Building Services Branch Testing and Commissioning Procedure No. 8 FOR Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation IN Government Buildings Hong Kong

BUILDING SERVICES BRANCH
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
PROCEDURE NO. 8
FOR
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSTALLATION
IN
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
HONG KONG
?
HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION GOVERNMENT
Building Services Branch

Architectural Services Department
(2000 Edition)
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COPYRIGHT
1. This Testing and Commissioning Procedure is solely compiled for use on Liquefied
Petroleum Gas Installation in Government Buildings of the Hong Kong Special
Administrative Region.
2. This Testing and Commissioning Procedure is copyrighted and all rights (including
subsequent amendment) are reserved.
3. It is hereby declared that the procedure contained therein may not be pertinent or
fully cover the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation carried out by other Government
Departments or private sectors. Prior consent by the Director of Architectural Services
must be obtained for adoption of this testing and commissioning procedure for Liquefied
Petroleum Gas Installation of other nature or locations.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Page
1. Introduction 1
2. General Requirements 1
3. Testing and Inspection 2
4. Statutory Inspection/Commissioning 2
5. Calibrated Equipment 3
Appendix A
Testing and Commissioning Certificate on Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation
Part 1 : Details of Project 1
Part 2 : Declaration 1
Part 3 : Items Inspected and Tested 2
3.1 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Piping System 2
3.2 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Bulk LPG Storage 6

System
3.3 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of LPG Cylinder Storage 11

System
3.4 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Vaporizers 11
3.5 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of LPG Appliances 12
3.6 Inspection for Hazard Precaution and fire Prevention 14
3.7 Functional Test 15
3.8 Performance Test 15
3.9 Comments 15
Part 4 : Test Record attached to the Test Certificate 16
4.1 Pressure test of pipework before treated, concealed or buried 16
4.2 Pressure test of pipework on completion 17
4.3 Function test on valves 18
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4.4 Function test on pressure regulation devices 19
4.5 Test on electrical continuity of LPG installation 20
4.6 Test on earthing system 21
4.7 Insulation test on electrical installation 22
4.8 Test certification for pipework 23
4.9 Test certification for *pressure relief valves/hydrostatic relief 24

valves
4.10 Test certification for excess flow valves 25
4.11 Test certification for pressure gauges 26
4.12 Test certification for LPG storage facilities 27
4.13 Testing Equipments 28
4.14 Factory Test Certificates for Gas Appliances 29
Appendix B
Testing and Commissioning progress chart for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation
Appendix C
EMSD/GSO/106 Testing and Examination of LPG Tank under Regulation 8 of Gas
Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations, Cap. 51
EMSD/GSO/107 Testing and Examination of LPG Vaporiser under Part IV of Gas

Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations, Cap. 51
EMSD/GSO/108 Testing and Examination of LPG Pipes under Part V of Gas Safety
(Gas Supply) Regulations, Cap. 51
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B.S.B. Testing and Commissioning Procedure No. 8
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation
1. Introduction
1.1 This procedure is intended to lay down the minimum testing and
commissioning requirements to be carried out by the Contractor on a new
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (L.P. Gas) Installation upon completion or on an
existing L.P. Gas installation after a major alteration. Additional testing and
commissioning (T & C) requirements may be proposed and submitted by the
Contractor as appropriate and agreed by the Project Building Services
Engineer (PBSE) for special equipment supplied and/or installed by the
Contractor.
1.2 This procedure is also written to facilitate the PBSE and Project Building
Services Inspector (PBSI) in carrying out the following aspects of work with
respect to T & C.
(i) To vet and approve the T & C procedures proposed and submitted by
the Contractor.
(ii) To witness those T & C procedures as specified.
(iii) To receive the T & C certificate and other supporting data.
2. General Requirements
2.1 The Contractor shall submit the T&C procedures, T&C detailed programme
together with the Testing and Commissioning progress chart in appendix B
to the PBSE for approval. The submission shall be made at least one month
before the commencement of T&C.
2.2 Where tests are required to be witnessed by the PBSE/PBSI, the Contractor
shall give due advance notice (usually not less than three days) and provide
details of date, time and type of tests to be performed.
2.3 Upon completion of such T & C procedure, the Contractor shall complete
and sign a testing and commissioning certificate as Appendix A, to the effect
that agreed T&C procedures have been duly carried out.
2.4 Before carrying out any test, the Contractor shall ensure that the installation
complies fully with the relevant statutory obligations and regulations.
2.5 The installation shall generally comply with the requirements of the L.P. Gas
General Specification (LPGGS) unless specified otherwise in the Particular
specification which shall take precedence. The installation shall comply
with Gas Safety Regulations in Gas Safety Ordinance.
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2.6 Items to be buried underground shall be inspected and tested before
protective finishing is applied and the finished work is buried. The
Contractor shall arrange Gas Authority to inspect and witness the tests
including pressure test and “Holiday test” for the underground pipeline and
storage tanks prior to cover up/back-filling.
2.7 Where portions of the L.P. Gas Installation may only be accessible by
making use of the builder’s temporary facilities, such as scaffolding, the
Contractor shall invite the PBSE/PBSI staff to carry out inspection and/or
witness any tests before the removal of the temporary facilities.
3. Testing and Inspection
3.1 The requirements are in general as specified in the latest General

