Storage Of Flammable Compressed Gas Cylinders

Compressed gas cylinder storage areas must be in a fire resistant enclosure located away from emergency exits and must be kept well drained well ventilated cool and protected from the weather.

Storage of flammable compressed gas cylinders. 1 off site transportation of materials covered by this code a 1 1 2 1 for regulations. Separation distance between toxic gas cylinders. Store cylinders in a clearly identified dry well ventilated storage area that is not exposed to heat or the direct rays of the sun and away from doorways aisles elevators and stairs. Storage of flammable oxidizing and other gas canisters.

Gas cylinder storage and handling. Flammable compressed gas cylinders stored inside of buildings must be stored at least 20 feet from flammable and combustible liquids and easily ignited materials such as wood paper oil and grease. Check your fire code for guidelines regarding the storage of flammable gas cylinders. This code shall apply to the installation storage use and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary cylinders containers equipment and tanks in all occupancies.

See the toxic and hazardous gas classifications chart for detailed information on all gases. Fire and life safety group fls based on the 2009 edition of the international fire code ifc the 2005 edition of the standard for the storage use and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary containers cylinders and tanks nfpa 55 the 2008. This code shall not apply to the following. Separate compressed flammable gas cylinders from oxygen bottles by an open space of 6 m 20 ft or with a barrier with a minimum fire resistance rating hour and at least 1 5 m 5 ft high interrupting line of sight.

The storage of compressed gas containers cylinders and tanks shall be in accordance with 63 3 2 55 7 2 1 1 63 3 2 1 2 upright storage flammable gas in solution and liquefied flammable gas. Separate from cylinders containing oxidizing gases by a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible partition extending not less than 18 inches above and to the sides of the stored material. Toxic gas cylinders must be stored separately in well ventilated fully sprinkled areas. Similarly regarding the storage of flammable gases the pamphlet states do not store cylinders near highly flammable solvents combustible waste material and similar substances therefore since the cga pamphlet is incorporated by reference into osha s standard your interpretation regarding the storage of propane and ether gas cylinders.

Cylinders containers and tanks containing liquefied flammable gases and flammable gases in solution shall be positioned in the upright position.