Recertify propane tanks
How often do you have recertify you propane tanks
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coolmom42 wrote:hotpepperkid wrote:
How often do you have recertify you propane tanks
First....
... For cylinders, the rule effective in 2017, is every 5 years for visual inspections, and every 10 years for a pressure test or a similar test, called "volumetric expansion."
DOT rule
This page explains the differences in tanks and cylinders, except that the inspection period for cylinders has not been updated:
Tanks vs cylinders
A new rule did go into effect this past January, but if you check my post prior to yours there are 2 links. One is a link to the NPGA's website explanation their challenge to the changes in the new regulations. The other is the PDF copy of the DOT order acknowledging the challenge and halting enforcement of the new regulations pending further review and allowing 12 year inspections to continue under the previous regulations.
