SLNS 43:2006

Specification for filling, Handling, storage, Transportation and Location of portable, Cylinders for liquefied Petroleum gases – (LPG)

Scope

1.1 This standard covers basic safety requirements for the filling, handling and storage
of portable cylinders of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) at the cylinder
filling plants and the positioning of cylinders at the premises of the
consumers. Where the word “cylinder” is used the reference is to “portable
cylinders”.
1.2 This standard does not cover safety installation requirements beyond the first stage
regulator except for the use of flexible hose.
1.3 The requirements of this standard are not intended to preclude the use of
alternative materials, designs and methods where these provide equivalent
and approved standards of safety.