Specification for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation, herein after described
as General Specification. If there is any discrepancy between this procedure
and the General Specification, the General Specification shall take
precedence.
3.2 The Contractor shall carry out the tests and inspections as shown in Part 3
and record the test results on Part 4 of Appendix A and as agreed between
the PBSE and the Contractor. All tests shall be properly recorded during and
immediately after the test. A commissioning and testing report shall be
submitted within fourteen days after completion of commissioning and
testing the installation.
3.3 The Contractor shall provide all the necessary staff, labour, materials, fuels
and equipment for a thorough test and examination of the installation.
4. Statutory Inspection/Commissioning
4.1 After the proper testing and commissioning of the L.P. Gas Installation, the
Contractor shall notify the appropriate Authority, through PBSE, on the
completion of the installation and its readiness of inspection and testing.
Before testing and commissioning of LPG installation, the “Competent
Person” of the Contractor shall check that fire protection system for the LPG
installation, if provided, should have been tested and accepted by Fire
Services Department and put into operation.
4.2 The L.P. Gas Installation can only be put into use after it has been inspected,
tested and approved by the appropriate Authority. Approval of use from the
Authority shall be obtained by the Contractor before filling up the LPG
storage tank or supplying LPG cylinders for commissioning.
4.3 When submitting the testing certificate(s) EMSD/GSO/106, 107, 108 as

shown on Appendix C to the Gas Authority, a copy of the same certificate(s)
shall be provided to PBSE for record purpose.
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4.4 The Contractor shall make all necessary applications to the appropriate
Authority and attend to the inspections conducted by their representatives.
Additional tests and inspection, where not specified above, shall also be
carried out to meet the statutory requirements to the satisfaction of the
appropriate Authority.
5. Calibrated Equipment
5.1 The Contractor shall supply calibrated equipment as stipulated in the

Specification of the Contract for the inspection, measuring and testing of the
installation. The equipment shall be calibrated by laboratories accredited by
the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HKLAS) or other
recognised accredited laboratories.
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Appendix A
Testing and Commissioning Certificate

on Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation
Part 1 : Detail of Project
1.1 Project title (with location) :
1.2 * P.W.P. / Project No. :
1.3 *Contract/sub-contract/Quotation No. :
1.4 * Contractor/Sub-contractor :
1.5 PBSE :
1.6 PBSI :
Part 2 : Declaration
2.1 I certify that the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation as specified in the
Contract/Sub-contract/Quotation at the above location has been inspected,
tested and commissioned in accordance with this procedure and/or any
other procedures agreed between the PBSE and the Contractor. The
results are satisfactory in the aspects as mentioned in Part 3 and/or as
recorded in Part 4 of this Certificate, except as indicated in the
COMMENTS items.
2.2 I also certify that site tests have been performed in accordance with the
requirements set out in Appendix A of this procedure and that the results
are satisfactory. A record of the tests has been prepared and submitted to
the PBSE.
Certified by Competent Person
Full Name of Competent Person
Signature of Contractor‘s Representative
Full Name of Contractor‘s Representative
Designation of Contractor‘s Representative
Name and Stamp of Contractor
Date
Note : This certificate must be signed by a person authorized by the Firm/Company and
certified by a Competent Person of the Firm/Company.
* Delete if not applicable
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FORM NO. BS/SR.068 Revision Date: 11 October 2000
Issue Date: 11 October 2000
Appendix A
Items tested Items witnessed

checked by by
Contractor PBSE/PBSI
Part 3. Items Inspected and Tested
3.1 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Piping

System
3.1.1 Visual Inspection
3.1.1.1 Steel and Copper Pipework
a) Are all pipelines of the correct types and approved by *Yes/No *Yes/No
the PBSE?
b) Are all pipelines up to 13 mm bore of steel or copper *Yes/No *Yes/No

made?
c) Are all pipelines above 13 mm bore of steel made? *Yes/No *Yes/No
3.1.1.2 Flexible Hoses and Tubing
a) Are all flexible hoses and tubing of correct types and *Yes/No *Yes/No
approved by the PBSE ?
b) Are corrosion resistant braiding for flexible hoses and *Yes/No *Yes/No
tubing used?
c) Are emergency valves installed in all liquid pipelines to *Yes/No *Yes/No

which the flexible hoses are connected?
d) Are emergency valves installed in all vapour pipelines *Yes/No *Yes/No

at high pressure stage to which the flexible hoses are
connected?
e) Are manual shut-off valves installed for vapour *Yes/No *Yes/No

pipelines at intermediate pressure or below to which
the flexible hoses are connected?
f) Are all flexible tubing within 2 m long and marked *Yes/No *Yes/No
with “LPG” and tagged with a label indicating the date
of next replacement?
g) Is any flexible tubing extended from one room to *Yes/No *Yes/No

another or passing through wall or ceiling?
Tested / Checked by Signature

(Name of Contractor’s Representative)
Certified by Competent Person Signature

(Name of Competent Person)
Witnessed by Signature(s)
(Name(s) of *PBSE/*PBSI)

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h) Are all end fittings of the flexible hoses and tubing of *Yes/No *Yes/No
correct and approved type?
i) Are fittings for securing flexible hoses and tubing free *Yes/No *Yes/No
from burrs/sharp edges and not over-tightened?
3.1.1.3 Pipe Joints and Fittings
a) Are all steel pipe joints over 50 mm bore welded or *Yes/No *Yes/No
welded flanged?
b) Is only electric arc welding used on steel pipes of 125 *Yes/No *Yes/No
mm bore and larger.
c) Are copper pipe joints of compression type or sweated *Yes/No *Yes/No

type silver soldered or brazed using jointing material of
melting point exceeding 540oC?
d) Are pipe fittings of the correct and approved types? *Yes/No *Yes/No
e) Are gaskets used resistant to LPG? *Yes/No *Yes/No
3.1.1.4 Piping Installation
a) Are pipeworks installed in accordance with the *Yes/No *Yes/No

approved drawings?
b) Are all pipeworks buried in floor slabs protected *Yes/No *Yes/No

against corrosion and mechanical damage?
c) Are surface pipeworks adequately supported and are *Yes/No *Yes/No

the supports made of correct materials and correctly
constructed?
d) Are the pipe runs having adequate flexibility and *Yes/No *Yes/No
facilities to compensate for thermal expansion and
contraction of pipes, or mechanical stress at branch
pipes?
e) Are insulations provided in pipe supports where *Yes/No *Yes/No

cathodic protection has been provided?
f) Are all pipeworks protected against corrosion by *Yes/No *Yes/No

wrapping, galvanizing or painting as appropriate?



