Utah Admin. Code 432-500-27

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R432-500-27 - Provisions for Gas Usage
(1) Flammable anesthetic agents or chemicals may not be used unless the building is properly constructed for its use.
(2) For gas usage in a facility, the licensee shall ensure:
(a) compressed gasses and flammable liquids are stored safely and any compressed gas cylinders in storage are capped and secured;
(b) oxidizing agents may not be stored with flammables;
(c) oxygen and flammable agents are stored away from combustibles;
(d) liquid flammable agents are stored in metal cabinets with no more than ten gallons of any one flammable liquid or 60 gallons total of flammable liquids stored per cabinet;
(e) warning signs are posted when compressed gasses or flammable liquids are used;
(f) equipment is available to extinguish liquid oxygen and enriched gasses; and
(g) employees are trained in the proper use of equipment and containment of combustions.
(3) When using oxygen, the licensee shall ensure provision is made for the following:
(a) safe handling and storage; and
(b) facility personnel may not transfer gas from one cylinder to another.
(4) The licensee shall test the piped oxygen system and file a written report as follows:
(a) upon completion of initial installation;
(b) when changes are made to the system;
(c) when the integrity of the system has been breached; and
(d) ensure there is a scavenging system for evacuation of anesthetic waste gas.

Utah Admin. Code R432-500-27

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/10/2023