Requirements for Hazard Control cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1139/3-2003

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Consolidated Requirements

4.5.2.1 The color of the cylinder shall not be the only

CGA P-1, 3.2.5

means used to identify the gas it contains.

4.5.2.2 Labels or markings placed on compressed gas

ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.1.4 and 5;

cylinders by the manufacturer or distributor shall

not be defaced or removed.

CGA G-1, 5.1.3;

CGA P-1, 3.2.2;

NFPA 55, .7.1.2.2;

29CFR1910.253(b)(5)(ii)(L)

4.5.2.3 Cylinders not bearing a legible label or other

ANSI Z49.1, 10.8.1.4

identification shall not be used and shall be

returned to the manufacturer or distributor.

4.5.2.4 Gas name markings shall not be cut into the metal

NFPA 51, 2.1.3

of the cylinder by the user.

4.5.3 Compressed gas cylinders shall not be subjected to

CGA P-1, 3.3.3

temperature extremes.

4.5.3.1 Compressed gas cylinders shall not be exposed to

ANSI Z-49.1, 10.8.1.8;

temperatures exceeding 125F

CGA P-1, 3.3.3;

NFPA 55, 7.1.5.5;

29CFR1910.253(b)(2)(i)

4.5.3.2 Direct flames or heat shall not be applied to a

CGA P-1, 3.3.3;

compressed gas cylinder.

CGA P-1, 4.2.2;

CGA G-1, 5.1.6;

CGA G-1, 5.3.3.12;

NFPA 55, 7.1.5.7;

29CFR1926.350(b)(3)

4.5.3.2.1 Cylinders exposed to fire shall not be

CGA P-1, 3.3.6;

shipped or used until the manufacturer

or supplier requalifies them in

NFPA 55, 7.1.8

accordance with the pressure and

vessel code under which they were

manufactured.