Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-48007

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 296-307-48007 - Storing fuel-gas cylinders

Cylinders stored indoors, except those in use or attached ready for use, must be limited to a total gas capacity of 2,000 cubic feet or 300 pounds of LP-gas.

(1) Cylinders in excess of 2,000 cubic feet total gas capacity or 300 pounds of LP-gas, must be stored in a separate room or compartment that meets the requirements of 252 (a)(8) and (9) C.F.R., or cylinders must be kept outside or in a special building. Special buildings, rooms or compartments must be free from open flame for heating or lighting and must be well ventilated. They may also be used for storage of a maximum of 600 pounds of calcium carbide, when contained in metal containers complying with 252 (a)(7)(a) and (b) C.F.R. Signs should be conspicuously posted in such rooms reading, "Danger-No smoking, matches or open lights," or other equivalent wording.
(2) Acetylene cylinders must be stored valve end up.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-48007

Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/2020

97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-48007, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040,[49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. 96-22-048, § 296-306A-48007, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.