La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XIII-2951

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XIII-2951 - Prevention of Accidental Ignition [49 CFR 192.751]

A. Each operator shall take steps to minimize the danger of accidental ignition of gas in any structure or area where the presence of gas constitutes a hazard of fire or explosion, including the following: [ 49 CFR 192.751]

1. when a hazardous amount of gas is being vented into open air, each potential source of ignition must be removed from the area and a fire extinguisher must be provided; [ 49 CFR 192.751(a)]

2. gas or electric welding or cutting may not be performed on pipe or on pipe components that contain a combustible mixture of gas and air in the area of work; [ 49 CFR 192.751(b)]

3. post warning signs, where appropriate. [ 49 CFR 192.751(c)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XIII-2951

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 9:247 (April 1983), amended LR 10:539 (July 1984), LR 30:1271 (June 2004).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 et seq.