3. Different types of LPG transport and their regulations
The transport of LPGs is subject to the regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods.
For land transport, two major texts apply:
ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road);
RID (regulations concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail).
These international regulations are supplemented by a French decree known as the "TMD decree", which lays down additional provisions specific to France.
ADR is being developed within the framework of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, and RID within the framework of the Intergovernmental Organization for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF).
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Bibliography
Websites
AFNOR (standards) http://www.afnor.org/
Bison futé (traffic restrictions) http://www.bison-fute.gouv.fr/
CFBP http://www.cfbp.fr
Légifrance...
Events
Annual congress of the European LPG Association (AEGPL), usually in May http://www.aegpl.eu/
Standards and norms
- Gaseous fuels – Characteristics of commercial butane - NF M 40-001 -
- Gaseous fuels – Characteristics of commercial propane - NF M 40-002 -
- Automotive fuels – LPG – Requirements and test methods - NF EN 589 -
Regulations
Arrêté du 29 mai 2009 modifié, relatif aux transports de marchandises dangereuses par voies terrestres, dit " arrêté TMD " (consolidated version as of 1 January 2014)
ADR, European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (2013 edition)
RID, Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by...
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LPG suppliers (non-exhaustive list)
ANTARGAZ http://www.antargaz.fr/
BUTAGAZ http://www.butagaz.fr/index.aspx
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