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7. Cylinders on Medical Gas Storage containing compressed gases and
containers for volatile liquids shall be kept away from radiators, steam
piping, and like sources of heat. When cylinder valve protection caps
are supplied, they shall be secured tightly in place unless the cylinder is
connected for use. Containers shall not be stored in a tightly closed
space such as a closet.
8. Compressed gas systems shall be suitable for the intended use,
designed and installed by qualified practitioners recognized by the
BFP. For this purpose, training certificate of the person in charge shall
be required prior to the issuance of the fire clearance by the BFP.
9. Materials, devices and appurtenances used in compressed gas
systems shall comply with the DTI Product Standards or covered by an
International Commodity Clearance (ICC). This does not limit the use
of other materials, devices and appurtenances that are legally
acquired and complying with other internationally accepted
standards, qualified and recognized by the Chief, BFP.
10. Compressed gas system controls shall be so designed to prevent
materials from entering or leaving process or reaction systems at other
than the intended time, rate or path. Automatic controls shall be
designed to be fail-safe.
11. Piping, including tubing, valves, fittings and pressure regulators, shall
comply with the requirements of hazardous materials and chemicals
handling.
Piping, tubing, pressure regulators, valves and other
apparatus shall be kept gas-tight to prevent leakage. Adequate
pressure-relief devices shall be provided where refrigerated liquefied
gas can become trapped in the piping.
12. Valves utilized on compressed gas systems shall be suitable for the use
intended and shall be accessible. Valve handles or operators for
required shutoff valves shall not be removed or otherwise altered to
prevent access or hinder operation.
13. Venting of gases shall be directed to an approved location. Venting
shall comply with the requirements of the Philippine Society of
Mechanical Engineering (PSME) Code.
14. Compressed gas containers, except those designed for use in a
horizontal position, and all compressed gas containers containing non-
liquefied gases, shall be used in an upright position with the valve end
up. The axis of a container being used in an upright position may be
inclined as much as forty-five degrees (45˚) from the vertical provided
that it is properly secured. Use of nonflammable liquefied gases in the
inverted position when the compressed gas is in the liquid state shall
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