Safety, Standards and RegulationsLPG Australia is committed to maintaining and improving industry safety standards. Far more LPG Australia are not a certifying organisation but may endorse properly certified equipment which conforms to an Australian Standard.
LPGA Endorsed Equipment List 2008 - detailed information on a specific safety or technical issue, contact a Technical Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
LPGA Endorsed Equipment List September 2008 - LPG FOR HOUSEHOLD USE AND LPG FOR AUTO USE ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE.
There are two types of LPG commonly used in Australia. The traditional LPG used for heating and in barbecue bottles is propane. Domestic appliances and camping equipment are designed for this gas. The LPG used for vehicles generally consists of a mixture of propane and butane.
This "autogas" is dispensed at service stations and must not be used for domestic and leisure appliances. LPG has been used safely in Australia since before the Second World War.
Australian Standards for LPG equipment and appliances and for storage and handling are among the world's best. We can all continue to benefit from the convenience of LPG provided we:
- respect LPG as a concentrated form of energy;
- take care of our LPG equipment; and
- read safety information and adhere to Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.
The storage and handling of LPG is presented in AS/ NZS 1596, and the use of LPG is presented in AS / NZS 5601. These two standards are often cited in state regulation.Standards
Other standards include information on cylinders, tanks and pressure vessels, as well as pipework, valves and fittings. (See Standards Australia at www.standards.com.au )Regulations
The storage, handling and use of LPG is covered by regulation in each state and territory of Australia. Many states call up standards or industry codes as part of their regulations, and different parts of an LPG installation may fall under different government departments, For example, an LPG cylinder and LPG appliance installation may fall under different government departments of the same state government.
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