Guideline for Inspection

of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Filling Stations

Guideline for Inspection of LPG Filling Stations May 2007

FOREWORD

In Hong Kong, a number of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling stations have been built to
support the LPG vehicle scheme. This Guideline delineates the safety aspects of an LPG
filling station and provides guideline to the owner and competent person for annual /
periodic inspection of the filling station.

This Guideline shall be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice for Hong Kong LPG
Industry Module 1 on LPG Compounds and Cylinder Stores, Code of Practice for LPG filling
stations in Hong Kong, the Gas Safety Ordinance (Cap. 51) and its subsidiary regulations.

Station owner and competent person should consult the LPG equipment manufacturer for
specific operation and maintenance requirements of the equipment, if necessary. Enquiry
on this document should be addressed to the Gas Standards Office of Electrical and
Mechanical Services Department.
Guideline for Inspection of LPG Filling Stations May 2007

CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION & SCOPE 1

1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Scope 1

SECTION 2 STATUTORY RQUIREMENTS 1

2.1 Owner’s Responsibility 1

2.2 Inspection and Submission 1

SECTION 3 FEATURES OF LPG FILLIING STATION 2

3.1 General 2
3.2 Process Flow of the LPG Filling Station 2
3.3 Separation Distance Between LPG and Petrol/Diesel Filling Facilities 2

SECTION 4 FACILITIES OF LPG FILLING STATION 3

4.1 General 3
4.2 Facilities Common to LPG Compound 3
4.3 LPG Storage Tank with Submersible Pump 3
4.4 LPG Dispenser 3
4.5 Dispenser Nozzle 4
4.6 Breakaway Coupling 4
4.7 Remote Emergency Shut-down System 4
4.8 Water Spray and Sprinkler System 4
4.9 Gas Detection System 4
4.10 Drain and Pit 5
4.11 Crash Barrier 5
4.12 Electrical Installation 5

SECTION 5 SCOPE OF INSPECTION 6

5.1 General 6
5.2 Station Housekeeping 7
5.3 Separation Distance 7
5.4 LPG Storage Tank and Submersible Pump 7
5.5 LPG Dispenser 8
5.6 Dispensing Hose and Breakaway Coupling 8
5.7 Dispensing Nozzle 9
5.8 Remote Emergency Shut-down System 9
5.9 Fire Services Installation 9
5.10 Gas Detection System 9
5.11 Drains and Pits 9
5.12 Crash Barrier 10
5.13 Electrical and Instrumentation Installation 10

SECTION 6 SUBMISSION FORMAT 10

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APPENDICES A Schematic Diagram for LPG Filling Station

B Typical Layout of LPG Filling Station

C LPG Dispenser

D Hazardous Zone Classification for LPG Dispenser Installation

E Annual Inspection Form of LPG Filling Station

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GUIDELINE FOR INSPECTION

OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS FILLING STATIONS

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

1.1 Introduction
This Guideline is prepared by the Gas Standards Office of Electrical & Mechanical Services Department
giving guidance on the periodic inspection of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) filling station for dispensing
LPG as a vehicle fuel.

1.2 Scope
This Guideline describes the special features of an LPG filling station, provides a brief account of owner’s
maintenance responsibilities and also stipulates the minimum inspection requirements so as to facilitate the
competent person in carrying out annual inspection of those facilities installed in the station.

SECTION 2. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Owner’s Responsibility

Pursuant to Regulation 6B of the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations, the owner of a “notifiable gas
installation” (NGI) shall maintain and operate the installation in a safe condition for the prevention of
fire, explosion or other danger arising from the installation. According to paragraph (f) of “notifiable gas
installation” as defined under section 2 of the Gas Safety Ordinance (Chapter 51), an LPG filling station
is a NGI. The owner of an LPG filling station is therefore obliged to ensure that the station and all
equipment therein shall be maintained and operated in a safe manner.

