Did you know the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for the propane industry in Texas? The RRC oversees all aspects of the LPG industry to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the general public.
The rules and standards promulgated and adopted by the commission under Texas law preempt and supersede any ordinance, order, or rule adopted by a political subdivision of this state relating to any aspect of the liquefied petroleum gas industry.
The Railroad Commission of Texas has adopted the following codes, standards, and rules:
Texas LP Gas Safety Rules: These include rules and procedures for handling and odorizing liquefied petroleum gas in Texas, including specifications for the design, construction, and installation of equipment used in transportation, storage, and distribution.
2017 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code: This code applies outside a home (or before the final pressure regulator).
2018 NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code Handbook: This handbook provides minimum safety requirements for the design and installation of fuel gas piping systems in homes and other buildings.
These rules, standards, and codes dictate everything from propane pipe sizing to how far a propane tank can be from adjoining property lines, crawl spaces, intakes to direct vent appliances, AC units, and other ignition sources. Distances vary based on tank size and whether it is above or underground.
Your propane provider partner can be an excellent resource and help you with proper propane container placement and propane installation requirements.
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