Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify LPG storage requirements.
- Design, drawings, specifications and any special instructions are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with the installation of LPG storage facilities, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
- Gas load and design requirements are determined from plans, specifications, and job drawing or workplace instructions.
- Storage capacity is calculated in compliance with regulatory authority and workplace requirements.
- Type of storage is determined in accordance with job and workplace requirements.
- Containers and type of system (one or two stage) are selected in accordance with standards, job and workplace requirements.
- Appropriate regulators are determined to meet capacity and load of the system in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Appropriateness of selected location to provide the required service is established in conformance to standards and workplace requirements.
- Quantity of materials required is calculated from design, drawings and specifications in conformance to workplace requirements.
- Prepare for installation.
- Materials and equipment are ordered and checked for compliance with docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.
- Appropriate tools and equipment for storage facility installation, including personal protective equipment, are identified, selected and checked for serviceability.
- Appropriate testing apparatus is selected.
- Work is planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Work area and materials are prepared to support efficient installation of the system.
- Install and test LPG storage system.
- Container supports and base, piping, fittings and components are selected in conformance to standards and workplace requirements.
- Size and method of connection are selected in conformance to standards and workplace requirements.
- Tank is purged in accordance with standards.
- System from cylinder outlet is tested, purged and regulator adjusted to be gas-tight, in conformance to regulatory authority and workplace requirements.
- Test data is recorded in format required by regulatory authority and workplace requirements.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory statutory and regulatory authority legislation and workplace procedures.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements.