CODE OF PRACTICE FOR HONG KONG LPG INDUSTRY

Module 9 LPG Cylinders

Issue 1

September 2004

Module 9 LPG Cylinders Contents

Objectives Scope Regulations and References CYLINDER DESIGN INSPECTIONS AND TESTS AT MANUFACTURERS PLACE

SECTION 3 SECTION 4 4.1 4.2

General Inspections, Tests and Independent Inspection Report CYLINDER APPROVAL

SECTION 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4

General Type Approval Approval to Use a Cylinder Inspection of New Cylinders in Hong Kong CYLINDER MARKING CYLINDER VALVE PERIODIC INSPECTION AND REVALIDATION RESPONSIBILITIES OF CYLINDER OWNER AND REGISTERED GAS SUPPLY COMPANY IN FILLING CYLINDER

SECTION 6 SECTION 7 SECTION 8 SECTION 9

9.1 9.2

Responsibilities of Cylinder Owner Responsibilities of Registered Gas Supply Company in Filling Cylinder

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APPENDICES A Relevant Sections in Relation to the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations and the Gas Safety (Registration of Gas Supply Companies) Regulations Acceptance Criteria for Competent Person Under Gas Safety Ordinance, Cap 51 Application Form 110 for Type Approval of Container with Related Annex (I) Application Form 111 for Approval to Use a Container with Related Annex (I)

B C D

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PREFACE This document is the ninth in a series of modules as Code of Practice for the LPG industry in Hong Kong. The other 8 modules are: Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 LPG Compounds and Cylinder Stores Underground LPG Pipework Handling and Transport of LPG in Bulk by Road Aboveground Distribution Pipes, Service Risers, Downers and Ring Mains Domestic Installations Non-Domestic Installations Operating Procedures for the Emergencies for LPG Compounds and Cylinder Stores Operating Procedures Compound/Stores. for Emergencies for Installations outside LPG

Module 8

Module 9 lays down recommended practice for LPG cylinders in Hong Kong. This Module shall be read in conjunction with the Gas Safety Ordinance (Cap. 51) and subsidiary regulations (see Appendix A for reference). This module has been prepared jointly by the Gas Standards Office and the LPG Safety and Technical Committee represented by registered gas supply companies in Hong Kong LPG industry. While this module tends to be specific in important aspects affecting safety and reliability, it shall be seen as offering guidance to engineers, operators and other users who will continue to exercise judgement and skill in the fulfilment of their obligations. It shall be borne in mind that practice may need changes with emerging technology and experience and the requirements listed in this document shall not be regarded as a set of rigid rules that cannot be changed. It is expected that the document will be reviewed and updated as required. In case there are discrepancies between the appendices and the content of this Code, the content of the Code shall prevail.

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SECTION 1

INTERPRETATION OF TERMS

Competent person A person who is competent by virtue of his/her training and substantial practical experience to perform/supervise/inspect the design, manufacturing and testing of LPG cylinders. Cylinder A portable receptacle for storing liquefied petroleum gas with a water capacity of not more than 150 litres. Cylinder net weight The weight of an unfilled LPG cylinder without cylinder valve installed. Disposable cylinder A cylinder which is not constructed or intended to be refilled with liquefied petroleum gas after once containing such gas, and includes an aerosol can. Excess-flow valve A device designed to close when the liquid or vapour passing through it exceeds a prescribed flow rate. Gas Authority The authority appointed under Section 5 of the Gas Safety Ordinance (Cap. 51). Gas Standards Office (GasSO) An office within government which is under the control of the Gas Authority to administer the Gas Safety Ordinance. Listed competent person (Class 1) A person who meets the acceptance criteria as listed in Appendix B and, upon application to Gas Standards Office, is assessed as fully competent to inspect, test and certify LPG cylinders. Note: The list of competent persons is obtainable from the Gas Standards Office and any registered gas supply companies supplying liquefied petroleum gas. LPG Liquefied petroleum gas as defined under the Gas Safety Ordinance (Cap. 51). Motor vehicle A motor vehicle within the meaning of the Road Traffic Ordinance (Cap. 374). Net weight The weight of liquefied petroleum gas filled in a LPG cylinder. Pressure relief valve A valve designed for preventing a rise of internal pressure in excess of a specified value due to emergency or abnormal conditions. Registered Gas Supply Company (RGSC) A gas supply company registered by the Gas Authority which as a business (a) imports, (b) manufactures or (c) supplies any gas.

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Tare weight The total weight of an unfilled LPG cylinder completed with cylinder valve and other permanent attachments. Water capacity The amount of water in volumetric units at 15.6oC required to fill a container completely.

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SECTION 2

OBJECTIVES & SCOPE

2.1 2.1.1

Objectives This Code of Practice has been prepared as a general outline of basic safety standards to be followed by cylinder owners, registered gas supply companies and their operators so as to ensure, in carrying on their business, the health and safety at work of their employees and to conduct their operations in a safe manner so that members of the public are not exposed to undue risks from gas.