2.2 Inspection and Submission

Pursuant to Regulation 6C of the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations, the owner of an LPG filling station
shall employ a competent person to carry out inspections on the installation to ascertain whether the
installation is maintained and operated in accordance with Regulation 6B of the aforementioned
Regulations. The inspections shall be carried out at intervals of not less than once every year. The
inspection reports of the station shall be kept by the owner for the service life of the installation. A copy
of the inspection report shall be submitted to the Gas Authority (i.e. The Director of Electrical and
Mechanical Services) by the owner within four weeks after an inspection.

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SECTION 3. FEATURES OF LPG FILLING STATION

3.1 General
This section sets out the special features of LPG filling facilities and minimum separation distance
requirements of LPG filling facilities.

3.2 Process Flow of the LPG Filling Station

Typical schematic and layout diagrams of an LPG filling station are shown in Appendices A and B
respectively. An LPG filling station mainly consists of LPG unloading, storage and dispensing facilities. The
LPG unloading process is similar to those of an LPG compound in which a road tanker parks at a dedicated
unloading area and unloads the LPG to an underground storage tank. A submersible pump inside the
storage tank is used to deliver LPG to the dispensers. The LPG vapour is separated and returned to the
storage tank where as the liquid LPG is metered and delivered to the vehicle fuel tank through the
dispensing hose and nozzle.

3.3 Separation Distance Between LPG and Petrol/Diesel Filling Facilities

The following table lists out the minimum separation distance requirements between LPG and petrol/diesel
filling facilities, in addition to the separation distances used in LPG compound.

LPG tank with Extended fill

LPG Fill connection
submersible connection of
dispenser of LPG vehicle
pump LPG tank
LPG tank with submersible
pump - - 3m 3m

Extended fill connection for

LPG tank - - 3m 3m

LPG dispenser 3m 3m - -

Fill connection of LPG vehicle

3m 3m - -

Underground petrol tank,

manhole or filling point 1.5m 3m 3m 3m

Petrol tank vents (in plan)

3m 3m 3m 3m

Petrol pumps/Dispensers
(Flameproof) 3m 3m 3m 3m

Diesel pumps/Dispensers
(Flameproof) 3m 3m 3m 3m

Site boundary, buildings,

fixed source of ignition 7.6m 7.6m 4.25m 4.25m

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If a radiation wall constructed of non-combustible material and with 2-hour fire resistance rating is
provided, the separation distances can be suitably reduced by measuring round the edge of the wall. A
typical layout of LPG filling station with separation distances is shown in Appendix B.

SECTION 4. FACILITIES OF LPG FILLING STATION

4.1 General
This section lists out the facilities specific to LPG filling station, in addition to those used in LPG compound.

4.2 Facilities Common to LPG Compound

There are similarities between an LPG filling station and an LPG compound, e.g. tanker loading bay,
fill-connection, LPG storage tank (except the submersible pump well), pressure relief valve, vessel chamber,
cathodic protection system, pipework & fitting and electrical equipment. The following items however are
specific to LPG filling facilities.

4.3 LPG Storage Tank with Submersible Pump

4.3.1 The LPG storage tank is provided with a pump well for installing a submersible pump. The pump
well is designed in such a way that it can be isolated from the storage tank in case the cover
flange is removed and the tank is filled with LPG.
4.3.2 Each LPG storage tank is provided with the following valves and fittings in addition to those for LPG
compound:
i. shut-off valve with closing mechanism and excess flow valve for pump well inlet;
ii. shut-off valve and excess flow valve for pump bypass and dispenser return; and
iii. vapour balance valve between the pump well and storage tank complete with closing
mechanism.
4.3.3 The submersible LPG pump of appropriate design to meet the operating characteristics of the
filling system and suitable for Zone 0 application is installed in the pump well of the LPG storage
tank so as to reduce the amount of space required, the chance of tampering and impact by
vehicles.
4.3.4 A by-pass valve is installed in the by-pass line immediately after the discharge valve of
submersible pump to control and maintain the differential pressure generated by the pump. The
discharge is piped back to the LPG storage tank at a pre-determined pressure selected in relation
with the pump curve. The function of the by-pass line is to prevent excessive pressure and
overheat of the pump.

