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TITLE 16ECONOMIC REGULATION
PART 1RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
CHAPTER 14REGULATIONS FOR LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG)
SUBCHAPTER BGENERAL RULES FOR ALL STATIONARY LNG INSTALLATIONS
RULE §14.2119Transport Vehicle Loading and Unloading Facilities and Procedures

In addition to NFPA 59A §11.6, transport vehicle loading and unloading facilities shall meet the following requirements:

  (1) Transfer piping, pumps, and compressors shall be installed with the following protective measures:

    (A) protection from damage from vehicle movements in compliance with the guardrail and fencing requirements of §14.2101 of this title (relating to System Protection Requirements);

    (B) isolation valves at both ends of containers with less than 2,000 gallon capacity, and a remote operating valve, automatic closure, or check valve to prevent backflow on containers of 2,000 gallons or more capacity;

    (C) a check valve on piping for liquid transfer to minimize accidental release; and

    (D) a line relief valve between every pair of isolation valves.

  (2) Operating status indicators shall be provided in the transfer area.


Source Note: The provisions of this §14.2119 adopted to be effective May 26, 2003, 28 TexReg 4100; amended to be effective February 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 1044

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