7 CCR 1101-15-3-6 - Filling Containers by Weight

(a) All cylinders less than 200 pounds water capacity (i.e., 100-pound cylinders), with the exception of fork lift cylinders and hot air balloon containers, shall be filled by weight.

(b) Volumetric filling of forklift cylinders from bobtail delivery trucks shall be allowed in accordance with NFPA 58, Section 6.7 and Table 6.7.2.1, and all personnel shall be trained in proper handling procedures in accordance with NFPA 58, Chapter 7.

(c) Scales used for filling LPG containers must be inspected annually and found to be in compliance with the specifications and tolerances published in NIST Handbook 44. This certification must be performed either by the Colorado Department of Agriculture or by a person authorized by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Any necessary repairs must be completed within 30 days.

(d) If the Colorado Department of Agriculture fails to perform the annual inspection in a timely fashion, the scale may remain in operation, provided the scale owner has not prohibited or hindered such inspection by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and further provided that any repairs required at the most recent previous inspection have been completed.

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40 CR 07, April 10, 2017, effective 5/1/2017 40 CR 17, September 10, 2017, effective 9/30/2017