4.4 LPG Dispenser

4.4.1 Typical schematic and layout diagram of a LPG dispenser is shown in Appendix C for reference.
The LPG dispenser is of flameproof type and all components comply with the requirements of
applicable standards.
4.4.2 The dispenser is equipped with automatic temperature compensation device to ensure that the
quantity of Auto-LPG sold to customers is not affected by variation of ambient temperature.
4.4.3 A LPG return line leading to the vapour space of the LPG storage tank is provided for the
dispenser.
4.4.4 Remote operated shut-off valve is provided for the LPG return line of the dispenser.

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4.4.5 A pump control mechanism is provided in the dispenser such that the submersible pump of the
filling system can be switched on/off automatically when the dispensing nozzle is in and out of
its receptacle.
4.4.6 Protective shearing device (e.g. breakable glass tube) is provided in the dispenser such that upon
rupture of the shear provision as in the case of vehicular collision onto dispenser, the whole LPG
filling system will be shut down and the remotely-operated shut off valves in the dispenser will
actuate automatically to cut off the LPG supply.
4.4.7 A manually operated shut-off valve and excess flow valve are provided in the dispenser and as
near to the inlet of dispensing hose as practicable between the dispenser cabinet and the
breakaway coupling for prevention of leakage of LPG liquid under abnormal conditions, e.g.
dispensing hose rupture.
4.4.8 Hose retaining or retrieving mechanism is incorporated to protect the hose from touching the
ground when not in use.
4.4.9 Other essential components in the dispenser include vapour eliminator to separate vapour from
the liquid prior to metering, meter unit, differential valve and hydrostatic pressure relief valve.

4.5 Dispenser Nozzle

4.5.1 The dispensing nozzle is of low emission type, i.e. when the nozzle is uncoupled following a
transfer, not more than 4 c.c. of product will be released to the atmosphere.
4.5.2 Adequate mechanism is incorporated in the design of the nozzle such that it cannot be disengaged
inadvertently or deliberately during the dispensing operation.
4.5.3 A double-check arrangement or one with single check and dynamic pressure sealing arrangement is
provided at the dispensing nozzle.

4.6 Breakaway Coupling

A breakaway coupling is provided between the excess flow valve in the dispenser and the outgoing
flexible dispensing hose to protect against excessive leakage of LPG liquid in the event the driver drives
away the LPG vehicle when the dispensing nozzle is still engaged to the vehicle.

4.7 Remote Emergency Shut-down System

Remote emergency shutdown buttons are provided at the extended fill connection, LPG storage tank,
dispensing area and sales office for shutting down the whole LPG dispensing system in the event of
emergency.

4.8 Water Spray and Sprinkler System

Automatic water spray and sprinkler systems are installed to cover the fill connection at road tanker
unloading point and the floor area (petrol-cum-LPG filling stations) or surface area (dedicated LPG filling
station) of LPG dispensers to provide automatic fire fighting in case of gas leakage or fire.

4.9 Gas Detection System

A gas detection system with detector heads at different locations is provided for the LPG filling station.
The system will give audible alarm when detecting LPG at a concentration 20% of the Lower Flammable
Limit and give direct signal to Fire Services Communication Centre when detecting LPG at a
concentration 40% of the Lower Flammable Limit.

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4.10 Drain and Pit

Drains and pits are avoided in the immediate vicinity of 3 m of the LPG storage tank, dispenser or
extended fill-connection of the LPG tank. Where the drains and pits are unavoidable within this distance,
the openings are either securely covered or suitably sealed.

4.11 Crash Barrier

Crash barriers are provided at appropriate locations to prevent the above-ground connections of the
LPG storage tank and dispenser from collision by vehicles.

4.12 Electrical Installation

4.12.1 All electrical equipments are properly installed in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and in
compliance with statutory regulations.
4.12.2 Electrical equipments for use in classified zones are certified by approval bodies such as BASEEFA in
accordance with BS EN 60079 or equivalent.
4.12.3 All electrical connections in the dispenser should be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions without negating the integrity of the explosion protection.
4.12.4 The area classifications for LPG filling facilities at the filling station are listed below: -.

