National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 Phone: 617-770-3000 Fax: 617-770-0700 www.nfpa.org MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: NFPA Technical Committee on Gas Process Safety Kimberly Shea, Administrator, Technical Projects DATE: August 13, 2015 SUBJECT: NFPA 56 First Draft FINAL TC Ballot Results (F2016) According to the final ballot results, all ballot items received the necessary affirmative votes to pass ballot with the exception of First Revision No. 20. 22 Members Eligible to Vote 7 Not Returned (Bowdoin Jr., Cirone, Convery, Donsbach, Jr., Kovach, Levengood, Naper) 8 Affirmative on All Revisions 1 Affirmative with Comment on one or more Revision (Willse) 5 Negative on one or more Revision (Bethany, Danner, Swiecicki, Puskar, Rice) 1 Abstentions on one or more Revision (Switzer, Jr.) The attached report shows the number of affirmative, negative, and abstaining votes as well as the explanation of the vote for each first revision. There are two criteria necessary for each first revision to pass ballot: (1) simple majority and (2) affirmative 2 / 3 vote. First Revision No. 20 did not obtain the number of affirmative votes needed to meet the simple majority requirement. According to the Regulations, the FR has been redesignated as Committee Input No. 20 as shown on the last page of this report. The mock examples below show how the calculations are determined. (1) Simple Majority: 22 members eligible to vote 2 = 11 + 1 = 12 (2) Affirmative 2 / 3 : Sample calculation: 22 members eligble to vote 7 not returned 1 abstentions = 14 x 0.66 = 9.24 = 10 As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
First Revision No. 5-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. 2.2 ] 2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code, 2011 2016 edition. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2011 2015 edition. NFPA 51, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, 2013 edition. NFPA 51A, Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants, 2012 2017 edition. NFPA 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, 2014 edition. NFPA 52, Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code, 2013 2016 edition. NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2013 2016 edition. NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 2017 edition. NFPA 59, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2013 2016 edition. NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2008 2014 edition. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 2017 edition. NFPA 2113, Standard on Selection, Care, Use, and Maintenance of Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures, 2015 edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 15:26:01 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: NFPA 2113 was added due to its inclusion in FR-4. Response Message: Public Input No. 17-NFPA 56-2015 [Section No. 2.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J.
of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 1-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. 2.3.1 ] 2.3.1 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990. ASME B31.1, Power Piping, 2010 2014. ASME B31.3, Process Piping,2010 2014. ASME B31.12, Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines,2008 2014. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 11:09:36 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Referenced current editions. Response Message: Public Input No. 4-NFPA 56-2014 [Section No. 2.3.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S.
Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J. of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 28-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. 2.4 ] 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2013 2016 edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: DANIEL GORHAM Organization: NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Thu Jun 11 15:20:16 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Updated to most recent editions. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan
of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J.
of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 15-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. 3.3.4 ] 3.3.4* Detection Equipment. Monitoring equipment necessary for detecting and/or measuring the volume concentration of flammable gas or oxygen present in air. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 10:31:31 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Determination of safety is based on the concentration of gas as opposed to volume. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P.
of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J.
