AS/NZS 1596:2014 The storage and handling of LP Gas
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand
Supersedes: AS/NZS 1596:2008 The storage and handling of LP Gas
Draft Designation: DR AS/NZS 1596Sets out requirements and recommendations for the safe storage and handling of LP Gas, in cylinders and bulk tanks. Sets out requirements for design, construction, commissioning and operation of installations for the storage and handling of LP Gas. Separate sections deal with above-ground and underground tanks, piping systems, cylinders and their locations, automotive filling installations, and operations. Appendices cover emergency plans, refuelling, fire protection, impact protection, leakage testing, hazardous areas, driver instructions and the transport and location of exchange cylinders.
Originated in Australia as AS CB 20-1965. Originated in New Zealand as NZS 5434:1986. Fifth edition AS/NZS 1596:1997. Sixth edition AS/NZS 1596:2002. Previous edition AS/NZS 1596:2008. Eighth edition 2014. Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (August 2017). Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 2 (October 2020). Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 2 (October 2020).
This Standard specifies requirements for the location, design, construction, commissioning and operation of installations for the storage and handling of LP Gas, and includes the management of emergencies.
The objective of this Standard is to provide designers, planners, operators and regulators with technical and procedural requirements for installations for the safe storage and handling of LP Gas.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Minor Storage And Usage
Section 3: General Requirements
Section 4: Cylinders And Cylinder Systems
Section 5: Components For Tank Systems
Section 6: Tank System Installation
Section 7: Underground Tank Installations
Section 8: Cylinder Filling Installations—Australia
Section 9: Cylinder Filling InstallationsNew Zealand
Section 10: Automotive Filling Installations
Section 11: Operations
Section 12: Emergency Management
Section 13: Fire Safety
Appendix A: List Of Referenced Documents
Appendix B: Tank Or Cylinder Filling Level
Appendix C: Approximate Capacities Of Cylinders For LP Gas
Appendix D: Markings, Signs And Notices
Appendix E: Hazardous Areas
Appendix F: Exchange Facilities For Portable Cylinders—Australia
Appendix G: Exchange Facilities For Portable Cylinders—New Zealand
Appendix H: Discharge Capacity Of Safety Valves
Appendix I: Leakage Testing Of Pipework
Appendix J: Decanting Procedure
Appendix K: Emergency Planning
Appendix L: Motor Vehicle Refuelling
Appendix M: Fire Exposure Protection
Appendix N: Fire Safety
Appendix O: Transport Of Portable LP Gas Cylinders
Appendix P: Transport Of Portable LP Gas Cylinders For Trade Use
Appendix Q: Impact Protection
Appendix R: Odour Management
Storage and Handling-Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
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Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council; Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Qld; Department of Mines and Petroleum, WA; Department of the Premier and Cabinet, SA; Energy Safety, WA; Engineers Australia; Environmental Protection Authority, New Zealand; Fire Protection Association Australia; Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia; Gas Energy Australia; LPG Association of New Zealand; Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, New Zealand; WorkSafe, Tasmania; WorkSafe Victoria.