2.2 2.2.1

Scope This Module covers the design, construction, examination, inspection and revalidation of refillable LPG cylinders with a water capacity of not more than 150 litres. This Module does not cover: a) b) c) d) e) disposable LPG cylinders; LPG fuel tanks for motor vehicle use; manufacturing process of LPG cylinders; filling equipment, operation and process for LPG re-filling; and equipment and process for LPG cylinder revalidation

2.2.2

2.2.3

Section 3 (Cylinder Design), Section 4 (Inspections and Tests at Manufacturers Place), Section 5 (Cylinder Approval), Section 6 (Cylinder Marking) and Section 7 (Cylinder Valve) shall apply to approval of new cylinder design after the publication of this Code, unless otherwise stated. Section 8 (Periodic Inspection and Revalidation) shall apply to all new and existing cylinders.

2.3

Regulations and References All LPG cylinders shall comply with local statutory safety requirements. Particular reference shall be made to:

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Gas Safety Ordinance (Cap. 51) Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations (Cap. 51) Gas Safety (Registration of Gas Supply Companies) Regulations (Cap. 51) Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Cap. 295) Fire Service Ordinance (Cap. 95)

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SECTION 3

CYLINDER DESIGN

3.1

The design of LPG cylinder shall comply with an international standard such as American Standard (DOT), British Standard (BS), Chinese Standard (GB), European Standard (EN) or equivalent. The cylinder owner shall submit the design of cylinder to the Gas Authority for type approval. The details shall refer to Section 5 of this Code. Partial use or mix use of design standards shall not be allowed. SI units are recommended for drawings and records of new applications of cylinder design. The design working pressure of LPG cylinder shall follow the requirements of cylinder design standard; otherwise 1.86MPa shall be used. The hydraulic test pressure of cylinder shall follow the requirements of cylinder design standard. Additional wall thickness for corrosion allowance shall follow the requirements of cylinder design standard. In the application for type approval of a new cylinder design, the minimum clearance between the lowest part of the bottom hemisphere of cylinder body and the ground level shall be 9 mm when the cylinder is placed at an upright position with its foot ring rested on the ground. The cylinder design shall take into consideration of the filling limit of liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form in a cylinder. In accordance with the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 10(2), a cylinder shall not be filled with more than 95% full of liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form at a temperature of 47.5 degrees centigrade and full of liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form at a temperature of 52.5 degrees centigrade. Taking into account of the requirements of the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 47, the cylinder shall be designed with its valve connection to be in contact with the vapour space of the cylinder except for the supply of liquefied petroleum gas to a forklift truck. The net weight of liquefied petroleum gas to be filled into a cylinder shall be stated in the cylinder design.

3.2

3.3 3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9

3.10

3.11

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SECTION 4

INSPECTIONS AND TESTS AT MANUFACTURERS PLACE

4.1

General The cylinder manufacturer shall possess a quality assurance system for the cylinder manufacturing process. The system shall be certified to a recognised international or national standard, such as (i) manufacturing permit issued by a national licensing authority, or (ii) licensing permit issued by a design standard body or (iii) an equivalent valid certificate. This is to ensure the quality of components and materials supplied by sub-contractors which are critical to the integrity of a cylinder, and the quality of finished cylinder product.

4.2 4.2.1

Inspections, Tests and Independent Inspection Report The cylinder manufacturer shall carry out all prescribed inspections and tests as required in the cylinder design standard. For each batch of new cylinders, the cylinder owner shall obtain an inspection and test certificate as mentioned in section 4.2.3 and an independent certificate of inspection as mentioned in section 4.2.5 from the cylinder manufacturer. The cylinder manufacturer shall issue an inspection and test certificate for each batch of new cylinders. The information shown on the certificate shall follow the requirements of cylinder design standard; otherwise, it shall state the following: a) b) c) d) e) certificate number; standards, heat number and mill certificate of material used; verification of chemical analysis of material used; physical inspection of material used; inspection of markings, condition of inside, tests and threads against the cylinder specifications; measured minimum cylinder wall thickness, measured outside diameter of cylinder, design (calculated) wall thickness and design pressure;

4.2.2

4.2.3

f)

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hydraulic test, tensile test of material and other tests as prescribed in cylinder design standard carried out in presence of a representative of the independent inspecting body; sampling frequency of radiography; certification of cylinder in compliance with the design standard; and signature of a representative of the manufacturer.

h) i) j)

In addition, the cylinder owner shall obtain the following documents i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) 4.2.4 record of physical test of material for cylinders; record of hydraulic test of cylinders; record of burst pressure test of cylinders; record of steel composition of material for cylinders; mill certificate of the cylinder body material; and serial number of cylinders covered by the certificate.