of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 4-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. 4.4.1 ]
0 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM 4.4.1*
1 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM The written procedure for each cleaning and purging activity shall address, as a minimum, the following items: (1) Scope of work and site-specific purge procedure development (a) Cleaning and purging method (b) Piping and instrument diagrams (PIDs) (c) Chemical and physical properties of flammable gas, cleaning media, purge media, and discharge gas (d) Determination of purge end point introducing flammable gas, inert gas, or air (e) Assessment and control of purge inlet and discharge locations (f) * Mitigation or capture strategies (g) Temporary piping system design Personal protective equipment (PPE) Training and qualifications (h) Management review and approval (i) Restoration of service (j) Target design, launcher/receiver venting review for pigging operations (k) Regulatory permits (l) Evaluation of engineering controls to limit potential unintended ignition of gases (controlled oxidation, flaring ) that allow gases from depressurization to be consumed in a controlled manner instead of vented (e.g., flaring or controlled combustion in process equipment). (m) Written stand-down instructions to stop activity in a controlled manner (n)* Precautions for gases that have toxic, highly toxic, unstable reactive, corrosive, or other deleterious properties beyond flammability (2)* Environmental conditions and work locations (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) Establishment and clear identification of exclusion zones where flammable gas air mixtures are likely to exist Limited access for personnel not directly involved with purge operations Assessment of potential for gas migration (e.g., building openings, adjacent structures) Prohibition of hot work within exclusion zones Lockout/tagout Impact of environmental conditions (e.g., wind speed and direction, temperature, barometric pressure) on purge operations Vehicular and air traffic, if applicable Topography Noise control/monitoring (3) Communication plans (a) Pre-job briefings (b) Work permits (c) Roles and responsibilities (d)* Emergency response plan (e) Facility alarm, alert and warning systems (f) General facility notification prior to start of purge operations (g) General facility notification at the conclusion of purge operations
2 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM (h) Notification of regulatory authorities as required (local emergency responders, utility operators, community officials, environmental authorities, etc.) (4) Control of ignition sources (a)* Bonding and grounding considerations (b) No smoking or spark-producing work within exclusion zones (c) Elimination of hot work within exclusion zone (d) Static electricity ignition sources at discharge point (e)* Non-conductive piping, hose, or fittings in temporary piping assemblies (5) Pre-purge piping system assessment (a) (b) (c) Assessment of piping system for trapped liquids, pyrophoric solids, and other flammable or combustible deposits within the piping system Ensuring that the piping system is properly isolated Limiting site conditions that impact the safety of the activity (6)* Purge monitoring and instrumentation (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Ensuring that monitoring instruments are appropriate for gas being purged Training Calibration Monitoring frequency and reporting Appropriate selection of sample point(s) General atmosphere checks in vicinity of purge gas release (7) Protection and Rescue of Personnel (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Training requirements for personnel involved in the work efforts Personal protective equipment Selection of fire-resistant clothing (FRC) shall be based on a hazard analysis in accordance with NFPA 2113 Rescue equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus and breathing air escape packs Standby rescue personnel Primary and secondary assembly areas Assignment of personnel for alerting and accounting of personnel Supplemental Information File Name 56_F2016_FR-4_A.4.4.1_4_e_.docx 56_F2016_FR-4.docx Description New Annex section A.4.4.4.1(4)(e) Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State:
Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 11:42:55 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Made editorial revisions for clarity. While the current text highlights control of static electricity at the discharge point, the inclusion of non-conductive components within a temporary piping system used for venting and purging can induce static charges that may not be accounted for if the focus is limited to the discharge point. Although primarily directed at non-conductive liquids, NFPA 77 provides the essential basis for control of this hazard and, while it is generically referenced in the annex for Section 4.4.1(4)(a), drawing the user to the specifics of Section 10.3 in NFPA 77 will promote a proper review of this detail. API RP 2003 provides a full discussion of protections for static electricity and can be of assistance in evaluating the risks from static electricity. Reorganized and updated to raise the awareness level of users to these issues. Response Message: Public Input No. 16-NFPA 56-2015 [Section No. 4.4.1] Public Input No. 23-NFPA 56-2015 [Section No. 4.4.1] Public Input No. 24-NFPA 56-2015 [New Section after A.4.4.1(4)(a)] Public Input No. 7-NFPA 56-2014 [Section No. 4.4.1] Public Input No. 6-NFPA 56-2014 [New Section after 4.4.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob 3 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
4 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J.
5 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 12-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. 5.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections] ] Persons whose duties fall within the scope of this standard shall be provided with training that is consistent with the scope of their job activities and assigned tasks for the cleaning or purging work to be performed. Evidence of knowledge transfer shall be included as part of the training program. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 09:29:24 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Language added to help insure knowledge transfer is effective. Response Message: Public Input No. 8-NFPA 56-2014 [Section No. 5.1 [Excluding any Sub-Sections]] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 2 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P.
Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Affirmative with Comment Willse, Peter J. This section now has 2 requirements. Suggest breaking the second part into new section. Negative with Comment Bethany, Michael I am okay with the addition to the first part regarding assigned tasks, but looking back through my notes I did not see that we defined what is meant by "evidence of knowledge transfer". I believe we need to further clarify this term before we require it of end users of the code. Swiecicki, Bruce J. Wording is clumsy. The first read through I thought "assigned" was a directive to assign someone tasks to do. I suggest we adopt something more definitive, like the following, taken from NFPA 58 but adapted to NFPA 56: 5.1 Persons whose primary duties fall within the scope of this standard shall complete training that includes the following components: (1) Safe work practices (2) The health and safety hazards associated with the flammable gases utilized (3) Emergency response procedures (4) Supervised, on-the-job training (5) An assessment of the person s ability to perform the job duties assigned 6 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
7 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 13-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. 5.1.3 ] 5.1.3 Training records, including dates of training, name of instructor(s), content or curriculum covered, and evidence of knowledge transfer, shall be maintained for a period not less than 5 years from the date of completion of the activity. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 09:45:56 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Clarification to what records must be maintained. Response Message: Public Input No. 9-NFPA 56-2014 [Section No. 5.1.3] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 11 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 3 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan
Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Sameth, Jerrold Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Affirmative with Comment Willse, Peter J. Suggest adding this to the Annex rather than have it part of the requirement. Make it a list of items that should be part of the training record. Start it by stating here is a list of items that should be included int the training record, but not limited to. Some AHJ would require location of training be added. Negative with Comment Bethany, Michael Once again, "evidence of knowledge transfer" is too vague. We either allow the end users to keep their own records, or if we want to require them to document specific parts of training include an "NFPA 56 Training Record Form" in the annex for the user to fill out. Rice, Alan After review, I think terminology knowledge transfer is vague and agree in general with proposed wording from Bruce j. Swiecicki but add at end of sentence training and instruction activity: 5.1.3 Training records, including dates of training, name of instructor(s), content of curriculum covered, and documentation of the person s ability to perform the job duties assigned, shall be maintained for a period of 5 years from the date of completion of the training and instruction activity. Swiecicki, Bruce J. Again, "evidence of knowledge transfer" is very vague. How much knowledge must be transferred? Suggest the following, which provides a more definitive evaluation component: 5.1.3 Training records, including dates of training, name of instructor(s), content or curriculum covered and documentation of the person s ability to perform the job duties assigned, shall be maintained for a period not less than 5 years from the date of completion of the activity. 8 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
First Revision No. 21-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. 7.1.2 ] 7.1.2* If the electric generating plant is owned or operated by the serving natural gas supplier, natural gas piping between the point of delivery or source valve and the plant shall be permitted to be purged into service in accordance with the serving natural gas supplier s written procedures. 7.1.2.1 The natural gas supplier s written procedures shall include a safety validation in accordance with Section 4.5. 7.1.2.2 The natural gas supplier s written procedures and process shall be coordinated with the plant operational personnel. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 12:34:47 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Clarify that this is applicable explicitly to electrical generating plant. Response Message: Public Input No. 20-NFPA 56-2015 [Section No. 7.1.2] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 3 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. 9 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Negative with Comment Bethany, Michael I am indifferent about clarifying that plant means electric generating plant, that is fine. Upon further reading and consideration, I would like to see this section (7.1.2) removed completely. The purpose of the NFPA codes is to provide minimum safety standards with the intent of preventing disasters. Section 7.1.2 essentially exempts natural gas suppliers from NFPA 56 within the electric generating plant (not including the safety validation). If the natural gas supplier has clear and rigorous policies and procedures for cleaning and purging flammable gas piping inside electric generating facilities, complying with or exceeding NFPA 56 should be easily accomplished. If they do not, then NFPA 56 provides some basic protections for the