Location Extent of Classified Area Area Classification

LPG storage tank (a) Within 1.5m in all directions from Zone 1
the tank connections or shell
(b) Up to 1.5m above ground level
Zone 2
and within 3m from valve
assembly and fill connection

Pressure relief valve (a) Within direct path of discharge. No fixed electrical
discharge equipment
(b) Within 1.5m in all other
directions from point of discharge Zone 1
(c) Beyond 1.5m but within 4.5m in
all directions from point of
Zone 2
discharge.

LPG road tanker (a) Within 1.5m in all directions from Zone 1
loading and a point where connections are
unloading regularly made or disconnected
for product transfer.
(b) Beyond 1.5m but within 4.5m
from point of connection or
disconnection.
Zone 2

LPG dispenser (a) Cylindrical zone with height up to Zone 1

250mm above ground level, the
enclosure housing the hydraulic

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component of dispenser and

radius 4.25m measured at
dispenser.
(b) Conical zone immediately above
Zone 1 with vertex 1m above the Zone 2
highest liquid joint of dispenser
and base radius 4.25m measured
at dispenser.
(Diagram shown in Appendix D)

Where Zone 0 - Area in which an explosive gas-air mixture is continuously present or present
for long periods.
Zone 1 - Area in which an explosive gas-air mixture is likely to occur in normal
operation.
Zone 2 - Area in which an explosive gas-air mixture is not likely to occur in normal
operation and if occurs will only exist for a short time.

SECTION 5. SCOPE OF INSPECTION

5.1 General
5.1.1 This section lists out the inspection requirements specific to LPG filling station, in addition to
those for LPG compound. Inspection requirements in the relevant portions of the Module 1 (LPG
Compounds and Cylinder Stores) of Code of Practice for Hong Kong LPG Industry will not be
repeated in this section.
5.1.2 The owner of an LPG installation shall have a duty to operate and maintain the installation in a
safe condition in accordance with relevant Ordinances, Regulations and manufacturers’
recommendations and shall employ a competent person to inspect the installation annually. The
owner shall also ensure, or cause to ensure, the compliance of the key maintenance / periodic
inspection requirements in relation to the LPG facilities installed in the LPG filling station as
highlighted in Sections 5.2 to 5.13.
5.1.3 Activities such as annual inspection and preparation of inspection report of the LPG installation
shall be undertaken by a competent person. The minimum scope of the annual inspection shall
include, but not be limited to, the checking of records of key maintenance / periodic inspection as
highlighted in Sections 5.2 to 5.13 and those inspections specifically assigned to be carried out by
the competent person as stipulated in Sections 5.2 to 5.13 to verify that the LPG installation is
maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements under the Gas Safety Ordinance and
relevant codes of practice. The competent person shall make reference to the operation,
maintenance, inspection and testing requirements as stipulated in manufacturers’ manuals, if
necessary.
5.1.4 A logbook detailing all maintenance, repair and alteration works that have been carried out shall be
kept by the owner for the service life of the installation.
5.1.5 Relevant tests on the LPG storage tanks and associated piping systems shall be supervised and
certified by a competent person.
5.1.6 An annual inspection report on the safety conditions and housekeeping of the LPG filling station
shall be prepared by a competent person and submitted to the Gas Authority for review by the
owner.

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5.1.7 All test records and certificates shall be maintained by the owner for the service life of the system.
5.1.8 Appropriate personal protective clothing and safety equipment including flammable gas
detectors shall be used by people involved in LPG work. Traffic safety should be taken into
account when carrying out inspection and testing in filling station.
5.1.9 The competent person shall check the GSO approved plans to ensure that all LPG facilities have not
been altered unless approval from the Gas Authority for the alteration has been obtained.

