Who is responsible for ensuring that DOT cylinders and containers for LP Gas are requalified?

The responsibility for ensuring that DOT (Department of Transportation) cylinders and containers for LP Gas are requalified rests with the customer filling the cylinder. This means that it is primarily the duty of the end user or customer to ensure that the cylinders they are utilizing have undergone the necessary requalification procedures as mandated by regulations.

Requalification is crucial because it ensures that the cylinders are safe to use and meet safety standards, which can be compromised over time due to wear and potential damage. The customer filling the cylinder must verify that the cylinder has a valid requalification mark and that it is within the period that qualifies the cylinder for safe refill and use.

Although other parties, such as LP Gas suppliers, technicians, and manufacturers, play important roles in the supply chain and maintenance of cylinders, they are not primarily responsible for monitoring the requalification status of each cylinder. Instead, those entities provide the necessary services or products but the final responsibility lies with the end user to ensure compliance with safety regulations.