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d. Separation from hazardous conditions. Compressed gas containers
and systems in storage or use shall be separated from materials
and conditions that present potential hazards to them, or to which
they present potential hazards. Separation shall be by fire barrier of
two (2) hours fire resistance rating and /or distance as shown Figure
1.
C. On Fire Protection and Markings
1. A written emergency plan to be implemented in the event of spill or
leak shall be prepared, maintained on the premises and made
available at all times.
2. Automatic fire extinguishment and fire detection systems, where
required, shall be connected to the facility fire alarm system and shall
be arranged to immediately sound an alarm.
3. Vehicles shall be labeled at the front, rear and on each side identifying
the product labels/placards which shall have letter not less than one
hundred two millimeters (102mm) in height using approximately a
sixteen millimeters (16mm) stroke. Abbreviations shall not be used. A
sign bearing the words “COMPRESSED GAS” or similar wording small be
posted on vehicles transporting compressed gases.
4. Vehicles shall be equipped with not less than one (1) approved type of
fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 20-B and C.
5. Vehicles shall be equipped with adequate chock blocks.
6. Outdoor storage shall display precautionary sign, readable from a
distance of one and five tenths meter (1.5 m) the following words:
“CAUTION
OXIDIZING GASES STORED WITHIN
NO SMOKING
NO OPEN FLAME”
7. Stationary compressed gas containers shall be properly marked as
follows:
a. The name of the gas shall be visible from any direction of
approach.
b. Hazard identification signs as set forth in NFPA 704, “Standard
System for the Identification pf the Hazards of Materials for
Emergency Response” for the specific material contained shall be
conspicuously affixed on stationary containers and aboveground
tanks and at entrances to locations where compressed gases are
stored, handled or used, including dispensing.
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