AS/NZS 1596:2014
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The storage and handling of LP Gas
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05-19-2014
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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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ME-015
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| DevelopmentNote |
New PDF incorporating Amendment 2.
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| ISBN |
978 1 74342 712 5
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| Pages |
180
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Standards Australia
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| Status |
Current
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| 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. 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 1319-1994 | Safety signs for the occupational environment (Reconfirmed 2018) |
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| 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) |
| AS 3894.10-2002 | Site testing of protective coatings Inspection report - Daily surface and ambient conditions (Reconfirmed 2019) |
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| AS/NZS 1200:2000 | Pressure equipment |
| AS 4041-2006 | Pressure piping (Reconfirmed 2016) |
| AS 2885.0-2008 | Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum General requirements |
| AS/NZS 5601.2:2013 | Gas installations LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsive purposes |
| 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) |
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| AS 2473.1-2006 | Valves for compressed gas cylinders Specifications, type testing, and manufacturing tests and inspections |
| AS/NZS 1677.1:1998 | Refrigerating systems - Refrigerant classification |
| AS 2885.4-2010 | Pipelines - Gas and liquid petroleum Submarine pipeline systems |
| 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 |
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| AS/NZS 1221:1997 | Fire hose reels (Reconfirmed 2020) |
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| AS 1940:2017 | The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids |
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| 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 |
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