Compressed gases - California

California’s state requirements regarding compressed gases include a substantial amount of regulatory information beyond the federal requirements. Click the link(s) below to view the applicable requirements.

Compressed gases

Citations

California: Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 7

Federal: 29 CFR 1910.101, .102, .103, .104, .105, and .169

A summary of the additional requirements includes the following:

• Compressed cylinder gas may not be used for testing pressure vessels unless a pressure relief device is installed.
• Compressed oxygen must never be used:
  • To purge pipe lines, tanks, or any confined area,
  • To supply head pressure in a tank,
  • In pneumatic tools,
  • In oil preheating burners,
  • To start internal combustion engines,
  • For ventilation,
  • For "dusting" clothing, or
  • In any other way as a substitute for compressed air.

If internal fluid pressure is needed to remove dents or depressions from a closed container, hydrostatic pressure only must be used. The pressure must be developed by static head or hydraulic pumps.

To ensure that you are in compliance with these requirements, click on the above links to view the state and federal regulations regarding compressed gases.