LPG tanks in vehicles must be inspected once the container has been in use for 10 years. The tank needs to have everything from its’ structural condition to emergency pressure relief valves checked to make sure everything’s working as it should.
Once the tank has been inspected – and components replaced if need be – it will be date stamped to confirm another 10 years of service life.
What are my obligations regarding periodic inspections of LPG tanks?
The Dangerous Goods Act, which is administered by the WorkCover Authority, NSW requires LPG tanks to be stamped indicating the date on which the tanks were last inspected.
These inspections must be conducted every ten years. As such, owners must ensure that the LPG tank is inspected before a period of ten years has elapsed after the date indicated on the tanks. This date will be checked by authorised LPG examiners at the time of inspection for renewal of registration.
When the inspection of an LPG tank is required, the owner should enlist the services of either a Licensed Boiler Inspector or an Approved Gas Cylinder Testing Station (as approved by Standards Australia for the type of cylinder to be tested). Details regarding the location of your nearest testing station may be obtained from the WorkCover Authority NSW. LPG installers may also be able to assist you with this information.