facility and the personnel working there. Danner, Lawrence M. Explicitly stating electric generating plant suggests the Standard scope is limited to that type of facility. This is contrary to the stated applicability in Section 1.1.1 shall apply to flammable gas piping found in electric generating plants and in industrial, institutional, and commercial applications. I would also remind the committee that the US Chemical Safety Board final report on the Kleen Energy power plant explosion (the event that resulted in the CSB recommendations to the NFPA triggering the development of NFPA 56) also cited the Con-Agra Foods explosion in 2009 as further evidence of the need for guidance applicable to the cleaning and purging activities in general, not specific to power plants. We should collectively develop either 1) an appropriate definition of a plant as it pertains to the NPFPA 56 subject matter or 2) specific language in place of the word plant to properly reflect the scope of the document. Willse, Peter J. We are now only limiting these requirements to electric generaqting plants, what about interrgrated chemical facilities? 0 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
First Revision No. 22-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. 8.2.1 ] 8.2.1* If the electric generating plant is owned or operated by the serving natural gas supplier, natural gas piping between the point of delivery or source valve and the plant shall be permitted to be purged out of service in accordance with the serving natural gas supplier s written procedures. 8.2.1.1 The natural gas supplier s written procedures shall include a safety validation in accordance with Section 4.5. 8.2.1.2 The natural gas supplier s written procedures and process shall be coordinated with the plant operational personnel. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 12:46:00 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Clarify this is explicitly applicable to electric generating plants. Response Message: Public Input No. 21-NFPA 56-2015 [Section No. 8.2.1] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 12 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 3 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. 1 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Negative with Comment Bethany, Michael I am indifferent about clarifying that plant means electric generating plant, that is fine. Upon further reading and consideration, I would like to see this section (8.2.1) removed completely. The purpose of the NFPA codes is to provide minimum safety standards with the intent of preventing disasters. Section 8.2.1 essentially exempts natural gas suppliers from NFPA 56 within the electric generating plant (not including the safety validation). If the natural gas supplier has clear and rigorous policies and procedures for cleaning and purging flammable gas piping inside electric generating facilities, complying with or exceeding NFPA 56 should be easily accomplished. If they do not, then NFPA 56 provides some basic protections for the facility and the personnel working there. Danner, Lawrence M. See my comment on FR-21. Willse, Peter J. We are now only limiting these requirements to electric generaqting plants, what about interrgrated chemical facilities? 2 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
3 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 27-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. A.1.1.2(8) ] A.1.1.2(8) The scope of NFPA 59, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code, is included here for the convenience of the user: 1.1 Scope. [59:1.1] 1.1.1 This code shall apply to the design, construction, location, installation, operation, and maintenance of refrigerated and nonrefrigerated utility gas plants including LP-gas containers, piping, ans associated process equipment, and controls and fire protection. Coverage of liquefied petroleum gas systems at utility gas plants shall extend to the point where LP-Gas or a mixture of LP-Gas and air is introduced into the utility distribution system. [ 59: 1.1.1] Converage begins at: (1) The point of transfer when delivery is by cargo tank vehicle or railcar (2) The liquid inlet isolation valve located downstream of hazardous liquid pipeline under the jurisdiction of 49 CFR Part 195 (3) Coverage shall extend to the point where LP-Gas vapor or mixture of LP-Gas vapor and air is introduced into the utility distribution system under the jurisdiction of 49 CFR Part 192. [ 59: 1.1.1] 1.1.2When operations that involve the liquid transfer of LP-Gas from the utility gas plant storage into cylinders or portable tanks (as defined by NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code ) are carried out in the utility gas plant, these operations shall conform to NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code Installations that have an aggregate water capacity of 4000 gal (15.14 m 3 ) or less shall conform to NFPA 58. [59:1.1.2] 1.1.3Installations that have an aggregate water capacity of 4000 gal (15.14 m 3 ) or less shall conform to NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code. [ 59: 1.1.3] See Figure A.1.1.2(8) for a graphical representation of the scope of coverage of NFPA 59. [ 59: A.1.1.31] Figure A.1.1.2(8) Typical Installation of an LP-Gas or an LP-Gas Air Facility. [59:Figure A.1.1.1] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Fri May 29 09:55:17 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Updated to 2015 edition text.
4 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J.
