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AS/NZS 1596:2014

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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The storage and handling of LP Gas

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Published date

01-09-2020

Superseded date

05-03-2026

Superseded by

AS/NZS 1596:2026

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Summarise this standard

​Sets 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.

Committee
ME-015
DevelopmentNote
New PDF incorporating Amendment 2.
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978 1 74342 712 5
Pages
180
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

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).

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