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g) Are pipeworks passing through walls or floor slabs *Yes/No *Yes/No

properly wrapped and enclosed in metal sleeves and
without joints?
h) Is recondensation of LPG expected in any section of *Yes/No *Yes/No

pipework and, if so, has thermal insulation been
provided?
i) Is a minimum clearance of 150 mm maintained *Yes/No *Yes/No

between LPG pipes and electric conduits, trunking and
cables?
j) Are all pipeworks buried underground adequately *Yes/No *Yes/No

treated and protected against corrosion and mechanical
damage, especially those sections at road crossing?
k) Are all underground pipeworks outside premises buried *Yes/No *Yes/No

at a depth of not less than 800 mm and at a minimum
clearance of 200 mm from electrical cables?
l) Have pipe markers been fixed to indicate the route of *Yes/No *Yes/No
buried pipelines?
m) Have LPG identification labels been provided for all *Yes/No *Yes/No
surface LPG distribution pipes?
3.1.1.5 Valves and Accessories
a) Are all valves of correct and approved types? *Yes/No *Yes/No
b) Are all valves accessible and with clear indication of *Yes/No *Yes/No
direction of operation?
c) Are all excess flow valves and non-return valves *Yes/No *Yes/No
installed in the correct direction?
d) Are all pressure relief valves fitted with vent *Yes/No *Yes/No
connections of correct length and chained self-
detachable weatherproof cap?
e) Are all pressure relief valves clearly and permanent *Yes/No *Yes/No
marked with manufacturer’s identification, discharge
pressure and certified capacity?
f) Are the connection fittings of the strainer and solenoid *Yes/No *Yes/No
valve at the LPG liquid lines of welded flange type?



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g) Are enclosures for LPG meters provided with sufficient *Yes/No *Yes/No
ventilation?
h) Are LPG traps filled with water *Yes/No *Yes/No
3.1.1.6 Pressure Regulating and Monitoring Devices
a) Are all pressure regulators/governors of correct and *Yes/No *Yes/No

approved types?
b) Are all pressure regulators/governors sealed and locked *Yes/No *Yes/No

against unauthorized adjustment?
c) Are all first stage pressure regulating devices located as *Yes/No *Yes/No
closer as practicable to the storage vessel or vaporizer?
d) Are isolating valves provided at both upstream and *Yes/No *Yes/No

downstream of regulators?
3.1.2 Testing and Commissioning
3.1.2.1 Pipework
a) All pipeworks have been pressure and leak tested, by *Yes/No *Yes/No
means of *pressure drop hydraulic method/soap and
water pneumatic method, before and after applying
corrosion treatment, concealed or buried.
b) Before pressure testing, the units which are not capable *Yes/No *Yes/No
of sustaining the test pressure have been isolated.
c) Results of pressure test on pipeworks were as shown in *Yes/No *Yes/No

the “Record of Tests” and were considered to be
satisfactory.
3.1.2.2 Valves and Accessories
a) During the pressure testing, have all isolating valves *Yes/No *Yes/No
and quick-acting shut-off valves been checked and is
there no leakage through them at their fully closed
positions?
b) Have all non-return valves been checked and found to *Yes/No *Yes/No
be functioning properly?
c) Have all excess flow valves been checked and could *Yes/No *Yes/No
they close upon excessive discharge within 1.5 time of
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d) Have all pressure relief valves been calibrated and keep *Yes/No *Yes/No
installation sealed by manufacturer or competent
person and are the testing certificates enclosed to the
“Record of Tests”?
e) Have all pressure relief valves vent caps been in place *Yes/No *Yes/No
and mobile?
f) Are all pressure gauges working properly and reading *Yes/No *Yes/No
correct figures?
g) Are all emergency valves checked for proper *Yes/No *Yes/No

functioning?
h) Are all valves and regulators checked on the tight shut-

off with zero flow?
3.1.2.3 Pressure Regulating and Monitoring Devices
a) Have all pressure regulating devices been set to *Yes/No *Yes/No

provide specified and approved downstream working
pressures?
b) Have all active monitor regulators been set so that they *Yes/No *Yes/No
will close when slightly higher downstream pressure is
sensed?
c) Are all service governors set correctly and working *Yes/No *Yes/No
properly?
d) Are all under pressure shut off devices and over *Yes/No *Yes/No
pressure shut off devices working properly?
e) Are all internal relief valves, if equipped, of *Yes/No *Yes/No

regulators/governors working properly at a pressure
increase of 2 kPa at downstream?
3.2 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Bulk LPG

Storage System
3.2.1.1 Storage Vessels
a) Are the storage vessels of the correct models and *Yes/No *Yes/No
constructed exactly in accordance with the construction
drawings which have been approved by the PBSE?



