Can a Colorado propane delivery proceed when the tank’s nameplate is missing?
Can a Colorado propane delivery proceed when the tank’s nameplate is missing?
Colorado prohibits delivery when an ASME container is missing the nameplate or other required marking. A photograph in a job file does not become a replacement nameplate or authorize a fill.
Separate identification evidence from permission to deliver
Section 3-1 distinguishes a missing nameplate from a damaged plate. For damaged plates, the rule specifies which markings must remain legible, with different conditions depending on National Board registration and the availability of the manufacturer’s data report. Do not turn those conditions into a blanket statement that any partly readable plate is acceptable.
The rule refers missing-nameplate cases to the replacement provisions in section 2-5. Have qualified personnel resolve the identification and compliance question under those provisions before delivery.
For the office record, retain a clear description of the issue, the container’s location and the follow-up decision. A photo can help another employee see the condition; its existence does not settle whether the container may be filled.
FAQ
Can an old photograph replace a missing plate?
The cited rule does not make a file photograph a substitute for the required identification.
Are damaged and missing plates treated identically?
No. Colorado gives damaged plates specific legibility conditions. Have the applicable case checked rather than guessing from a photo.
Primary source: Colorado LP-gas rule, sections 3-1 and 2-5.
Review Tank Spotter for documenting the identification issue and follow-up, without treating an uploaded photo as fill approval.
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