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Cylinders of oxygen shall never be stored in the same room or compartment used for the storage of calcium carbide or cylinders containing fuel gases, or in an acetylene generator compartment. Cylinders of oxygen, except those in actual use, shall be stored away from highly flammable material, especially oil, grease or any substance likely to cause or accelerate fire. Cylinders of oxygen shall be stored in locations where they are not likely to be struck by passing or falling objects. Oxygen cylinders shall be protected against excessive rise of temperature. Cylinders may be stored in the open, but in such cases shall be protected against extremes of weather. During winter, cylinders stored in the open shall be protected against accumulations of ice or snow.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
Bulk oxygen storage systems shall be located aboveground out of doors or shall be installed in a building of Type I or II construction, adequately vented, and used for that purpose only. The minimum clearances to buildings shall be 50 feet, and ten feet to streets or sidewalks. Where stored as a liquid, asphaltic or bituminous paving shall not be used within ten feet.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616; Amend Coun. J. 10-7-20, p. 21791, Art. VI, ยง 63)
Liquid oxygen storage containers shall be constructed according to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII, Unfired Pressure Vessels, 1973 Edition.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
Installation of bulk oxygen systems shall be supervised by personnel familiar with proper operating practices. All installations shall be field tested and proved gastight at maximum operating pressure.
(Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616)
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