Section 200.5  Introduction

Pursuant to the authority conferred upon the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) by Section 3 of the Liquid Petroleum Gas Regulation Act [430 ILCS 5/3], OSFM is adopting this Part in relation to the storage, transportation, sale and use of liquefied petroleum gases.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 16850, effective October 1, 2008)

Section 200.7  Incorporations by Reference

a)         The following materials are incorporated by reference in this Part:

1)         The American Petroleum Institute (API), 1220 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005-4070.

2)         The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy MA 02169-7471.

b)         No incorporation by reference in this Part includes any later amendment or edition beyond the date stated in the text of this Part.

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 8735, effective August 1, 2012)

Section 200.10  Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases

Requirements for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases as contained in the 2011 Edition of NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) are mandatory with the following additional requirements:  The pressure relief valve discharge on each aboveground container of more than 2000 gal. water capacity shall be piped vertically upward to a point at least 7 ft. above the top of the container, and the discharge opening shall be unobstructed to the open air.

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 8735, effective August 1, 2012)

Section 200.20  Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Gas Plants

Requirements for the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases at utility gas plants as published in the 2008 Edition of NFPA 59 (Utility LP-Gas Plant Code) are mandatory.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 16850, effective October 1, 2008)

Section 200.30  Rules for Installation of Gas Appliances and Gas Piping

Requirements for the installation of gas appliances and gas piping as published in the 2009 Edition of NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code) are mandatory.  Standards for fuel systems and equipment in recreational vehicles as published in the 2011 Edition of NFPA 1192 (Standard on Recreational Vehicles) are mandatory.

(Source:  Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 8735, effective August 1, 2012)

Section 200.40  Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gas at Gas Processing Plants

Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas at natural gas processing plants, refineries and petrochemical plants shall comply with the 8^th Edition (2001) of Standard API 2510 (Design and Construction of Liquified Petroleum Gas Installations (LPG)).

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 16850, effective October 1, 2008)

Section 200.50  Installations Must Be in Compliance

The installations of containers by every person, firm or corporation making the installation, and the design, construction and location of the containers and pertinent equipment, shall be in compliance with this Part.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 16850, effective October 1, 2008)

Section 200.55  Conversion of Anhydrous Ammonia Storage Tanks to  LPG Storage (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 36 Ill. Reg. 8735, effective August 1, 2012)

Section 200.60  Submittal of Plans

Plans and applications for fixed installations shall be submitted to OSFM before construction when utilizing storage containers of over 2,000 gallons individual water capacity or when the aggregate water capacity exceeds 4,000 gallons, and for container filling locations regardless of tank capacity.  Temporary (not to exceed 6 months) installations, although required to comply with all applicable installation and operating requirements prescribed by adopted codes, are not required to submit plans and applications or undergo an on-site inspection by OSFM.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 16850, effective October 1, 2008)

Section 200.70  Applications, Plans and Blueprints; Fencing Standards

Applications for approval of installations shall be made out in triplicate on blanks furnished by OSFM and shall be accompanied by drawings or blueprints in triplicate made to scale, with all dimensions indicated on the plans.  These applications, drawings or blueprints must be approved by OSFM before any new construction or addition is undertaken.  Approval will be granted if all requirements of this Part are met.  Drawings or blueprints shall bear the name of the person, firm or corporation proposing the installation. In addition, drawings or blueprints shall show the following:

a)         The plot of ground to be utilized and its immediate surroundings on all sides, the complete layout of the tanks, the capacity of each tank, the type of tank supports, type of construction of each building and all clearances as required by NFPA 58 (see Section 200.10).

b)         The location with respect to city, village or incorporated town, naming adjacent railroads and side tracks and showing the clearance between tanks and closest passenger train tracks, between tracks at the point where the tank car will be placed for unloading and the nearest passenger train tracks, and between unloading docks and closest passenger train tracks.

c)         Whether the surrounding area is congested or heavily populated.

d)         Fencing and enclosures.

