(1) Portable outlet headers must not be used indoors except for temporary service where the conditions preclude a direct supply from outlets located on the service piping system.
(2) Each outlet on the service piping from which oxygen or fuel-gas is withdrawn to supply a portable outlet header must have a readily accessible shut-off valve.
(3) Hose and hose connections used for connecting the portable outlet header to the service piping must meet the requirements of WAC
296-307-48051.
(4) Master shut-off valves for both oxygen and fuel-gas must be provided at the entry end of the portable outlet header.
(5) Portable outlet headers for fuel-gas service must have an approved hydraulic back-pressure valve installed at the inlet and preceding the service outlets, unless an approved pressure-reducing regulator, an approved backflow check valve, or an approved hydraulic back-pressure valve is installed at each outlet. Outlets provided on headers for oxygen service may be fitted for use with pressure-reducing regulators or for direct hose connection.
(6) Each service outlet on portable outlet headers must have a valve assembly that includes a detachable outlet seal cap, chained or otherwise attached to the body of the valve.
(8) Portable outlet headers must have frames that will support the equipment securely in the correct operating position and protect them from damage during handling and operation.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 20-21-091, § 296-307-48029, filed 10/20/20, effective 11/20/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.040. WSR 98-24-096, § 296-307-48029, filed 12/1/98, effective 3/1/99. WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-48029, 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-48029, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]