- (a) Cylinders shall comply with DOT specifications and shall be maintained, filled, packaged, marked, labeled, and shipped to comply with 49 CFR Chapter 1 and Marking Portable Compressed Gas Containers to Identify the Material Contained, ANSI Z48.1-1954 (R1970).
- (b) Cylinders shall be stored in an area free from ignitable debris and in such manner as to prevent external corrosion. Storage may be indoors or outdoors.
- (c) Cylinders filled in accordance with DOT regulations will become liquid full at 145° F. Cylinders shall be protected from heat sources such as radiant flame and steampipes. Heat shall not be applied directly to cylinders to raise the pressure.
- (d) Cylinders shall be stored in such manner as to protect them from moving vehicles or external damage.
- (e) Any cylinder which is designed to have a valve protection cap shall have the cap securely in place when the cylinder is not in service.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
History
1. New section filed 3-28-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 13).