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c. Signs reading “COMPRESSED GAS” shall be conspicuously posted at
the entrance to rooms or on cabinets containing compressed
gases.
8. Portable compressed gas containers shall be marked in accordance
with the standards prescribed by DTI and DOE.
9. Markings used for piping systems shall consist of the name of the
contents and include an arrow indicating direction of flow. Markings
shall be provided at each valve; at wall, floor or ceiling penetrations;
at each change of direction; and at a minimum of every six thousand
ninety six millimeters (6096 mm) or fraction thereof throughout the
piping run.
10. Piping that is designed or intended to carry more than one
compressed gas at various times shall have appropriate signs or
markings posted at the manifold, along the piping and at each point
of use to provide clear identification and warning.
11. Piping within gas-manufacturing plants, gas-processing plants and
similar occupancies shall be marked in an approved manner.
12. Out-of-service compressed gas containers shall be marked to indicate
that they are no longer available for service.
D. Fire Safety Clearance
A Fire Safety Clearance shall be obtained from the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction, for the following:
1. Manufacture, storage or sale of compressed gases.
2. Transportation on the highway of flammable compressed gases in
excess of four hundred fifty liters (450 ℓ).
3.
Transportation of non-flammable compressed gases in excess of one
thousand nine hundred liters (1,900 ℓ).
4. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a prerequisite in the application
of such Fire Safety Clearance.
SECTION 10.3.4.3.3 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
The storage, handling, transportation and protection of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas (LPG) and the installation of all equipment related to its use shall comply
the following requirements
A. On Storage and Handling
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