5 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 11-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. A.3.3.8 ] A.3.3.8 Inert Gas. Inert gases do not react readily with other materials under normal temperatures and pressures. For example, nitrogen combines with some of the more active metals such as lithium and magnesium to form nitrides, and at high temperatures it will also combine with hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements. The gases neon, krypton, and xenon are considered rare due to their scarcity. Although these gases are commonly referred to as inert gases, the formation of compounds is possible. For example, xenon combines with fluorine to form various fluorides and with oxygen to form oxides; the compounds formed are crystalline solids. Radon is inert under the definition provided, but because it is radioactive, it is not considered inert for the purposes of NFPA 55. [55,, 2013 2016 ] Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 09:11:34 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Response Message: Updated the reference to most current edition. This included language that radon is an inert but should not be use. Public Input No. 1-NFPA 56-2014 [Global Input] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C.
Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J. 6 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
7 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 16-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. D.1.1 ] D.1.1 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471. NFPA 1, Fire Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code, 2011 2016 edition. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 2010 2015 edition. NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2011 2015 edition. NFPA 51, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, 2013 edition. NFPA 51A, Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants, 2012 2017 edition. NFPA 52, Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code, 2013 2016 edition. NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2010 2016 edition. NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2013 2016 edition. NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 2017 edition. NFPA 59, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2013 2016 edition. NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2008 2014 edition. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 2017 edition. NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity, 2014 edition. NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, 2011 2015 edition. NFPA 86, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, 2011 2015 edition. NFPA 87, Recommended Practice for Fluid Heaters, 2011 2015 edition. NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 400, Hazardous Materials Code, 2013 2016 edition. NFPA 801, Standard for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials, 2014 edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 10:44:38 EDT 2015
8 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM Committee Statement Committee Statement: Update to current editions. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J.
9 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 17-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. D.1.2.1 ] D.1.2.1 AGA Publications. American Gas Association, 400 N. Capitol Street, N W, Washington, DC 20001. AGA XK0101, Purging Principles and Practices, 2001 2015. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 10:45:21 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Update to new edition of AGA document which is currently being revised. See Committee Input to revise Annex B based on new edition of AGA document. Response Message: Public Input No. 5-NFPA 56-2014 [Chapter D] Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W.
Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J. 0 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
1 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 18-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. D.1.2.2 ] D.1.2.2 AIChE Publications. American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Center for Chemical Process Safety, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5991. Crowl, D. A., Understanding Explosions, 2003. Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures, 2nd 3rd edition, 1992 2008. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 10:47:12 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Update to current edition of AIChE document. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W.
Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J. 2 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
3 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 19-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. D.1.2.3 ] D.1.2.4 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990. ASME B31.1, Power Piping, 2010 2014. ASME B31.3, Process Piping, 2010 2014. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 10:48:59 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Updated references to current editions. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M.
Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J. 4 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
5 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 24-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. D.1.2.4 ] D.1.2.5 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM E2079, Standard Test Method for Limiting Oxygen (Oxidant) Concentration for Gases and Vapors, 2007 2013. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 12:54:40 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Updated to most current edition of ASTM document. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M.
Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J. 6 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
7 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM First Revision No. 6-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. D.3 ] D.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections. NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code, 2011 2016 edition. NFPA 51, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, 2013 edition. NFPA 51A, Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants, 2012 2017 edition. NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2013 2016 edition. NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 2017 edition. NFPA 59, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code, 2012 2015 edition. NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), 2013 2016 edition. NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems, 2008 2014 edition. NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity, 2014 edition. Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Tue May 12 15:34:58 EDT 2015 Committee Statement Committee Statement: Added NFPA 77. Response Message: Ballot Results This item has passed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 15 Affirmative All 0 Affirmative with Comments 0 Negative with Comments 0 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat
Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Danner, Lawrence M. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott Puskar, John R. Rice, Alan Sameth, Jerrold Swiecicki, Bruce J. Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. Willse, Peter J. 8 of 38 8/11/2015 10:13 AM
http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/formlaunch?id=/terraview/c... 1 of 3 8/13/2015 1:46 PM Committee Input No. 20-NFPA 56-2015 [ Section No. 1.1.2 ] This was a First Revision that failed ballot. 1.1.2 Nonapplication of Standard. This standard shall not apply to the following items: (1) * Piping systems covered by NFPA 2, Hydrogen Technologies Code (2) * Piping systems covered by NFPA 51, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen Fuel Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes (3) * Piping systems covered by NFPA 51A, Standard for Acetylene Cylinder Charging Plants (4) Fuel-dispensing facilities covered by NFPA 52, Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code. (5) * Piping systems covered by NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code (6) * Piping systems covered by NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code (7) * Piping systems covered by NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code (8) (9) * LP-Gas (including refrigerated storage) at utility gas plants (seenfpa 59, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code NFPA 59 ) * LNG facilities covered by NFPA 59A, Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) (10)* Vehicle fuel dispensers (11) Commissioning and maintenance of equipment (12) Vent lines from pressure relief valves or devices unless such vent lines are also used for purging of flammable gas piping systems (13)* Systems regulated by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR 100 199 (14) * Natural gas gathering lines and other upstream piping not regulated by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR 192 Supplemental Information File Name 56_F2016_FR-20_A.1.1.2_14_.docx Description Submitter Information Verification Submitter Full Name: Dan Gorham Organization: [ Not Specified ] Street Address: City: State: Zip: Submittal Date: Wed May 13 11:17:37 EDT 2015 Committee Statement and Meeting Notes Committee Statement: Clarify that gathering lines and upstream piping are not in the scope of this document. Response Message:
http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/formlaunch?id=/terraview/c... Public Input No. 14-NFPA 56-2015 [New Section after A.1.1.2(6)] Public Input No. 12-NFPA 56-2015 [Section No. 1.1.2] Public Input No. 13-NFPA 56-2015 [Section No. 1.1.2] Ballot Results This item has failed ballot 22 Eligible Voters 7 Not Returned 4 Negative with Comments 9 Affirmative All 1 Affirmative with Comments 1 Abstention Not Returned Bowdoin, Jr., Leon A. Cirone, Therese Convery, Pat Donsbach, Jr., Louis A. Kovach, Dennis M. Levengood, Kreg J. Naper, Robert C. Negative with Comment Danner, Lawrence M. Having now had the opportunity to review the Task Force report referenced by John Puskar, I concur there is a gap in the published guidance for gathering line piping systems between oil field well heads and the first downstream processing plant. While such piping may be considered as technically equivalent to those piping systems downstream of the processing plant and that 49 CFR 191 and 192 CAN be applied, that application is not obligatory. NFPA 56 is an appropriate forum for filling this gap and I agree with the modification proposed in Public Inputs 12 and 14 to clearly specify when NFPA 56 can be applied to such gathering lines so as to fill the gap in the published guidance. Puskar, John R. I strongly disagree with this item. It is contrary to what the appointed task force on this subject recommended. It is not clear that many of the committee members read the task force report. This change is also contrary to the stated purpose of this standard. There is no document in the oil and gas industry that today protects workers from well head related gas piping issues. This change prohibits the application of this standard to something that the oil and gas industry and the world desperately needs given that nearly almost 2 people die from fires and explosions in this industry every month. Rice, Alan I vote affirmative to addition of #14 but negative to the deletion of NFPA Titles which were struck and not included. Swiecicki, Bruce J. I do not agree with deleting the titles of the standards. It's OK that the specific editions are referenced in Section 2.2, but the reader should not have to search for the titles of each of those standards. Affirmative All Bairley, Donald W. Bethany, Michael W. Buehler, Christopher S. Cabot, Paul W. Dorran, Dan Doucette, John P. Early, Rob Neil, Scott 2 of 3 8/13/2015 1:46 PM
http://submittals.nfpa.org/terraviewweb/formlaunch?id=/terraview/c... 3 of 3 8/13/2015 1:46 PM Sameth, Jerrold Affirmative with Comment Willse, Peter J. I vote affirmative to the addition of #14, but negitive on deleting the titles of the NFPA documents. Check the Manual fo Style and other NFPA doecuments such as NFPA 1 Fire Code, NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Abstention Switzer, Jr., Franklin R. At this time I am uncertain of how I feel about this topic, further investigation on my part is required. Editorial Comment Click here