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NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2008 Edition
Important updates and expanded coverage in the 2008 edition LP-Gas Code reduce the risk of propane fires and explosions.

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NFPA 58: LP-Gas Code Handbook, 2008 Edition
Master the 2008 NFPA 58 and ensure regulatory compliance with the 2008 LP-Gas Code Handbook!

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NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code and Handbook Set, 2008 Edition
Total compliance demands total knowledge. Get the big picture on LP-Gas safety with the 2008 NFPA 58 and Handbook Set!

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Propane safety

NFPA Safety Tips

	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.

AUDIO
NFPA's Principal Gases Engineer Ted Lemoff talks about grilling safety:

	How a propane gas grill works
	How to handle propane gas safely
	Safety concerns of charcoal grills
	Safety tips when using the grill
	Why newer gas grills are safer

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 1,390 home structure fires involving LP-gas in 2000-2004. These fires resulted in 23 civilian deaths, 193 civilian injuries and $49 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, August 2007.

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 11/07

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.