Prior to the shipment, each batch of new cylinders shall be inspected by an independent inspecting body that shall be an internationally recognised inspecting body or an inspecting body recognised by the national government in the area of manufacturing and testing of LPG cylinders. The independent inspecting body shall issue a certificate of inspection after inspection. The information shown on the certificate shall follow the requirement of cylinder design standard; otherwise, it shall state the following: a) b) c) d) e) inspection certificate number; name of the independent inspecting body; serial number of cylinders covered by the certificate; name of cylinder manufacturer; size of cylinder including the outside diameter and the height of the cylinder;

4.2.5

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f) g) h) i) j)

marks stamped on the cylinders; issuing date of the inspection certificate; verification of material used against the cylinder design standard; mill certificate number of body material used; verification of chemical analysis of cylinder body material and heat number marked on the material; physical inspection of cylinder body material used; sampling frequency of radiography; inspection of marking, condition of inside, tests and threads against the cylinder specifications; inspection of the process of manufacture and heat treatment; measured minimum cylinder wall thickness, measured outside diameter of cylinder, the design (calculated) wall thickness and design pressure; hydraulic test, tensile test of material and other tests as prescribed in cylinder design standard carried out in presence of a representative of the independent inspecting body; material standard of the spud and its chemical analysis; certification of cylinder in compliance with the design standard; and signature of a representative of the independent inspecting body.

k) l) m)

n) o)

p)

q) r) s)

The exact format of the certificate may be determined by the independent inspecting body but all the above basic data shall be included.

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SECTION 5

CYLINDER APPROVAL

5.1

General In accordance with the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 7(1), the owner of a container shall not use the container to contain liquefied petroleum gas unless the container a) has been approved in writing, or is of a type which has been approved in writing, by the Authority for such use; or is of a type which has been approved under regulation 64 of the Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations (Cap. 295 sub. leg.) for such use and such approval was in force immediately before the commencement of the Gas Safety Ordinance.

b)

Note: The container mentioned in the above regulation includes LPG cylinder.

5.2 5.2.1

Type Approval In compliance with the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 7, the cylinder owner is required to apply to the Gas Authority for type approval of a cylinder to contain liquefied petroleum gas. In the application for type approval of a cylinder, fully dimensioned drawings of the cylinder including material of construction, design calculation of wall thickness, cylinder design standard and specification shall be provided. Information on the selected cylinder valve(s) shall also be provided. A sample of the application form for type approval of cylinder (Form 110) is shown in Appendix C. The records of type approval application shall be kept by the cylinder owner for the entire service life of the cylinder until cylinder of this type is no longer used by the cylinder owner.

5.2.2

5.2.3

5.3 5.3.1

Approval To Use a Cylinder In compliance with the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 7, the cylinder owner, after obtaining the type approval of a cylinder, is required to apply to the Gas Authority for approval to use the cylinder before filling the cylinder with liquefied petroleum gas. The cylinder shall be made available for inspection by the Gas

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Authority inspector. A sample of the application form for approval to use a cylinder (Form 111) is shown in Appendix D. 5.3.2 The specification and model number of selected cylinder valve(s) against the application purpose(s) of the cylinder shall be shown on the application form. The records of the application for approval to use a cylinder or a batch of cylinders of the same type shall be kept by the cylinder owner for the entire service life of the cylinder or until no cylinder made to this batch of cylinders is in the market. In case there are additional cylinder valve types to be included in the selected valve list after an approval to use a cylinder has been given, the cylinder owner shall provide the following information to the Gas Authority for acceptance: a) application purposes of cylinder type to be installed with the proposed cylinder valve, e.g. domestic/industrial/dim sum trolley/others; information of cylinder type to be installed with the proposed cylinder valve. The required information are: i) cylinder approval number issued by the Gas Authority (i.e. GSO xxx); or ii) reference of cylinder approval letter issued by the Gas Authority; or iii) storage capacity (kg of LPG to be filled) and water capacity (litre or cu metre) of the cylinder type if the cylinder was previously approved by Fire Services Department prior to the commencement of the Gas Safety Ordinance; c) type of liquefied petroleum gas withdrawal, e.g. vapour/liquid, of the proposed cylinder valve; manufacturers name and model number of the proposed cylinder valve; for valve which design approval has been previously granted in writing by the Gas Authority or Fire Service Department, reference number of the approval letter shall be provided; or for approval of a new cylinder valve design, the following information shall be provided: i) design standard and specification; ii) two copies of design drawing details; and iii) safety provisions in accordance with Regulation 9 of Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations.

