This code applies to the installation, operation, inspection, supervision, diagnosis and safety assessment of producing and supplying places among gas facilities of gas wholesale business operators in conformity to the Urban Gas Business Act (hereinafter to be referred to as “the Act”), Article 2, No. 2 and No. 5.
Table of Contents
1. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Validity of Code
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Application of Other Codes
1.5 Interim Measures
1.6 Restriction to Use of Appliances
1.7 Restriction to Installation of Polyethylene pipe for gases
2. Installation Standard
2.1 Layout Standard
2.2 Foundation Standard
2.3 Storage Facility Standard
2.4 Gas Facility Standard
2.5 Piping Facility Standard
2.6 Accident Prevention Facility Standard
2.6.1 Installation of overpressure safety devices
2.6.2 Installation of gas leak alarm and automatic shutoff systems
2.6.3 Installation of emergency shutoff devices
2.6.4 Installation of back-flow preventers
2.6.5 Installation of flame arrestors (currently not used)
2.6.6 Installation of hazard monitor and controller
2.6.7 Installation of accidental start prevention devices (currently not used)
2.6.8 Installation of explosion-proof electric facilities
2.6.9 Installation of ventilation systems
2.6.10 Installation of corrosion prevention systems
2.6.11 Installation of static eliminators
2.6.12 Installation of toppling prevention devices (currently not used)
2.6.13 Installation of insulation facilities (currently not used)
2.6.14 Installation of internal reaction monitoring devices (currently not used)
2.6.15 Installation of hazard state prevention devices (currently not used)
2.6.16 Installation of interlocks
2.6.17 Installation of safety grounding system
2.6.18 Measures for prevention of damage to piping due to excavation works
2.7 Damage Control Facility Standard
2.8 Associated Facilities Standard
2.9 Marking Standard
3. Technical Standard
3.1 Safety Maintenance Standard (currently not used)
3.2 Manufacturing and Filling Standard (currently not used)
3.3. Inspection Standard
4. Inspection Standard
4.1 Inspection Items
4.2 Inspection Methods
Appendix A Standard and method of state assessment of LNG Storage Tank by material