LP Gas Industry News
General Information on the following current events and topics is provided for industry use and reference. For questions or the most current information, please contact the Bureau of LP Gas Inspection in Tallahassee at (850) 921-1600.
FL State Emergency Response Commission and valuable information on complying with SARA Title III and EPCRA reporting requirements
Federal Regulation Changes
Hours of Service Rules Change
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has revised the Hours-of Service (HOS) rules effective October 1, 2005. These rules affect companies/drivers transporting hazardous materials. Please visit the FMCSA web site for more information, including the full text of the rulemaking, brochures in English and Spanish and downloadable information posters.
Recall Information
At times, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and various manufacturers and marketers will recall propane and natural gas products, including grills, and outdoor lighting equipment. Visit the CPSC web site to learn more about these recalls.
View a list of CPSC Recalls of Gas Equipment for 2004-05 (113kb PDF).
- CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Mr. Heater “Big Buddy/Tough Buddy” Propane Heaters
- CPSC, A.O. Smith Recall of Water Heaters
- CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters
- CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot
- CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills
- CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters
- Cummins Power Generation Inc. Recalls Stationary Natural Gas and Propane Fueled Generators Due to Fire Hazard
- Honeywell Recalls Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves Due To Burn Hazard
- LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards
- Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard
- Recall of Converted AWT Tanks
- Propane Storage Tanks Recalled By American Welding & Tank Due to Risk of Gas Leak; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard
Bulletin
- Generator Installation Bulletin 06-02 (131kb PDF)
- Change in DOT cylinder Requalification Marking Requirements (200kb PDF)
- Safety Bulletin – LPG Risers (28kb PDF)
- 2005 Legislation Affecting LPG Piping, Venting and Appliance Service and Installation (32kb PDF)
- Regulatory Reminders & Deadlines (21kb PDF)
- Information Bulletin 05-07 Use of Temperature Compensated Meters (28kb PDF)