5.3.3

5.3.4

b)

d) e)

f)

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5.4 5.4.1

Inspection of New Cylinders in Hong Kong The cylinder owner of new cylinders shall take at least 3% samples from each batch of each size of new cylinders for hydraulic tests. The hydraulic tests shall be supervised by one of the following types of competent person who shall also sign the certificates of test: a) b) Listed Competent Person (Class 1); or A person who i. is nominated by a Registered Gas Supply Company; and ii. supervises the hydraulic test of the respective Registered Gas Supply Companys cylinder; and iii. has a diploma in mechanical or other relevant engineering discipline and at least 2 years full time LPG filling depot operational experience; or iv. has a certificate in mechanical or other relevant engineering discipline and at least 4 years full time LPG filling depot operational experience. The Registered Gas Supply Company shall submit the following information of the nominated person to the Gas Authority, including personal particulars (such as name, Hong Kong Identity Card number, contact telephone number, specimen of nominated persons signature), professional/technical/academic qualifications, present job responsibilities, organization chart of the LPG filling depot, durations and descriptions of the relevant LPG filling depot operational experience. The Gas Authority may require the nominated person to attend an interview for verifying his/her training and experience. The Gas Authority may also require the nominated person to submit/present the original copy of all concerned certificates/documents.

5.4.2

Upon the receipt of the application for approval to use a batch of new cylinders by the Gas Authority, the cylinder owner shall make arrangement with the Gas Authority inspector to inspect the new cylinders and samples of the selected cylinder valves in Hong Kong. The construction details of the cylinders and the selected cylinder valves shall be inspected according to the approved design drawings. Hydraulic tests for an additional 1% (maximum) of cylinders randomly selected by the Gas Authority inspector from each batch of new cylinders shall be carried out in presence of the inspector.

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SECTION 6

CYLINDER MARKING

6.1

Every cylinder in service shall be stamped with the following information at a clearly visible location on the head ring or foot ring or other locations of the cylinder approved by the cylinder design standard: design standard; cylinder owners name or marking; cylinder manufacturers name or marking; independent inspecting bodys official marking; initial test year; serial number of cylinder; design water capacity; tare weight or cylinder net weight; approval number issued by the Gas Authority (i.e. GSO xxx); design working pressure , i.e. service pressure of cylinder; test pressure; and other stampings as agreed by the Gas Authority.

6.2 6.3

The characters of markings shall be at least 6 mm in height. Warning notice of GASES POSSESSING A FIRE RISK and shall be spray painted on the cylinder body. For cylinder to be mounted horizontally on forklift truck, indications showing the correct mounting orientation of the cylinder during normal operation shall be shown on cylinder body.

6.4

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SECTION 7

CYLINDER VALVE

7.1

The material and all associated components of cylinder valves shall be compatible for the use of liquefied petroleum gas. The material of valves and components shall entirely be corrosion resistant material, such as brass and stainless steel. Excess flow valve shall be provided for cylinder which has a facility for withdrawing liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form. In accordance with the Gas Safety (Registration of Gas Supply Companies) Regulation 18(a), no registered gas supply company shall supply liquefied petroleum gas in any cylinder which has a facility for withdrawing such gas in liquid form unless such cylinder is equipped with an excess flow device; and where such device is not an integral part of the shut-off valve of such cylinder, such device is fitted to such cylinder in such a manner as to prevent it from being accidentally disconnected from such cylinder. The design of the couplings of cylinder valves shall be clearly distinct for either liquid withdrawal use or vapour withdrawal use. In accordance with the Gas Safety (Registration of Gas Supply Companies) Regulation 18(b), with effect on and from 1 January 1992, no registered gas supply company shall supply liquefied petroleum gas in any cylinder which has a facility for withdrawing such gas in vapour form unless any coupling to be used on or with that cylinder is incapable of being connected to the cylinder which has a facility for withdrawing liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form. Taking into account of the requirements of the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 9, pressure relief valve of the spring-loaded, or equivalent, type shall be provided for: a) b) cylinder having a water capacity of not less than 40 litres, or cylinder having a water capacity of less than 40 litres and it is used to provide liquefied petroleum gas to a dim sum trolley or such gas in liquid form.

7.2

7.3

7.4

7.5

Cylinder valves shall have the following information stamped on the valve bodies: a) b) c) d) Manufacturers brand name; Model number; Month and year of production; and Discharge pressure (for valves if fitted with pressure relief valves).

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SECTION 8

PERIODIC INSPECTION AND REVALIDATION

8.1

All LPG cylinders shall be periodically examined and tested. The periodic inspection requirements and revalidation tests, including the revalidation period, shall follow the cylinder design standard. The hydraulic tests carried out in Hong Kong shall be supervised by one of the following types of competent person who shall sign the certificates of tests: a) b) Listed Competent Person (Class 1); or A person who i. is nominated by a Registered Gas Supply Company; and ii. supervises the hydraulic test of the respective Registered Gas Supply Companys cylinder; and iii. has a diploma in mechanical or other relevant engineering discipline and at least 2 years full time LPG filling depot operational experience; or iv. has a certificate in mechanical or other relevant engineering discipline and at least 4 years full time LPG filling depot operational experience. The Registered Gas Supply Company shall submit the following information of the nominated person to the Gas Authority, including personal particulars (such as name, Hong Kong Identity Card number, contact telephone number, specimen of nominated persons signature) professional/technical/academic qualifications, present job responsibilities, organization chart of the LPG filling depot, durations and descriptions of the relevant LPG filling depot operational experience. The Gas Authority may require the nominated person to attend an interview for verifying his/her training and experience. The Gas Authority may also require the nominated person to submit/present the original copy of all concerned certificates/documents.

