Rule 120-3-16-.05. Submission of Plans

1. (1) Complete plans and specifications for all systems involving the aggregate storage capacity of over 4,000 water gallons of liquefied petroleum gas shall be submitted in to, and receive approval by, the Safety Fire Division before installation is started. Complete plans and specifications for all systems involving storage of any capacity, used for the dispensing of liquefied petroleum gas as vehicular fuel, and located within 50 ft. of any facility dispensing flammable or combustible liquids as outlined in Rule 120-3-11 shall be submitted to, and receive approval by, the Safety Fire Division before installation is started. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4.1 and 10-1-266, the plans shall be accompanied with the plan review fee. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 25-2-16, the plans shall bear the seal and Georgia registration number of the drafting architect or engineer or shall otherwise have the approval of the Safety Fire Division.

2. (2) Plans shall include, at a minimum, the following:

   1. (a) Scaled site plan (shall include all buildings and property lines)
   2. (b) Storage container location(s)
   3. (c) Container Drawings (shall include all piping connections, valves, and appurtenances)
   4. (d) Container Pier Drawings (if applicable)
   5. (e) Piping, valve, and associated equipment layout and arrangements
   6. (f) Electrical conduit layout and arrangements
   7. (g) Corrosion protection (if applicable)
   8. (h) Equipment list and specifications (shall include make and model of equipment)
   9. (i) A copy of the container data plate (picture, rubbing, marking, etc.)
   10. (j) Other information necessary to show compliance

3. (3) Submissions for storage containers shall also include:

   1. (a) A Fire Safety Analysis completed by the local fire authority
4. (4) Plans shall be returned to the applicant with approval or disapproval indicated thereon. A copy of the approved plans shall be kept in either digital format or as a hard copy at the installation site during construction for inspection by authorized representatives of the State Fire Marshal or local authority.
5. (5) Construction or the storage container installation, or associated equipment, shall not commence until the plans have been approved and returned to the applicant.

6. (6) In lieu of plans, a final inspection shall be obtained from Safety Fire Division for the following:

   1. (a) All other systems, which may or may not require a license but involve the storage of 4,000 water gallons or less of liquefied petroleum gas, such as, cylinder filling plants open to the public, or dispensing and filling locations at commercial, industrial or mercantile sites.
   2. (b) Cylinder exchange racks or cages which do not require a license. Dealers shall provide a listing of locations of the cylinder exchange racks/cages for inspection and compliance with Chapter 8 of NFPA 58 and other applicable codes.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 10-1-263, 25-2-3, 25-2-4, 25-2-16, 33-2-9, 50-13-21.

History. Original Rule entitled "Standards for Installation of Gas Appliances and Piping" adopted. F. Jan. 29, 1968; eff. Apr. 1, 1968, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Reporting of Fires and Accidents" adopted. F. Nov. 10, 1980; eff. Nov. 30, 1980, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 3, 1990; eff. Jan. 1, 1991, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 6, 1998; eff. Aug. 26, 1998.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. July 23, 2003; eff. August 12, 2003.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Submission of Plans" adopted. F. Jan. 7, 2010; eff. Jan. 27, 2010.

Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. July 24, 2015; eff. August 13, 2015.

Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: F. Apr. 11, 2025; eff. May 1, 2025.