(a) In addition to NFPA 55 §§7.1.14 and 7.1.15 and for any installations subject to NFPA 52 requirements, if AFS determines that any CNG cylinder or installation constitutes an immediate danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, AFS shall require the immediate removal of all CNG and/or the immediate disconnection by a properly licensed company to the extent necessary to eliminate the danger. This may include equipment or any part of the system including the service container. A warning tag shall be attached by AFS until the unsafe condition is remedied. Once the unsafe condition is remedied, the tag may be removed by an AFS inspector or by the licensee if authorized by AFS.
(b) If the affected entity disagrees with the removal from service and/or placement of a warning tag, the entity may request a review of AFS' decision within 10 calendar days. Within 10 business days, AFS shall notify such entity of its finding in writing, stating the deficiencies. If the entity disagrees, the entity may request or AFS on its own motion may request a hearing. Such installation shall be brought into compliance or removed from service until such time as the final decision is rendered by the Commission.

Source Note: The provisions of this §13.38 adopted to be effective November 15, 1990, 15 TexReg 5936; amended to be effective June 5, 2006, 31 TexReg 4604; amended to be effective December 24, 2012, 37 TexReg 9917; amended to be effective February 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 1035