A compressor used to supply breathing air to a diver must have—
(a) A volume tank that is—
(1) Built and stamped in accordance with section VIII, division 1 of the ASME Code with—
- (i) A check valve on the inlet side;
- (ii) A pressure gage;
- (iii) A relief valve; and
- (iv) A drain valve; and
- (2) Tested after every repair, modification, or alteration to the pressure boundaries as required by § 197.462;
- (b) Intakes that are located away from areas containing exhaust fumes of internal combustion engines or other hazardous contaminants;
- (c) An efficient filtration system; and
- (d) Slow-opening shut-off valves when the maximum allowable working pressure of the system exceeds 500 psig.