These valves must be exposed and visible at all times.
Tanks in poor condition or out of date are a danger to fill and may cause injury to the fuel team, the artists, and or participants.Īll LP-GAS Flame Effects must have 1/4-turn shut-off valves at each fuel supply connection as a primary emergency fuel shut-off point. NFPA documents are available for viewing and purchase on the NFPA website and should be reviewed by all Flame Effects artists.Īll LP-GAS CONTAINERS shall be designed, fabricated, tested, and marked in accordance with the regulations of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.ĭOT cylinders shall not be overdue for periodic requalification and shall be in good working order. These standards can be found in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) documents, Sections 54 and 58, The LP Gas Codes, as well as Section 160 that deals with flame effects with a live audience. Regardless of fuel type or technological basis, all Flame Effects must be constructed in such a way as to meet or exceed applicable laws, codes, and industry standards. Most of the guidelines below deal with propane as a fuel. The majority of Flame Effects utilize Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP), more commonly referred to as propane. The Recipient must comply with the following guidelines: This includes all flames that are automated, switched, pressurized or having any other action than simply being lit on fire as well as projects using propane or other liquid or gaseous fuels. Flame Effect is defined as “The combustion of solids, liquids, or gases to produce thermal, physical, visual, or audible phenomena before an audience”.