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b) Are correct and visible data plate permanently fixed on *Yes/No *Yes/No
the storage vessels?
c) Have details of information on the data plates been *Yes/No *Yes/No

included in the “Record of Tests”?
d) For above ground vessels over 5000 litres water *Yes/No *Yes/No
capacity or where piers are used as part of the vessel
support : Are the vessels secured at the end where the
principal liquid and vapour lines are attached while the
other end being free to move?
e) For underground vessels : Are the vessels secured at *Yes/No *Yes/No

both ends against flotation and against movement at the
end to which the connections are made?
f) For horizontal vessels : Are the vessels sloped slightly *Yes/No *Yes/No
towards the drain connection?
g) For vertical vessels : Are the skirts provided with at *Yes/No *Yes/No
least two vents?
h) For underground vessels : Are all fittings on the vessel *Yes/No *Yes/No
accessible above ground level?
3.2.1.2 Pressure Relief Valves
a) Is each vessel provided with pressure relief valve(s) as *Yes/No *Yes/No

designed?
b) For vessel with only one pressure relief valve, does the *Yes/No *Yes/No
automatic shut off valve comply with the requirements
as specified in the LPGGS?
3.2.1.3 Vent Pipes
a) For vessels over 5000 litres water capacity and for all *Yes/No *Yes/No
underground vessels : Are adequately supported vent
pipes installed?
b) Are outlets of vent pipes at least 2 m above top of *Yes/No *Yes/No

vessels and 3 m above ground level?
c) Have means been provided in vent pipes for drainage *Yes/No *Yes/No
of water?
d) Are vent pipes provided with loose fitting captive rain *Yes/No *Yes/No
caps?


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e) For vessels fitted with protective covers : Are vents *Yes/No *Yes/No
provided to direct the discharged LPG away from the
vessel shell?
3.2.1.4 Shut Off Valves and Emergency Valves
a) Are shut off valves provided for vessel connection in *Yes/No *Yes/No
accordance with the LPGGS?
b) Are emergency valves provided for vessel connection *Yes/No *Yes/No

in accordance with the LPGGS?
c) Are remotely controlled emergency valve operated *Yes/No *Yes/No

from safe area and of the fail-safe type?
3.2.1.5 Drain Connection
a) Are drain pipes with first and second shut off valves *Yes/No *Yes/No
provided in accordance with the LPGGS?
b) Are drain pipes or blow-off lines having discharge *Yes/No *Yes/No

outlets away from any other drainage systems?
c) Are outlets of drain system blank-flanged, plugged, *Yes/No *Yes/No

otherwise secured against tampering when not in use?
d) Are sections of drain pipes between valves and plugged *Yes/No *Yes/No
outlets fitted with hydrostatic pressure relief valves?
3.2.1.6 Gauges
a) Are pressure gauge (connected to the vapour space), *Yes/No *Yes/No

temperature gauge, fixed maximum liquid level device
and content gauge provided for each vessel?
b) For content gauge which relies on bleeding to *Yes/No *Yes/No

atmosphere : Is bleeding hole not larger than 1.4 mm or
otherwise protected by a shut off valve and a suitable
emergency valve?
c) Is pressure gauge connection protected by tapping *Yes/No *Yes/No

reduced internally to a bleeding hole not larger than 1.4
mm or by a suitable excess flow valve and a shut off
valve?
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a) Are an emergency valve and a shut off valve provided *Yes/No *Yes/No
for each filling connection?
b) Is filling connection for each vessel located at suitable *Yes/No *Yes/No

location within the storage fence area and close to, but
not under, the vessel?
c) Are “Liquid” and “vapour” labels provided for *Yes/No *Yes/No

offset/remote filling connections?
3.2.1.8 Maximum Permitted Filling Volume
a) Is the initial filling below the maximum permitted *Yes/No *Yes/No

filling volume in accordance with LPGGS?
3.2.1.9 Finishing and Coating
a) Has a coating been applied to the exterior of each *Yes/No *Yes/No

underground vessel in accordance with the LPGGS?
b) Has “holiday” test been carried out after coating of an *Yes/No *Yes/No
underground vessel?
3.2.1.10 Earthing System
a) Is each vessel electrically earthed (provided that the *Yes/No *Yes/No

earthing of the vessel does not contradict to the
cathodic protection requirement)?
b) Is an earthing terminal provided near the LPG filling *Yes/No *Yes/No

point for the connection of the bulk tanker vehicle?
c) Is the earthing resistance of the LPG system within 1 *Yes/No *Yes/No

megaohm?
3.2.1.11 Cathodic Protection
a) Has cathodic protection been provided for each semi- *Yes/No *Yes/No
underground or underground vessel?
3.2.2.1 Storage Vessels
a*) Recognised test certificate for internal flaw on each *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
vessel has been attached to the “Record of Tests”.



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* Ultrasonic/radiographic test for examining internal flaw

on each vessel has been carried out. Results of the test
are satisfactory.
b*) Recognised test certificate for external flaw on each *Yes/No *Yes/No
vessel has been attached to the “Record or Tests”.
* Magnetic particle or penetrate test for examining

surface flaw on each vessel has been carried out.
Results of the test are satisfactory.
c) Hydraulic test at testing pressure has been carried out *Yes/No *Yes/No
for each vessel. Results of the test are satisfactory.
d) Commissioning pneumatic test for each vessel has been *Yes/No *Yes/No
carried out. Results of the test are satisfactory.
e) “Holiday” test for each underground vessel has been *Yes/No *Yes/No
carried out. Results of the test are satisfactory.
f) Leak test for connections up to minimum pressure has *Yes/No *Yes/No

been carried out. Results of the test are satisfactory.
g) Paint thickness complies with LPGGS *Yes/No *Yes/No
3.2.2.2 Pressure Relief Valves
a) Manufacturer’s/competent person’s certificate(s) on the *Yes/No *Yes/No

calibration of the pressure relief valves for vessels
is/are attached to the “Record of Tests”.
3.2.2.3 Shut Off Valves and Emergency Valves
a) All shut off valves and emergency valves have been *Yes/No *Yes/No
checked and were working properly.
3.2.2.4 Gauges
a) The content gauge(s), the maximum liquid level *Yes/No *Yes/No

device(s), pressure gauge(s) and temperature gauge(s)
have checked and were working properly.
3.2.2.5 Earthing System
a) The earthing system has been tested and the earting *Yes/No *Yes/No
resistance was found to be satisfactory.