8.2

8.3

In accordance with Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 8(2), the owner of a cylinder (other than a disposable cylinder) shall not use the cylinder to contain liquefied petroleum gas unless the cylinder has been tested and examined not less than once in the 5 years period immediately preceding such use to ascertain whether the cylinder is safe to be so used. This means that for a cylinder last tested in year 2001 (any day in the year) shall be re-tested and examined in or before year 2006. This type of detailed examination is also commonly known as revalidation.

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8.4

If the revalidation period specified in the cylinder design standard is more frequent than once in five years as required by the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations 8(2), the more frequent revalidation period shall be followed. The scope of revalidation shall follow the respective cylinder design standard. All revalidation test records of cylinder shall be kept for ten years by the cylinder owner and the respective Registered Gas Supply Company filling the cylinder. Water shall be used as a testing medium for hydraulic testing. The test pressure shall follow the requirements of the cylinder design standard. All pressure gauges used for hydraulic test of revalidation shall be calibrated regularly with records. During hydraulic test, cylinder shall be examined under test pressure and show no sign of defects. The test pressure shall be maintained for the specified duration as required by the cylinder design standard or at least 1 minute. The cylinder failed the test shall be classified as condemned cylinder. Condemned cylinder shall be purged, cylinder valve removed and made unserviceable by one of the following methods: a) b) c) d) crushing; cutting into two or more pieces; drilling holes which have 10% of the total surface area of the cylinder; or piercing

8.5 8.6

8.7

8.8

8.9

8.10

8.11

After satisfactory completion of each revalidation, marking showing the latest revalidation year shall be shown on the cylinder.

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SECTION 9

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CYLINDER OWNER AND REGISTERED GAS SUPPLY COMPANY IN FILLING CYLINDER

9.1 9.1.1

Responsibilities of Cylinder Owner In accordance with the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 7(1), the owner of a container shall not use the container to contain liquefied petroleum gas unless the container a) has been approved in writing, or is of a type which has been approved in writing by the Authority for such use; or is of a type which has been approved under regulation 64 of the Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations (Cap. 295 sub. leg.) for such use and such approval was in force immediately before the commencement of the Gas Safety Ordinance.

b)

Note: The container mentioned in the above Regulation includes LPG cylinder. Samples of application forms for type approval (Form 110) and approval to use a cylinder (Form 111) are shown in Appendices C & D respectively. 9.1.2 In accordance with the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 8(2), the owner of a cylinder (other than a disposable cylinder) shall not use the cylinder to contain liquefied petroleum gas unless the cylinder has been tested and examined not less than once in the 5 years period immediately preceding such use to ascertain whether the cylinder is safe to be so used. In accordance with the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 9, the owner of a cylinder which has a water capacity of a) not less than 40 litres, shall not use the cylinder to contain liquefied petroleum gas unless the cylinder is fitted with a pressure relief valve (i) of the spring loaded, or equivalent, type; and (ii) in contact with the vapour space of the cylinder when it is positioned for normal use; less than 40 litres, shall not subject to paragraph (c), use the cylinder to contain liquefied petroleum gas if the cylinder is fitted with a pressure relief valve unless the cylinder has (i) been used to contain such gas before the commencement of the Gas Safety Ordinance; and

9.1.3

b)

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(ii) not been re-valved on or after that commencement; and c) less than 40 litres, shall not use the cylinder to provide (i) liquefied petroleum gas to a dim sum trolley; or (ii) such gas in liquid form, unless the cylinder is fitted with a pressure relief valve.

9.1.4

The cylinder owner shall provide all necessary information of the cylinder to the Registered Gas Supply Company for filling the cylinder. The cylinder owner shall keep the design submission, approved design drawings, approval letters, inspection and test reports for the whole service life of the cylinder. The cylinder owner shall obtain the inspection and test certificate and the independent certificate of inspection as mentioned in Section 4.2.2. The cylinder owner shall ensure that the cylinder is safe before he leaves the LPG filling depot with the cylinder. Responsibilities of Registered Gas Supply Company in Filling Cylinder In accordance with the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 8(1), no person shall fill any cylinder with liquefied petroleum gas unless a) the cylinder has, immediately prior to such filling, been externally examined for defects, including dents, gouges and corrosion; and the person who has carried out such examination is of the opinion that it is safe for that cylinder to be so filled.

