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NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 Edition
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NFPA 58: LP-Gas Code Handbook, 2011 Edition
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Propane safety

	Handle any propane-powered equipment cautiously and always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Cylinder tanks for equipment such as stoves and ovens must be located outside of the home.
	Never store or use propane gas cylinders larger than one pound inside the home.
	Never operate a propane-powered gas grill inside the home.
	Have propane gas equipment inspected periodically by a professional for possible leaks or malfunctioning parts.
	Carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions when lighting a pilot.
	If you smell a strong odor of gas, leave the area immediately and call the fire department from outside the home.
	For more information, visit the Propane Education and Research Council Web site.

The leading equipment involving in LP-gas home structure fires was a grill, hibachi, or barbecue.

Facts & figures

U.S.fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 1,170 home structure fires involving LP-gas in 2003-2007. These fires resulted in 34 civilian deaths, 135 civilian injuries and $48 million in direct property damage.
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment was the leading heat source for LP-gas home structure fires.

Source: NFPA's "Natural Gas and LP-Gas Home Structure Fires" report by Jennifer Flynn, January 2010.

More information on this topic

Overfilling Prevention Devices (OPDs) are safety devices incorporated into the filling valve of a propane cylinder. The device shuts off the flow of gas to a cylinder after 80% capacity has been reached. As of April 1, 2002, OPDs are required on all propane cylinders between 4 and 40 pounds propane capacity.
NFPA, the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), and the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) have issued a free Fire Safety Analysis Manual, which provides forms and a step-by-step method for completing a written Fire Safety Analysis (FSA) as required in NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.

Updated 5/10

In this Section:

			Fire Safety Analysis Manual for LP-Gas Storage Facilities This free manual includes forms for completing a written Fire Safety Analysis (FSA).					Propane cylinder overfilling prevention devices (OPD) An OPD shuts off the flow of gas to a cylinder after 80% capacity has been reached.