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5305.10.1 Carts and hand trucks.
Containers shall be moved using an approved method. Where containers are moved by cart, hand truck or other mobile device, such carts, hand trucks or devices shall be designed for the secure movement of containers. Carts and hand trucks utilized for moving compressed gas containers indoors shall comply with the requirements of FC 5003.10. Carts and hand trucks utilized for moving compressed gas containers outdoors shall be designed so that the containers will be secured against dropping or otherwise striking against each other or other surfaces.
5305.10.2 Lifting of containers.
Ropes, chains or slings shall not be used to suspend compressed gas containers unless such containers have been designed for such handling. Valves of compressed gas containers shall not be used for lifting.
5306.1 General.
The storage of compressed gases intended for inhalation or sedation including, but not limited to, analgesics for dentistry, podiatry, veterinary and similar uses at hospitals and other medical facilities shall comply with the requirements of this section in addition to other requirements of this chapter and the Plumbing Code.
5306.2 Storage locations within buildings.
Medical gases shall be stored in areas dedicated to the storage of such gases without other storage or uses. Where containers of medical gases in quantities greater than 1,500 SCF (42.5 m
3) per control area are located indoors, they shall be stored in a gas room in accordance with FC 5306.2.1 or a gas cabinet in accordance with FC 5306.2.3. Where gas rooms are located above or below grade, the fire-resistance rating and maximum number of gas rooms shall be in accordance with FC Table 5003.8.3.3. Rooms or areas where medical gases are stored or used in quantities exceeding 6,000 SCF (169.9 m3) shall be designed and constructed in compliance with Building Code requirements for high-hazard occupancies.
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