# HAR 6-77-198 Prevention of accidental ignition

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- **citation:** HAR 6-77-198
- **title:** HAR 6-77-198 Prevention of accidental ignition
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** Hawaii Public Utilities Commission
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** 1994-04-15
- **effective on:** 1994-09-03
- **summary:** 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
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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 C.F.R. '192.751, October 1, 1990)
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