Renown Health Contractor Work Standard | Page 14

Storage of Compressed Gases

All compressed gas cylinders must be stored outside of the building ; upright with safety caps in place and secured to prevent tipping

Stored oxygen cylinders must be separated from fuel gas cylinders or combustible materials by a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a one-hour noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high

Compressed gas cylinders must be kept at safe distances or shielded from welding or cutting operations

Compressed gas cylinders must not be exposed to any electrical system

Storage of all gas cylinders is prohibited inside the hospital

This specifically prohibits the storage of oxygen acetylene rigs inside Renown property