Propane inspection "required" in IL?
Ran into a new one today. Went to fill with propane at Flying J and the guy asked me when the last time my tank was inspected. He stated unless it was recently inspected, that I would not be able to g...
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This 'problem' has occurred at various Flying Js....not just IL
Local training is confusing 'cylinders' (DOT jurisdiction) and 'tanks' (ASME-NFP Standards)
'Cylinders' have to be re-certified 12 years from date of manufacture and then every 5 years
'Tanks' do not have a re-certification time period---the relief valve should be replaced after 10 years but no requirement
Contact Flying J Corporate and inform them that the training at the specific Flying J is lacking and employees are confused.
IL maybe cracking down on propane vendors....but it has to do with inspection, procedures and safety. All involve any propane vessel being filled.
But DOT Cylinders are the only ones that have to be re-certified. NOT permanently mounted TANKS in RVs.
Local training is confusing 'cylinders' (DOT jurisdiction) and 'tanks' (ASME-NFP Standards)
'Cylinders' have to be re-certified 12 years from date of manufacture and then every 5 years
'Tanks' do not have a re-certification time period---the relief valve should be replaced after 10 years but no requirement
Contact Flying J Corporate and inform them that the training at the specific Flying J is lacking and employees are confused.
IL maybe cracking down on propane vendors....but it has to do with inspection, procedures and safety. All involve any propane vessel being filled.
But DOT Cylinders are the only ones that have to be re-certified. NOT permanently mounted TANKS in RVs.