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3.2.2.6 Cathodic Protection
a) The cathodic protection system has been tested and the *Yes/No *Yes/No
test results are satisfactory.
3.2.2.7 Purging and Filling with LPG
a) The method and procedure for purging of vessels and *Yes/No *Yes/No
filling with LPG have been in accordance with LPGGS.
3.3 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of LPG

Cylinder Storage System
3.3.1.1 For liquid-drawn system: Are hydrostatic pressure *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.

relief valves installed on each liquid line which can be
isolated by valves?
3.3.1.2 For multi-cylinder system : Is the manual or automatic *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.

changeover device provided with indication showing
the particular bank of cylinders are being used?
3.3.1.3 Are appropriate safety devices and by-pass piping *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided in accordance with LPGGS?
3.3.1.4 Is approved type clip-on regulator for domestic *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.

installation using LPG cylinder of 15kg or less?
3.3.2.1 Is the manual or the automatic changeover device *Yes/No *Yes/No

working properly?
3.4 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Vaporizers
3.4.1.1 Are the vaporizers of the correct and approved type? *Yes/No *Yes/No
3.4.1.2 Has each vaporizer provided with a permanently fixed *Yes/No *Yes/No
label as required by the LPGGS?
3.4.1.3 Has each vaporizer been provided with :-
a) high pressure relief valve? *Yes/No *Yes/No



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b) liquid control device? *Yes/No *Yes/No
c) non-bimetal heat input control? *Yes/No *Yes/No
d) LPG drain point? *Yes/No *Yes/No
e) automatic water level control? *Yes/No *Yes/No
f) gauges for states of LPG? *Yes/No *Yes/No
g) gauge for water temperature? *Yes/No *Yes/No
h) drain valve for water chamber? *Yes/No *Yes/No
i) shut off valves at both vapour and liquid LPG lines *Yes/No *Yes/No
from vaporizer to storage vessel?
3.4.1.4 Has a suitable and permanent drain pipe been provided *Yes/No *Yes/No
for the LPG drain valve?
3.4.1.5 Has a suitable vent pipe been provided for the pressure *Yes/No *Yes/No
relief valve?
3.4.2.1 The vaporizer has been hydraulic tested by competent *Yes/No *Yes/No
person and the test certificate is attached to the “Record
of Tests”.
3.4.2.2. *Manufacturer’s/competent person’s certificate on the *Yes/No *Yes/No

calibration of the pressure relief valve for the vaporizer
is attached to the “Record of Tests”.
3.4.2.3. Are the liquid-LPG control device, the heat input *Yes/No *Yes/No
control device, the automatic water level control and all
gauges in proper working order?
3.4.2.4. Have the flame failure device, pilot and the main *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
burner system been checked for proper function?
3.4.2.5 For indirect heated vaporiser using water as heating *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
medium, have the water level safety control been
checked for proper operation
3.5 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of LPG

Appliances


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3.5.1.1. Are all appliances of correct and approved models? *Yes/No *Yes/No
3.5.1.2. Have all appliances been installed properly in *Yes/No *Yes/No

accordance with manufacturers’ instructions?
3.5.1.3. Are the main flame and pilot flame, if provided, *Yes/No *Yes/No
protected against draughts?
3.5.1.4. Are flame failure devices of approved type provided *Yes/No *Yes/No
for totally enclosed and semi-enclosed burners? Are
they sheltered from over-spilling and over-heating?
3.5.1.5. Are back-up overheat protective devices provided for *Yes/No *Yes/No
temperature controls?
3.5.1.6. For gas-fired water heating appliances : Are low water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pressure safety devices provided?
3.5.1.7. Are gas shut-off valves provided at gas inlets of *Yes/No *Yes/No
appliances and in readily accessible position?
3.5.1.8. Are flues readily accessible for inspection and *Yes/No *Yes/No
maintenance? Are they properly installed where they
pass through roof, ceiling and combustible materials?
3.5.1.9. For flues incorporating forced draught devices and *Yes/No *Yes/No
automatically operated damper devices : Have these
devices been interlocked with the gas supply to
burners?
3.5.1.10. Are manual operated dampers incorporated in flue *Yes/No *Yes/No

systems maintained in fixed open position?
3.5.2.1. Are the gas supply pressure, water supply pressure and *Yes/No *Yes/No
electricity supply voltage within the operating range of
the appliances?
3.5.2.2. Are all safety controls and flame failure devices tested *Yes/No *Yes/No
and ensured in proper working order?
3.5.2.3. Are the ignition, combustion and air supply properly *Yes/No *Yes/No
sequenced for automatic combustion system?
3.5.2.4. Are all gas valves, cocks and taps gas tight and operate *Yes/No *Yes/No
in satisfactory condition?


