CGA C 14 : 2005(R2010)

1 Introduction
   1.1 United States
   1.2 Canada
   1.3 Testing conditions
2 Scope
3 Definitions
   3.1 Normally charged
   3.2 Cylinder orientation
   3.3 Full exposure to the fire
   3.4 Equipped as it would be for transportation and use
   3.5 Rupture
4 When fire testing is required
5 Selection of systems and methods for testing
6 Preparation of systems for testing
7 Chimney test method
   7.1 Equipment capabilities
   7.2 Typical apparatus
   7.3 Recording of design and performance characteristics
   7.4 Burn rates
   7.5 Insulation of exterior wall
   7.6 Design of apparatus
   7.7 Calibration of apparatus
   7.8 Monitoring temperatures
8 Wood bonfire test method
   8.1 Securing the cylinder
   8.2 Bonfire design
   8.3 Kerosene
   8.4 Wind shield
   8.5 Fire capabilities
9 Test procedure
10 Acceptance criteria for chimney and bonfire tests
11 References
Appendices
Appendix A - Burner and ignition system for chimney fire
             test (Normative)
Appendix B - Method B (Normative)
Appendices figures

Specifies a new set of test procedures and apparatus for fire testing of compressed gas cylinder safety (pressure) relief devices as required by DOT regulations, 49 CFR, Section 173.34(d). Applicable to cylinders which are less than 500 pounds internal water volume and are designed to provide a means of testing to DOT requirements anywhere, with reliable test data and repeatable test results.