1)         The method and location of fencing or other devices used to protect the LP-Gas container against collision and tampering, as specified in NFPA 58.  Facilities existing on January 1, 1984 shall comply with this Part or the rules in existence at the time of construction.  Where LP-Gas containers are located at an establishment completely enclosed by fencing equivalent to that required by NFPA 58, an additional enclosure for containers installed within the fencing shall not be required, except that, if containers are accessible to vehicular traffic, the containers shall be enclosed or encircled by a guard rail, or by posts 6 inches or more in diameter set in firm ground to a depth of at least 24 inches and rising aboveground to a height of 30 inches or more set at intervals of not more than 6 feet.

2)         Walls of buildings that are part of the establishment and have adjacent fencing to enclose the facilities shall be acceptable as a portion of any necessary fencing.  There shall be no gap or opening between the building wall and the adjacent fencing.  Walls of buildings shall not form more than two sides of enclosures for LP-Gas containers.  Required means of egress from buildings shall not pass through enclosures for LP-Gas.  When building walls are used as part of enclosures, the separation distance from the LP-Gas container to the building shall comply with NFPA 58.  

e)         The location and type of lights conforming to NFPA 58 to illuminate storage containers, control valves and other equipment, if loading or unloading is normally done during other than daylight hours.

f)         The location of any container filling or LP-Gas dispensing devices.

(Source:  Amended at 32 Ill. Reg. 16850, effective October 1, 2008)

Section 200.80  Operation of Installation Prohibited Until Final Inspection and Approval

Any liquefied petroleum gases installation requiring approval by the OSFM shall not be placed in operation until final inspection and approval is given by the OSFM.

Section 200.90  No Supplier Shall Service Any Installation Not In Compliance With Law

No supplier of liquefied petroleum gases shall service any installation not in compliance with the Liquefied Petroleum Gases Law, Rules and Regulations.

Section 200.100  Personnel Must be Properly Trained

Personnel performing installation, service, operation and maintenance work must be properly trained in such work in accordance with the applicable NFPA Standard cited in this Part.  Documentation of training must be made available to the OSFM upon request.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 9325, effective May 2, 2006)

Section 200.110  No Self Service Permitted

No person other than the bulk storage, container charging plant, or service station owner or a fully trained authorized employee shall use or dispense any liquefied petroleum gases at these locations.

Section 200.120  Interstate Commerce Commission or Department of Transportation Containers (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.160  Cylinder System Installations (Bottled Gas) (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.170  Minimum Safety Requirements for Manifolding American Society of Mechanical Engineers Containers (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.180  Location of Containers (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.190  Abandoned Tanks (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 32 Ill. Reg. 16850, effective October 1, 2008)

Section 200.200  Marking of Tank Trucks and Trailers (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.210  Lighting Requirements on Trucks and Trailers (Repealed)

(Source:  Section repealed at 8 Ill. Reg. 2467, effective June 1, 1984)

Section 200.230  Drivers of Trucks and Trailers Must Be Properly Trained (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.240  When Tank Truck May Not Be Left Unattended (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.250  Tank Trucks and Tractors Must Be In Good Repair (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.260  Parking In Congested Areas Prohibited (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.270  Travel In Heavy Traffic Districts To Be Avoided (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.280  Gear Shift Requirements for Loaded Tank Trucks (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.290  Semi-Trailers Loading and Unloading (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.300  Fire Extinguisher Requirements (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.310  Excess Flow Valves Not To Be Tampered With (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.320  When Transportation and Sale Prohibited (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.330  Containers To Be Transported In Upright Position (Repealed)

(Source:  Repealed at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.340  Fireworks Prohibited

The sale, use, explosion or handling of fireworks is prohibited on any liquefied petroleum gases bulk storage, service station, or container filling plant premises.

(Source:  Amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 11455, effective August 1, 1995)

Section 200.350  Additional Safety Measures Authorized

The OSFM reserves the right to require additional safety measures over and above the regulations contained herein if conditions and circumstances indicate that additional safety measures are necessary.