Appendix A
checked by by
3.5.2.5. Are all provisions for combustion and ventilation air *Yes/No *Yes/No
adequate?
3.5.2.4. Are the gas/air ratio of burners be adjusted correctly *Yes/No *Yes/No
for proper combustion?
3.5.2.5. Are the flue systems working effectively? Are the *Yes/No *Yes/No
interlocking between gas supply, forced draught
devices and automatically operated dampers working
properly?
3.5.2.6. Are all ignition devices working properly? *Yes/No *Yes/No
3.5.2.7. Are the contact temperatures of the outer casings of *Yes/No *Yes/No
appliances below the maximum allowable values?
3.6 Inspection for Hazard Precaution and Fire Prevention
3.6.1 Inspection for Electrical and Electrostatic Hazard

Precaution
3.6.1.1. Are all electrical equipment in the designated *Yes/No *Yes/No

hazardous area comply with the recommendations of
the relevant British Standard Specification?
3.6.1.2. Are all the LPG piping and equipment electrically *Yes/No *Yes/No
continuous and earthed, except where breaking in
continuity is necessary for cathodic protection
requirements?
3.6.1.3. Is it true that the LPG piping has not been used as *Yes/No *Yes/No
electrical circuit protective conductor or earth electrode
for the other system, though their bonding to the circuit
protective conductor may be necessary?
3.6.2 Inspection for Fire Prevention
3.6.2.1. Have all fire fighting systems and facilities required by *Yes/No *Yes/No
Fire Services Department been provided for the LPG
storage compounds/cabinets?
3.6.2.2. Have all warning signs/emergency notices been painted *Yes/No *Yes/No
or fixed in appropriate locations as required by Fire
Services Department and COP for Hong Kong LPG
Industry Module 1?



Appendix A
checked by by
Contractor *PBSE/*PBSI
3.6.2.3. Have weeds, long grass and any combustible material *Yes/No *Yes/No
been kept clear from an area as specified by the
LPGGS?
3.6.2.4. Is the mechanical ventilation system associated with the *Yes/No *Yes/No
LPG installation in proper working order?
3.6.3 Ventilation
3.6.3.1 Is all mechanical ventilation system associated with *Yes/No *Yes/No

LPG installation in proper operation?
3.7 Functional Test

3.7.1 Is LPG available when gas equipment is connected? *Yes/No *Yes/No
3.8 Performance Test

3.8.1 Is gas distribution system operating within correct *Yes/No *Yes/No
pressure regime?
3.8.2 Is vaporiser in satisfactory operation and with correct *Yes/No *Yes/No
power input (heat input)?
3.8.3 Is adequate gas flow provided for the gas equipment? *Yes/No *Yes/No
3.9 Comments *Yes/No *Yes/No



Appendix A
Part 4. Test Record attached to the Test Certificate
4.1 Pressure test of pipework before treated, concealed or buried
Date Section Pressure Working Testing Duration Test

of of stage pressure Pressure of result
test pipework (kPa) (kPa) testing



Appendix A
4.2 Pressure test of pipework on completion
Date Section Pressure Working Testing Duration Test

of of stage pressure Pressure of result
test pipework (kPa) (kPa) testing



FORM NO. BS/SR.068 Revision Date: !1 October 2000
Appendix A
4.3 Function test on valves

(including isolation valves, quick-action valves,shut-off valves, check valves, etc.)
Date Valve Type Pressure Working Testing Duration Test

of ref. of stage pressure Pressure of result
test no. valve (kPa) (kPa) testing



Appendix A
4.4 Function test on pressure regulation devices

(+for shut-off function of monitoring regulators, pressure relief function of internal pressure
relief valves of regulators and governors, etc.)
Date Device Type Pressure Upstream Downstream Actuating Test

of ref. of stage pressure Pressure pressure result
test no. Device (kPa) (kPa) +(kPa)



Appendix A
4.5 Test on electrical continuity of LPG installation
Date Points of measurement Resistance

of measured Remarks
test From To ?



Appendix A
4.6 Test on earthing system
Date Points of measurement Resistance

of measured Remarks
test From To ?



Appendix A
4.7 Insulation test on electrical installation
Date Circuit/ Resistance

of device measured Remarks
test tested ?



Appendix A
4.8 Test certification for pipework
Location and address of installation :
This is to certify that all liquefied petroleum gas pipework installed at the above premises is
constructed of suitable material and has been pressure tested in accordance with Fire Services
Department’s requirements. All buried pipework has been adequately protected against
corrosion in accordance with the specifications. The testing and corrosion proof coating have
been witnessed by the undersigned on .
Details of piping materials and tests are as follows :-
Section All Liquid All High Pressure All Medium All Low
of Pipe Lines Vapour Lines before Pressure Pressure
First Stage Vapour Line Vapour Line
Regulating System
Pipeline
Specification
& Schedule
Fitting
Specification
& Schedule
Valve Material
and Rating
Testing Medium
Working
Pressure (kPa)
Test Pressure
(kPa)
Duration of
Test (Hr)
Remarks :



Appendix A
4.9 Test certification for *pressure relief valves/hydrostatic relief valves
This is to certify that the following *pressure relief valve(s)/and hydrostatic relief valve(s)
*has/have been pressure tested and sealed :-
Date Valve Type Made/ Pressure Working Agiotage Test

of ref. of model stage pressure pressure result
test no. valve no. (kPa) (kPa)



Appendix A
4.10 Test certification for excess flow valves
This is to certify that the following excess flow valve(s) *has/have been pressure tested :-
Date Valve Made/ Pressure Working Design Actuating Test

of ref. model stage pressure flow rate flow rate result
test no. no. (kPa) (l/s) (l/s)



Appendix A
4.11 Test certification for pressure gauges
This is to certify that the following pressure gauges(s) *has/have been tested and results are as
indicated :-
Date Gauge Made/ Pressure range (kPa)

of ref. model Tolerance Remarks
test no. no. From To



Appendix A
4.12 Test certification for LPG storage facilities
4.12.1 Bulk LPG Storage Sytem

