Bulk LP-Gas Storage Annual Inspection

Bulk LP-Gas Storage Annual Inspection

• Location Name:

• Container(s) Physical Address:
  Address

• Inspection Date:

  Date

• Inspected by:

Storage Container(s) Information

• LP-Gas Storage Facility Photo(s):

  Media

• Add A Storage Container:

Storage Container

• Capacity:

• Serial Number:

• National Board Number:

• Manufacturer Name:

• Year Built:

Vaporizer Information

• Vaporizer Photo(s):

  Media

• Add A Vaporizer:

Vaporizer

• Manufacturer Name:

• Model Number:

• Serial Number:

• Year Built:

• Maximum Vaporizing Capacity - GPH:

• Burner Input BTU per Hour:

Bulk Storage Containers

• Is the manufacturer's data plate secured and legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the data plate free of corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pressure rating proper for the product?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are above ground tanks properly painted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers free of excess corrosion, damage, dents, gouges, or other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all container markings and decals in accordance with NFPA 58?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are foundations in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are containers/saddles free of corrosion at masonry contact areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are saddle pads in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are connections on containers greater than 2,000 gallon water capacity marked "vapor" or "liquid"?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all unused openings plugged or capped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all container fittings leak-free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pressure gauges in good condition and suitable for 250 psig service (such as 0 - 400 psig)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are thermometers in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are liquid level gauges arranged and installed so that the liquid level can be accurately determined?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is relief valve data legible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the relief valves marked for use with LP-Gas and labeled by an independent testing agency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do relief valves communicate with the container vapor space and discharge upward, unobstructed to the open air?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are relief valves equipped with vent stacks of proper diameter and length?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are relief valve vent stacks equipped with breakaway couplings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do relief valve vent stacks have loose fitting protective caps or closures to prevent entry of foreign matter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are weep holes for moisture drainage open?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the valve body seams leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ESV's in good working condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pneumatic control system in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are remote emergency shutoff devices between 25 and 100 feet from the ESV and within the path of egress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the thermal link intact and free of paint?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are manual shut-off valves located so that they can be easily reached during normal operations and in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves in good condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do valves have the proper service pressure rating, equal to or greater than the maximum allowable working pressure of the container?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are catwalk railings provided and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are stairways well anchored and supported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does decking design offer drainage and prevent accumulation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area within 10 feet of the containers free of weeds, long grass, rags, paper, wood or other loose or piled combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LP-Gas storage tank is underground.

• Is protection against vehicular damage provided for the fitting housing, housing cover, tank connections and piping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the container protected against corrosion by at least one of the following means:

• Cathodic protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An external coating on the tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Piping

• Are aboveground pipes properly painted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes free of corrosion damage, dents, gouges or other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes adequately supported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes adequately protected against damage by vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipes properly marked "vapor" or "liquid" or color coded accordingly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flanges and fittings properly sized for the pressure rating, equal to or greater than the maximum allowable working pressure of the system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all stainless steel flex connectors in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flow indicators and sight checks in proper working condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fittings and pipes leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hydrostatic relief valves installed in each section of piping in which liquid can be isolated between shut-off valves?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hydrostatic relief valves approved for use with LP-Gas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the hydrostatic relief valves have pressure settings between 400 - 500 psig?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves located so that they can be easily reached during normal operations and in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves in good condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do valves have the proper pressure rating, equal to or greater than the maximum allowable working pressure of the system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Underground piping is present.

• Is metallic underground piping protected against corrosion by at least one of the following means:

• An external coating on piping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cathodic protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pumps / Compressors

• Liquid Pump (check if system has a liquid pump)

• Are pump pads and/or foundations in good condition and properly supporting the pumps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are base plate bolts in place and properly securing the pump to the foundation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pumps free of corrosion or other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the pumps properly lubricated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hydrostatic relieve valves installed in the appropriate location(s) and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fittings and piping associated with the pump leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bypasses in good working condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drive belts properly aligned and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shaft Coupling-Driven Pumps:

• Are shaft couplings properly aligned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are spacing bushings in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gear Reduction-Driven Pumps:

• Are universal joints and couplings properly aligned and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vapor Compressor (check if system has a vapor compressor)

