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NFPA 55

Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code

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Organization: NFPA
Publication Date: 3 September 2010
Status: inactive
Page Count: 1
scope:

Applicability.

This code shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and tanks in all occupancies.

Purpose.

The purpose of this code shall be to provide fundamental safeguards for the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, and tanks.

Document History

NFPA 55
January 1, 2020
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
Applicability. This code shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary cylinders, containers, equipment, and tanks...
NFPA 55
April 6, 2016
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
A description is not available for this item.
NFPA 55
January 1, 2016
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
Applicability. This code shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary cylinders, containers, equipment, and tanks in...
NFPA 55
December 8, 2015
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
A description is not available for this item.
NFPA 55
June 6, 2013
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
A description is not available for this item.
NFPA 55
January 18, 2013
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
A description is not available for this item.
NFPA 55
January 1, 2013
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
Applicability. This code shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary cylinders, containers, equipment, and tanks in...
NFPA 55
October 30, 2012
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
A description is not available for this item.
NFPA 55
October 30, 2012
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
A description is not available for this item.
NFPA 55
September 3, 2010
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
Applicability. This code shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and tanks...
NFPA 55
May 24, 2010
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
Applicability. This code shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and tanks...
NFPA 55
April 28, 2010
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
Applicability. This code shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and tanks...
NFPA 55
March 11, 2010
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
Applicability. This code shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and tanks...
NFPA 55
January 11, 2010
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
Applicability. This code shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and tanks...
NFPA 55
January 1, 2010
Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code
Applicability. This code shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and tanks...
NFPA 55
June 24, 2007
Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks
Applicability. This standard shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and...
NFPA 55
March 7, 2006
Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks
Applicability. This standard shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and...
NFPA 55
January 1, 2005
Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks
Applicability. This standard shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, equipment, and...
NFPA 55
February 6, 2003
Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks
Applicability. This standard shall apply to the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers, cylinders, and tanks in all...
NFPA 55
February 6, 1998
Standards for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed and Liquefied Gases in Portable Cylinders
This standard applies to the storage, use, and handling of compressed and liquefied gases in portable cylinders in all occupancies. This standard shall not apply to the following: (a)* Off-site...
NFPA 55
January 1, 1993
Use and Handling of Compressed and Liquefied Gases in Portable Cylinders; Tentative Interim Amendment - 1995
This standard applies to the storage, use, and handling of compressed and liquefied gases in portable cylinders in all occupancies. This standard shall not apply to: (a) The off-site transportation...
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References

This document references:
NFPA 1 - Fire Code
Published by NFPA on August 11, 2020
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
ASME A13.1 - Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems
Published by ASME on October 7, 2020
OBJECT AND SCOPE This Standard is intended to establish a common system to assist in identification of hazardous materials conveyed in piping systems and the materials’ hazards when released in the...
This document references:
ASME B31.3 - Process Piping
Published by ASME on January 1, 2018
Rules for the Process Piping Code Section B31.31 have been developed considering piping typically found in petroleum refineries; onshore and offshore petroleum and natural gas production facilities;...
This document references:
ASME B36.10M - Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
Published by ASME on October 12, 2018
This Standard covers the standardization of dimensions of welded and seamless wrought steel pipe for high or low temperatures and pressures. The word pipe is used, as distinguished from tube, to...
This document references:
ISO 10156 - Gas cylinders - Gases and gas mixtures - Determination of fire potential and oxidizing ability for the selection of cylinder valve outlets
Published by ISO on July 1, 2017
This document specifies methods for determining whether or not a gas or gas mixture is flammable in air and whether a gas or gas mixture is more or less oxidizing than air under atmospheric...
This document references:
ISO 10298 - Gas cylinders - Gases and gas mixtures - Determination of toxicity for the selection of cylinder valve outlets
Published by ISO on February 1, 2018
This document lists the best available acute-toxicity data of gases taken from a search of the current literature to allow the classification of gases and gas mixtures for toxicity by inhalation.
This document references:
NFPA 1 - Fire Code
Published by NFPA on August 11, 2020
A description is not available for this item.
This document is referenced by:
NFPA 560 - Standard for the Storage, Handling, and Use of Ethylene Oxide for Sterilization and Fumigation
Published by NFPA on June 4, 2007
A description is not available for this item.
This document is referenced by:
NRC NBC - National Building Code of Canada 2015 Volume 1 and Volume 2
Published by NRC on January 1, 2015
The scope of each of these Codes with respect to fire safety and fire protection can be summarized as follows: The National Building Code covers the fire safety and fire protection features that are...
This document is referenced by:
UFGS-46 30 13 - ADVANCED OXIDATION PROCESSES (AOP)
Published by ARMY on February 1, 2011
NOTE: This guide specification covers the requirements for liquid phase advanced oxidation processes using titanium dioxide or hydrogen peroxide and/or ozone with or without ultraviolet light.
This document is referenced by:
NFPA 1 HDBK - Fire Code Handbook
Published by NFPA on January 1, 2018
The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Inspection of permanent and temporary buildings, processes, equipment, systems, and other fire and related life safety situations (2)...
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