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What is the ocean standard for gas cylinder storage outdoors?

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While I don't have a specific "ocean standard" for outdoor gas cylinder storage, here's what the provided documents say about storing gas cylinders outdoors:

  • General Requirements: Store cylinders in specifically assigned, well-ventilated locations, away from heat sources and damp environments 4, 19. The temperature should not exceed 125°F (52°C) [1]. Post signs prohibiting smoking and open flames within 20 feet [1].
  • Protection: Protect cylinders from sparks, hot slag, or flames, and ensure they don't contact electrical welding equipment or circuits [1]. Protect them from corrosion, being knocked over, and damage from passing or falling objects 4, 10. Prevent tampering by unauthorized persons [1].
  • Separation: Separate oxygen cylinders from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease) by a minimum distance of 20 feet or a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet high with a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour 7, 14.
  • Storage Practices: Store cylinders with valve caps in place and valve end up, secured from movement [2]. Close all individual oxygen and flammable gas cylinder valves on portable cylinder banks when in storage 11, 14.
  • Handling: Provide adequate access for cylinder handling 11, 16. Remove regulators and ensure valve protection is in place before moving unsecured cylinders 11, 16. Use a special truck, cylinder hand truck, a cart, or cylinder pallet to move cylinders 11, 16.

It's also important to consult the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Pamphlet P-1, "Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers" for detailed guidance 3, 6, 16.

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[1] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (General Occupational Safety and Health, Division 2, OSHA Oregon)

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<!-- image --> 2BDivision 2 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (F) Remove cylinders from the 'inside vehicle compartment' to the outside of the vehicle prior to use. - (G) Open 'outside vehicle compartment' doors when withdrawing product from cylinders. - (H) Ensure that all outside cylinder compartment(s) are sealed to prevent leakage to the inside of the vehicle. Outside compartment doors must open to the outside of the vehicle. - (I) Ensure the interior of any cylinder compartment containing oxidizers does not contain petroleum products or materials that have contacted petroleum products. - (c) When transporting cylinders in vehicles you must not put them in the trunks of passenger vehicles. - (6) Storage of Oxygen and Fuel Gas Cylinders. - (a) You must store oxygen and fuel gas cylinders in locations: - (A) Specifically assigned. - (B) Well ventilated. - (C) That avoids prolonged exposure to damp environments. - (D) Away from heat sources. - (E) Posted with signs prohibiting smoking and open flame within 20 feet. - (F) Where the temperature does not exceed 125°F (52°C). - (G) Where sparks, hot slag, or flame will not reach them. - (H) Where they will not contact electrical welding equipment or electrical circuits. Note: All high and low pressure cylinders in contact with or secured to a conductive table or column without being isolated from electrical current can become part of an electrical circuit. - (I) Where they are protected from corrosion. - (J) Where they cannot be knocked over. - (K) Where they cannot be damaged by passing or falling objects. - (L) Where they will not be tampered with by unauthorized persons.

[2] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (General Occupational Safety and Health, Division 2, OSHA Oregon)

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Oregon Administrative Rules 2BDivision 2 - (M) Where they will not be struck by heavy objects. - (N) Away from inside or outside exit routes or other areas normally used or intended for safe travel of personnel. - (O) Where they will not be subject to unventilated enclosed spaces. - (P) That are not identified as confined spaces. - (Q) With prominent signs posted identifying the names of the gasses stored. - (b) You must store cylinders in the following manner: - (A) With valve caps in place. Note: This applies to cylinders designed to accept valve caps. - (B) Valve end up and secured from movement. - (C) Liquefied gas cylinders and acetylene cylinders with valve end up. Note: Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders used on forklifts may be stored either horizontally or vertically. - (D) Refrigerated liquid cylinders in a vertical position. - (E) With all individual oxygen and flammable gas cylinder valves on portable cylinder banks closed. - (c) You must separate oxygen cylinders from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease) and any other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire by: - (A) A minimum distance of 20 feet, or - (B) A noncombustible barrier that: - (i) Vertically extends 18 inches above the tallest cylinder(s) and is at least 5 feet high. - (ii) Laterally extends 18 inches beyond the sides of the cylinders. - (iii) Has a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour. - (d) You must separate oxygen and fuel gas cylinders secured on a cart from assigned cylinder storage areas by a minimum of 20 feet or a non combustible barrier. Note 1: Single cylinders of oxygen and fuel gas can be secured on a cart or used adjacent to each other without being separated by a partition.

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