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NFPA 59A

Standard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Issuing body
NFPA
Latest edition
2023
Region
USA, Global
Equipment items
3

Scope

Onshore LNG facilities — production, storage, vaporization, transfer.

Key requirements (7)

  • US standard for production, storage and handling of LNG.
  • Spacing requirements: tank-to-tank and tank-to-property line based on thermal radiation contours.
  • Spill containment: impoundment area sized for 110 % of largest tank, or full containment design.
  • Vapor dispersion analysis required for siting (using LNG fire / spill radiation).
  • Refers to API 620, API 625, ASME B31.5 for design.
  • Fire protection: fixed water spray, dry chemical, high-expansion foam.
  • Adopted by 49 CFR 193 in the US.

Related standards (3)

Applied to 3 equipment items