Section 296-307-48029. What requirements apply to manifolding portable outlet headers?  


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  • (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    (2) Each outlet on the service piping from which oxygen or fuel-gas is withdrawn to supply a portable outlet header must have a readily accessible shut-off valve.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.
    (7) Materials and fabrication procedures for portable outlet headers must comply with WAC 296-307-48033, 296-307-48035, and 296-307-48041.
    (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 49.17.040. 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.]
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.

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296-307-48051,296-307-48033,296-307-48035,296-307-48041,