Type of Test Date of Test Summary of Test
Result and Certificate
Observation Attached
Test on internal flaw * Yes/No
Ultrasonic/radiographic test * Yes/No
Test on external flaw * Yes/No
Magnetic particle test * Yes/No
Penetration test * Yes/No
Hydraulic test * Yes/No
Pneumatic test * Yes/No
Holiday test * Yes/No
Leak test * Yes/No
Paint thickness test * Yes/No
Cathodic protection test * Yes/No
4.12.2 LPG Cylinder
a. Type approval of gas container by Gas Authority attached * Yes/No
4.12.3 Approval of use before LPG filling
a. Approval of us by Gas Authority attached * Yes/No



Appendix A
4.13 Testing Equipments
Type Model Serial No. of Date of

Instrument Calibration
Note: * Delete as if not applicable



Appendix A
4.14 Factory Test Certificates for Gas Appliances
Gas Appliance and Type Model Certificate No. Issued by

and Date
Note: Approval given by Gas Authority under COP GU05 should be submitted together with
factory test certificates for all gas appliances.



Appendix B
Testing and commissioning progress chart
“Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation”
Contract No. :
Contract Title :
Name of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Contractor/sub-contractor :
Contract Period : / /20 to / /20 * Revised/Actual Completion Date : / /20
Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation (Rev. )(1)
Dates (2) Remark
Activities Reference S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
to
Approved
T&C
Procedure
1. Piping System Section 3.1
Visual inspection
G/F
1/F
2/F
3/F
4/F
Submission of
Record of Test
2. Bulk LPG Storage Section 3.2

System
Visual inspection
G/F
1/F
2/F
3/F
4/F
Submission of
Record of Test
3. LPG Cylinder Section 3.3

Storage System
Visual inspection
G/F
1/F
2/F
3/F
4/F
5/F
Submission of
Record of Test

Appendix B
Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart
“Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation”
Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installation (Rev. )(1)
Dates (2) Remark
Activities Reference S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
to
Approved
T&C
Procedure
4. Vaporizers/accessori Section 3.4
es
Visual inspection
G/F
1/F
2/F
3/F
4/F
Submission of
Record of Test
5. LPG Appliances Section 3.5

Visual inspection
G/F
1/F
2/F
3/F
4/F
Submission of
Record of Test
6. Hazard Precaution Section 3.6

and Fire Prevention
Visual inspection
Submission of
Record of Test
7. Functional Test Section 3.7
8. Performance Test Section 3.8
9. Submission of T&C
Certificate
Notes
* Delete as if not applicable
(1) Insert revision no.
(2) Insert additional columns as necessary
S - schedule % completion
A - actual % completion

Appendix C
Testing and Examination of LPG Tank
Under Regulation 8 of Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations, Cap.51
GasSO Ref:
To : The Gas Authority
Address of Notifiable Gas Installation :
Mode of Storage, Serial No., Water Capacity & Vessel Design Code :
Date of Installation & Last Revalidation :
I certify that the above vessel has satisfactorily been tested and examined under my
supervision in accordance with the Gas Standards office’s requirements in order to comply
with Regulation 8 of the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations and it is suitable for LPG
service:-
Test Attached Document

Test/Examination Dates(s) Reference No. Tested by Remarks
Full visual
examination &
hydraulic test
Ultrasonic thickness
test
Magnetic particle test
Paint thickness &

holiday tests
Testing &
examination of vessel
fittings
Cathodic protection
test
Electrical continuity
test
Certified by
Competent Person :
Company Chop : Signature :
Company Name : Date:

Appendix C
Testing and Examination of LPG Vaporiser
Under Part IV Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations, Cap. 51
GasSO Ref:
I certify that the LPG vaporiser(s) installed at the above permit has satisfactorily been
tested and examined under my supervision in accordance with the Gas Standards Office’s
requirements in order to comply with Part IV of the Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations.
The test and examination was carried out by :-
of
on .
Details of vaporiser(s) and test are as follows:-
(1) (2) (3)

Make & Model
Serial Number
Date of Manufacture
Vaporising Capacity
(kg/hr)
Pressure Vessel Code
Test Pressure (kPa)
Duration of Test (Hr)
Pressure Relief Valve
Overall Condition
Certified by
Competent Person :
Company Name : Date :

FORM NO. BS/SR.068 Revision Date: 15 Sept 2000
Issue Date: 3 March 2000
Appendix C
Testing and Examination of LPG Pipes
Under Part V of Gas Safety (Gas Supply) Regulations, Cap.51
GasSO Ref:
I certify that all liquefied petroleum gas pipework installed at the above permit is
constructed of suitable materials and has been tested/examined in accordance with the Gas
Standards Office’s requirements. All pipework has been adequately protected against
corrosion in accordance with the specifications. The test/examination was carried out by
of
on .
Details of pipework materials and tests are as follows :-
All High Pressure

Vapour Lines All Medium All Low
All liquid before First Stage Pressure Pressure
Section of Pipework Lines Regulating System Vapour Lines Vapour Lines
Pipeline specification
& schedule
Fitting specification
& schedule
Valve material and
rating
Testing medium
Working pressure
(kPa)
Test pressure (kPa)
Duration of test (Hr)
Pressure setting of N/A N/A N/A

Hydrostatic Pressure
Relief Valve (kPa)
Remarks : Pressure drop observed? Yes/No.