9.1.5

9.1.6

9.1.7

9.2 9.2.1

b)

9.2.2

In accordance with the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulation 10(2), no person shall fill a cylinder with liquefied petroleum gas other than such that, at a temperature of a) 47.5 degrees centigrade, the cylinder will not be more than 95% full of liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form; and 52.5 degrees centigrade, the cylinder will not be full of liquefied petroleum gas in liquid form.

b)

9.2.3

In accordance with the Gas Safety (Registration of Gas Supply Companies) Regulation 18, no registered gas supply companies shall supply liquefied petroleum gas

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a)

in any cylinder which has a facility for withdrawing such gas in liquid form unless (i) such cylinder is equipped with an excess flow device; and (ii) where such device is not an integral part of the shut-off valve of such cylinder, such device is fitted to such cylinder in such a manner as to prevent it from being accidentally disconnected from such cylinder; and with effect on and from 1 January 1992, in any cylinder which has a facility for withdrawing such gas in vapour form unless any coupling to be used on or with that cylinder is incapable of being connected to the cylinder referred to paragraph (a) above.

b)

9.2.4

The Registered Gas Supply Company shall obtain a written document of the following information from the cylinder owner before filling the cylinder with liquefied petroleum gas: a) b) type approval and drawings of the cylinder approved by the Gas Authority; approval to use the cylinder issued by the Gas Authority or the cylinder is of a type which has been approved under regulation 64 of the Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations (Cap. 295 sub. leg.) for such use and such approval was in force immediately before the commencement of the Gas Safety Ordinance; in case the cylinder has once been filled with liquefied petroleum gas before, the revalidation of the cylinder is not overdue and the last revalidation year is shown on the cylinder; and a statement which undertakes that the pressure relief valve, if fitted, is of spring loaded, or equivalent, type accepted by the Gas Authority.

c)

d)

9.2.5

The Registered Gas Supply Companies shall ensure that the cylinder is fitted with a pressure relief valve in the following conditions before filling liquefied petroleum gas into it: a) b) the cylinder has a water capacity of not less than 40 litres, or the cylinder has a water capacity of less than 40 litres and it is used to provide liquefied petroleum gas to a dim sum trolley or such gas in liquid form.

9.2.6

The Registered Gas Supply Company filling the cylinder shall ensure that the cylinder is safe before allowing the cylinder to leave the LPG filling depot.

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APPENDIX A RELEVANT SECTIONS IN RELATION TO THE GAS SAFETY (GAS SUPPLY) REGULATIONS AND THE GAS SAFETY (REGISTRATION OF GAS SUPPLY COMPANIES) REGULATIONS

Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations

Reg. 2: Interpretation Reg. 7: Only approved containers may be used to contain liquefied petroleum gas Reg. 8: Examinations and inspections to be carried out cylinders and tanks Reg. 9: Pressure relief valves fitted to cylinders Reg. 10: Filling capacity of tanks and cylinders Reg. 47: Valve connection of cylinder to be in contact with vapour space

Relevant Sections in Module 9 1 5, 9

Sections Quoted in Module 9 5.1, 5.2.1 5.3.1, 9.1.1 8.3, 8.4, 9.1.2 9.2.1 5.3.4, 7.4 9.1.3 3.9, 9.2.2 3.10

8, 9

5, 7, 9 3, 9 3

Gas Safety (Registration of Gas Supply Companies) Regulations

Relevant Sections in Module 9 7, 9

Sections Quoted in Module 9 7.2, 7.3, 9.2.3

Reg. 18: Couplings for cylinders

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Appendix A

APPENDIX B

ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR COMPETENT PERSON UNDER GAS SAFETY ORDINANCE, CAP. 51
Class 1 - Testing and Certification of LPG Cylinders, Tanks, Vaporisers and Mains

1.

Responsibilities LPG Cylinders (a) Ensure that cylinder testers carry out inspection and testing of cylinders in the prescribed manner. (b) Certify that tested cylinders meet the required standards. LPG Tanks (c) Visual inspections of LPG tanks prior to testing. (d) Supervise pressure testing of LPG tanks. (e) Ensure that non-destructive testing and examination of LPG tanks are carried out in accordance with appropriate procedures and vessel codes. (f) Certify that they are suitable for LPG services. LPG Vaporisers and Mains (g) Ensure that pressure testing of LPG vaporisers/mains is carried out in accordance with appropriate procedures and codes. (h) Certify that tested vaporisers/mains meet the required standards.

2.

Knowledge Required Must have a full understanding of the following subjects :(a) (b) (c) (d) Design codes and test standards pertaining to LPG cylinders, tanks, vaporisers, gas mains, valves and associated equipment. Non-destructive testing technology. Strength of materials and other properties of materials used on cylinders/tanks/ vaporisers/gas mains. Codes of practice for LPG and properties of gas.

3.

