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TPGA hopes everyone had a happy and safe Labor Day. In this edition of the Tuesday Telegraph, TPGA has an interim update for you on the Texas Fire Safety Analysis requirement that went into effect on September 1, 2022.
Secondly, the association reports on a new fee that will be assessed when taking RRC LPG exams online.
The September issue of Texas Propane magazine is out, and in this edition of the Telegraph, TPGA covers all the hot topics included in this magazine issue, from PERC's adoption of VR training to $10,000 grants for trade schools to adopt propane plumbing and HVAC curriculum.
Additionally, last week, NPGA reported the good news that the 2023 edition of NFPA 58 has some favorable changes for the propane industry. Read more about it in the third story of the morning.
Lastly, TPGA highlights two charity golf tournaments that are happening in October 2022. Check out information on the Pros4Care Golf Tournament and the LPG Charity Fund Fall Golf Classic.
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In this issue
- In Brief
- Fire Safety Analysis
- Exam Fee Changes
- Magazine Hot Topics
- NFPA 58 Update
- Golf Tournaments
- Quick Links
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Fire Safety Analysis
Requirement Update
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When the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) adopted the 2017 NFPA 58 in 2020, RRC adopted the Fire Safety Analysis requirements found in Section 6.29.3.2 of NFPA 58 with a compliance date of September 1, 2022, which was clarified in the most recent RRC rulemaking this past summer.
While NFPA requires fire safety analysis for installations for 4,000 gallons and over, the RRC will only require a fire safety analysis for new and existing installations with an aggregate water capacity of 10,000 gallons or more.
What is a fire safety analysis? A fire safety analysis is an evaluation of the total product control system, such as the emergency shutoff and internal valves equipped for remote closure and automatic shutoff using thermal (fire) actuation, pull away protection where installed, and the optional requirements of Section 6.30. for underground and mounded containers over 10,000 gallons (if applicable).
The Railroad Commission has been in the process of updating the PERC Fire Safety Analysis forms to Texas standards to help propane retailers to comply.
Until RRC provides this template, TPGA believes there should not be any enforcement of this requirement.
As soon as RRC releases these documents, TPGA will provide them to our membership.
Please report any Fire Safety Analysis enforcement to TPGA.
Once available and completed, the fire safety analysis shall be submitted by the owner, operator, or their designee to the authority having jurisdiction, upon request, and local emergency responders.
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RRC Online Examination Fee
Changes Began September 1
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As of September 1, 2022, individuals registering for online alternative fuels examinations being administered by RRC's testing / proctoring service must pay any fee charged by the service vendor, in addition to the examination fee, to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC).
This is a result of recent amendments to LP Gas Safety Rule §9.10, relating to Rules Examination, which incorporated the provisions of Senate Bill 1582 (87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session). Senate Bill 1582 amended Texas Natural Resources to allow required certification examination to be performed by a proctoring service.
If you have questions regarding alternate fuels examinations, contact the RRC at training-exams@rrc.texas.gov or 512-463-2682.
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Hot Topics in This Month's
Texas Propane Magazine
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Inside Look:
September 2022 Issue
In our Feature Story, TPGA announces the reopening of the PERC Technical School Grant. The grant gives $10,000 to trade and technical schools that agree to adopt propane plumbing and HVAC curriculum. The story discusses how Texas technical schools can apply and highlights past Texas recipients and how they are currently using the grant.
Read our second feature to learn all the exciting new projects and initiatives PERC approved at its last meeting, including how PERC will be incorporating virtual reality training into its training.
You will also find information on Driver Recruitment and a spread on the upcoming Propane Emergencies Training, and a page dedicated to all active rebates, incentives, and grants.
Check out our popular departments like our Traffic Huddle, a driver safety meeting series, Inside the Industry, & Propane with Purpose.
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Shout out to our ADVERTISERS that made this issue of Texas Propane magazine possible: Alliance AutoGas, BLT Tanks, Enterprise Products, Ferrellgas, Fisk Tank Carrier Inc, Gas Equipment Company, Lock America, Lone Star Energy Group, Longhorn Propane, Lumbermen’s Insurance Agency, METSA, Marshall Young Insurance, Meeder Equipment Co, Propane Plus LLC, Propane Service Corporation, Quality Steel Corporation, Rural Computer Consultants, Tarantin Industries, Westmor Industries, and White River Distributors. | |
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Propane Fairs Well in
Upcoming NFPA 58 2023 Edition
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Last week, the development of the 2023 edition of NFPA 58 took a giant step towards completion with the passing of the committee ballot to approve the second revisions.
Every revision that was proposed by the NFPA Technical Committee on LP-Gas was ratified by ballot.
The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) reports that NPGA proposals fared extremely well during this revision cycle, and some of the new concepts will be introduced, including requirements that would allow the general public to refuel propane-powered vehicles; a new piping material called “reinforced thermoplastic piping” that can be used for piping liquid underground; and, new concepts that rely less on excess flow hardware and more on supervision and keeping internal valves closed when a bulk plant or industrial facility installation is not actively moving product.
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Upcoming Industry
Golf Tournaments
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Annual Pros4Care
Golf Benefit
Monday, October 10,2022
Brookhaven Country Club,
3333 Golfing Green Drive,
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
The event is co-hosted by Pros4Care & ZERO —
The End of Prostate Cancer, a leading national nonprofit created to end prostate cancer and help all who are impacted.
Registration fee includes
golf, lunch and dinner.
All funds raised through this event will go towards funding life-saving research and direct patient support for prostate cancer
patients & families in need.
Register at
http://zerocancer.org/tee-off/pros4care
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Annual LPG Charity Fund
Fall Golf Classic
Tuesday, October 18,2022
Tour 18 Golf Course
3102 FM 1960 East
Humble, TX 77338
All proceeds will benefit the LPG Charity Fund.
The LPG Charity Fund’s principal objective is to assist members of the
LPG & Gas Processing industry during a time of catastrophic medical
expenses and/or financial need such as temporary living expenditures or
funeral expenses.
Individual Golf Entry Fee (Includes golf fee, lunch & dinner)
Register at https://lpgfund.com
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