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.