5.2 Station Housekeeping

5.2.1 Good housekeeping procedures, which shall include but not be limited to the daily attention of
the following activities, should be established by the owner. The competent person shall check
the housekeeping records and carry out an inspection for the following items:
i. The gas detection, LPG vehicle filling and fire fighting systems are under normal operation.
ii. No visual damage to the fill-connection, above-ground pipework and fittings, manhole covers
of underground LPG storage tanks, valve pits and the associated instrumentation such as gas
detector heads, remote emergency shut-down buttons, etc. are found.
iii. No visible damage to the dispensers, dispensing hoses, breakaway couplings and dispensing
nozzles are found.
iv. Portable fire extinguishers for the filling station are kept in place and charged in particular
around the LPG tanks and dispensers.
v. Warning signs are kept in a legible condition and in place.
vi. Rain caps for the vent pipes of pressure relief valves remain in place.
vii. Any accumulation of flammable or combustible materials especially around the road tanker
unloading area, the storage tank area and the fill-connection, are removed.
viii. Illumination is kept operational and effective especially at the filling point and around the
dispensing area.
ix. Identification labels are in place and legible.
x. Vegetation, if any, which might become a fire hazard are removed.

5.3 Seperation Distance

5.3.1 The owner shall maintain the separation distance requirements of the LPG filling facilities as
specified in Section 3.3. No change or modification of the filling station which affects the
compliance of the separation distance requirements shall be carried out unless prior approval has
been given by the Gas Authority. The competent person shall check the GSO approved plans to
ensure the compliance of these requirements.

5.4 LPG Storage Tank and Submersible Pump

5.4.1 The LPG submersible pump and the associated control equipment shall be inspected, tested,
replaced or maintained at regular intervals as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
5.4.2 Insulation test of the LPG submersible pump motor shall be carried out annually.
5.4.3 The operating conditions of the submersible pump such as electric current, pumping head, noise
and vibration shall be checked at intervals as recommended by the equipment manufacturers to
ensure its proper function. The competent person shall visually check the operation conditions of
the submersible pump during the annual inspection.

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5.4.4 The underground LPG tank concrete chamber, underground LPG tank turret and valve manifold
pit shall be inspected for any accumulation of gas and water monthly and the inspection record
shall be checked by the competent person. In rainy season, the inspection shall be carried out
more frequently. This inspection shall also be carried out by the competent person during the
annual inspection.
5.4.5 The piping and fittings inside the underground LPG tank turret shall be subject to visual
examination and leak test carried out by the competent person under operating pressure using
soap solution during the annual inspection.

5.5 LPG Dispenser

5.5.1 The dispenser shall be calibrated, inspected, tested and maintained at regular intervals as
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
5.5.2 All seals (e.g. mechanical seal, lip seal, O ring and seal ring) of the dispener shall be replaced at
regular intervals as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
5.5.3 The metering unit and excess flow valve shall be properly maintained at regular intervals as
recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
5.5.4 The dispenser shall be inspected monthly to ensure that the internal and external parts being free
from damage and corrosion. The hydrostatic pressure relief valve shall be free from debris,
damage, corrosion and missing caps.
5.5.5 The dispensing nozzle receptacle switch shall be checked monthly for its proper function.
5.5.6 The competent person shall visually check the general condition of dispenser.
5.5.7 All connections, pipe joints, seals and associated fittings inside the dispenser cabinet shall be
subject to visual examination and leak test carried out by the competent person under operating
pressure using soap solution during the annual inspection.
5.5.8 The competent person shall inspect the protective shearing device of the dispenser.
5.5.9 The comeptent person shall inspect the backfill material and the void space underneath the
dispenser to avoid accumulation of gas and water.

5.6 Dispensing Hose and Breakaway Coupling

5.6.1 The dispensing hose of the dispener shall be replaced at regular intervals as recommended by the
equipment manufacturer.
5.6.2 The dispensing hose and breakaway coupling of the dispenser shall be visually inspected
monthly.
5.6.3 The dispensing hose supporting mast or recoil wire shall be inspected for damage, corrosion,
tension and abnormality monthly.
5.6.4 All seals (e.g. lip seal, O ring and seal ring) of the breakaway coupling shall be replaced at regular
intervals as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
5.6.5 The breakaway coupling shall be manually separated for functional test monthly. Safety
precautions such as isolation of the relevant dispensing hose and provision of fire extinguisher
should be adopted before the test.
5.6.6 The competent person shall visually check the general condition of dispensing hose and
breakaway coupling.
5.6.7 The dispensing hose joints and breakaway coupling shall be subject to visual examination and
leak test carried out by the competent person under operating pressure using soap solution
during the annual inspection.

