Regulationcurrent
HAR 6-77-198
HAR 6-77-198 Prevention of accidental ignition
Current as of 1994-09-03 Government source
Hawaii Public Utilities CommissionOfficial agency material
View source the danger of accidental ignition of gas in any structure or area where the presence of gas constitutes a hazard of fire or explosion, including the following:#
(1)When a hazardous amount of gas is being vented into open air, each potential source of ignition must be removed from the area and a fire extinguisher must be provided;#
(2)Gas or electric welding or cutting may not be performed on pipe or on pipe components that contain a combustible mixture of gas and air in the area of work; and#
(3)Post warning signs, where appropriate. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS '269-6) (Imp: 49#