Solution: Filling station (liquid gas, LPG)
Solution: Filling station (liquid gas, LPG)
Inspection types
Inspection types
In the following, only tests are described which, due to the high hazard classification of the pressure equipment, are to be monitored by an inspection body in accordance with ISO 17020.
- First operational inspection and preparation of an assembly assessment in accordance with §7 Para.5 DGÜW-V: Verification of lawful placing on the market; assessment of the assembly; verification of the suitability of the components used; assessment of the installation; inspection of the cathodic corrosion protection.
- Periodic inspection of the storage tank – link: Inspection body/ Liquefied gas/container Types of test
- Recurring inspection of pipelines with a high hazard potential is carried out in the form of a leak test with 1.1 times the operating pressure and an external inspection.
- Inspection of the cathodic corrosion protection, consisting of the determination of the protective current and potential measurements with the aid of a reference electrode.
Accreditation
Inspection intervals
Inspection intervals
- Pressure equipment (stationary liquefied gas tanks and pipelines including their safety-related and functional equipment) and assemblies subject to the Pressure
- Equipment Act and the ordinances based thereon in accordance with the Pressure
- Equipment Act and the ordinances based thereon.
- In each year in which an inspection is not to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of boiler law, all above-ground system parts of the liquefied petroleum gas filling station that are under liquefied petroleum gas pressure, including the shut-off devices and safety equipment, at least once by means of an external inspection to ensure that they are in proper condition.
- Liquefied gas dispensing hoses at intervals of no more than three months for visible damage and at intervals of no more than one year by a pressure test at a pressure of at least 30 bar.
- Electrical systems, installations and electrical equipment forming part of the LPG filling station, including earthing and lightning protection devices at intervals of no more than one year.
- Portable fire extinguishers for proper condition at least every second calendar year, but at intervals of no more than 27 months.
- Cathodic corrosion protection systems at intervals of no more than three years, unless these inspections are required by boiler regulations.
liquid gas warning devices at intervals of not more than six months for proper condition and functioning, and - markings to ensure that they are present and up to date at least once a year.
at least once a year.
Filling station (liquid gas, LPG)
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) filling stations usually consist of a storage tank, a delivery system, pipelines and one or more dispensers including all necessary measuring, control and regulating equipment. The entire system is to be treated as an assembly.






