§ 61-97.2100 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 3, March 25, 2022

A. Gases, flammable and nonflammable, shall be handled and stored in compliance with provisions of the codes officially adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council and the South Carolina State Fire Marshal.

B. Safety precautions shall be taken against fire and other hazards when oxygen is dispensed, administered, or stored. "No Smoking" signs shall be posted conspicuously, and cylinders shall be properly secured in place. In "Smoke-Free" Facilities, "No Smoking" signs shall not be required provided all four (4) of the following conditions are met:

1. Smoking is prohibited;

2. The Facility nonsmoking policy is strictly enforced;

3. "Smoke-Free" signs are strategically placed at all major entrances; and

4. A facility shall have "No Smoking" signs where oxygen is stored. (I)

Notes

Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.