Experience At least 1 year of relevant working experience in this class of work. Qualifications Must be qualified to any one of the following professions or equivalent professional attainment :(a) D.O.T. (U.K.) First Class Engineer; (b) Corporate Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in the Mechanical, Chemical, Gas or Marine Engineering disciplines; (c) Corporate Member of one of the following : Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Chemical Engineers, Institution of Gas Engineers or Institution of Marine Engineers.

4.

Notes :(i) The Gas Authority may require the applicant to attend an interview for verifying the appropriateness of his/her training and experience. (ii) When a competent person ceases to practise in the gas industry for 12 months, his/her name may be removed from the register. (iii) If a competent person changes his/her employer within the gas industry, he/she shall notify the Gas Authority of the change within 28 days.

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Appendix B

APPENDIX C

APPLICATION FORM 110 FOR TYPE APPROVAL OF CONTAINER WITH RELATED ANNEX (I)

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Appendix C

FORM 110 110 THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION GAS SAFETY (GAS SUPPLY) REGULATIONS, CAP. 51 51 APPLICATION FOR TYPE APPROVAL OF CONTAINER
Notes (1)

For Official Use Only: GasSO Reference

Date of Receipt

This application form is to be used for applying to the Gas Authority for type approval of container, i.e. cylinder or tank, etc. (but excluding mini-tank and disposable cylinder), to contain liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as listed in section A(1) of this form and defined in the Gas Safety Ordinance, Cap. 51. 1 51

(2)

The owner of container shall not use the container to contain LPG unless the applicant has obtained use approval in writing from the Gas Authority using FORM EMSD/GSO/111 and has completed construction work. EMSD/GSO/111

(3)

Each application form should be used for an application for type approval of one type of container.

(4)

The applicant should complete all sections of this application form in BLOCK letters and SIGN the form.

Declaration:

*I/We hereby apply for type approval of the container and *I/We declare that all particulars, statements and documents submitted in/with this application form are true and correct. **

Date: _________________

Signature and Company Chop of Applicant: ____________________________________________

Authorisation (if the applicant is not the owner of the container, owners authorisation to apply is required):

*I/We hereby authorise the above applicant to apply for type approval of the container on *my/our behalf. * *

Date: _________________

Signature and Company Chop of Owner: ____________________________________________

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Section A:

Particulars of Container

(1)

Type of Container: (i) (ii) Cylinder Tank *Domestic / Industrial / Dim Sum Trolley / Others: ___________________________________________ * ________________________ (*kg/ton) * ________________________ (*l/m3) * *Vapour/Liquid *

(2)

Purposes:

(3)

Storage Capacity:

(4)

Water Capacity:

(5)

Type of Withdrawal (in case of Cylinder):

Section B:

Particulars of Applicant

(1)

Organization Name:

(2)

Contact Person:

(3)

Contact Address:

(4)

Telephone Number:

(5)

Fax Number:

Section C:

Particulars of Owner (if different from section B)

(1)

Organization Name:

(2)

Authorized Person:

(3)

Contact Address:

(4)

Telephone Number:

(5)

Fax Number:

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Section D: Information to be submitted with this Application

(1)

Design standard and specification of the container;

(2)

Name and address of the container manufacturer;

(3)

Design calculations with respect to the container code used;

(4)

2 copies of all design drawings relating to the container;

(5)

A copy of the owners I.D. card/Business Registration Certificate; and

(6)

Other relevant information: (a) Cylinder (b) Tank ANNEX (I) ANNEX (II)

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NOTES ON APPLICATION

(1)

Submission of Application This application form shall be submitted with the documents and details as prescribed in Section D of the form, by hand or mail, to The Gas Authority, Gas Standards Office, Room 616, Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, 98 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photocopy or facsimile of this form will not be accepted.

(2)

Personal Data The personal data collected by means of this form will be used by the Government to facilitate future communication between the Government and the data owner. The data will be kept at the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department and disclosed to the data users of the Department. The owner has the right of access and correction with respect to the personal data. Enquiries concerning the personal data collected, including the making of access and corrections, should be addressed to the Gas Authority.

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ANNEX (I) Application for Type Approval of LPG Cylinder as Defined in section D of Application Form EMSD/GSO/110 EMSD/GSO/110
(I) Design drawings for cylinder shall include the following details: (1) Warning notices, i.e. GASES POSSESSING A FIRE RISK, etc. in both English and Chinese characters shall be prominently displayed on the cylinder. Size and colour of the letters shall be specified; and (2) The cylinder shall be stamped with the following information: (a) Design standard; (b) Design pressure in kPa; (c) Test pressure in kPa; (d) Serial number; (e) Approval number to be issued from the Gas Authority, i.e. GSOXXX; GSOXXX (f) Symbol of cylinder manufacturer and inspectors official mark; (g) Water capacity in l; and (h) Other markings as agreed by the Gas Authority. (II) The following information for the cylinder valve shall also be provided: (1) Manufacturer and model number of the valve shall be provided; and (2) Valve for which design approval has previously been granted in writing by the Gas Authority or Fire Service Department, the reference number of approval letter shall be provided; or (3) For approval of a new design, the following information for the cylinder valve shall be provided: (a) Design standard and specification; (b) Two copies of design drawings showing details; and (c) Safety provisions in accordance with the regulation 9 of Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations. 9

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APPENDIX D

APPLICATION FORM 111 FOR APPROVAL TO USE A CONTAINER WITH RELATED ANNEX 1

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 111 THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION GAS SAFETY (GAS SUPPLY) REGULATIONS, CAP. 51 51 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL TO USE A CONTAINER

For Official Use Only: GasSO Reference

Date of Receipt

Notes (1) This application form is to be used for applying to the Gas Authority for approval to use a container, i.e. cylinder or tank, etc. (but excluding mini-tank and disposable cylinder), to contain liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as listed in section A(1) of this form and defined in the Gas Safety Ordinance, Cap. 51. 151 (2) Before applying for approval to use a container, the applicant must have obtained type approval in writing from the Gas Authority using FORM EMSD/GSO/110 and where appropriate should have completed construction work. EMSD/GSO/110 (3) Each application form should be used for an application for approval to use one batch of container with the same type. (4) The applicant should complete all sections of this application form in BLOCK letters and SIGN the form.

Declaration: *I/We hereby apply for approval to use a container which has/have been constructed in accordance with the plans and statements approved in writing by the *Gas Authority/Director of Fire Services in the *approval letter ref.

______________________________/approval number (GSO________) dated _____/_____/_____, and all conditions of approval have been complied with. *I/We declare that all particulars, statements and documents submitted in/with this application form are true and correct. * *_______________ *______________________________GSO________ *

Date: _________________

Signature and Company Chop of Applicant: ____________________________________________

Authorisation (if the applicant is not the owner of the installation, owners authorisation to apply is required): *I/We hereby authorise the above applicant to apply for approval to use a container on *my/our behalf. * *

Date: _________________

Signature and Company Chop of Owner: ____________________________________________

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Section A:

Particulars of Container

(1)

Type of Container: (i) (ii) Cylinder Tank

(2)

Serial number: _________________________________________________________________________________________

(3)

Purposes:

*Domestic / Industrial / Dim Sum Trolley / Others: ___________________________________________ *

(4)

Location for Use (in case of Tank):______________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

(5)

Storage Capacity:

________________________

(*kg/ton) (*/)

(6)

Water Capacity:

________________________

(*l/m3) (*/) *Vapour/Liquid *

(7)

Type of Withdrawal (in case of Cylinder):

(8)

Quantity of container to be put into use:

_______________

(9)

As-approved design drawing number:________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

(10)

Name of Manufacturer:__________________________________________________________________________________

(11)

Address of Manufacturer:________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

Section B:

Particulars of Gas Source

Gas Supply Company:

Section C: (1)

Particulars of Applicant Organization Name:

(2)

Contact Person:

(3)

Contact Address:

(4)

Telephone Number:

(5)

Fax Number:

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Section D:

Particulars of Owner (if different from section C)

(1)

Organization Name:

(2)

Authorized Person:

(3)

Contact Address:

(4)

Telephone Number:

(5)

Fax Number:

Section E:

Photocopies of Documents to be submitted with this Application

Type of Container (a) Cylinder (b) Tank

Certificates/Reports ANNEX (I) ANNEX (II)

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NOTES ON APPLICATION

(1)

Submission of Application This application form shall be submitted with the documents as prescribed in Section E of the form, by hand or mail, to The Gas Authority, Gas Standards Office, Room 616, Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, 98 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photocopy or facsimile of this form will not be accepted.

(2)

Personal Data The personal data collected by means of this form will be used by the Government to facilitate future communication between the Government and the data owner. The data will be kept at the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department and disclosed to the data users of the Department. The owner has the right of access and correction with respect to the personal data. Enquiries concerning the personal data collected, including the making of access and corrections, should be addressed to the Gas Authority.

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ANNEX (I) Application for Approval to Use an LPG Cylinder as Defined in section E of Application Form EMSD/GSO/111 EMSD/GSO/111

(I)

Information of LPG cylinder to be submitted with the Application: (1) Serial numbers; (2) Mill certificate; (3) Record of hydraulic tests; (4) Certificate for chemical analysis of material; (5) Independent inspectors report; (6) Record of physical tests of material; (7) Record of burst tests; (8) Documents showing the arrival date and cylinder quantity, i.e. bill of lading, etc.; and (9) Record of quality assurance testing carried out by the owner.

(II)

Information of cylinder valve to be submitted with the Application: (1) Manufacturer; (2) Model number; and (3) Design standard and specification.

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