N.J. Admin. Code § 5:18-6.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 5:18-6.1 - Submittal of plans

(a) As required in (b) below, at least three sets of plans shall be filed with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards, PO Box 821, Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0821 prior to construction or installation of a proposed LP-Gas system or a substantial alteration to an existing system. Following plan release by the Division, one set of plans shall be submitted by the applicant to the local construction official in the municipality where the LPG system will be located.

(b) These plans shall be filed for:

1. An LP-Gas system with an aggregate water capacity of over 2,000 gallons;

i. Exception: Plans shall not be required for LP-Gas systems with an aggregate water capacity of over 2,000 gallons that will remain in place for six months or less. However, these temporary systems shall be subject to the inspection and notice requirements of 5:18-6.3 and 6.4; or

2. An LP-Gas system designed to transfer liquid from one container to another;

(c) Prints of drawings shall be sealed by a professional engineer and shall comply with the requirements of the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

(d) Plans shall be titled, stating name of user, location of work by street address or description, municipality, date of drawing, drawing number, and all revisions thereto.

(e) Plans shall be drawn to scale to produce good legibility.

(f) Plans required by (b) above shall include the following information:

1. A plot plan of the area within 150 feet of the LP-Gas system to scale, or with appropriate distance indicated on the plot plan, showing on-site and off-site buildings, structures, property lines, use groups of buildings or structures, and distance from bulk quantities of hazardous materials.

2. Design and details of foundations or supports for all containers and equipment of an installation. The foundation drawing shall include a description of the soil and allowable soil pressure.

3. A schematic, isometric or plan drawing of the entire system with specifications. This drawing shall include all equipment, parts, piping, pumps, valves, controls, safety devices, material, instrumentation and electrical systems for both power and light necessary to evaluate the safe operation of the system.

4. Container outline drawings indicating its dimensions, fittings, connections, capacity, design pressure, and code under which the container is built.

5. Appropriate information on fire protection facilities at the site and available public fire services for systems exceeding 4,000 gallons aggregate water capacity.

i. This information shall include a fire analysis which may be provided by the engineer of record, providing that he or she submits with his or her analysis proof of consultation with the local Fire official.

(g) When projects are of a repetitive nature, such as those involving standard components or previously approved packaged units, standard drawings may be utilized.

(h) All drawings and documents shall include notation of any and all revisions with date of change noted.

(i) Any specifications, design information, or data germane to the plan approval shall be made available to the Division upon written request.

(j) Plans submitted shall be accompanied by a letter of certification or equivalent certification on the plan signed by the professional engineer of record that the plans comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:18-6.1

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 679(a), effective 4/6/2020