§ 4012.1. S. Specifications.
4 CA ADC § 4012.1Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 4. Business Regulations
Division 9. Division of Measurement Standards, Department of Food and Agriculture
Chapter 1. Tolerances and Specifications for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices
Article 2.1. Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tanks when Mounted on Highway Vehicles and Used as Measures
4 CCR § 4012.1
§ 4012.1. S. Specifications.
S.2.3.1. Cylindrical Tanks. Dip pipes on a cylindrical tank shall be installed with the location of the internal opening of the dip pipe or dip pipes on a line with the longitudinal axis of the tank midway between the ends. For the purpose of this article, “midway” means that the internal opening of the dip pipe or dip pipes shall not be more than 6 inches from the actual midway distance between the ends of the tank.
S.2.4. Openings. The internal opening of a dip pipe shall be not less than one-quarter inch standard iron pipe size, for at least the first two inches above the liquid, and the internal opening of the dip pipe shall be parallel to the surface of the liquid and shall approach the liquid through the vapor space when the tank is plumb and level. The maximum opening of the bleeder valve shall be a number fifty-four drill size.
S.2.6. Removable Dip Pipes. Removable dip pipes may be used on containers having a capacity in excess of five hundred pounds if the opening and at least the first two inches of the dip pipe above the liquid is not less than one-quarter inch standard iron pipe size. Provision shall be made so the dip pipe or dip pipes may be sealed in place by a weights and measures official in such a manner their position cannot be changed or the dip pipe or dip pipes be removed without destroying or mutilating the seal or seals.
S.3. Marking of Capacity. Each liquefied petroleum gas tank used as a measure shall be plainly and conspicuously marked with its capacity. This marking shall appear on the rear or side of the tank, adjacent to the outage indicator valve, in letters, figures, or numerals not less than ¾ inch in height and not less than ½ inch in width. On tanks having one calibrated capacity, the marking shall indicate the tank capacity to the nearest gallon and shall also indicate without qualification that the capacity is measured to the dip pipe. In the case of a liquefied petroleum gas tank having more than one calibrated capacity, the marking required by this section shall indicate the capacity applicable to the respective dip pipe.
A marking statement may be expressed in terms of percentage of fill (i.e., 86 1/2%), if followed by the required marking which states the calibrated capacity in terms of gallons to the dip pipe.
Each and all letters, figures or numerals required by this section shall be of like color or tint and shall contrast with the background of such sign or designation. The required markings shall be the responsibility of the owner of the liquefied petroleum gas tank.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 12027 and 12107, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 12107, Business and Professions Code.
History
1. Amendment of subsection S.2.2 filed 12-22-87; operative 1-21-88 (Register 88, No. 2).
2. Editorial correction of printing error in subsection S.2.6 (Register 92, No. 34).
3. Amendment deleting subsection asterisks filed 11-1-94; operative 12-1-94 (Register 94, No. 44).
This database is current through 4/26/24 Register 2024, No. 17.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 4, § 4012.1, 4 CA ADC § 4012.1
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