• Are compressors free of corrosion or other damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are compressor pads and/or foundations in good condition and properly supporting the compressors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are base plate bolts in place and securing the compressor to the foundation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the compressors properly lubricated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the crankcase oil properly filled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the crankcase oil pressure properly set?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the oil filter been changed at the manufacturer's recommended interval?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are strainers in good working condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pressure relief valves installed in the appropriate location and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all back check valves in proper working condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fittings and piping associated with the compressor leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drive belts properly aligned, tension properly set, and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For direct drive compressors, are shaft couplings properly aligned and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are drive belt / shaft coupling guards in place and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are strainers in good working condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all stainless steel flex connectors in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pressure gauges in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves located so that they can be easily reached during normal operations and in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves in good condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do valves have the proper pressure rating, equal to or greater than the maximum allowable working pressure of the system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Bulkheads

• Are bulkheads properly protected against vehicular damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are bulkheads in good condition and properly supporting the bulkhead, especially in the event of a pull-away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pipe nipples and couplings that are attached to the bulkhead in good working condition and free of excessive wear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flanges and fittings properly sized for the pressure rating, equal to or greater than the maximum allowable working pressure of the system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all stainless steel flex connectors in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all flow indicators and sight checks in proper working condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hydrostatic relief valves installed in the appropriate location and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fittings and pipes leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ESV's in good working condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the pneumatic control system in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are remote emergency shutoff devices between 25 and 100 feet from the point of transfer and within the path of egress?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hose covers free of exposed reinforcement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses free of kinks and not flattened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses free of soft spots when not under pressure, show no bulging under pressure, and have no loose outer coverings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hose coupling assemblies secure and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ACME threads and O-rings / gaskets in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves located so that they may be easily reached during normal operations and in an emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are valves in good condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the valves have the proper pressure rating, equal to or greater than the maximum allowable working pressure of the system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Scales

• Has the scale(s) been checked periodically using a certified / standard dead weight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the scale(s) been certified by the appropriate authority having jurisdiction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all loops, pivots, and bearings been periodically lubricated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the scale pit(s) and/or platform(s) free of debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all actuators and control valves leak free and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all sensing lines leak free and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hose covers free of exposed reinforcement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses free of kinks and not flattened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses free of soft spots when not under pressure, show no bulging under pressure, and have no loose outer coverings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hose coupling assemblies secure and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ACME threads and O-rings / gaskets in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Meters (For Retail Sales Only)

• Is the meter(s) properly calibrated or "proved" at the appropriate time intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the seal(s) in place by the appropriate authority having jurisdiction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the meter in good working condition and free of leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the strainer in good working condition and leak free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the hose covers free of exposed reinforcement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses free of kinks and not flattened?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hoses free of soft spots when not under pressure, show no bulging under pressure, and have no loose outer coverings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are hose coupling assemblies secure and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the ACME threads and O-rings / gaskets in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pull-away couplings in place and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vaporizers

• Is the vaporizer(s) leak free and in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have pilot lights been cleaned on a regular basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• On a periodic basis, have all strainers been cleaned at the inlet side of the vaporizer(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have heavy ends been cleaned from the vaporizer(s) and/or separator tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have the burner openings, thermostat, and flue been cleaned?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the vaporizer(s) located in accordance with NFPA 58?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Regulators

• Is the first-stage or high-pressure regulator directly attached by flexible connectors to the vaporizer outlet or to the interconnected piping of manifolded vaporizers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all first-stage and high-pressure regulators installed outside of buildings?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all regulators that are outside of buildings installed and protected so that their operation will not be affected by environmental elements or insects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the point of discharge on the regulator's relief device at least 3 feet horizontally away from any building opening that is below the level of the discharge?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the point of discharge on the regulator's relief device located at least 5 feet in any direction from any source of ignition or mechanical ventilation air intakes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Systems

• Are electrical components and wiring contained in explosion-proof housings and conduit and in goofing working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all seal-off fixtures filled with suitable putty and installed in the appropriate locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pump and/or compressor switches readily accessible to the operator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical controls for equipment clearly marked or color-coded to indicate the on and off (stop) positions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the electrical emergency shutdown located more than 20 feet (but less than 100 feet) from dispensing devices and prominently labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Extinguishers

• Add A Fire Extinguisher:

Fire Extinguisher

• Extinguisher number or location:

• Size and rating:

• Date of last annual inspection:

Sign Off:

• All items, applicable to the LP-Gas storage installation, have been inspected according to the standards set forth in the Operation and Maintenance Handbook.

• Signature:

  Sign

• Comments:

Follow-up:

• All unsatisfactory items contained in this inspection have been corrected.

• Signature & Date: