1. (a) In addition to NFPA 52 §5.4.5.1 and NFPA 55 §7.1.6.1, compressed natural gas (CNG) shall not be introduced into any American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) container which is not equipped with a manufacturer's original or replacement nameplate permanently attached to the container or has the required information stamped directly on the vessel. No ASME container manufactured on or after November 1, 1994, shall be used in the State of Texas unless it has attached to it a stainless steel manufacturer's nameplate or the required information is visibly stamped directly on the vessel. If the nameplate is attached, it shall be attached in a manner that will minimize corrosion of the nameplate or its attachments or that will not contribute to the corrosion of the container.
2. (b) If the nameplate is attached directly to the container, the nameplate thickness shall be sufficient to resist distortion due to the application of markings and fusion welding.

3. (c) Container nameplates shall be stamped or etched with the following information in legible characters:

   1. (1) the mark or symbol approved by ASME indicating compliance with the provisions of the ASME Pressure Vessel Code;
   2. (2) the name and address of the manufacturer;
   3. (3) the capacity of the container in standard cubic feet;
   4. (4) the maximum allowable working pressure of the container in pounds per square inch (psi);
   5. (5) the thickness of the material used in both the shell and heads;
   6. (6) the overall length of the container, the outside diameter of the container, and the dish radius of the heads;
   7. (7) the serial number of the container; and
   8. (8) the date of manufacture.
4. (d) Nameplates attached to or markings on the container shall remain visible after installation of the containers.

5. (e) Containers manufactured prior to November 1, 1994, which may have corroded or rusted nameplates shall have the following minimum information readable on the manufacturer's nameplate:

   1. (1) name of the container manufacturer;
   2. (2) manufacturer's serial number;
   3. (3) working pressure; and
   4. (4) capacity.

Source Note:The provisions of this §13.40 adopted to be effective June 1, 1994, 19 TexReg 3169; amended to be effective February 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 1035.