The CSB issues safety recommendations to prevent the recurrence or reduce the likelihood or consequences of similar incidents or hazards in the future. Recommendations are issued to a variety of parties, including government entities, safety organizations, trade unions, trade associations, corporations, emergency response organizations, educational institutions, and public interest groups. Recommendations are published in CSB reports and are closed only by vote of the Board. The CSB tracks all recommendations and communicates regularly with recommendations recipients to ensure that the recommended corrective actions are implemented. For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions about CSB recommendations.
1998-007-I-IA-7
Ensure that fire fighter training materials address proper response procedures for BLEVEs. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Ensure that fire fighter training materials address proper response procedures for BLEVEs.
1998-007-I-IA-1
Install protection (i.e., fencing or barricades) to protect aboveground propane pipes from possible damage from vehicles. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Install protection (i.e., fencing or barricades) to protect aboveground propane pipes from possible damage from vehicles.
1998-007-I-IA-2
Install properly sized propane outlet piping from excess flow valves. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Install properly sized propane outlet piping from excess flow valves.
1998-007-I-IA-3
Develop a program to ensure implementation of the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA-58 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, as adopted by Iowa law. Ensure that this program includes, at a minimum the following element: Designation by regulation of the party (such as a facility owner or installer) who is responsible for submitting planned construction or modification documents to the State Fire Marshall. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Develop a program to ensure implementation of the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA-58 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, as adopted by Iowa law. Ensure that this program includes, at a minimum the following element: Designation by regulation of the party (such as a facility owner or installer) who is responsible for submitting planned construction or modification documents to the State Fire Marshall.
1998-007-I-IA-4
Develop a program to ensure implementation of the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA-58 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, as adopted by Iowa law. Ensure that this program includes, at a minimum, the following elements: · Procedures for approving the plans for new or modified installations Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Develop a program to ensure implementation of the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA-58 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, as adopted by Iowa law. Ensure that this program includes, at a minimum, the following elements: · Procedures for approving the plans for new or modified installations
1998-007-I-IA-5
Develop a program to ensure implementation of the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA-58 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, as adopted by Iowa law. Ensure that this program includes, at a minimum, the following elements: Procedures governing the issuance and posting of permits authorizing the use of equipment Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Develop a program to ensure implementation of the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA-58 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, as adopted by Iowa law. Ensure that this program includes, at a minimum, the following elements: Procedures governing the issuance and posting of permits authorizing the use of equipment
1998-007-I-IA-6
Develop a program to ensure implementation of the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA-58 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, as adopted by Iowa law. Ensure that this program includes, at a minimum, the following elements: · On-site inspections of new, modified, and existing propane and other Liquefied Petroleum Gas storage facilities that are covered by Iowa state law. Status: Closed - Unacceptable Action/No Response Received
Develop a program to ensure implementation of the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA-58 Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, as adopted by Iowa law. Ensure that this program includes, at a minimum, the following elements: · On-site inspections of new, modified, and existing propane and other Liquefied Petroleum Gas storage facilities that are covered by Iowa state law.
1998-007-I-IA-8
Ensure that fire fighter-training materials address proper response procedures for BLEVEs. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Ensure that fire fighter-training materials address proper response procedures for BLEVEs.
1998-007-I-IA-9
Distribute the CSB findings and recommendations in this report to NPGA members. Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Distribute the CSB findings and recommendations in this report to NPGA members.