Requirements for Hazard Control cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1139/3-2003

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Consolidated Requirements

4.4.24 If pumps are used to transfer liquids, means shall be

NFPA 30, 5.5.2.3

provided to stop the transfer in the event of a spill or

fire.

4.4.25 Areas in which flammable or combustible liquids are

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transferred from one tank or container to another

container shall be separated from other operations in

the building by adequate distance or by construction

having adequate fire resistance. Adequate natural or

mechanical ventilation shall be provided.

4.4.26 Dispensing of flammable liquids or dispensing of

NFPA 30, 4.4.5.1

combustible liquids at temperatures at or above their

flash points shall not be permitted in cutoff rooms or

attached buildings that exceed 1000 ft2 (93m2) in floor

area or in liquid warehouses unless the dispensing area

is suitably cut off from the storage areas in accordance

with NFPA 30.

4.4.27 Dispensing of flammable liquids or of Class II

NFPA 30, 4.5.2.9

combustible liquids shall not be permitted in general

purpose warehouses unless the dispensing area is

suitably cut off from other ordinary combustible or

liquid storage areas in accordance with NFPA 30, and

otherwise complies with NFPA 30.

4.4.28 Flammable liquids shall be kept in covered containers

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when not actually in use.

4.4.29 Where flammable or combustible liquids are used or

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handled, except in closed containers, means shall be

provided to dispose promptly and safely of leakage and

spills.

4.4.30 Class I liquids shall be used only where there are no

29CFR1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(c)

open flames or other sources of ignition within the

possible path of vapor travel.

4.5 Compressed Gases

4.5.1 Compressed gas cylinders shall be used in accordance with

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the Compressed Gas Association (CGA).

4.5.2 Compressed gas cylinders shall be appropriately labeled.

NFPA 55, 4.2;

Whenever possible, labels shall be located near the

shoulder of the cylinder.

29CFR1910.253(b)(1)(ii)