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5.6.8 The competent person shall check that the dispensing hose is properly supported and that it will
not touch the ground.

5.7 Dispensing Nozzle

5.7.1 All seals (e.g. lip seal, O ring and seal ring) of the dispensing nozzle shall be replaced at regular
intervals as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
5.7.2 The dispensing nozzle shall be checked for wear and abnormality monthly.
5.7.3 The dispensing nozzle hold-open latch shall be inspected for proper functioning monthly.
5.7.4 The swivel nut and its “ratchet” type locking system shall be checked for damage and proper
functioning monthly.
5.7.5 The competent person shall visually check the general condition of dispensing nozzle.
5.7.6 The dispensing nozzle shall be subject to visual examination and leak test carried out by the
competent person under operating pressure using soap solution during the annual inspection.

5.8 Remote Emergency Shut-down System

5.8.1 The remote emergency shut-down system including the buttons and valves shall be tested
annually.
5.8.2 The emergency shut-down buttons shall be visually checked for integrity and free from debris
monthly.
5.8.3 The competent person shall visually check the general condition of emergency shut-down
buttons and valves.

5.9 Fire Services Installation

5.9.1 The fire services installation of the filling station shall be regularly inspected and tested by
relevant competent personel / contractor in accordance with the relevant statutory regulations.
5.9.2 The competent person shall visually check the general condition of fire services installation.

5.10 Gas Detection System

5.10.1 The gas detection system shall be inspected, tested and maintained by relevant competent
personnel/contractor at regular intervals as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
5.10.2 All gas detectors shall be calibrated by relevant competent person/contractor to ensure
satisfactory condition and proper functioning in accordance with manufacturer instructions at
intervals not exceeding one year.
5.10.3 The gas detector shall be checked for integrity and cleanliness monthly.
5.10.4 The competent person shall visually check the general condition of gas detection system.

5.11 Drains and Pits

5.11.1 Any drain near to the tanker loading area and dispensing area, LPG gas trap and oil interceptor
shall be checked at monthly intervals for the presence of LPG accumlated. The competent person
shall also check for the presence of LPG accumlated during the annual inspection.

5.12 Crash Barrier

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5.12.1 The competent person shall check the crash barrier protecting the above ground LPG facilities
for integrity and whether it is properly maintained.

5.13 Electrical and Instrumentation Installation

5.13.1 The electrical installation of the filling station shall be annually inspected and tested by relevant
competent personnel in compliance with the statutory regulations. The competent person shall
check the relevant record during the annual inspection and report the findings.
5.13.2 All instrumentation such as content gauge, pressure gauge and switch etc. shall be checked and
maintained to ensure satisfactory condition and proper function in accordance with
manufacturer instructions at intervals not exceeding one year and replaced with new or
reconditioned units as necessary.
5.13.3 The earthing/bonding connection, insulation joints and lightning protection shall be checked
and maintained by relevant registered electrical worker at intervals not exceeding one year to
ensure its proper functioning.
5.13.4 Each electrical equipment and cable connection shall be inspected and properly maintained by
registered electrical worker at intervals not exceeding one year to ensure satisfactory condition in
accordance with manufacturer instructions.
5.13.5 The competent pseron shall check that all electrical equipments used in classified zones shall be
certified by approval bodies such as BASEEFA in accordance with BS EN 60079 or equivalent.

SECTION 6. SUBMISSION FORMAT

An LPG filling station shall be inspected annually by a comptent person (Class 2) to ascertain whether the
installation is maintained and operated in a safe manner in accordance with relevant sections in this
guideline. The owner of the LPG station shall submit such inspection reports to the Gas Authority within
4 weeks after the inspection. The inspection report shall include a checklist, Form 109A as attached in
Appendix E, specifically for LPG filling station.

