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    AS/NZS 1596:2014

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    The storage and handling of LP Gas

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    Published date:  19-05-2014

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    ​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.

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    Committee ME-015
    Development Note New PDF incorporating Amendment 2.
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

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    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. 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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    AS/NZS 1841.5:2007 Portable fire extinguishers Specific requirements for powder type extinguishers (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 1271-2003 Safety valves, other valves, liquid level gauges and other fittings for boilers and unfired pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1572-1998 Copper and copper alloys - Seamless tubes for engineering purposes (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 1170.4 SUPP 1-1993 Minimum design loads on structures (known as the SAA Loading Code) Earthquake loads - Commentary (Supplement to AS 1170.4-1993)
    AS 1530.4-2005 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Fire-resistance test of elements of construction
    AS/NZS 3788:2006 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection (Reconfirmed 2017)
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    AS 2885.2-2007 Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum Welding
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    AS/NZS 1768:2007 Lightning protection
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    AS 1796-2001 Certification of welders and welding supervisors (Reconfirmed 2016)
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    AS 2738-2000 Copper and copper alloys - Compositions and designations of refinery products, wrought products, ingots and castings (Reconfirmed 2018)
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    AS 1319-1994 Safety signs for the occupational environment (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 4670-2006 Commercial propane and commercial butane for heating purposes
    AS/NZS 1850:2009 Portable fire extinguishers - Classification, rating and performance testing (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 1940-2004 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS 2700-2011 Colour standards for general purposes (Reconfirmed 2022)
    AS 3894.14-2002 Site testing of protective coatings Inspection report - Daily painting (Reconfirmed 2019)
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    AS/NZS 2632.1:2008 Codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions Country codes
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    AS/NZS 1200:2000 Pressure equipment
    AS 4041-2006 Pressure piping (Reconfirmed 2016)
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    AS 3894.1-2002 Site testing of protective coatings Non-conductive coatings - Continuity testing - High voltage (brush) method (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 2832.2-2003 Cathodic protection of metals Compact buried structures
    AS/NZS 1677.2:1998 Refrigerating systems Safety requirements for fixed applications
    AS 2885.3-2012 Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum Operation and maintenance
    AS 3894.13-2002 Site testing of protective coatings Inspection report - Daily (Reconfirmed 2019)
    AS 3711.6-2000 Freight containers Tank containers (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 1170.4-2007 Structural design actions Earthquake actions in Australia (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS 2444-2001 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 2441-2005 Installation of fire hose reels (Reconfirmed 2018)
    AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
    AS 2872-2000 Atmospheric heating of vessels containing fluids - Estimation of maximum temperature (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 2473.1-2006 Valves for compressed gas cylinders Specifications, type testing, and manufacturing tests and inspections
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    AS/NZS 1425:2013 LP Gas fuel systems for vehicle engines
    AS 2809.3-2008 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods - Road tank vehicles for compressed liquefied gases
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    AS 3814-2009 Industrial and commercial gas-fired appliances
    AS 1657-2013 Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders - Design, construction and installation
    AS 4839-2001 The safe use of portable and mobile oxy-fuel gas systems for welding, cutting, heating and allied processes (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1221:1997 Fire hose reels (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 2473.3-2007 Valves for compressed gas cylinders Outlet connections for medical gases (including pin-indexed yoke connections) (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 3894.11-2002 Site testing of protective coatings Equipment report (Reconfirmed 2019)
    AS/NZS 4645.2:2008 Gas distribution networks Steel pipe systems
    AS 1851-2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment
    AS 1894-1997 The storage and handling of non-flammable cryogenic and refrigerated liquids (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS 1210-2010 Pressure vessels (Reconfirmed 2021)
    AS/NZS 2658:2022 LP Gas - Portable and mobile appliances

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    AS 1940:2017 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
    AS/NZS 4645.1:2018 Gas distribution networks Network management
    AS 2419.1:2017 Fire hydrant installations System design, installation and commissioning
    AS 4670:2018 Commercial propane and commercial butane for heating purposes
    AS/NZS 5601.2:2020 Gas installations LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes
    AS 3961:2017 The storage and handling of liquefied natural gas
    AS 2809.3:2017 Road tank vehicles for dangerous goods Road tank vehicles for compressed liquefied gas
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