N.J. Admin. Code § 5:18-3.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 5:18-3.6 - Cylinder exchange cabinets

(a) In addition to complying with the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58-2017, the operator of every location providing LPG cylinder exchange cabinets shall:

1. Ensure that exchange cylinders are properly secured at all times by locking them within a receptacle designed for this purpose and that proper ventilation is maintained at all times;

2. Ensure that all cylinders are stored in the exchange cabinet in an upright position with the valve outlet plugged and that no cylinders are left unattended or in an open area away from the protected area of the exchange cabinet or in any other location;

3. Comply with all provisions of section 6109 of the Fire Prevention Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70-3;

4. Ensure that cylinder exchange cabinets are set on a secure, non-combustible base and are located at least 20 feet from any building opening or source of ignition and are not located or stored within a structure;

5. Comply with the maximum cylinder size and distance requirements specified in the Uniform Fire Code, N.J.A.C. 5:70;

6. Ensure that the following information is on signs affixed to the cabinet:

i. "Propane" or "Flammable Gas";

ii. "No Smoking";

iii. A 24-hour emergency telephone number; and

iv. Location of fire extinguisher(s);

7. Ensure that all full cylinders placed in the cabinet have a proper consumer warning label affixed, are re-qualified as per NFPA-58, Appendix C, and are painted a light reflecting color;

8. Ensure that a warning sign is posted at or near each entrance doorway stating that "LP-GAS EXCHANGE CYLINDERS EMPTY OR FULL, SHALL NOT BE TAKEN INDOORS FOR ANY REASON.";

9. Ensure that all employees who exchange cylinders are properly trained and know how to check for leaks and what emergency procedures to follow if a leak is discovered. Only properly trained employees shall remove cylinders from or place cylinders in the cylinder exchange cabinet. This training shall be as approved by the Division and in accordance with these rules; and

10. Ensure that, when exchanging cylinders, the employee affixes a label to the collar of the cylinder that includes the following warning printed in English and in Spanish: "Flammable Gas--Never Use or Store Indoors/Gas Inflammable--Nunca Se Use o Guarde Adentro." In addition to this written warning, a label that graphically depicts the prohibition on bringing a cylinder indoors shall be affixed to the collar of the cylinder.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:18-3.6

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1017(a), effective 5/1/2017

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 679(a), effective 4/6/2020