fp ch5 lpg/compressed gas enforcement jd

Question 1

1. 2. The preferred means for cylinder disconnection and removal is by a responsible vendor or a person with an FDNY Certificate of Fitness. If such a vendor or person is unavailable, or if an emergency condition exists, disconnection or removal may be performed by uniformed FDNY personnel.
2. 3. An emergency condition is one that presents an imminent hazard to life, health or property and therefore may require immediate disconnection, removal and/or disposal of cylinders. An emergency condition can include circumstances where cylinders are leaking or damaged.

Answer 1

NOTIFICATION TO VENDOR FOR DISCONNECTION / REMOVAL
2.1 If the IC determines that cylinders must be removed, every reasonable effort shall be made to identify the vendor who delivered the cylinders (name, address, telephone number), either from markings on the cylinders or by questioning persons on the scene.
2.2 All notifications shall be made via the FDNY dispatcher to insure a time taped record. The IC shall provide the dispatcher with the following information:
• The number of cylinders to be removed;
• The type of cylinders (LPG or CG);
• The size of the cylinders; and
• Whether cylinders are full or empty, if it can be determined.
N-number cylinders
E-empty or full
S-size
T-type
2.3 If a vendor is identified, the IC shall notify the vendor through the dispatcher to disconnect and remove the cylinders.
2.3.1 The vendor will provide the owner or owner’s representative with a vendor receipt. The Fire Company should request a duplicate copy of the vendor’s receipt in all cases for company records.

Question 2

2.6 When LPG/CG cylinders are to be removed and no vendor is identified or responds, the IC shall follow procedures in Chapter 4, Addendum 6 Notice of Seizure/ Reclaiming of Contraband Material.
ch 4 add 6
NOTIFICATION FOR REMOVAL BY FDNY UNITS
2.1 When contraband material is to be removed and no vendor is identified or responds, the IC shall notify FDNY Fleet Maintenance to arrange for removal of the material. The Fleet Maintenance Vehicle is the only FDNY vehicle approved for removal and transportation of contraband material/ cylinders.
2.2 Under no circumstances is any FDNY unit, including the Hazardous Materials unit, to transport cylinders even if properly contained, to any location or facility.
2.3 The Administrative Deputy Chief shall be notified of all particulars by the Battalion Chief called to the scene.
2.4 If the services of the Haz-Mat unit or other specialized equipment will be required, the IC shall immediately notify the FDNY dispatcher.

Answer 2

TEST*
MOVEMENT OF LPG CONTAINERS WITHIN BUILDINGS BY VENDORS 3RCNY 3809-01(j)(2)(F)(7)
• Transportation plugs shall be installed on the LPG containers to secure gas-tight the outlet valve connection.
• LPG containers at all times shall be moved under the personal supervision of a Certificate of Fitness holder. At no time shall the containers be left unattended.
• LPG containers with a capacity of more than 20 pounds shall be moved to another floor of the building only by freight elevator, construction elevator, or passenger elevator when approved, and such elevator shall be occupied only by those persons engaged in moving the containers.
• LPG containers with a capacity of 20 pounds or less shall be moved in the same manner, except that they may be moved in building stairwells if such stairwells are unoccupied.