Identification of Cylinders        

All compressed gas cylinder contents must be clearly marked with either the chemical name or the trade name of the gas in accordance with nationally recognized standards and university policy.  All cylinders must be compliant with a legible hydrostatic test date.

Interior Storage

1.      Stored a minimum of 20 feet from highly combustible materials such as oil.

2.      Cylinders must be stored in approved areas away from elevators, corridors, exit enclosures, and stairs.

3.      Approved storage areas must ensure cylinders are located and secured in a manner that will prevent damage to any cylinder, and prevent unauthorized tampering/use.

4.      All cylinders must be stored in an upright position and secured to a solid object at the top 1/3^rd of the cylinder in a manner that will prevent the cylinder from being knocked over or from falling. (Mechanism for securing must be of noncombustible material or fire-resistive.)

5.      When cylinders are not in use, the protective cap must be installed hand tight.

6.      Only the quantity of product needed for the project or lab experiment (must not exceed quantities allowed by the fire and building codes).

7.      Cylinders no longer in use for the operation or empty--must be properly removed by lab stores or the supplier.

8.      Cylinders must be tagged or signed in a manner that will identify which cylinders are empty and which are full.

9.      Compressed gas cylinders shall be appropriately separated from other incompatible cylinders as required by applicable codes.

Exterior Storage 

1.      The location does not cause a safety hazard, obstruct facility ingress and egress, emergency vehicle access, and emergency operations.

2.      Storage facility must maintain a safe distance from other facilities and other hazardous areas as required in applicable building and fire codes.

3.      Appropriate signage must be installed for personnel safety and emergency responders as required by applicable codes and standards.  

To find the appropriate cylinder storage method for your application call (480) 785-7850 for assistance.