NFPA 58 LP GAS CODE {STORAGE AND
HANDLING} EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
ASME - ANSWER American Society of Mechanical Engineers
DOT - ANSWER Department of Transportation
Vaporizer - ANSWER A device, other than a container, that receives LP gas in
liquid form and adds sufficient heat to convert liquid to gas
Odorization of Gas ANSWER All LP gas shall be odorized before being loaded
into a railcar or cargo tank motor vehicle by the addition of a warning agent so
gases are detectable by distinct odor to a concentration in air of not more than
one-fifth of the lower limit of flammability
Qualification of Personnel - ANSWER Shall be provided with training
consistent with the scope of job activities, including proper handling and
emergency response procedures
Qualification of Personnel - ANSWER Transporting, transferring liquid into or
out of stationary containers, or making stationary installations shall complete
the following training
1. Safe work practices
2. Health and safety hazards of LP Gas
3. Emergency response procedures
, 4. Supervised on the job training
5. An evaluation of individual's competency to do the job
Refresher training - Intervals of 3 years
Record original and refresher training
Containers - ANSWER
Containers shall be designed, manufactured, tested, and marked in accordance
to DOT, FAA and API-ASME
Type of Containers - ANSWER
ASME - Tank
DOT - Cylinder
FAA - Cylinder
Portable Container Appurtenance Damage Protection - ANSWER Cylinders
shall have protection against physical damage when not in use by any of the
following means :
1. A ventilated cap
2. A ventilated collar
3. A cylinder valve providing inherent protection defined by DOT 49
CFR173.301
Portable Storage Containers - ANSWER Cylinders shall be marked with the
following information :
1. Water capacity of the cylinder in pounds
2. Tare weight of the cylinder in pounds TW is empty
3. Serial Number
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