ARTICLE IV. GENERATION OF ACETYLENE GAS (15-26-330 et seq.)

15-26-330 Exceptions to regulations.

   The provisions of this chapter relating to the generation of acetylene gas shall not apply to portable generators used exclusively for lighting, to generators used in connection with vehicle lighting, or to plants devoted to the manufacture and compression of dissolved acetylene for sale purposes.

(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

15-26-340 Prohibited in buildings with sleeping accommodations.

   No acetylene generator shall be permitted in a building having sleeping accommodations.

(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

15-26-350 Marking of generators.

   Acetylene generators shall be plainly marked with the maximum rate in cubic feet of acetylene per hour for which they are designed, the amount of carbide necessary for a single charge, the manufacturer's name and address, and the name and number or the type of machine.

(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

15-26-360 Warning and instruction cards – Posting requirements.

   Printed warning and instruction cards provided by the maker shall be posted in a conspicuous position near the acetylene generator so that the operator may consult them conveniently from time to time.

(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

15-26-370 Repairs – Lighting requirements.

   Any necessary repairs to the generator system shall be made during daylight hours by natural light, or by the fixed lights in the generator room. The use of portable lights is strictly prohibited.

(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

15-26-380 Appliances – Maintenance and installation.

   All blowtorches, regulators and other appliances shall be maintained in good condition at all times. No appliances shall be installed in any line which causes or allows the mixture of air or other oxygen carrier with acetylene, except directly at the torch or burner. The use of an expansion tank or tanks in any part of the system is prohibited.

(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)

15-26-390 Housing of generators.

   Stationary acetylene gas generators shall be installed in a suitable building which shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the building provisions of this Code applicable to buildings housing such apparatus.

(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)