024 edition of NFPA 58 will revise the 2020 edition. When the new material drops in late August or early September, consult with your authorities having jurisdiction to determine how and when your state will implement it. (© 2019 NFPA, Reproduced with Permission)

Changes are coming to NFPA 58

July 18, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

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.

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Digital platforms can evaluate technician performance. (Photo: ipuwadol/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Streamline cathodic protection testing, documentation

May 22, 2023 By Brent Cammett

NFPA 58 requires routine cathodic testing for underground propane tanks from 2011 and newer.

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Lessons learned during field inspections of propane operations

March 30, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Throughout his career as North Carolina’s LP gas engineer, Richard Fredenburg has noted memorable misconceptions expressed during propane operation inspections.

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Technology assists propane personnel with safety documentation

January 26, 2023 By Alex Burns

Getting back to a job site to correct errors is a huge challenge. How do you ensure your technicians get the job done right the first time?

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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

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

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 Carly Bemer

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 John McCoy

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 Richard Fredenburg

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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Hemp farm photo courtesy of Sidetrack Farms LLC

Propane fuels drying process for hemp

February 8, 2021 By Brian Richesson

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

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