Utah Admin. Code 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.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-500-27

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