5806.4 Operation and maintenance.

Sterilization systems shall be operated and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:

   1.   The quantity of flammable gases that contain ethylene oxide connected to the sterilizer at any one time shall be no more than required for a single sterilization cycle and in no circumstance more than 200 grams (7 ounces) net weight. Containers shall be opened only while connected to the sterilizer in the manner specified by the manufacturer of the sterilizer.

   2.   Empty or underweight containers, containers with past expiration dates, and containers which fail to open in the sterilizer shall be kept separate from other containers and promptly removed from the premises and lawfully disposed of. Containers shall not be incinerated.

5806.5 Portable fire extinguishers.

At least one portable fire extinguisher having a minimum 40 B:C rating shall be provided in the area where flammable gases containing ethylene oxide are stored or used. The maximum travel distance to such extinguisher shall not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm).

Section FC 5807: Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage Systems*

* Editor's note: "FC" prefix added at the discretion of the editor.

5807.1 General.

Metal hydride hydrogen storage systems shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with this section. Metal hydride hydrogen storage systems may only be used to provide motive power on powered industrial trucks.

5807.2 Hazard classification.

Metal hydride hydrogen storage systems shall be classified pursuant to FC 5001.2 based on the hazard presented by the hydrogen it absorbs and/or stores, without regard for the metal hydride content.