UKLPG Codes of Practice

UKLPG is the Trade Association for the LPG industry in the UK and is responsible for the
industry’s technical standards.

UKLPG’s Codes of Practice, which provide guidance on best

engineering and safety practice, are amongst the most recognised in
the world. Topics covered include the transportation, storage,
installation, operations and utilisation of LPG. The Codes have
been developed by experts from within the industry in consultation
with the UK Health & Safety Executive and other government
authorities.

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COP No. Details
LPG Technical Fundamentals 1997
COP 1 Bulk LPG Storage at Fixed Installations
- Part 1: Design, Installation and Operation of Vessels Located Above
Ground. 2009 (inc Amendment 2 - 03/2013)
- Part 2: Vapour Offtake Small Bulk Propane Installations. 2012
- Part 3: Examination and Inspection. 2012
- Part 4: Buried/Mounted LPG Storage Vessels. 2008 (inc
Amendment 2 - 03/2013)
COP 2 Safe Handling and Transport of LPG in Road Tankers and Tank Containers
by Road. 2009 (inc Amendment 1 - 08/2011)
COP 3 Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Fire Involving LPG. 2000
(inc Amendment 1 - 10/2006)
COP 4 Recommendations for the Safe and Satisfactory Operation of
Thermoplastic and Bitumen Boilers, Mastic Asphalt Cauldrons and Mixers,
Hard Tools and similar Equipment. 2004
COP 7 Storage of Full and Empty LPG Cylinders and Cartridges. 2004
COP 9 LPG Air Plants. 2005
COP 10 Recommendations for the Safe Handling of LPG Containers Attached to
Mobile Gas Fired Equipment. 2005
COP 11 Autogas Installations. 2001(inc Amendment 3 - 11/2003)
COP 12 Recommendations for Safe Practice in the Design and Operation of LPG
Cylinder Filling Plants. 2005 (inc Amendment 1 - 02/2012)
COP 14 Hoses for the Transfer of LPG in Bulk Installation, Inspection, Testing and
Maintenance. 2002 (inc Amendment 1 - 08/2006)
COP 15 Valves and Fittings for LPG Service
- Part 1: Safety Valves. 1998 (inc Amendment 1 - 11/2003)
- Part 2: Valves for Transportable LPG Containers. 1998 (inc
Amendment 1 - 11/2003)
COP 17 Purging LPG Vessels and Systems 2001 (inc. Amendment 1 – 11/2005)
COP 18 Recommendations for the Safe Use of LPG as a Propulsion Fuel for Boats,
Yachts and Other Craft. 2003
COP 19 Liquid Measuring Systems for LPG
- Part 1: Flow Rates up to 80 litres per minute in Installations
Dispensing - Road Vehicle Fuel. 2001
- Part 2: Transfers between Mobile Equipment and Fixed LPG
Storage at Flow Rates above 80 litres/minute. 2003
COP 20 Automotive LPG Refuelling Facilities 2001 (inc. Amendment 1 – 02/2004)
COP 21 Guidance for Safety Checks on LPG Appliances in Caravans. 1997 (inc.
Amendment 1 – 08/2000)
COP 22 Design, Installation and Testing of LPG Piping Systems. 2011 (inc.
Amendment 1 – 02/2012)
COP 24 Use of LPG Cylinders
 - Part 1: Use of LPG Cylinders at Residential and Similar Premises.
2006
- Part 3: Use of LPG in Mobile Catering Vehicles and Similar
Commercial Units. 2000
- Part 4: Use of LPG for Catering and Outdoor Functions. 1999
- Part 5: Storage and Use of LPG on Construction Sites. 2000
- Part 6: Use of Propane in Cylinders at Commercial and Industrial
Premises. 2000
COP 25 LPG Central Storage and Distribution Systems for Multiple Consumers.
1999 (inc. Amendment 1 – 02/2008)
COP 26 Uplifting of Bulk LPG Vessels from Site and their Carriage to and from Site
by Road. 2004 (inc. Amendment 2 – 08/2011)
COP 27 The Carriage of LPG Cylinders by Road. 2009 (inc. Amendment 1 –
08/2011)
COP 29 Hazard Information and Packaging Labelling for Commercial LPG
Cylinders. 2011
COP 30 Gas Installations for Motive Power on Mechanical Handling and
Maintenance Equipment. 2004
GN 2 A Guide for Cabinet Heater Servicing. 2002
GN 3 A Guide to the Preparation of Major Accident Prevention Policies
(MAPPs). 1999
Cylinder Electronic Package including: COP 7, COP 24 Series, COP 27, Technical
usage and Fundamentals
storage set
Tank design Electronic Package including: COP 1 Series, COP 22, Technical
and Fundamentals
installation
set
The HSE Electronic Package including: COP 1 Series, COP 7, COP 25
Endorsed
Codes