Section 4516.3 - LPG - Container Valves and Accessories(a) Containers and safety relief valves located less than eighteen (18) inches (457 mm) from any component of an internal combustion engine exhaust system shall be shielded by a frame member or by a noncombustible baffle to dissipate radiated or convected heat with an air space on both sides of the frame member or baffle.(b) Each container shall have a listed two-stage regulator. Such regulators shall have a capacity not less than the total input of all installed LP-Gas appliances. The regulator shall be securely mounted by attaching it to the container valve, container, supporting standard or wall. If the regulator is not mounted by the manufacturer, instructions for proper installation shall be provided. Regulators shall be installed so the regulator vent opening will not be affected by the elements such as sleet, snow, freezing rain, ice, mud or by wheel spray.(c) A listed LPG excess flow valve shall be provided in accordance with the following: (1) The inlet or outlet of each service valve of a permanently mounted container shall be equipped with a listed excess flow valve or listed Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) adapter with an integral excess flow valve.(2) Removable Department of Transportation (DOT) type containers shall have furnished or installed a listed POL adapter with an integral listed excess flow valve.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 4516.3
1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38). Note: Authority cited: Section 18015, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18025, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 9-19-2011; operative 10-19-2011 (Register 2011, No. 38).