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9. Containers, systems, and equipment used for flammable compressed
gases shall be grounded and/or bonded in accordance with the
Philippine Electrical Code. Suitable means shall be taken to protect
the system against corrosion including corrosion caused by stray
electric currents.
10. Containers and systems containing compressed gas under pressure
are not required to be equipped with lightning protection.
11. Compressed gas containers and systems shall be secured and
protected against physical damage and tampering, and
unauthorized entry and safeguarded in accordance with the
following:
a. Physical protection. Compressed gas containers and systems that
could be exposed to physical damage shall be protected. Barriers,
posts and/or other approved means of protection shall be
provided to protect containers, systems indoors, and outdoors from
any hazards and/or damages.
b. Securing compressed gas containers. Compressed gas containers
shall be secured to prevent movement from contact, vibration or
seismic activity, utilizing one or more of the following methods:
i. Securing containers to a fixed object with one or more
noncombustible restraints. Containers shall not be secured to
plumbing systems or electrical conduits.
ii. Securing containers on a cart or other mobile device designed
for the movement of compressed gas containers.
iii. Nesting of compressed gas containers at container filling or
servicing facilities or in seller’s warehouses not accessible to the
public shall be allowed provided the nested containers, if
dislodged, do not obstruct any required means of egress.
iv. Securing of compressed gas containers to or within a rack,
framework, cabinet or similar assembly designed for such use,
except when the containers are in the process of examination,
filling, transport or servicing.
v. Securing stationary compressed gas containers to a foundation
designed for such use in accordance with the construction
codes.
c. Valve protection. Compressed gas container valves shall be
protected from physical damage by means of protective caps,
collars, plugs or similar devices provided for the purpose. These
devices shall always be in place except when the containers are in
use or are being serviced or filled.
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