If ‘Yes”, please specify causes and remedial actions:-
Certified by
Competent Person :
Company Name : Date :


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BUILDING SERVICES BRANCH

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSTALLATION

Building Services Branch

3. Testing and Inspection 2

Part 1 : Details of Project 1

Part 3 : Items Inspected and Tested 2

3.1 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Piping System 2

3.2 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Bulk LPG Storage 6

3.3 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of LPG Cylinder Storage 11

3.4 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Vaporizers 11

3.5 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of LPG Appliances 12

3.6 Inspection for Hazard Precaution and fire Prevention 14

3.7 Functional Test 15

3.8 Performance Test 15

Part 4 : Test Record attached to the Test Certificate 16

4.1 Pressure test of pipework before treated, concealed or buried 16

4.2 Pressure test of pipework on completion 17

4.3 Function test on valves 18

4.5 Test on electrical continuity of LPG installation 20

4.6 Test on earthing system 21

4.7 Insulation test on electrical installation 22

4.8 Test certification for pipework 23

4.9 Test certification for *pressure relief valves/hydrostatic relief 24

4.10 Test certification for excess flow valves 25

4.11 Test certification for pressure gauges 26

4.12 Test certification for LPG storage facilities 27

4.13 Testing Equipments 28

4.14 Factory Test Certificates for Gas Appliances 29

EMSD/GSO/107 Testing and Examination of LPG Vaporiser under Part IV of Gas

(ii) To witness those T & C procedures as specified.

(iii) To receive the T & C certificate and other supporting data.

3. Testing and Inspection

3.1 The requirements are in general as specified in the latest General

4.3 When submitting the testing certificate(s) EMSD/GSO/106, 107, 108 as

5.1 The Contractor shall supply calibrated equipment as stipulated in the

Testing and Commissioning Certificate

Part 1 : Detail of Project

1.1 Project title (with location) :

1.2 * P.W.P. / Project No. :

1.3 *Contract/sub-contract/Quotation No. :

Certified by Competent Person

Full Name of Competent Person

Signature of Contractor‘s Representative

Full Name of Contractor‘s Representative

Designation of Contractor‘s Representative

Name and Stamp of Contractor

Building Services Branch, ArchSD Page 1 of 29 Filecode: SR068.doc

Items tested Items witnessed

Part 3. Items Inspected and Tested

3.1 Inspection, Testing and Commissioning of Piping

3.1.1 Visual Inspection

3.1.1.1 Steel and Copper Pipework

b) Are all pipelines up to 13 mm bore of steel or copper *Yes/No *Yes/No

c) Are all pipelines above 13 mm bore of steel made? *Yes/No *Yes/No

3.1.1.2 Flexible Hoses and Tubing

c) Are emergency valves installed in all liquid pipelines to *Yes/No *Yes/No

d) Are emergency valves installed in all vapour pipelines *Yes/No *Yes/No

e) Are manual shut-off valves installed for vapour *Yes/No *Yes/No

b) Are all pipelines up to 13 mm bore of steel or copper Yes/No Yes/No

c) Are all pipelines above 13 mm bore of steel made? Yes/No Yes/No

c) Are emergency valves installed in all liquid pipelines to Yes/No Yes/No

d) Are emergency valves installed in all vapour pipelines Yes/No Yes/No

e) Are manual shut-off valves installed for vapour Yes/No Yes/No

g) Is any flexible tubing extended from one room to Yes/No Yes/No

c) Are copper pipe joints of compression type or sweated Yes/No Yes/No

e) Are gaskets used resistant to LPG? Yes/No Yes/No

a) Are pipeworks installed in accordance with the Yes/No Yes/No

b) Are all pipeworks buried in floor slabs protected Yes/No Yes/No

c) Are surface pipeworks adequately supported and are Yes/No Yes/No

e) Are insulations provided in pipe supports where Yes/No Yes/No

f) Are all pipeworks protected against corrosion by Yes/No Yes/No

g) Are pipeworks passing through walls or floor slabs Yes/No Yes/No

h) Is recondensation of LPG expected in any section of Yes/No Yes/No

i) Is a minimum clearance of 150 mm maintained Yes/No Yes/No

j) Are all pipeworks buried underground adequately Yes/No Yes/No

k) Are all underground pipeworks outside premises buried Yes/No Yes/No

a) Are all valves of correct and approved types? Yes/No Yes/No

h) Are LPG traps filled with water Yes/No Yes/No

a) Are all pressure regulators/governors of correct and Yes/No Yes/No

b) Are all pressure regulators/governors sealed and locked Yes/No Yes/No

d) Are isolating valves provided at both upstream and Yes/No Yes/No

c) Results of pressure test on pipeworks were as shown in Yes/No Yes/No

g) Are all emergency valves checked for proper Yes/No Yes/No

a) Have all pressure regulating devices been set to Yes/No Yes/No

e) Are all internal relief valves, if equipped, of Yes/No Yes/No

c) Have details of information on the data plates been Yes/No Yes/No

e) For underground vessels : Are the vessels secured at Yes/No Yes/No

a) Is each vessel provided with pressure relief valve(s) as Yes/No Yes/No

b) Are outlets of vent pipes at least 2 m above top of Yes/No Yes/No

b) Are emergency valves provided for vessel connection Yes/No Yes/No

c) Are remotely controlled emergency valve operated Yes/No Yes/No

b) Are drain pipes or blow-off lines having discharge Yes/No Yes/No

c) Are outlets of drain system blank-flanged, plugged, Yes/No Yes/No

a) Are pressure gauge (connected to the vapour space), Yes/No Yes/No

b) For content gauge which relies on bleeding to Yes/No Yes/No

c) Is pressure gauge connection protected by tapping Yes/No Yes/No

b) Is filling connection for each vessel located at suitable Yes/No Yes/No