LP-Gas Regulators

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
Standards Development Organisation:
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL 144
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
13.240
23.060.40
75.200
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

1.1  These requirements cover pressure regulators for use with LP-Gas equipment.

NOTE: For the purposes of this standard the terms “LP-Gas” and “Propane” are interchangeable.

1.2  Regulators covered by these requirements are intended to be installed and used in systems in accordance with the applicable Codes and Regulations as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), such as, but not limited to:a) In the United States:

1) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, NFPA 58;

2) National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54;

3) Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances, CSA/AM ANSI Z21.58/CSA 1.6; and

b) In Canada:

1) Natural gas and propane installation code, CSA B149.1;

2) Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances, CSA/AM ANSI Z21.58/CSA 1.6;

3) CAN/CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicles;

4) CAN/CSA Z241 Series, Park model trailers; and

5) Provincial or other Regulations.

Project need:

To revise the standard to incorporate the following changes in requirements: 1. Clarification of scope and addition of definitions 2. Addition of Check Manifold Leakage Test and Changeover and Check Manifold Endurance Tests 3. Correction to Table 27.1

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