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APPENDIX A

Schematic Diagram for LPG Filling Station

Schematic Diagram for LPG Filling

Breakaway
Dispensing Coupling
Hose Vent LPG Road Tanker
Pipe
LPG Dispenser
LPG Vehicle
Safety Non Return
Relief Valve Valve

LPG Cylinder on Double Check

Vehicle Fiil Connection
Submersible for Road
Pump Tanker

Underground LPG Storage

Excess Flow
Valve
APPENDIX B

Typical Layout of LPG Filling Station

(2 Underground Tanks with Submersible Pumps)

approx.50 m
2 x 10 tonne U/G LPG tanks
Radiation Wall with with submersible pumps
2 hour fire resistance > 1.5 m
Boundary (approx. 5.5m x 2.1m each)
wall
Underground Sales Room > 7.6 m Extended LPG
Water Tank Fill-connection
>3m >3m

approx. 15 m LPG
Sun Roof Dispensers > 7.6 m

Filling
Hose > 4.25 m
9 tonne
6m LPG Road Tanker
(approx. 10.5m x 2.5m)
> 4.25 m
Vehicle
Fill Connection Main
Road

Size of LPG Filling Station with 8 Dispensing Hoses : approx. 750m2

APPENDIX C

LPG Dispenser

Breakaway
Coupling

Nozzle

Computer

Isolating
valve

Excess flow
valve
Meter

Vapour
Separator

Ground

Breakable glass rod

to trigger automatic Pneumatic controlled
shutdown of LPG shut-off valve
supply when
sheared upon
LPG liquid LPG vapour
inlet from return to LPG
LPG storage storage tank
APPENDIX D

Hazardous Zone Classification for LPG Dispenser

Installation

Zo n e 2
1 m etre ab o ve
h ig h est liq u id Zo n e 1
jo in t

LPG D isp en ser c/w

H yd rau lic C o m p o n en ts

250 m m
G ro u n d

4 .2 5 m 4 .2 5 m
APPENDIX E
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HONG KONG
SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
FORM 109A
GAS SAFETY (GAS SUPPLY) REGULATIONS (Chapter 51)
ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT OF LPG FILLING STATION

To：The Gas Authority

GasSO Ref: GSO/GPS/S/
Section I - Particulars of LPG Installation

Location

Owner
Gas Supply Company
Maintenance Contractor
Type of Installation LPG Dedicated Filling Station/ LPG cum Petrol Filling Station *
Storage Quantity x kL

Section IIa - Inspection Checklist

A Site Condition ＜＞ E Pipework/Equipment ＜＞

1 Structures/fitments* within safety distance
2 Condition of fence/boundary walls/gates*
3 Condition of catchment pits/drains/gully covers*
4 Type and number of certified unexpired fire extinguishers
5 Condition of warning signs/emergency notices*
6 Others
1 Condition of pipework/pressure regulators/valves/
gauges/fittings*
2 Identification markings of pipework/valves/ fittings*
3 Identification and functional markings of main control valve
4 Visual examination and leak test of pipes and fittings
5 All HPRV within valid period
6 Others

B Housekeeping ＜＞ F Bulk Tanks & Tanker Bay ＜＞

1 General condition of the filling station 1 Condition of valve chambers
2 Visual examination and leak test of pipes and fittings inside turret
C Record of Maintenance ＜＞ 3 Provision of rain caps, valve chamber covers, etc.
1 General maintenance records 4 Condition of PRVs and vent pipes
2 Insulation test of LPG pump motor 5 Condition of earthing/bonding connection*
(The last test date: )
3 Emergency shut-down system test 6 Date of tank revalidation D
(The last test date: )
4 Record of routine test of fire services installation 7 Record of cathodic protection test D
(The last test date: )
5 Gas detection system test 8 Others
(The last test date: )
6 Periodic test of fixed electrical installation-Form WR2
(The last test date: )
7 Content/Pressure gauge/switch test G LPG Dispenser and associated equipment ＜＞
(The last test date: )
8 Test of earthing/bonding connection, insulation joints and 1 General condition of dispenser, dispensing hose, breakaway
lightning protection coupling and nozzle
(The last test date: )
9 Others 2 Visual examination and leak test of internal pipes and fittings of
dispenser
3 Visual examination and leak test of dispensing hose joint and
breakaway coupling
D Alteration, Separation Distance and Crash Barriers ＜＞ 4 Visual examination and leak test of dispensing nozzle
1 Alteration 5 Protective shearing device
2 Maintenance of separation distance 6 Support of dispensing hose
3 Maintenance of crash barriers 7 Others
4 Others

Note: 〈X〉cross if equipment is unsafe/in adverse condition; 〈9〉tick if satisfactory; 〈NA〉if not applicable; * delete as appropriate;
〈O〉if Owner has not made the maintenance record available for inspection;
〈D〉Information to be provided in Section IIb – Maintenance Record Summary.

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 H LPG Submersible Pump ＜＞ K Fire Services System ＜＞
1 Operation condition, sound and vibration 1 General condition of fire services installation
2 Others 2 Others

I Accumulation of Gas and Water ＜＞ L Gas Detection System ＜＞

1 Underground tank concrete chamber, turret and valve 1 General condition of gas detection system
manifold pit
2 Void space underneath the dispenser 2 Others
3 Drain and pit
4 Others M Electrical and Instrumentation Installation ＜＞
1 Appropriate electrical equipment in classified zones
J Emergency Shut Down System ＜＞ 2 Others
1 General condition of emergency shut-down button and
valve
2 Others N Remarks/Other Information ＜＞
(See Section IIb)

Section IIb - Maintenance Record Summary

For Item F7-Date of Tank Revalidation and F8-Record of Cathodic Protection Test

Tank Tank Tank PRV Overdue for Remarks

Serial no. Last test date Manufactured revalidation
(dd/mm/yyyy) date/re-test date* (Yes/No)
(dd//mm/yyyy)

Tank U/G tank Cathodic U/G tank Cathodic Comply with Remarks
Serial no. protection system protection system statutory
Last test date second requirements
(dd/mm/yyyy) Last test date (Yes/No)
(dd/mm/yyyy)

For Item N-Remarks/Other Information

Note: 〈X〉cross if equipment is unsafe/in adverse condition; 〈9〉tick if satisfactory; 〈NA〉if not applicable; * delete as appropriate;
〈O〉if Owner has not made the maintenance record available for inspection;
〈D〉Information to be provided in Section IIb – Maintenance Record Summary.

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Section III - Recommendations and Remedial Work

(A) Recommendations by Competent Person (B) Remedial work done by Owner

Checklist Tick if Planned Completion
Description
Item Completed Date

Overall 1. I am of the opinion that at the time of inspection the general condition of the Remark: The owner of LPG Installation
Comments LPG installation was/ was not* satisfactory. should inform the Gas
Standards Office in writing
upon completion of the remedial
2. I recommend work.

Note: Please use additional sheets if necessary.

Section IV - Declaration

(A) Competent Person

This is to certify that the above installation was inspected on by

(Date)

of
(Competent Person) (Company Name)

and the foregoing is a correct report of the results of the inspection.

Signature： Company Chop：

(B) Owner

I/We hereby submit an inspection report of the above installation in accordance with Regulation 6C of Part IIA of the
Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations, Cap. 51.

Date of Submission： Signature：

(Name: )

Contact Telephone No.:

Explanatory Notes:
1. This report is to be used for annual inspection of LPG installation referred to in paragraph (f) of ‘notifiable gas installation’
interpretation, as stated under Part I Section 2 of the Gas Safety Ordinance, Chapter 51.
2. The owner shall employ a competent person to inspect the LPG installation annually. The competent person should complete
appropriate Sections I, II, III(A) & IV(A) of the report and the owner should complete Sections III(B) & IV(B) of the report. The
report shall be kept by the owner for the service life of the installation.
3. The owner shall submit a copy of the report to Gas Standards Office, Electrical & Mechanical Services Department, 3 Kai Shing
Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong by mail or by fax (2576 5945) within 4 weeks after the inspection.
4. The owner shall carry out the necessary remedial work on the LPG installation as recommended in the inspection report.
5. Failure to comply with the requirements of inspection by a competent person and/or the requirement of submission of inspection
report is an offence and the owner is liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000.

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