The employer must ensure that all LP-gas is odorized by an approved agent to indicate by distinct odor, the presence of gas down to concentration in air of a maximum of 1/5 the lower limit of flammability.
Exception: | Odorization is not required if it will create a hazard in further processing, or if it serves no useful purpose as a warning agent. |
Note: | The odorization requirement may be met by using 1.0 pounds of ethyl mercaptan, 1.0 pounds of thiophene, or 1.4 pounds of amyl mercaptan per ten thousand gallons of LP-gas. The employer may use any odorant and quantity that meets the requirements of this section. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-41007, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20. WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-41007, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-41007, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]