Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-13-.04 - Transportation of Fuel Gas for Welding and Cutting

(1) Only approved cylinders and containers as stated in NFPA Standard Number 51, shall be transported. Cylinders and containers loaded in or on vehicles shall be securely fastened to prevent slipping or overturning, and protective caps shall be securely fitted in place whether cylinders or containers are full, partially full or empty.

(2) Vehicles shall be in good operating condition and shall not be overloaded. Every vehicle regularly used for transporting fuel gas cylinders or containers shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher having a rating of 20-BC, permanently mounted and readily accessible to the driver.

(3) Drivers of vehicles transporting fuel gas for welding and cutting shall be physically able to perform the job, careful, capable, reliable, familiar with traffic laws and the provisions of this Chapter, and shall not be addicted to or under the influence of intoxicants, narcotics or other dangerous drugs.

(4) Vehicles transporting 1,000 pounds gross weight or more of flammable or nonflammable compressed fuel gas for welding and cutting shall carry placards on the front, rear and sides which meet DOT requirements.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-13-.04

O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4, 25-2-16.

See "Notes" on Page 2 of the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Department. Original Chapter entitled "Welding Gases" was filed on January 29, 1968; effective April 1, 1968, as specified by the Agency. Amended: Chapter 120-3-13 has been repealed and a new Chapter 120-3-13, of the same title, adopted. Filed November 10, 1980; eff. November 30, 1980. Amended: Chapter repealed and a new Chapter entitled "Rules and Regulations of Welding Gases" adopted. Filed June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Sept. 18, 1992; eff. Oct. 8, 1992. Repealed: New Chapter, same title, adopted. F. Jul. 23, 1998; eff. Aug. 12, 1998. Editor's Note In accordance with the O.C.G.A., Section 50-13-21, the contents of this Chapter are not filed with or published by the Secretary of State; only the name and designation is filed, printed, and distributed. These Regulations are on file in the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, Safety Fire Department and are open for public examination and copying. Note: Chapter 120-3-13 "Editor's Note" rescinded. F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. January 1, 2020 as specified by the Agency. Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020 as specified by the Agency.