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