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PREFACE

This publication represents a standard for safe operation, substantial and durable construction and performance testing of breakaway devices for natural gas dispensing hoses and systems, within limitations given below and in the scope of this standard.

This standard is based on proven engineering principles, research and the combined expertise of gas utilities, manufacturers, users, and others having specialized experience.

Nothing in this standard is to be considered in any way as indicating a measure of quality beyond compliance with the provisions it contains. It is designed to allow compliance of products which may exceed that specified in the provisions herein. In its preparation, full recognition has been given to possibilities of improvement through ingenuity of design. This standard is subject to revision as further experience and investigation may show it is necessary and desirable.

CSA International (CSA), and their respective Laboratories, do not assume or undertake to discharge any responsibility of the manufacturer or any other party. CSA International, shall not incur any obligation or liability for damages, including consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use, interpretation of or reliance upon this standard.

Users of this Harmonized American National and Canadian Standards Association Standard are advised that the devices/products/activities within its scope may be subject to regulation at the Federal, state, provincial, or local levels. Users are strongly urged to investigate this possibility through appropriate channels. In the event of a conflict with this standard, the Federal, state, provincial or local regulations should be followed.

This standard does not apply to fuel system components that will be incorporated during original manufacture of motor vehicles which comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Natural Gas Powered Vehicles.

CAUTION NOTICE: This American National Standard may be revised or withdrawn at any time. The procedures of the American National Standards Institute, Inc., require that action be taken to reaffirm, revise, or withdraw this standard no later than five (5) years from the date of approval. Purchasers may receive current information on this and other ANSI standards by calling or writing CSA International, 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44131, (216) 524-4990.

Information on this and other Canadian standards can be obtained by calling or writing CSA International, 78 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

EFFECTIVE DATE: An organization using this standard for product evaluation as a part of its certification program will normally establish the date by which all products certified by that organization should comply with this standard. In Canada, effective dates are established by the Interprovincial Gas Advisory Council.