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6306.3 Liquid Oxygen Home Care Containers
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Containers of liquid oxygen in home health care shall be in accordance with Sections 6306.3.1 through 6306.3.6.3.
Liquid oxygen home care containers shall not exceed an individual capacity of 15.8 gallons (60 L) in Group I-1, I-4 and R occupancies. Liquid oxygen ambulatory containers are allowed in Group I-1, I-4 and R occupancies. Containers of liquid oxygen in home health care shall also be stored, used and filled in accordance with Section 6306 and Sections 5503.1 and 5503.2.
Containers shall be stored, used and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and labeling.
Containers shall not be located in areas where any of the following conditions exist:
- They can be overturned due to operation of a door.
- They are in the direct path of egress.
- They are subject to falling objects.
- They can become part of an electrical circuit.
- Open flames and high-temperature devices can cause a hazard.
Liquid oxygen home care containers shall be restrained while in storage or use to prevent falling caused by contact, vibration or seismic activity. Containers shall be restrained by one of the following methods:
- Restraining containers to a fixed object with one or more restraints.
- Restraining containers within a framework, stand or assembly designed to secure the container.
- Restraining containers by locating a container against two points of contact such as the walls of a corner of a room or a wall and a secure furnishing or object such as a desk.
Exceptions:
- Liquid oxygen home care containers equipped with a roller base.
- Liquid oxygen ambulatory containers are allowed to be hand carried.
Liquid oxygen home care containers and ambulatory containers shall be filled outdoors.
Exception: Liquid oxygen ambulatory containers are allowed to be filled indoors where the supply container is specifically designed for filling such containers and written instructions are provided by the container manufacturer.
The use of open flames and high-temperature devices shall be in accordance with Section 5003.7.2.
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